I like how straightforward they are. They give you all the information you need upfront, and it's readily accessible through their well-organized UX. Some other competitors hide certified information, and make it difficult to find what you need to know. Cash App is upfront about everything, and they deliver on their promises. That's why I'll always choose them over other similar apps.

That looks like a fun place. 🤠

I use python for little utility scripts. I haven't used Ruby so I can't comment on its ease and functionality, but I've heard good things about it so I may check it out. I'm a systems and network engineer, not a developer, so most of my programming and scripting is in the context of systems management and networking. Python has been versatile and convenient language to achieve my goals. Plus, it's what I know, so I tend to lean on it even when some other language might be more appropriate.

I'm always delighted by just how fast and easy it is to buy #Bitcoin with Cash App. I just made my monthly purchase, and the bitcoin was credited to my account instantly, with no confirmations necessary. Transferring it out to my on-chain wallet took about 10min, which is pretty standard for priority transfers, and the whole process only cost me a few dollars (a few thousand sats).

Cash App requires KYC like most retail providers, but I confirmed my identity with them many years ago when I first setup the app, so it's nothing I have to deal with on a per-purchase basis.

I understand that many people don't want to go the KYC route, and I totally respect that mentality, but if you're OK with the KYC and identity confirmation, Cash App is a great option for buying and selling Bitcoin.

It feels really weird when I try saying anything but How ya doin. I may have said howdy at one time, just to see how it felt, but it felt unnatural, and alien. 🤠

I have no doubt there are people in government with significant knowledge of the phenomenon, and related government programs, but the problem is in getting that information to the public-facing officials, and actually delivering that information to the American people. I think there's a substantial disconnect between the people with the knowledge, and the people who are in a position to get that knowledge released to the public. And I have no doubt there are very powerful people who definitely do not want anyone outside their little group to know about any of it. I think it's those people who are responsible for the disinformation. It's going to be very difficult to release the truth to the people when there are all these layers, each with their own agenda.

What's your standard greeting when you encounter someone? Do you say Hi? Hello? Whatsup? I'm a NY boy so everyone gets a "How ya doin" from me. I don't think about it. It just happens. But I'm curious about your automatic greeting... #musings

I've long since given up on paying any attention to what the government says about the UFO phenomenon. They've consistently lied to the American people about it going all the way back to July of 1947. When you've consistently told that many lies, there's no good reason to believe anything they have to say about the topic. Even if we ever get disclosure, you can be sure it will be packed with lies. I know some people are optimistically excited about the recent series of Congressional hearings, but I consider it just more disinformation and misleading statements meant to pacify the people asking questions, and misdirect the people. It's all bullshit. So, better to just ignore it.

I never really understood the $2 bill. When I was a kid, my grandma used to send me one every year on my birthday. I was always amused by them.

That's exactly what I thought. These are seats reserved for disabled guests to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. I think it's good that they're thinking ahead, and ensuring that disabled guests have accessible accommodations.

Today, I wouldn't use it because it doesn't really have any practical utility, and as you mentioned, there are other superior options. It just makes me a little sad because it was a pillar of my earliest crypto days.

Do you have a video that shows how to make one of the ones you have? With the stamping? I'd like to create a second steel storage device and I'd like to try making one of possible.

Isn't stamping washers also storing your seed on tiny pieces of metal? The only other real alternative is one of those steel plate things. It's got a matrix of letters and numbers, and you use a center-punch to mark each of your seed letters in the space provided. They're popular, and several companies make variations of it, but I don't really like them because of the size. The capsule is ideal for my desires. It's secure, and the form-factor allows it to be stored very easily, or even hung around your neck if you want. Looking at the temperatures and conditions it's rated to withstand, I'm very comfortable storing my seed on it.

I've seen those self-stamped steel wallets using washers and nuts, but I don't know anything about stamping metal or assembling them. I bought a Capsule from CryptoSteel, which is basically the same concept for dummies like me who don't know about metal stamping. Lol

https://cryptosteel.com/product/cryptosteel-capsule-solo/

You're becoming quite the AI ninja.

The numbers past 8 decimal points don't cease to exist, and could be functionally extended if need be. But it will take a while to get to that necessity. If sats are worth $1, that means bitcoin would be at $100,000,000. At that level, we would need have two additional decimal points (10 zeros) to accommodate the dollar value down to the penny. It's really just a matter of exchanges and wallets supporting 10 decimal points instead of 8.

Actually, I'm wrong. Gozer was a woman (and Zuul is that dog thing). I think this is the evil alien from Stargate.

I think the 8 trailing digits was an intentional design decision by Satoshi. It provides for the inflationary nature of the currency. I think we shouldn't mess with that.

Isn't that Gosar the Gosarian from Ghostbusters?

Whatsup with that plane thing flying over? Has it stalled out? The propeller has shut down. Or it one of those drones in New Jersey?