We should consider how fortunate we are at this time that the game theory is playing out for us in real time, in relative slow motion as nation states and other institutions openly discuss/debate Bitcoin adoption. We know what's happening and we know where things are headed. There has never been a moment of greater certainty during which to shore up your position in bitcoin and shift onto a your own Bitcoin Standard, knowing that it has hit such a critical trigger point.

nice! Happy New Year, Risto!

A virus is inhabiting my face and lungs without permission.

I was this years old when I realised that having different types of chickens means multicoloured eggs.

No filter.

Just one week of having chickens in the citadel.

The drama unfolding on Twitter highlights exactly why the world needs Nostr.

Elon went from being hailed as the "good guy" to becoming just another centralized gatekeeper, wielding the power to suspend accounts at will. It’s about the fragility of centralized platforms.

The world is waking up to the need for decentralized communication protocols like Nostr, where no single entity holds the keys to free expression.

freedom requires decentralization.

It had already auto-sold the required amount of Bitcoin.

It may have been a delay between selling and crediting the cash balance to pay the bill. Either way, it resolved itself within hours and this is the same experience I've heard from others who have encountered this message.

I've had 3 bills paid through Strike Bill Pay so far. All of them were paid successfully, though one resulted in the negative balance message I referenced.

I'm still very excited about this product and am really enjoying using it, I'd just hope that the UI could be slightly more clear to avoid causing users distress when it isn't due.

What if a client implemented something like this? 🤔

Is there a bourgeois market for chefs who want to use salt made from sea water from a certain depth?

Brave browser, Tailscale and Mullvad VPN combo. Open source and can use Umbrel apps and node.

You all ever have that moment where you think you can feel someone’s energy

and then you shake your head no

because there’s no way that could be true but then you’re like wait a minute I know my own energy.

We know that person’s energy that had to be them but then you’re like wait that can’t be true.

Anyway I guess that’s Random Saturday night thoughts for you.

I've just got moved in to my new apartment. I've unpacked my PC tower and installed Umbrel. So far, so good! I'm now initiating my self-hosted future.