🎙️ In the latest Connect the World episode, together with nostr:npub1ywc6w8qjnm6nlh8ct7qacg9qzl83aappkljkf8yyhnwa7eema4psjgw6nr, we talked again with Johns Beharry from BOLT.FUN, this time discussing #Nostr, zaps, a #decentralized future and the challanges of the internet!
🔍The push for decentralized alternatives like Nostr is evident. Nostr is emerging as a solution against undue censorship. #NostrRise
🚫The episode doesn't hold back criticisms. A lot of platforms, due to regulations, often suppress users, betraying the promise of an open web. #Nostr stands as a beacon against this. #WebFreedom
🗺️Johns emphasizes the value of exploration. With protocols like #Nostr on the rise, joining and exploring these pathways could be not just beneficial but also enjoyable! #ExploreDecentralization
⚙️We need more experimentation, more apps, more open solutions to gain traction. Johns also touches on the significance of conversing outside the #Bitcoin bubble. Engaging outside our comfort zone can lead to fruitful collaborations and a broader understanding.
💡It's a beautiful era of global connections and we're just at the beginning. The most important now is continued exploration! Join those @boltfun_btc
#Nostrasia #LegendsofLightning tournaments!🚀
And watch this episode!❤️
🎙️ Just released a new episode of the Connect the World Podcast, together with nostr:npub1ywc6w8qjnm6nlh8ct7qacg9qzl83aappkljkf8yyhnwa7eema4psjgw6nr and nostr:npub1qg5a5l3t7pakmm4r4up2e764xecsw62fk3rntevm24fwyczhndtsdrvc4x featuring nostr:npub1h88z7vfm7mnaz94gn2p2a5psaduzkphrf2pndtxa4xvsd6zpzg8qajhqta, the go-to person for everything Bitcoin in the Indonesia #Bitcoin scene!!
🎟️ BIG NEWS: Want to be part of the first-ever in-person Indonesia Bitcoin Conference in Bali? Share your best Bitcoin memes, tag @bitcoinConf_ID & @ctw_podcast, and follow them to WIN a free ticket! 🌴🎫 On nostr, just tag me, Stef or Ramon and Dea!
💪 Support Connect the World's mission! 🚀
#Bitcoin #Indonesia #Podcast #Giveaway #ConnectTheWorld
🎉 Fresh CTW podcast! nostr:npub1ywc6w8qjnm6nlh8ct7qacg9qzl83aappkljkf8yyhnwa7eema4psjgw6nr and I chatted with Henrik Skogstrøm from Torq (formaly LNCapital) about the game-changing updates in Torq & the new Scaling Lightning initiative! 🎙️⚡️
🔥 Torq's latest release now allows users to buy channels from different LSPs with the open LSP spec, perfect for replenishing depleted channels! They've also beefed up security with HTLC firewalls to prevent expensive force closures & streamlined fund transfers between nodes.🚀
🔧 With Scaling Lightning, they're designing to make life easier for devs, it leverages #Kubernetes to automate software deployment & testing. Say goodbye to tedious manual setups and inconsistent test environments! 🛠️
🎯 Milestones are set! Goals include a unified client for all Lightning implementations and libraries in Go, Rust, and JavaScript. ⚙️
💵 Open-source dev isn't a charity. nostr:npub1w4hx7dykxxz2430xh6twgzmht8gp3alczzpp96xfkj0wtl7tag0qn9ztxu , the man behind the curtain, needs funding through grants and sponsorships.
🤯 Also, want to know if universal Bitcoin self-custody by 2050 is a pipe dream or possibility? Alex Gladstein sparked this hot topic in the episode. Tune in to find out! 🔮
👉 Catch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMb6WJqhQXQ
Like, Share & let's get the Lightning Network revolution fired up! 🌩️
#LightningNetwork #Bitcoin
Just wrote a new Lightning Focus article for nostr:npub1fyej2m42xz3sp88m8w28hf8a00akxw453z388n46869e9x699apspr3djs diving deep into the latest updates on the Lightning Network and the nostr protocol!
