testing zaps for this note… we made six attempts to⚡zap this note, at open_source_culture@7a1e9620af.d.voltageapp.io, over a period of 9 minutes. Six of the zaps were successfully paid... please check for 6 satoshis received. problem: we found that your lightning address server **did not* properly produce zap receipts, and/or didn't send the zap receipts to the relays specified in the zap. (the zap spec requires that the zap receipts be sent to the relays specified in the zap.) this means a nostr user who zaps you might not see a number appearing next to the ⚡ icon after zapping.... if you wanted to fix this... you could try getting a free rizful lightning address -- https://rizful.com ... if u get it set up, pls reply here so we can do this ⚡zap test again.
Thanks for the heads up, we are aware of the problem. Switched to nostr:nprofile1qy28wue69uhnzv3h9cczuvpwxyargwpk8yhszxrhwvaz7tmhda6zucnjd9nksarzdak8gtnwv46z7qpqw27mc4aa6m0ufe3xs5z3m6qyr52gc0rglept7vqlwx4xeaf72tasv5xyqv for now until nostr:npub15klkdfx9sh3y096a5jf895rcvkmkzvly2fm9dgxq6huqhp9576jsav4m73 + LNBits combo starts acknowledging nostr zaps properly...
Bitcoin Media Kit
The Bitcoin Media Kit features Bitcoin and Lightning Network logos, “Bitcoin Accepted Here” & “Bitcoin Preferred Here” signs, Bitcoin icons, gifs, photos of Bitcoin miners & graffiti, AI-generated Bitcoin images, etc. Includes a text file with colors and fonts traditionally associated with the Bitcoin brand. This kit includes everything you need to make your business, meetup, website or product fully bitcoiner-friendly.
Download the individual files or the full kit (.rar) at nostr:npub1p6y243ek340jtqjr0qnqg2elkw3x5yn08kzhvxxxkejj486mlg9qtnwx3t:
https://satosh.ee/product/bitcoin-media-kit/
#opensourceculture #bitcoin #design
“A Stoic Resurrection: Notes from the Journal of a Modern Stoic" by nostr:npub1qfc7rwddjl3lzhkhgge8ch82xjfm6e3gqcgk8zm6pahz3tvvl7gq88xnrh
"Oh you’re scared? Good. You should be scared, if you’re doing something meaningful. But you should really be scared of not being scared. That’s when you’re being lulled to sleep. That’s when you’re not becoming everything you could be."
"A Stoic Resurrection" is a collection of thoughts and reflections drawn straight from the journal of a modern man trying to make sense of his life, purpose, and place in the world. Covering topics from spirituality and love to economics and motivation, it explores the full range of human experience — or at least as much as one can encounter and meditate upon over a two-year period. Published in 2025.
Download the text (.PDF) at nostr:npub1p6y243ek340jtqjr0qnqg2elkw3x5yn08kzhvxxxkejj486mlg9qtnwx3t:
https://satosh.ee/product/a-stoic-resurrection-by-kontext/
#opensourceculture #philosophy #stoicism #kontext
Rejection as a Creative Force by nostr:npub1qfc7rwddjl3lzhkhgge8ch82xjfm6e3gqcgk8zm6pahz3tvvl7gq88xnrh
"The core realization, and the hardest part to accept, is simply that you are not as good as you thought you were. And neither is the world. Therein lies the choice: Are you going to get angry? Or are you going to get creative?"
"Rejection as a Creative Force" is a short essay on how a total destruction of one's ego and self-image can, and should, act as a precursor to a rebirth of sorts, a catalyst for striving towards the ideal. Written in January 2023, published in July 2025.
Download the text (.PDF) or audio (.MP3) version at nostr:npub1p6y243ek340jtqjr0qnqg2elkw3x5yn08kzhvxxxkejj486mlg9qtnwx3t:
https://satosh.ee/product/rejection-as-a-creative-force-by-kontext/
#opensourceculture #philosophy #psychology #creativity
"Timeout" by nostr:npub1v79rprjecf8wrv6zkrlf400klha9mnxrpt4jwkjn0c0hlgrqn77qvfefej
"Timeout" is a multimedia artwork completed by the artist as the winning proposal for the Open Source Culture Creator Contest #1. Here's what the author had to say about it:
"The animation (in the .mp4 file) was created from approximately 115 pics (lasting less than 20 seconds) that were taken in quick succession as I physically shuffled paper objects around a blank page of an open sketchbook. The art itself was created from a few colored construction paper scraps, the ink of a black sharpie pen, some scotch tape and a few choice subjects from my kids long neglected crayon set.
