Should I start a new account under a new nym / pfp and you won’t have a clue who you’re talking to? Karnage will disappear forever and there will just be this other designer dog who randomly showed up and talks exactly like the cat? 😂

I see only a couple major options for businesses:

1) you design a system that falls outside of regulation,

2) you build within regulations, or

3) you manage the risk of not following regulations.

Realistically, most early stage companies will do a hybrid of 2&3 because it's nearly impossible to even know all the applicable rules, so most focus will go to the most consequential laws.

Which toppings do you like on your hot dogs? #foodstr

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You're at a marriage retreat with your wife enjoying the hot tub, she excuses herself to the lady's room and moments later this lady pops in next to you, what do you do?

failed to secure grant funding for a big part of damus android. Is vc inevitable? 😔 will keep trying elsewhere.

Custodians are getting more heat. WoS would probably need a license to operate as the money transmitter they are.

Recovering this week. Felt like I torn something on my right knee. Hurts like hell. Was training for a competition next month... heavy squats... Looks like that idea is off. Hoping I can get back next week...

Taking a break from the newsletter (livingonbitcoin.substack.com). Challenged myself to write daily. Started losing subscribers. Suggested to stop. When I started, it was an outlet. A place to dump my thoughts. I exhausted people. Took time off to travel (and work).

Work's been disatisfying. Hollywood is soul sucking. I work as a producer and director in animation. Started off as an animator, rose the ranks over a 24 year career. The politics behind it all... "art" as a commodity... terrible business. Watched the entire industry change to a shell of itself over the last 2 decades. Easy money makes loose morals. The things people would do to get a project made... Bitcoin added some clarity into why the entertainment industry is such shitshow. The more I delved into studying economics, the more I got into the Bitcoin ethos, and like a caged tiger at that the circus, I wanted out.

I felt like I made the right decision of taking my pay in Bitcoin. But at the same time, knowing that I was still working in this field, dealing with the psychopaths that run the network... While the fiat bump every now and then helped, it doesn't last.

Lifting also played a big part in keeping sanity in check. If you can handle the heavy weight under the bar, everything else felt easy.

Now with both outlets temporarily on ice, realizing how imbalanced my thoughts are.

At times, I want to take the blue pill. Forget it all. Put on the custome and go back to the show. Never gonna happen now.

Bending the knee hurts. Standing up brings a lot of pain.

Looking for something new to do in the mean time.

For now, my nostr address is crypt0cranium@

mynostr.io

I expect it to change once I figure out my Lightning Network (LN) solution with LN URL support for NIP-57 (zaps).

removing the app from US app stores will not satisfy regulators - they will expect kyc on all users globally to make sure americans are not using it

yes, that is fucked up but that is how large custodians have been treated in the past

removing the app from US app stores abruptly with delayed comms indicates a level of panic from their team that is a concern - the only responsible path forward requires deliberate action from the wallet of satoshi team to encourage users to withdraw funds ASAP - otherwise the next course of action is likely a panicked shotgun kyc of all users without notice

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To our valued Wallet of Satoshi community in the United States of America,

We've dedicated ourselves to providing the best Bitcoin experience with Wallet of Satoshi, being at the forefront of Lightning usability and adoption. However, we've made the difficult decision to remove our app from the U.S. Apple and Google app stores, and will not serve U.S. customers going forward.

This decision doesn't come lightly. Our commitment to providing a secure, user-friendly, and compliant platform globally is unwavering. Our top priority is the safety and interests of our customers and our company.

We understand this may be disappointing news and we share your frustration. We're hopeful that future developments will allow us to revisit and possibly resume our operations in the U.S.

For our existing users in the USA, rest assured that you have full access to your Bitcoin funds. You can seamlessly withdraw and transfer them to another wallet.

We deeply appreciate your support and understanding. We remain committed to bringing the benefits of Bitcoin to as many as possible.

Stay tuned for updates, and thank you for being a part of our community.

Peace, Love and Bitcoin,

The Wallet of Satoshi Team 🧡

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