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Replying to Avatar Derek Ross

That latest version of nostr:npub1uq70uqgas9pyhds2zt57kr9se8rg3s68ztphjnq82ts8rzeknmeql7u0c2 is powered by Nostr. I didn't know this. Fedi accounts are Nostr npubs. Fedi also includes a NIP-07 signing extension allowing you to browse and use the Other Stuff of Nostr with ease. I saw a handful of Nostr apps included on this "apps tab". They just work. You can also export your private key to use the key in other apps. And soon, you'll be able to import your existing private key. Mind is blown. Super bullish.

I did not know that! It gives a glimpse into how all of these decentralised protocols can be used together for both free speech and financial freedom.

Hey #nostr, I’m an experienced penetration tester/cyber security consultant who wants to voluntarily help out #nostr or #Bitcoin projects. If you need security testing to make sure what you’ve built is secure or want security advice throughout development then I’m your man. I’m always happy to sanity check designs/concepts at earlier stages too. If you or someone you know is building then DM me or kindly re-post so that someone who is building sees! I want a future for my family where financial freedom and freedom of speech prevail so this is my way of contributing. LFG!

It’s crazy, they just get away with not answering questions even though they’re supposed to be accountable to the people.

It’s the UK election next month and it drives me insane watching politicians whip up so much anger about things that don’t really matter. The money is fundamentally broken yet nobody talks about it, even if it’s the cause of so many societal issues. This year, instead of raging about pledges and who to vote for, I’m just going to contribute to the #bitcoin and #nostr ecosystems. Those will be the lifeboats for people when the existing system inevitably worsens. #election #politics

Remember that when politicians pledge to keep inflation stable at 2% in the run up to the election, they are pledging that half of your purchasing power will be gone within 35 years. #election #inflation

This is brilliant. From the user’s point of view they experience fast, reliable payments that they’re already familiar with today but both parties also benefit from this being on top of a secure, decentralised monetary network.

Solutions like this cater to so many demographics, wealth brackets and technical capabilities. People can simply opt for the layer that meets their preferences/needs. Can’t imagine my grandparents using Lightning but can with ecash!

Ultimately, they’re incentivised to keep doing more of the same unfortunately. That and the fact that it’s very difficult to see that there’s a better system (#Bitcoin) from the lens of another system. It takes a lot of open-mindedness to get it.

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Thanks a lot, great to be here!

Definitely. Everybody seems a lot more authentic and positive on here compared to other platforms

Hey #introductions, I’m not brand new to #nostr but never got round to doing this. Looking forward to connecting with fellow plebs on here!

I’m also really passionate about volunteering my cyber security/pen testing skills to Nostr and #Bitcoin projects (big or small) to do my bit. So if anyone’s building and needs support, advice or security testing then hit me up!

Replying to Avatar Ark Labs

Ark Labs launches today, a new company dedicated to building hashtag#bitcoin layer-two solutions based on the new Ark protocol.

Transaction fees and delays caused by congestion on #bitcoin’s mainchain are increasing demand for more scalable payment solutions. Lightning has made significant strides, but UX challenges (like inbound liquidity management) are driving users toward custodial solutions.

New approaches to scaling are needed to supplement the Lightning Network. This is where Ark comes in. Ark, proposed 2023, is a layer two protocol designed to offer speed and scalability without the burdens of liquidity management (for end users, at least!).

Until now, Ark has been a theoretical solution to bitcoin’s scaling issues. But with the launch of Ark Labs, we’re making Ark a reality—we’ve released an open Ark implementation, which you can use to launch your own Ark Service Provider or wallet.

We’ve already started work on the first Ark-based services. If you’d like to be one of the first to try these out at launch, make sure you subscribe to our newsletter on our website

https://arklabs.to

Ark uses a unique model for hashtag#bitcoin transactions—users connect to an Ark Service Provider (ASP) and transact with “virtual” transactions (VTXOs). Unlike Lightning, end users only need a light wallet and all on-chain liquidity management is handled by their ASP.

Importantly, an Ark VTXO can be redeemed on the hashtag#bitcoin mainchain at any time, even if the ASP is offline. This ensures that users have true self-custody of their Ark funds. Onboarding is easier too—users don’t need any bitcoin to open a channel and receive their first payment.

All that said, we need to emphasize that Ark is not a replacement for Lightning! Lightning is an essential piece of the scaling puzzle. It’s especially suited to enterprise settlements (e.g., exchanges, federations, and ASPs)—Ark simply fills in its gaps for consumer payments.

Ark’s finally here and we’re excited to pioneer new possibilities with #bitcoin. Whether you're looking to integrate Ark into your app, shape the protocol’s development, or make some of the first Ark payments, get in touch!

Full announcement

https://blog.arklabs.to/introducing-ark-labs-a-new-venture-to-bring-seamless-and-scalable-payments-to-bitcoin-811388c0001b

My background is penetration testing so if you ever needed a volunteer to help support from a cyber security perspective (advice, security testing, etc) then just let me know! Always happy to support new solutions in the Bitcoin space as they’re being built out

Love this. You are what you focus your energy on. I’ve now started to focus a lot of my time on family, #nostr and #bitcoin (rather than being bogged down by all the wrong in the world) and I feel way better for it. nostr:note15m8lvj285um68u8nvkmyp48dqqhyplx6mmj6xgs9kfzktawx69ds2lzhwm

Inflation and years in which your purchasing power is halved:

2% (the target) = 35 years

4% = 17 years

7% = 10 years

10% = 7 years

14% = 5 years

17% = 4 years

20% = 3.5 years

#Bitcoin fixes this.