The music was recorded in my home studio. I play the drums, bass, synthesizer and guitar on this short piece. I also recorded the sounds of a household timer being wound and ringing out..."
For more info about the artist and the background of this specific piece of art, check out the blog post:
https://satosh.ee/blog/introducing-kn6zzv/
Download the piece in .mp4, mp4 or .jpg format via nostr:npub1p6y243ek340jtqjr0qnqg2elkw3x5yn08kzhvxxxkejj486mlg9qtnwx3t:
https://satosh.ee/product/kn6zzv-timeout/
Special thank you to https://www.seedor.io/ / nostr:npub1r8343wqpra05l3jnc4jud4xz7vlnyeslf7gfsty7ahpf92rhfmpsmqwym8 for sponsoring the contest.
PS. You can find Seedor gift cards at discounted prices on https://satosh.ee/ / nostr:npub1p6y243ek340jtqjr0qnqg2elkw3x5yn08kzhvxxxkejj486mlg9qtnwx3t 👀
#opensourceculture #artstr #multimedia #KN6ZZV #tunestr #Bitcoin #creator #contest #opensource #publicdomain
"Sound Money: The Bitcoiner’s Journey" by nostr:npub1u9lf5xrrt7qdguhxkjw6jy8jgnew6aph4mrt7gnls5yjqekk0f4suufgah
“This is our contribution to the community. Each song shares a message that we feel is important to keep at the forefront when understanding Bitcoin, in ordering to keep it grass roots, open source oriented. We hope you enjoy it, please share it widely.”
―Mutiny Brewing
“Sound Money: The Bitcoiner’s Journey” by Mutiny Brewing is a Bitcoin-inspired rock album, released in 2025. The album features 13 tracks and is wholly in the public domain.
Download the album in .WAV format via nostr:npub1p6y243ek340jtqjr0qnqg2elkw3x5yn08kzhvxxxkejj486mlg9qtnwx3t:
https://satosh.ee/product/mutiny-brewing-sound-money/
#opensourceculture #music #tunestr #rock #Bitcoin #mutinybrewing
Photography by nostr:npub1qfc7rwddjl3lzhkhgge8ch82xjfm6e3gqcgk8zm6pahz3tvvl7gq88xnrh
The collection features (at the time of posting this note) 200+ photos (mostly nature) from Australia, Estonia, Cambodia, Thailand, Indonesia (Bali), New Zealand. New photos will be added periodically. Cover photo taken in Cape Gloucester, Queensland, Australia in 2021.
Download the photos in .JPG format via nostr:npub1p6y243ek340jtqjr0qnqg2elkw3x5yn08kzhvxxxkejj486mlg9qtnwx3t:
https://satosh.ee/product/photography-by-kontext/
#opensourceculture #photography #nature
Life is Meaningless by nostr:npub1qfc7rwddjl3lzhkhgge8ch82xjfm6e3gqcgk8zm6pahz3tvvl7gq88xnrh
"That is not to say life can’t have meaning or shouldn’t have meaning. Since life has no inherent meaning, each and every one of us has the option to CHOOSE the very meaning of our lives."
A short essay on the inherent meaninglessness of life and how that could be approached. First published in January 2023.
Download the text (.PDF) or audio (.MP3) version at nostr:npub1p6y243ek340jtqjr0qnqg2elkw3x5yn08kzhvxxxkejj486mlg9qtnwx3t:
https://satosh.ee/product/life-is-meaningless-by-kontext/
#opensourceculture #philosophy #existentialism
"Rest in Beats John Dope" by nostr:npub1qfc7rwddjl3lzhkhgge8ch82xjfm6e3gqcgk8zm6pahz3tvvl7gq88xnrh
The compilation album consists of 36 copyright-free hip hop instrumentals, produced in the timeframe between 2010 and 2023. The album was released on July 29, 2024 and marks the sunsetting of the John Dope beatmaker alias.