1️⃣ Stuck Transactions Issue: Within the Lightning Network, transactions sometimes get stuck. Traditional techniques like RBF (Replace-By-Fee) and CPFP (Child-Pays-For-Parent) have limitations. Enter Anchor Outputs. They act as a lifeline or emergency exit that enables quicker closure of your Lightning channels.
2️⃣ Lightning Development Kit (LDK): This is an open-source tool initially developed as rust-lightning by Matt Corallo in 2018. It simplifies the process of building Lightning functionality into Bitcoin apps, making it easier and more secure for developers.
3️⃣ LDK Evolution: Thanks to the efforts from Chaincode Labs and Spiral, LDK has rapidly evolved. It's robust, modular, and also mobile-friendly.
4️⃣ Mobile Focus: LDK concentrates on non-custodial Lightning nodes specifically for mobile devices, emphasizing enhanced privacy and sovereignty. Big apps like BlueWallet and CashApp are already leveraging this!
5️⃣ LSPs (Lightning Service Providers): Think of these as gateways to the Lightning Network. They play a critical role in enhancing liquidity and payment reliability on the Lightning Network.
6️⃣ You can check out the full write-up here: https://bitcoinfocus.nl/2023/08/24/247-lightning-verbeteren-met-anchor-outputs/
#LightningNetwork #nostr #Bitcoin
Check here the 🇺🇸 version by our friends from the Alphabet 😅
👁🗨 Lightning-kenner nostr:npub1vvqnak4hz0u7vkv0vs5jp4ha0dt359cgvz4jj4y2ku85z0dtt6zq9pv3s8 is naar aanleiding van nieuws van LDK in Anchor Outputs gedoken. Deze nieuwe feature beschermt je sats in je betaalkanaal een stuk beter!
Verder in deze Lightning Focus: nostr-nieuws, LSP's, transaction pinning en meer!
https://www.bitcoinfocus.nl/2023/08/24/247-lightning-verbeteren-met-anchor-outputs/
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Just wrote a new Lightning Focus article for nostr:npub1fyej2m42xz3sp88m8w28hf8a00akxw453z388n46869e9x699apspr3djs diving deep into the latest updates on the Lightning Network and the nostr protocol!
1️⃣ Stuck Transactions Issue: Within the Lightning Network, transactions sometimes get stuck. Traditional techniques like RBF (Replace-By-Fee) and CPFP (Child-Pays-For-Parent) have limitations. Enter Anchor Outputs. They act as a lifeline or emergency exit that enables quicker closure of your Lightning channels.
2️⃣ Lightning Development Kit (LDK): This is an open-source tool initially developed as rust-lightning by Matt Corallo in 2018. It simplifies the process of building Lightning functionality into Bitcoin apps, making it easier and more secure for developers.
3️⃣ LDK Evolution: Thanks to the efforts from Chaincode Labs and Spiral, LDK has rapidly evolved. It's robust, modular, and also mobile-friendly.
4️⃣ Mobile Focus: LDK concentrates on non-custodial Lightning nodes specifically for mobile devices, emphasizing enhanced privacy and sovereignty. Big apps like BlueWallet and CashApp are already leveraging this!
5️⃣ LSPs (Lightning Service Providers): Think of these as gateways to the Lightning Network. They play a critical role in enhancing liquidity and payment reliability on the Lightning Network.
6️⃣ You can check out the full write-up here: https://bitcoinfocus.nl/2023/08/24/247-lightning-verbeteren-met-anchor-outputs/
#LightningNetwork #nostr #Bitcoin
Awesome initiative for all Dutchies! ⚡️💪🏻 nostr:note1se3628f6gf8hdxyulw7vtlcnfmsxng39mla7tm3utpd3wsna573qxdrta2
Windows NT, 600MHz CPU, 128MB RAM, hard disk, and yet apps open instantly: https://cdn.satellite.earth/f72819cf9a580207061cc6833dbb7674479f519b93ded630e46c3198c0e8ccc0.mp4
We almost forget how fast it was! 😅👌🏻
⚡️ Are #Lightning microtransactions at risk? Are they economically unsafe or is it not that bad? In my new article for nostr:npub1fyej2m42xz3sp88m8w28hf8a00akxw453z388n46869e9x699apspr3djs NL, I delve into this topic and share more exciting news!
