Thank you. Ukrainians are fighting against war criminals to protect their lives and homes, and to reclaim their stolen children. Their efforts not only keep the murderous dictator at bay but also safeguard their European neighbors. Supporting this fight is in the best interest of the West.
Thank you. Ukrainians are fighting against war criminals to protect their lives and homes, and to reclaim their stolen children. Their efforts not only keep the murderous dictator at bay but also safeguard their European neighbors. Supporting this fight is in the best interest of the West.
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GM! Just chilling and reading Knut’s and Luke’s new book on 🤡🌎. Have a nice day.
Powerful.
Here is the YT link for sharing outside nostr
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Nailed it
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#bookstr
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Here are some absolute masterpieces that have left a lasting impression on me:
- The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle by Haruki Murakami
- A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara
- Conversation in the Cathedral by Mario Vargas Llosa
- Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry
- Stoner by John Williams
- The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt
- Confessions by Jaume Cabré
- A Treatise on Shelling Beans by Wiesław Myśliwski
- The Prague Cemetery by Umberto Eco
- Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand
- Waking Up by Sam Harris
- Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker
- The Bitcoin Standard by Saifedean Ammous
- FIAT Food by Matthew Lysiak
The Silent Attack on British Democracy? My Reflections from the Front Line of the CBDC Debate
As the co-founder, director, and Head of Mining and Energy at Bitcoin Policy UK, I've monitored the development of Central Bank Digital Currencies through countless panels and forums over the last 18 months.
Historically, my calls for a balanced debate on CBDCs were met with scepticism, often dismissed by both The Digital Pound Foundation and the Bank of England, which refused to engage.
However, a shift occurred recently. In July, the Digital Pound Foundation invited my co-founder and Head of Policy, Freddie New ( nostr:npub1wl39ydk5rpecvtrzhq67afl9ykn2ty2xdxdkfmyan0rss3f3ma5sndznlx ), to speak at one of their panels. Freddie brought fresh insights to the panel, including Chaumian eCash, emphasising the need for a balanced debate.
Our latest event, "CBDCs: The Silent Attack on British Democracy?" held at The Legatum Institute, brought these issues into sharper focus. David Rennie from the Digital Pound Foundation attended—an act of bravery given the room's unanimous scepticism towards CBDCs. Previously, we had been sidelined from such discussions by the Foundation.
David, while a proponent of CBDCs, shares many of our privacy concerns, acknowledging the issues of media manipulation and the commoditisation of personal data. His openness to our perspectives on privacy was refreshing, though I find it slightly naïve. Individuals like David are well-intentioned, even if influenced by centralised control.
David stressed that the UK's CBDC design is still under discussion. He values programmability and believes it is essential for addressing issues like money laundering. While we diverge on the necessity and potential overreach of CBDCs, finding common ground on many aspects, differing primarily in our faith in the governance systems, was reassuring.
Last night's event reinforced that meaningful dialogue is possible. We must recognise the nuanced positions of individuals like David, navigating complex issues with genuine intent for public good.
David supports a digital pound that is well-designed in terms of its technical, operational, and governance structures. Although I remain sceptical given the track record of other countries and the apparent lack of understanding from our institutions, it gave me hope to see his good intentions.
We will continue to advocate for a financial framework that respects individual liberties and addresses the risks of centralisation. The journey is long, but the dialogue at events like these ensures that all voices, however critical, are part of shaping the future of our financial systems.
CBDCs still concern me deeply, and I will do everything in my power to oppose them. It was reassuring to know there are well-intentioned people on the other side, however misguided.
Through all these discussions and conferences, one thing remains crystal clear to me: Bitcoin is inevitable, and I have no doubt it. None of the proposed solutions even come close to matching its potential. ⚡️
Thanks for your work.
Thanks nostr:npub186k25a5rymtae6q0dmsh4ksen04706eurfst8xc5uzjchwkxdljqe59hv0 ! Much appreciated.
Pretty stoked after my day with nostr:npub1getal6ykt05fsz5nqu4uld09nfj3y3qxmv8crys4aeut53unfvlqr80nfm Hub. Managed to get everything set up to my liking. Now any lightning txs that go to btcsessions@getalby.com will go directly to my self custodial lightning node purring away on my nostr:npub126ntw5mnermmj0znhjhgdk8lh2af72sm8qfzq48umdlnhaj9kuns3le9ll. I was also able to seamlessly link all of this to nostr:npub1xnf02f60r9v0e5kty33a404dm79zr7z2eepyrk5gsq3m7pwvsz2sazlpr5 on my phone.
I've got some editing to do, but the tutorial will show how to use the cloud hosted option first, followed by a full self sovereign setup on your own hardware. Looking forward to releasing this one.
Thank you. I can't wait to see the tutorial. Are you covering Alby Go mobile app too?
Running alby go
I'm pleased to share that the English version of my recent article on NOSTR for #iMagazine is now available on my Substack. I hope you enjoy reading it!
https://open.substack.com/pub/gracjanpietras/p/nostr-the-future-of-social-networks
Definitely the best cover of what’s probably the greatest rock song ever! Hope you have an awesome rest of the weekend!
#Tool
In two days 👇
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Thanks for all the discussions yesterday. Great to see you all in person as always. See you next time.
Exactly my words.
Those who do not understand freedom technology often lack a true understanding of freedom itself.
- Reading. It’s like installing new software in my brain.
- Writing. It’s just a way to think better.
- Meditating. It’s spending time in a quiet spot in my head that rewires my brain.
The making of video is on 🔥.
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