Download the the full album or individual tracks in WAV, FLAC or MP3 format via nostr:npub1p6y243ek340jtqjr0qnqg2elkw3x5yn08kzhvxxxkejj486mlg9qtnwx3t:
https://satosh.ee/product/kontext-rest-in-beats-john-dope/
#opensourceculture #tunestr #hiphop #instrumentals
The Basics of Yoga AKA The Beginner's Guide to the Human Experience by nostr:npub1qfc7rwddjl3lzhkhgge8ch82xjfm6e3gqcgk8zm6pahz3tvvl7gq88xnrh
"We have to take responsibility for where and who we are today. We are not victims of our environment nor victims of society. We, as a collective, have created where we are today, and we, as individuals, have created who we are today."
"The Basics of Yoga" is a philosophical take on the practice of yoga; the science of life. Written and published in 2022.
Download the text (.PDF) or audio (.MP3) version at nostr:npub1p6y243ek340jtqjr0qnqg2elkw3x5yn08kzhvxxxkejj486mlg9qtnwx3t:
https://satosh.ee/product/the-basics-of-yoga-by-kontext/
#opensourceculture #philosophy #yoga
Rejection as a Creative Force by nostr:npub1qfc7rwddjl3lzhkhgge8ch82xjfm6e3gqcgk8zm6pahz3tvvl7gq88xnrh
"The core realization, and the hardest part to accept, is simply that you are not as good as you thought you were. And neither is the world. Therein lies the choice: Are you going to get angry? Or are you going to get creative?"
"Rejection as a Creative Force" is a short essay on how a total destruction of one's ego and self-image can, and should, act as a precursor to a rebirth of sorts, a catalyst for striving towards the ideal. Written in January 2023, published in July 2025.
Download the text (.PDF) or audio (.MP3) version at nostr:npub1p6y243ek340jtqjr0qnqg2elkw3x5yn08kzhvxxxkejj486mlg9qtnwx3t:
https://satosh.ee/product/rejection-as-a-creative-force-by-kontext/
#opensourceculture #philosophy #psychology
Life is Meaningless by nostr:npub1qfc7rwddjl3lzhkhgge8ch82xjfm6e3gqcgk8zm6pahz3tvvl7gq88xnrh
"That is not to say life can’t have meaning or shouldn’t have meaning. Since life has no inherent meaning, each and every one of us has the option to CHOOSE the very meaning of our lives."
A short essay on the inherent meaninglessness of life and how that could be approached. First published in January 2023.
Download the text (.PDF) or audio (.MP3) version at nostr:npub1p6y243ek340jtqjr0qnqg2elkw3x5yn08kzhvxxxkejj486mlg9qtnwx3t:
https://satosh.ee/product/life-is-meaningless-by-kontext/
#opensourceculture #philosophy #existentialism
"Rest in Beats John Dope" by nostr:npub1qfc7rwddjl3lzhkhgge8ch82xjfm6e3gqcgk8zm6pahz3tvvl7gq88xnrh
The compilation album consists of 36 copyright-free hip hop instrumentals, produced in the timeframe between 2010 and 2023. The compilation was released on July 29, 2024 and marks the sunsetting of the John Dope beatmaker alias.
Download the the full album or individual tracks in WAV, FLAC or MP3 format via nostr:npub1p6y243ek340jtqjr0qnqg2elkw3x5yn08kzhvxxxkejj486mlg9qtnwx3t:
https://satosh.ee/product/kontext-rest-in-beats-john-dope/
#opensourceculture #tunestr #hiphop #instrumentals
The Basics of Yoga AKA The Beginner's Guide to the Human Experience by nostr:npub1qfc7rwddjl3lzhkhgge8ch82xjfm6e3gqcgk8zm6pahz3tvvl7gq88xnrh
"We have to take responsibility for where and who we are today. We are not victims of our environment nor victims of society. We, as a collective, have created where we are today, and we, as individuals, have created who we are today."
"The Basics of Yoga" is a philosophical take on the practice of yoga; the science of life. Written and published in 2022.
Download the text (.PDF) or audio (.MP3) version at nostr:npub1p6y243ek340jtqjr0qnqg2elkw3x5yn08kzhvxxxkejj486mlg9qtnwx3t:
https://satosh.ee/product/the-basics-of-yoga-by-kontext/
#opensourceculture #philosophy #yoga
Photography by nostr:npub1qfc7rwddjl3lzhkhgge8ch82xjfm6e3gqcgk8zm6pahz3tvvl7gq88xnrh
The collection features (at the time of posting this note) 200+ photos (mostly nature) from Australia, Estonia, Cambodia, Thailand, Indonesia (Bali), New Zealand. New photos will be added periodically. Cover photo taken in Cape Gloucester, Queensland, Australia in 2021.
