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I don’t think anything will be as special as the 100k milestone, not a million not 10 millions. Nothing.

What makes 5th December 2024 special is the pain and ridicule and every hard decision that came before it. I don’t think that will be the case from here on.

Nature is healing ❤️‍🩹

Great episode with a true legend.

Just another friction point TBH. Mobile + QR/ NFC is as secure and way more convenient

Have been doing some reading into these two and this is what I have found so far:

#Nostr vs #HolePunch

Both are decentralized communication technologies, but they tackle different challenges. How are they different?

*Nostr: The Public Notice Board*

Nostr operates like a public notice board. Users sign messages with their private keys and broadcast them to relays, which then distribute and store the messages. These relays ensure that the message remains accessible even if the user is offline. This makes Nostr ideal for public communication, such as decentralized social media, where you want to share content widely and ensure its availability over time.

However, while Nostr can encrypt the content of direct messages, it doesn’t hide metadata—relays can still see who is communicating and when. Nostr lacks the direct peer-to-peer encryption necessary for truly private communication. Relays merely store and distribute messages without establishing any shared secret between users, which means the privacy of direct communication is limited.

*Hole Punch: The Secure, Peer-to-Peer Messaging System*

Holepunch takes a completely different approach. It’s built for private, peer-to-peer communication without relying on any relays or third-party servers. Instead, it uses Diffie-Hellman key exchange to create a shared secret between two peers, enabling end-to-end encryption. This means that the message is only visible to the intended recipient, with no one else able to see the content or even who is communicating. Since Holepunch establishes direct P2P connections, there’s no metadata leakage—no third party can track when or with whom you’re communicating.

Holepunch is designed for real-time, private communication like messaging, secure file transfers, or live collaboration. Unlike Nostr, it’s not built for broadcasting or asynchronous content distribution but shines when it comes to privacy and security in direct interactions.

*The Complementary Roles*

While Nostr handles public communication efficiently, Holepunch excels in privacy-focused, direct communication. Nostr’s relay system makes it scalable and ideal for broadcasting messages widely across a decentralized network, but it’s not designed for high privacy in one-on-one interactions. Holepunch, on the other hand, is ideal for private conversations that require end-to-end encryption and secure, real-time communication, with no exposure to intermediaries.

Together, they provide a well-rounded solution: Nostr for public broadcasting and Holepunch for private, secure communication. They complement each other, covering both public and personal use cases in the decentralized world.

Same for you Jeff 🧡

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We are more focused on the Global South which is why we offer more features with a holistic approach at an affordable price without the user having to create an account with us.

Start of the end for #ethereum?

Can someone tell Bitcoin that 58k was only a meme?

I don’t travel to usual places!!!

### Like PGP, But Better: Apple’s Contact Key Verification

*This is why I believe Apple is net positive for privacy:*

Apple’s Contact Key Verification is like PGP but with far better usability, making secure communication accessible to everyone without the complexity. It lets you confirm that the person you’re messaging is who they say they are, protecting you from potential impersonation or interception.

This feature is part of a broader commitment to privacy across Apple’s ecosystem:

- **End-to-End Encryption** in iMessage and FaceTime ensures only you and your recipient can access your messages and calls.

- **App Tracking Transparency** gives you control over which apps can track your activity across other apps and websites.

- **Mail Privacy Protection** stops email senders from tracking when you open an email and masks your IP address.

- **Privacy Labels** on the App Store let you see how apps handle your data before you download them.

- **On-Device Siri Processing** keeps your voice data on your device, reducing the need to send information to Apple’s servers.

- **Secure Enclave** stores sensitive information like biometric data securely on your device, ensuring it never leaves.

- **Sign in with Apple** allows you to sign into apps while keeping your email private.

While Apple’s code is closed-source, meaning we have to trust their implementation, their track record of resisting pressure to weaken encryption and their commitment to user privacy make them a strong choice for anyone serious about protecting their information. Contact Key Verification is just one example of how Apple is leading the way in making privacy both accessible and effective.

Bullstr?

Ghee sautéed paneer cubes. 🧡

Is financial work not fiction in the fiat realm? It feels so 😆

This is the cutest, most beautiful pod episode in bitcoin history

Glad I was on Nostr way before it was a fad

Who else was here before August 2024? Who do I need to follow?

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Lift HEAVY