Hi Knut, thanks for your post. I wanted to share a few legal insights on the topics you brought up.
Legal systems have invented laws dealing with the "ownership“ of information. Such laws are called Intellectual Property. In practice, “ownership” of information means a monopoly granted by the state to use specific information. For example, as an author, you can own a sequence of words written in your book (copyrights). In some cases, you can even "own" ideas (e.g., inventions or trade secrets).
Therefore, creating legal ownership of bitcoin should not pose a special problem. The state may grant you a right to your bitcoin (private key) and even protect such a right. The problem of "proving" that certain bitcoin is yours may be important in practice, but it constitutes a separate issue, the so-called procedural problem. Being an owner and proving ownership are different matters and should not be mixed up.
Banning sovereign (unhosted) wallets is yet another matter. As is "stopping or restricting Bitcoin." I would agree that such ideas are totalitarian in nature. It would be like banning the use of language or mathematics altogether (as opposed to banning unauthorised use or theft of someone else’s private key).
Great talk.
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I miss a hub where I could find various online stores that accept Bitcoin. BTCMap is an attempt to solve this problem in relation to physical store locations. An online platform that serves as a directory of Bitcoin-only internet stores would be useful.
Just a friendly reminder that in fiat, the states do not repay their debt, but distribute it to the monetary pool.
GM and have a great weekend.
Signed. Thanks for the initiative.
Yep. The authors of Sovereign Individual sort of predicted such comments to be propagated at this particular time of history 😀
That would depend on why you are protesting. Also, even of you have a really dumb reason to protest, you should be allowed to do so, as long as you do it peacefully.
Great panel, congrats, Rune.
You might enjoy this, although I think it’s a tragic misreading of Hayek’s work.
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/simply-bitcoin-wake-up-call/id1647806856
The misreading on my part or in the podcast you recommended? 😀
Remember, there is no such thing as intrinsic value of things. Value starts and ends in human consciousness.
I am still awaiting signs of this awakening in my circles. I know they will show eventually.
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This Sunday, 28.01.2024 at 18:00 - 19:00 UTC we're inviting you to take pare in a very unique #zapathon
Nostrians taking part in this special zapathon that will play in tune with thousands of people playing together with The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity on their 32nd Grand Finale! Hence the name #orchestrathon
The goal of #orchestrathon is to support the goal of this years Grand Finale, which is: funding equipment for diagnosing, monitoring and rehabilitating lung diseases of patients in pulmonology wards for children and adults in Poland
That means all bitcoin from zaps will be converted to PLN and donated to The Great of Christmas Charity foundation.
What's The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity? What is the 32nd Grand Finale?! You'll find all of those answers on Geyser project story which you can find here: https://geyser.fund/project/greatorchestraofchristmascharity
What Is #orchesthrathon?
This Nostr account is a was generated on Geyser and is tied to Geyser project run by nostr:npub1cpmvpsqtzxl4px44dp4544xwgu0ryv2lscl3qexq42dfakuza02s4fsapc: Bitcoiners support The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity
That means all zaps sent to this account are at the same time funding Geyser campaign.
So not only you will contribute to the goal in the project, also all the zap comments will be visable there.
Ain't that crazy? We can use this campaign as one giant #orchestrathon client!
Rules are simple:
1. On Sunday at 18.00 - 19.00 we all connect to our relays to join the #orchestrathon
2. For the whole hour - you can zap this profile, our posts or comments as crazy!
3. At 19.00 it's culmination of both #orchestrathon and Grand Finale
All Nostrians who zap will receive special badges, depending on the zapped amount:
On Sunday there will be lot's of concerts and events happening all day, culminating with Grand Finale closing at 19.00. We will try to launch a stream on nostr:npub1eaz6dwsnvwkha5sn5puwwyxjgy26uusundrm684lg3vw4ma5c2jsqarcgz, so we can enjoy Grand Finale and concerts together!
This #orchestrathon and Geyser fundraise is organised by Dwadzieścia Jeden, a community of polish Bitcoiners.
The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity has been a potent force for good in the world for the past 32 years. Don't just take my word for it—verify this information. Then, join #Orchesthrathon
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Happy 3rd of January! It's been 15 years!
The system is not censorship resistant if anyone gets to decide what is and what isn’t "toxic data"/"crap on the chain".
Get over it.
Yesterday was my first anniversary on nostr. I am glad to have been here, witnessing the growth of the space. Keep building!
Bitcoin Connect, the project I have been working on with nostr:npub1e5tfhk8m65teu25dfx8lcvwn4c8ypqjl72u2sh4rt8zy2kss0j5qct7mh9 and nostr:npub1m0sxqk5uwvtjhtt4yw3j0v3k6402fd35aq8832gp8kmer78atvkq9vgcru has won first place in Legends of Lightning vol.2 for a grand prize of 1 BTC.
I think Bitcoin Connect and Nostr Wallet Connect are going to make a huge impact in simplifying lightning app development. Who knows where we can take these in 2024.
Thank you nostr:npub1funq0ywh32faz0sf7xt97japu8uk687tsysj8gndj4ehe825sq4s70gs0p for all the hard work you do and the lives you have changed by hosting these events!
As we did this year, I’m committed to helping with education sessions again for your next amazing hackathon. nostr:note14h7dal44e9kl2ssy9ay3hyua24jcmunr2jknex9qu25n6ff2k36qfyhp79
Congratulations!
