It's surprising watching so many lose sight of the fundamentals and embrace the state... cUz rEd wAvE + MsTr = mOoN, riGHt?
Well said nostr:npub1gdu7w6l6w65qhrdeaf6eyywepwe7v7ezqtugsrxy7hl7ypjsvxksd76nak 🧡⚡️⚡️⚡️💯💯💯🧡
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Wonderful pro-family piece... thank you!
“The train is leaving the station… You're making a bet right now. If you're NOT into #Bitcoin or if you're trading your Bitcoin, you've got to pull your head out and look around.” - nostr:npub1gn78cjuef74m9ksh4j8r6h5d7m7d79est9khup7nwthqj8e7zjuq3jy5zs with nostr:npub1cj8znuztfqkvq89pl8hceph0svvvqk0qay6nydgk9uyq7fhpfsgsqwrz4u
Love this soundbite... he was a very interesting interview... thank you!
#nostr
To all the nostr 2024 OGs... Merry Christmas!
lol... you don't really have to say much... just hold your head high and sit there and smile! They all know. Then if any one actually shows curiosity, you can share with them how to get on board the train. Merry Christmas!
Good stuff!
I had questions about zaps privacy. Here is what I found.
In the nostr protocol, "zaps" refer to a type of transaction that allows users to send and receive bitcoin (or other assets) in a more private and efficient manner. While zaps in nostr do provide some level of anonymity, they are not entirely anonymous transactions.
Nostr is a decentralized, open-source protocol that enables private and censorship-resistant communication and transactions. When a user sends a zap, the transaction is broadcast to the nostr network, which is a decentralized network of relays. The relays then forward the transaction to the recipient's nostr node.
Here's what makes zaps in nostr relatively private:
1. **No direct IP address exposure**: When sending a zap, the sender's IP address is not directly exposed to the recipient or the relays. This is because the transaction is routed through multiple relays, making it harder to identify the sender's IP address.
2. **Encrypted messages**: Nostr uses end-to-end encryption for messages, including zaps. This means that only the intended recipient can decrypt and read the message, including the transaction details.
3. **Pseudonymous identities**: Nostr users can create pseudonymous identities, which can help protect their real identities.
However, it's essential to note that zaps in nostr are not entirely anonymous due to the following reasons:
1. **Transaction graph analysis**: Although the sender's IP address is not directly exposed, an attacker could potentially analyze the transaction graph to identify patterns and relationships between users. This might compromise the anonymity of the transaction.
2. **Relay node analysis**: If an attacker controls a significant number of relay nodes, they might be able to analyze the transactions passing through those nodes and potentially identify the sender or recipient.
3. **Chain analysis**: As with any blockchain-based transaction, an attacker could potentially analyze the blockchain to identify patterns and relationships between transactions, which might compromise the anonymity of the zap.
To achieve a higher level of anonymity, nostr users can consider using additional tools and techniques, such as:
1. **Using a VPN or Tor**: To further protect their IP address and location.
2. **Implementing coinjoin or other privacy-enhancing techniques**: To mix their transactions with others and make it harder to analyze the transaction graph.
3. **Using a privacy-focused wallet**: To manage their bitcoin or other assets in a way that prioritizes anonymity and security.
In summary, while zaps in nostr provide some level of anonymity, they are not entirely anonymous transactions. Users should be aware of the potential risks and consider using additional tools and techniques to enhance their privacy and security.
Tres Nostr Amigos! Very cool and Merry Christmas to all!
GM! Last week, Chainalysis claimed that Syrian rebels used cryptocurrency to finance its operations leading up to the toppling of the Assad regime.
We identified one of the addresses referenced in Chainalysis' report: it received a total of $807 USD.
Across the Telegram Group we identified, we found that participants had raised around $13,000 USD since November 27th via USDT – it may be arguable whether this amount contributed significantly to terrorist financing within the country.
But here's what's even more interesting:
Chainalysis claims that an OFAC sanctioned btc address shared mutual consolidation addresses with donation campaigns operating on Tron – a technical impossibility, leading us to believe that Chainalysis broadly simplified its depiction of events.
While Chainalysis' report claims to look at funding leading up to and following the events of December 8th, the identified OFAC sanctioned address last transacted in August 2021.
Why does this matter?
Chainalysis, as the primary Government contractor for blockchain surveillance, holds vast influence with both the Government and the public on the perception of btc.
Without regulatory oversight of the technologies Chainalysis uses and the methodologies it applies, the public has no opportunity to fact check whether what the contractor claims accurately reflects reality.
If we want to have an honest discussion on terrorist financing on bitcoin, blockchain surveillance firms need to be held to scientific standards and a minimum degree of transparency in their operations – otherwise, we run the risk of designing policy based on the claims of for-profit surveillance firms that can hardly be held accountable.
Updated story: https://www.therage.co/chainalysis-claims-cryptocurrency-funds-syrias-hts-2/
Did y'all hear about the upcoming internet blackout... turns out iT wAs tHe IrAniaNs...
#bitcoin
i am intrugued by the ability to zap people in nostr, and how that will play out in the future. it does seem like a beautiful way to transact online and reminds me of Andreas Antonopoulos' "The Internet of Money."
There is a reason Julian Assange has been so ruthlessly persecuted over the past decade. The words he speaks and the intelligence he possesses are a threat to the existing power structure. Pray for his health and safety... those fighting for freedom owe him a lot.
Very proud of my ability to do critical thinking while most were panicking.
https://medium.com/@FF2K/public-enemy-21-exerting-my-bodys-freedom-to-opt-out-d82222b3da28
Nice work dude... those skills will help you navigate the path forward. Kudos!
I was amazed watching the majority of the friends who I've encouraged to educate themselves on bitcoin (and who never purchased any), line up for the experimental clotshots and boosters. We need more people with the ability to critically think, and the balls and conviction to stand for something.
lol... nice troll. How much is the pharmaceutical industry paying you to post such garbage?
“THE CBDC” WILL BE CORPORATE REGULATED USD TOKENS.
MANY WILL CLAIM THEY ARE NOT CBDCS BECAUSE “THEY ARE NOT RUN BY THE FED.”
IN PRACTICE THEY ACCOMPLISH THE SAME GOAL: SURVEILLANCE AND PRECISE CONTROL OVER MOST FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS.
https://cdn.satellite.earth/d69514b5cd2142eff847a0e3c159fd1e35a6018cbdbf8b3c6274586a8cbe3532.mp4
Saylor shows his true colors... the moral of the story is there are very powerful people always looking to co-opt the "next big thing". Don't trust, verify.
just don't fucking dance... https://m.primal.net/MwYg.mp4
plan your citadel well... gradually then suddenly