Download the photos in .JPG format via nostr:npub1p6y243ek340jtqjr0qnqg2elkw3x5yn08kzhvxxxkejj486mlg9qtnwx3t:
https://satosh.ee/product/photography-by-kontext/
#opensourceculture #photography #nature
Congrats nostr:nprofile1qyxhwumn8ghj7mn0wvhxcmmvqy28wumn8ghj7mn0wd68ytn00p68ytnyv4mqqg8cumryxsh3upfysp3suflpq9kuud0u8fs5uczrflh54gjsxv5v4yqjvug7 & thank you nostr:nprofile1qy88wumn8ghj7mn0wvhxcmmv9uq36amnwvaz7tmwdaehgu3wvf5hgcm0d9hx2u3wwdhkx6tpdshsqgr83gcgukwzfmsmxs4sl6dtmahalfwuesc2avn455m7ral6qcylhsx8e7fa for participating + hiding part of the prize inside the artwork itself!
https://video.nostr.build/77d5bbe6b53e897b64887784c083722df8b77bdfdfef94be558c608bf82ac518.mp4
https://audio.nostr.build/4369e42442abab6a1cb7412d14bea7cb74df26a10c0f8c6d6ff3a70ce75868bf.mp3
"Timeout" by nostr:npub1v79rprjecf8wrv6zkrlf400klha9mnxrpt4jwkjn0c0hlgrqn77qvfefej is a multimedia artwork completed by the artist as the winning proposal for the Open Source Culture Creator Contest #1. Here's what the author had to say about it:
"The animation (in the .mp4 file) was created from approximately 115 pics (lasting less than 20 seconds) that were taken in quick succession as I physically shuffled paper objects around a blank page of an open sketchbook. The art itself was created from a few colored construction paper scraps, the ink of a black sharpie pen, some scotch tape and a few choice subjects from my kids long neglected crayon set.
The music was recorded in my home studio. I play the drums, bass, synthesizer and guitar on this short piece. I also recorded the sounds of a household timer being wound and ringing out...
But let's be honest, the most important part of this project isn't really about the art at all. It's about the real money (paid in BTC) that a successful sleuth can earn by uncovering the hidden message inside of it!
As promised, half of the BTC I receive for the completion of this work will be shared with the first person to crack the encryption and unlock the secrets found herein!**
That's hella sats! 56,322 to be exact... and they're all up for grabs.
Here's the catch: This opportunity is only good for 21 days. May 21st, 2025 is the official deadline for submitting your answers and winning the prize, so don't wait too long!
*Heads up: Everything needed to solve the encryption is within the video alone. Still, any code-breakers working on a solve may appreciate the supplementary files included here (.mp3 and .jpg), as they may also hold clues to this quirky puzzle.
**If you think you've figured it out, reach out to me, nostr:npub1v79rprjecf8wrv6zkrlf400klha9mnxrpt4jwkjn0c0hlgrqn77qvfefej, directly on Nostr. Tag me along with your answers and I'll let you know if you've won.
Finally, you should know that over the next couple of weeks, I'll be giving out clues to listeners live on the air! Tune-in to The Coastal Underground, Tuesdays from 4-6pm Pacific time, streaming @ http://www.humboldthotair.org. You can also follow me on Nostr for updates and helpful hints!
I hope to see you there."
KN6ZZV
Micah C. Miracle
Download the piece in .mp4, mp4 or .jpg format via nostr:npub1p6y243ek340jtqjr0qnqg2elkw3x5yn08kzhvxxxkejj486mlg9qtnwx3t:
https://satosh.ee/product/kn6zzv-timeout/
Special thank you to https://www.seedor.io/ / nostr:npub1r8343wqpra05l3jnc4jud4xz7vlnyeslf7gfsty7ahpf92rhfmpsmqwym8 for sponsoring the contest.
