That's a head scratcher. I'd agree with this, but this also treads on the freedom of speech that many of us uphold with pride. I wouldn't want to be a bitcoin developer in this climate

I am too far behind to deeply understand the implications of this op_return debacle. What are the key point of nostr:nprofile1qqs0m40g76hqmwqhhc9hrk3qfxxpsp5k3k9xgk24nsjf7v305u6xffcpp4mhxue69uhkyunz9e5k7tcpzemhxue69uhk2er9dchxummnw3ezumrpdejz7l3vw43 on the matter?

Ok but what to do if you have over $800 billion in BTC. Would you advise getting a second Nano S?

The reason I keep harping on having children is because it’s similar to the epiphany of Bitcoin.

There are people out there who benefit from you being weak, atomized, and alone.

They’ve sold you a vision of freedom that actually serves them, not you.

The truth? Your life will be more vast, more meaningful, more fulfilling, and more joyful with a family.

You’ve been taught to believe the opposite, not because it’s true, but because it makes you easier to control, easier to extract from, and easier to discard.

This isn’t me judging you.

I believed the same lies.

I was seduced by the cheap, shallow narrative of personal meaning and individual passion, and I was miserable.

I didn’t find peace or purpose until I submitted to being responsible for others.

That’s where the meaning is. That’s where the beauty is. That’s where real life begins.

Trying to find your purpose in art, travel, or endless self-optimization is Malthusian psych warfare. Population control by spiritual demoralization.

It was never designed to make you whole.

It was designed to make you disappear.

GM #nostr 💜🧡

Like it was NOTHING.

# The Foreseen Regret: Bitcoin's Path to Mainstream Adoption and Missed Opportunity

The sentiment is increasingly palpable among early adopters of Bitcoin: a bittersweet blend of vindication and profound disappointment. As the cryptocurrency edges closer to widespread public awareness, many foresee a future where the general populace, finally awakening to Bitcoin's significance, will turn to those who championed it years ago, only to be met with a narrative of squandered opportunity. The core of this impending regret lies in the perceived window of time for genuine individual empowerment, a window that, by then, will have likely closed, ceding control to established institutions.

The "first-mover advantage" is a recurring theme across disruptive innovations, and Bitcoin appears to be no exception. For years, dedicated individuals have attempted to elucidate the fundamental principles and potential of a decentralized monetary system to friends, family, and colleagues. Yet, the vast majority remained on the sidelines, skeptical, indifferent, or simply unaware. This inaction, proponents argue, will prove to be a critical misstep.

The concern is that by the time Bitcoin achieves widespread public acceptance, its landscape will have been irrevocably altered. The advent of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), coupled with increasing governmental and corporate interest, suggests a future where a significant portion of the available Bitcoin supply could be concentrated in the hands of these large entities. This institutional accumulation, it is feared, will effectively diminish the opportunity for individual citizens to acquire meaningful amounts of Bitcoin at accessible prices, thereby eroding the very decentralization and "power back to the people" ethos that initially drove its appeal.

While the ease of peer-to-peer transactions—the ability to send Sats (the smallest unit of Bitcoin) between individuals without immediate tax implications, much like sending physical dollars—may indeed become a reality, its utility in everyday commerce is predicted to be a different story. The apprehension is that transactions involving goods and services from major retailers, such as fueling a car or purchasing items from large stores, will invariably become subject to taxation, potentially eroding a significant percentage of one's Bitcoin holdings. This scenario leads to a bleak conclusion for many: instead of serving as a tool for financial liberation, Bitcoin risks becoming another mechanism for governmental revenue generation, essentially transforming into a "fiat bailout" for established systems rather than a genuine alternative.

In essence, the impending regret stems from a belief that the unique window for individuals to truly leverage Bitcoin as a disruptive force—to reclaim financial autonomy outside of traditional centralized systems—will have passed. The foresight of early advocates will be acknowledged, but their warnings unheeded, leading to a future where Bitcoin, while ubiquitous, may ultimately serve the very powers it was designed to circumvent.

Which do you like better?

#SleepyDesigns

Twitter is limiting views of tweets to ~110 views if the user is not paying, so what's the point of being there anyways?

Record all Bitcoin purchases: List the date, SATs amount, and purchase price in $ for each Bitcoin transaction.

Record all Bitcoin sales(gifts and exchanges count as sales too): List the date, amount of SATs, and sale price for each Bitcoin transaction. (If it were an exchange, you just calculate how much it would have been valued had you sold it for $.)

Now, you can let your tax preparer figure the rest out for you from that info, or you can do the math yourself for your own privacy. I recommend the FIFO method for simplicity’s sake.

Question about Bitcoin MENA. Worth my time or will it be a shill-fest?

Can I get cheaper tickets for limited access to only the speakers I want to give my attention to?

my dad asked if I was still using nostr and asked how it was going here and i damn near drove off the road

who told him about this i thought this was a secret