Ever wondered about combining loyalty programs, omnipresent in our physical and online shopping experience, with bitcoin? Meet Jolz Rewards, which is disrupting traditional markets with their innovative Bitcoin Rewards As A Service (BRAAS)! 🎖
Switching gears to Boltz - they're revolutionizing how we manage our cryptocurrency with their Liquid Swaps. This feature allows users to exchange lightning bitcoin for liquid bitcoin (L-BTC) and rebalance channels efficiently. This is a huge cost-saving compared to traditional swaps on the bitcoin base layer - a big step forward! 🔄
Finally, let's talk about Mash. This payment platform for creators uses the Lightning Network and has adapted their web-based lightning wallet to work perfectly on your smartphone. A fun DIY to support the 'Value for Value' model! 🛠
Find out more about these topics and stay updated with the Lightning Network in the full article here: shorturl.at/iR357 (🇳🇱 only)
#LightningNetwork #Bitcoin #Boltz #Mash #JoltzRewards #Value4Value
⚡️ Are #Lightning microtransactions at risk? Are they economically unsafe or is it not that bad? In my new article for nostr:npub1fyej2m42xz3sp88m8w28hf8a00akxw453z388n46869e9x699apspr3djs NL, I delve into this topic and share more exciting news!
Ever wondered about combining loyalty programs, omnipresent in our physical and online shopping experience, with bitcoin? Meet Jolz Rewards, which is disrupting traditional markets with their innovative Bitcoin Rewards As A Service (BRAAS)! 🎖
Switching gears to Boltz - they're revolutionizing how we manage our cryptocurrency with their Liquid Swaps. This feature allows users to exchange lightning bitcoin for liquid bitcoin (L-BTC) and rebalance channels efficiently. This is a huge cost-saving compared to traditional swaps on the bitcoin base layer - a big step forward! 🔄
Finally, let's talk about Mash. This payment platform for creators uses the Lightning Network and has adapted their web-based lightning wallet to work perfectly on your smartphone. A fun DIY to support the 'Value for Value' model! 🛠
Find out more about these topics and stay updated with the Lightning Network in the full article here: shorturl.at/iR357 (🇳🇱 only)
#LightningNetwork #Bitcoin #Boltz #Mash #JoltzRewards #Value4Value
This is why I am extremely busy these months...and therefore a little less visible here... 😅
Together with my wife we are at the top of the wedding photography in the Netherlands and in the top 100 worldwide. To keep ourselves sharp, but even more so for our amazing bridal couples. For them we have the grateful task of visually reminding them of the story of their love, connection and all the emotions of the wedding day. 🥰📸
In addition to our wedding photography, we also train other photographers and give various masterclasses to take everyone along in our artistic way of working! And we obviously are the most busy in the summer time!
I believe there’s a lot of love in nostr, so I love to share our new reel! I think this is the first wedding related post ever here! 🫶🏻
Would have been nice, though! 😅
Awesome project! ⚡️👌🏻
Last week I was invited by the Connect the World-podcast. I joined nostr:npub1vvqnak4hz0u7vkv0vs5jp4ha0dt359cgvz4jj4y2ku85z0dtt6zq9pv3s8 and nostr:npub1ywc6w8qjnm6nlh8ct7qacg9qzl83aappkljkf8yyhnwa7eema4psjgw6nr to chat about Bitcoin Nomading. This was fun ⚡
Yeah! I really enjoyed talking with you about all your experiences traveling around the world and visiting all those bitcoin communities! ⚡️🌍⚡️
Oeh!! Ja, dat zou wel heel tof zijn! Met mijn studio zitten we midden in het bruidseizoen, dus onze agenda zit helemaal vol! In het najaar heb ik altijd meer kans. Dus we zijn sowieso in BTC Amsterdam en wellicht ook nog elders! Nu al zin in! 🤩
Maar natuurlijk volgen we Praag op de voet! ⚡️
Loved to read all this history again, #[0]! ⚡️