PS. You can find Seedor gift cards at discounted prices on https://satosh.ee/ / nostr:npub1p6y243ek340jtqjr0qnqg2elkw3x5yn08kzhvxxxkejj486mlg9qtnwx3t 👀
#opensourceculture #artstr #multimedia #KN6ZZV #tunestr #Bitcoin #creator #contest #opensource #publicdomain
https://video.nostr.build/77d5bbe6b53e897b64887784c083722df8b77bdfdfef94be558c608bf82ac518.mp4
https://audio.nostr.build/4369e42442abab6a1cb7412d14bea7cb74df26a10c0f8c6d6ff3a70ce75868bf.mp3
"Timeout" by nostr:npub1v79rprjecf8wrv6zkrlf400klha9mnxrpt4jwkjn0c0hlgrqn77qvfefej is a multimedia artwork completed by the artist as the winning proposal for the Open Source Culture Creator Contest #1. Here's what the author had to say about it:
"The animation (in the .mp4 file) was created from approximately 115 pics (lasting less than 20 seconds) that were taken in quick succession as I physically shuffled paper objects around a blank page of an open sketchbook. The art itself was created from a few colored construction paper scraps, the ink of a black sharpie pen, some scotch tape and a few choice subjects from my kids long neglected crayon set.
The music was recorded in my home studio. I play the drums, bass, synthesizer and guitar on this short piece. I also recorded the sounds of a household timer being wound and ringing out...
But let's be honest, the most important part of this project isn't really about the art at all. It's about the real money (paid in BTC) that a successful sleuth can earn by uncovering the hidden message inside of it!
As promised, half of the BTC I receive for the completion of this work will be shared with the first person to crack the encryption and unlock the secrets found herein!**
That's hella sats! 56,322 to be exact... and they're all up for grabs.
Here's the catch: This opportunity is only good for 21 days. May 21st, 2025 is the official deadline for submitting your answers and winning the prize, so don't wait too long!
*Heads up: Everything needed to solve the encryption is within the video alone. Still, any code-breakers working on a solve may appreciate the supplementary files included here (.mp3 and .jpg), as they may also hold clues to this quirky puzzle.
**If you think you've figured it out, reach out to me, nostr:npub1v79rprjecf8wrv6zkrlf400klha9mnxrpt4jwkjn0c0hlgrqn77qvfefej, directly on Nostr. Tag me along with your answers and I'll let you know if you've won.
Finally, you should know that over the next couple of weeks, I'll be giving out clues to listeners live on the air! Tune-in to The Coastal Underground, Tuesdays from 4-6pm Pacific time, streaming @ http://www.humboldthotair.org. You can also follow me on Nostr for updates and helpful hints!
I hope to see you there."
KN6ZZV
Micah C. Miracle
Download the piece in .mp4, mp4 or .jpg format via nostr:npub1p6y243ek340jtqjr0qnqg2elkw3x5yn08kzhvxxxkejj486mlg9qtnwx3t:
https://satosh.ee/product/kn6zzv-timeout/
Special thank you to https://www.seedor.io/ / nostr:npub1r8343wqpra05l3jnc4jud4xz7vlnyeslf7gfsty7ahpf92rhfmpsmqwym8 for sponsoring the contest.
PS. You can find Seedor gift cards at discounted prices on https://satosh.ee/ / nostr:npub1p6y243ek340jtqjr0qnqg2elkw3x5yn08kzhvxxxkejj486mlg9qtnwx3t 👀
#opensourceculture #artstr #multimedia #KN6ZZV #tunestr #Bitcoin #creator #contest #opensource #publicdomain
Mutiny Brewing – Sound Money: The Bitcoiner’s Journey
“This is our contribution to the community. Each song shares a message that we feel is important to keep at the forefront when understanding Bitcoin, in ordering to keep it grass roots, open source oriented. We hope you enjoy it, please share it widely.”
―Mutiny Brewing (nostr:npub1u9lf5xrrt7qdguhxkjw6jy8jgnew6aph4mrt7gnls5yjqekk0f4suufgah)
“Sound Money: The Bitcoiner’s Journey” by Mutiny Brewing is a Bitcoin-inspired rock album, released in 2025. The album features 13 tracks and is wholly in the public domain.
Download the album in .WAV format via nostr:npub1p6y243ek340jtqjr0qnqg2elkw3x5yn08kzhvxxxkejj486mlg9qtnwx3t:
https://satosh.ee/product/mutiny-brewing-sound-money/
#opensourceculture #music #tunestr #rock #Bitcoin #mutinybrewing