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Direct realist, individualist, libertarian, dove. Trying to overcome my biases.

That used to be called a “speedball,” and maybe still is. What’s the point of doing that? Can someone educate me?

Further thoughts: With blockchain titles, it’s impossible to transfer property without the owner’s consent (or the consent of a majority of key holders, if that’s the design).

However, there are legitimate scenarios where a property has to be transferred without the owner’s consent. (e.g. divorce judgement, mortgage default)

There are also illegitimate scenarios that governments love. (e.g. non-payment of taxes, asset forfeiture, eminent domain) If governments are going to support blockchain titles, they may insist on backdoors like a copy of the owner’s private key or a controlling interest in the title’s signing keys.

If you’re going to do a video on this, Arnold Kling could provide a skeptical voice.

https://www.arnoldkling.com/blog/blockchain-as-a-solution-in-search-of-a-problem/

Well, the current system is so bad that buyers need title insurance just in case someone else makes a plausible claim on the property later. So that’s a reason for blockchain titles.

I think that’s going to require cooperation from the government to recognize those titles and transfers as valid. Also, what happens if a property owner loses his private key?

I don’t know. Do you have any guesses? What companies are invested in or depend on Silvergate?

It looks like the 265 is a 255 Music, but with an AMOLED touch screen and a $50 greater price tag. Garmin hasn’t reduced the prices of the 255 series.

https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/780139

Thoughts on the new #Garmin Forerunner 965 and 265 watches, announced today? #running

Is that the Church of Latter Day Saints "All In" podcast, or the gambling "All In" podcast?

Responsible gun owner/parents are the majority. They just don’t make he news so we don’t hear about them.

I’m interested in coding content, among many other things. Currently it seems like most conversations on Nostr are about Nostr, Bitcoin, or zapping. I’m sure that will change as more users arrive.

I’m sure you’re not the only Bitcoiner who doesn’t care about guns. My owning a gun won’t make a difference to the peacefulness of the world, but it would make a big difference to my own life if I’m ever attacked.