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All new Test Flight v0.6.0 (46) “New post” menu by nostr:npub1plstrz6dhu8q4fq0e4rjpxe2fxe5x87y2w6xpm70gh9qh5tt66kqkgkx8j provides functionality for adding images in a single tap, easy mentions and a way to quote posts (which might have already been there, but we simply overlooked it 😅) by copying note ID and adding the “@“ symbol upfront 🎉

Great job, guys! This makes running Herald so much simpler! 💜https://nostrcheck.me/media/public/nostrcheck.me_9805393657881072881686994865.webp https://nostrcheck.me/media/public/nostrcheck.me_4786466642425695791686994870.webp

The debut set of #BTCPrague images is here! Are you among those captured? Tell us while we’re hard at work putting together an article to convey our insights from this colossal conference.

https://www.btcprague.com/gallery-2023/#

Better Late, Then Never

Binance seems to be gearing up for #Lightning support. The shitcoin casino has initiated three LN channels, the largest of which stands at a hefty 10BTC. While the option to deposit or withdraw via Lightning is not currently available to users, the feature appears to be on the horizon as the team finalizes the last touches.

Disclaimer: This post is not intended to promote Binance or encourage the use of shitcoin casinos, but rather to highlight major #news. The adoption of Lightning by such a large exchange will certainly enhance the public's awareness of the Lightning Network.

https://amboss.space/node/03a1f3afd646d77bdaf545cceaf079bab6057eae52c6319b63b5803d0989d6a72f

June 16, 2014, marked a unique "Star Wars" #Bitcoin transaction. #Bitcoin is extraordinary in countless ways! For an in-depth exploration of #Bitcoin, look no further than this complete guide by #[0]: https://www.lopp.net/bitcoin-information.html Embark on your educational quest now 🤓

https://mempool.space/tx/143a3d7e7599557f9d63e7f224f34d33e9251b2c23c38f95631b3a54de53f024

We’re over the moon - we’ve reached 150 followers on the #1millionthszapday! 🎉 We’re thrilled that our hard work resonates with you, our fellow nostriches.

So, it’s time to dish out some sats to our most loyal Bitcoin Herald readers. And, it’s a chance to revisit the foundations of #Lightning and play around with lightning ⚡️ invoices. Drop a 150 sats LN invoice in the comments, and we’ll pay the first 21.

Repost this note to fuel the excitement and follow us for the juiciest #Bitcoin and #Nostr news. 🗞️

In the early morning hours EST of June 15, 2011, Wikileaks turned to #bitcoin as a lifeline for receiving donations. This was a strategic move to counteract a politically motivated banking blockade crafted by leading banks and payment service providers under the influence of the U.S.

The attack has destroyed 95% of the organisation’s revenue, and if it wasn’t for #Bitcoin, Wikileaks might have ceased to exist.

Free speech is inseparable from censorship-resistant money. Remember that!

https://wikileaks.org/Banking-Blockade.html

https://nitter.at/wikileaks/status/80774521350668288

River has released the “Bitcoin vs the $156T Global Payments Industry” report.

We’ve collected the most interesting infographics,charts and tables for you. Find full report here: https://river.com/learn/files/river-payments-report.pdf?ref=blog.river.com

Bitmain’s S19 Mining Rigs Dominate Bitcoin Network’s Hashrate

A new study published by Coin Metrics introduces a novel way to analyze Bitcoin mining, allowing researchers to identify specific mining rigs contributing to the network's hashrate and evaluate their energy usage and efficiency.

This research has shown that Bitmain's Antminer models, especially the S19 series, hold a majority share of the Bitcoin network's hashrate. The study also allows for an evaluation of network efficiency and a comparison to competitor positions, concluding that the current network composition is incredibly efficient.

Additionally, the study found Bitcoin's energy consumption to be around 16% less than Cambridge University's Centre for Alternative Finance and Digiconomist's estimates.

https://5264302.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/5264302/special-insights/coinmetrics-research_the-signal-and-the-nonce.pdf

It’s like a single S9 SE 🤯

Blockstream to Unveil Their ASIC Miner in Q3 2024

#[0] , the CEO and co-founder of #[1] , dropped a bombshell during the company's debut media briefing on Tuesday — the wait for their ASIC miner is almost over, with a launch expected in the third quarter of 2024.

This follows Blockstream's acquisition of Israeli mining hardware maker, Spondoolies, back in 2021, whose core crew is now part of Blockstream's mining division.

#Damus may get kicked out of App Store as Apple crooks want 30% of our #zaps nostr:note14vfvfnt8ynlp4qj2fcdt5t28judjypdnth83swmdhlythryw2seq2nuuh6

One Man Army

Against all odds, a solo miner armed with a mere 17TH has struck digital gold, uncovering a #Bitcoin block. The relentless miner reaped a 6.25 BTC bounty, bolstered by an additional 0.754 BTC in fees, racking up to a neat $185k.

Just goes to show that in the Bitcoin world, David can still defeat Goliath.

You can check out the victory here:

https://mempool.space/block/000000000000000000009b8ba96453ebc551ff4729e18267ea2de9a4b5f6852a

A huge shoutout to #[0] for helping us out and fixing the way our #zap pop-up window was displayed on https://bitcoin-herald.org/

Sam prepared an alternative script which now works great with our version of the website.

If you are running your own website make sure to check out Sam’s lightweight HTML script which allows you to receive #zaps right from the page of your choice!

GitHub: https://github.com/SamSamskies/nostr-zap/releases/tag/v0.4.0

Example sandbox: https://codesandbox.io/s/nostr-zap-from-anywhere-poc-wiyzgm?ref=nobsbitcoin.com&file=/index.html:0-626

https://nostr.build/av/21c4543fd2023a7a148fbb3e2b8121a930a526efae4bdbe85ddbde75bec953e0.mp4

Bye Bye Gary

Rep. Warren Davidson is proposing we say goodbye to Gary Gensler, the Chair of the SEC. Davidson introduced the ‘SEC Stabilization Act’ to the House of Representatives on June 12.

Get the full scoop in his post: https://nitter.at/WarrenDavidson/status/1668305460368121857