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Handyman engineer. I bounce from project to project. I'm often called in to do the finishing touches, bringing 90% complete projects over the finish line. I'm good at making disparate systems talk to each other. * Zaps powered by nostr:nprofile1qqsf07zg4hxyccnkdp07fppxmetpfzru3fg6mgzx3nk8r7af8qnjjyg76vulm * On-chain powered by nostr:nprofile1qqsvxq03xdev3uxehjqcdkr5lfzl5vawmcf7vm6ps73m6ghwg8y4k2shaefxp *Always Buy the Dip* #privacy #security #linux #Android #networkengineer #infosec #SimpleX #dogs #cats #pets #cooking

Figures, I got the wrong end! Just my luck.

I found the end of the rainbow and there's no pot of gold. Quit chasing a fantasy, and focus on stacking sats 丰

I think you're ignoring the impact such an action would have on the stability of the Bitcoin market, and subsequently the price of Bitcoin. It would send the network into absolute chaos which would result in plummeting market prices as confidence dramatically dropped. The people with the most likely ability to do this are also the people who have the biggest interest in maintaining the stability of the blockchain, and the Bitcoin market.

I don't see how sending the blockchain into chaos, which would inherently lead to plummeting prices, would be in China's best interests. Given their holdings and engagement with the Bitcoin network, it seems like their best interests are served by ensuring the stability of the blockchain.

Did you see that new BitAxe with WiFi and the big display? It looks really nice. Something that looks good on your nightstand next to your BTClock.

Its more likely his backend node went down or had some connectivity issue, and he didn't property restart Alby Hub. I've seen this with a lot of self-hosted Alby configs, especially those using Start9.

Are you just looking for a reliable wallet for zaps, and maintaining a low balance (less thathan 丰150,000)? If so, something like Minibits, LifPay, or Coinos.Io would be ideal. If you're looking for higher volume, and more advanced lightning functionality, Phoenix or Breez would be good. If you want to run and manage your own lightning node, Zeus or Alby would be your best options.

This comes across a bit scammy. We've all got lightning addresses linked to our nostr profiles, so you can just send Bitcoin to whoever you want without making them DM you.

I often think influencers are the worst people on the planet.

I also like Mint, but strong, black tea is favorite. I like Mint in the evenings when I'm looking to relax and get ready for bed. Also, when I've got a cold (with some honey).

Replying to Avatar Brianna HD

A lot of people this week have been asking me why the wildfires in LA are happening and why no one can put them out. The devastation is unlike anything I’ve seen before, and the timing is terrifying.

I’ve lived in LA my entire life, and fire season is as natural to us as palm trees and traffic on the 405. Growing up, I accepted certain realities: evacuating during late summer, keeping “go bags” packed by the door, and watching the news with dread as flames crept closer to my neighborhood. I learned early that nature doesn’t care about your plans or possessions.

In 2018, I watched my entire world burn during the Woolsey Fire. My 70 year old dad illegally crossed the fire line to save our house while we evacuated - a decision that saved our home but one I’ll never forget. He walked 16 miles to get to our house only to discover that we didn’t have any water and the flames were engulfing everything around him. He shoveled dirt on fires near the house for 8 hours straight. I’ll never shake the memory of returning to my neighborhood, seeing nothing but ashes where my neighbors’ homes once stood.

And now, just days ago, my brother, who can’t even walk due to his ongoing disability, lost everything he owned to these January fires. The video you’re watching is what’s left of his house. When he was evacuating, the police told him that he had two choices: run for his life or die. That wasn’t an option for him, but by some miracle, he escaped with his car and is safe. He watched hundreds of people abandon their cars and run to the beach for safety.

I’ll be posting a Geyser fund link in the coming days to help him find temporary housing - or you can help support him by simply zapping this post. All of the proceeds will go to my brother.

People joke that we don’t have seasons in SoCal, but locals know better. We have two seasons: fire season and the anxious months waiting for the next fire season.

We often forget the raw power of nature until moments like these remind us how small we really are against its force.

Here’s what you need to know about LA’s fire crisis, why these January fires are unprecedented, and why firefighters are calling this a “fire hurricane.”

How do wildfires actually start?
🔥 Something creates a spark (97% of LA fires are human-caused)
🌿 Dry vegetation provides endless fuel
💨 Winds feed oxygen to the flames

What’s normal?
📆 Fire season traditionally runs late June through October
🌲 Fires typically start in remote areas like the Santa Monica Mountains and Malibu, where thousands of acres of dry brush wait like kindling
💨 Santa Ana winds sweep through coastal SoCal during fall, typically 40-60mph with gusts up to 70mph, occurring 10-25 times annually

What makes these winds so dangerous?
💧They create desert-like conditions with humidity dropping below 10%
🌡️ As they descend from mountains, they heat up dramatically
🌊 These winds can make coastal areas hotter than the desert, with fall sometimes bringing our highest temperatures of the year

Why are these fires different?
🌪️ We’re experiencing a “fire hurricane” with unprecedented 100mph winds
❄️ These fires are raging in January - traditionally our wettest, safest month
🏙️ Unlike normal patterns, multiple fires ignited in urban areas simultaneously
🌧️ Historic drought: 0.03 inches of rain since October (we should have had 3.5 inches)

The devastating impact
🏠 10,000+ structures destroyed and counting

☠️ 11 people dead and counting
💰 Potentially the costliest natural disaster in U.S. history ($52-57 billion)
👥 180,000 people forced to evacuate their homes
⚠️ Major fires still burning with zero containment

But here’s what makes these fires truly terrifying: they create their own weather system. The intense heat creates powerful updrafts, surrounding air rushes in like a vacuum, and the cycle feeds itself - creating what scientists call a “firestorm.” It’s like a hurricane made of fire, and it’s virtually impossible to stop once it begins.

We’re watching climate change transform our home in real-time. What used to be a predictable season of natural disaster has become a year-round threat. The scariest part? This may be our new normal.

Stay safe, LA 💖

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Best wishes to your brother and the whole family during this time of catastrophic loss. The damage this fire has caused is incredible, and I can't imagine what your brother is going through. Our zaps and donations won't fix everything, but hopefully it will help, and restore his faith in humanity just a little bit as he figures out his next steps. 🥰

It's sometimes difficult to care about humanity at large when you're focused on keeping your own life together. But making the effort even when it's difficult often leaves you feeling better about your own circumstances, even if those circumstances suck.

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And ofcource I would cry & rage against it all. Even though my way always worked before.

My personal nostr:npub1dergggklka99wwrs92yz8wdjs952h2ux2ha2ed598ngwu9w7a6fsh9xzpc was right. “You’re book smart honey, but you always miss the most obvious things.”

Honeysuckle Rose don’t care 🤷🏻‍♀️

What's this drama?