However, I also recommend reading the book “The Blocksize War” by Jonathan Bier on the occasion of Bitcoin Independence Day. It can be ordered on Amazon.

#Bitcoin

Excellent result 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼🤩🤩🤩

The New York Agreement and the subsequent hard fork and split into BTC and BCH was an important event in Bitcoin's history. It represents the culmination of the conflict between big and small blockers that had been going on since 2013. The situation around the threatened UASF (User Activated Soft Fork) has shown who really holds the power in the Bitcoin network. When it comes down to it, the node operators are the decisive authority. Miners secure the network, but in the end they are more like service providers for the Bitcoin network. It is also important not to forget who played what role back then. Many big names who are still active in Bitcoin actively worked against Bitcoin and the Bitcoin ethos at that time. However, the situation at the time was much more dangerous for Bitcoin than it sounds in hindsight. 80% of miners no longer supported the network and no one knew what would happen to Bitcoin Core. However, the situation also showed what dangers the Bitcoin network and the community can withstand in an emergency.

#Bitcoin

Some interesting details around Bitcoin Independence Day: The New York Agreement and the subsequent hard fork and split into BTC and BCH was an important event in Bitcoin's history. It represents the culmination of the conflict between big and small blockers that had been going on since 2013. The situation around the threatened UASF (User Activated Soft Fork) has shown who really holds the power in the Bitcoin network. When it comes down to it, the node operators are the decisive authority. Miners secure the network, but in the end they are more like service providers for the Bitcoin network. It is also important not to forget who played what role back then. Many big names who are still active in Bitcoin actively worked against Bitcoin and the Bitcoin ethos at that time. However, the situation at the time was much more dangerous for Bitcoin than it sounds in hindsight. 80% of miners no longer supported the network and no one knew what would happen to Bitcoin Core. However, the situation also showed what dangers the Bitcoin network and the community can withstand in an emergency.

#Bitcoin #BitcoinIndependenceDay #IndependenceDay #Segwit #BCH

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Blocktrainer.de: Die Spaltung des Bitcoin-Netzwerks – der Bitcoin „Independence Day“

#Bitcoin #BitcoinIndependenceDay

https://www.blocktrainer.de/die-spaltung-des-bitcoin-netzwerks/

SEC asked Coinbase to halt trading in everything except bitcoin, CEO says

#SEC #Bitcoin

https://www.ft.com/content/1f873dd5-df8f-4cfc-bb21-ef83ed11fb4d

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I have a sense of self-mockery, do you?

#memes #fun #humor #Bitcoin #trading #trader

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I am a roller coaster addict🤣

#memes #fun #humor #hodler #Bitcoin

https://nostr.build/av/41957bf55225d6fd0c0b2094a45302c039e9b0b7bcbcf47464f5685aa386388e.mp4

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Where it belongs 😉

#memes #fun #humor #fiat

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Tracking Shitcoiners in the Wilderness of the Crypto World

#memes #fun #humor #Crypto #shitcoiners

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Useless stuff, you cannot trust this device under any circumstances. It gives its users a sense of safety and trust, but in reality it is not! You are NOT pregnant!

#memes #fun #humor #Ledger #Bitcoin

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Selling digital Fa(rts)ta Morganas (note the homonym!😉)

#memes #fun #humor #NFTs #NFT #DigitalArt

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I can feel your pain, but too bad, I'm a sadist.

#memes #fun #humor #Bitcoin

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Trader Heroes or Casino Heroes, choose the game you think suits you best.

#memes #fun #humor #Crypto #shitcoins #cryptomarket #traders #trading

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Shitcoin whitepaper versus reality

#memes #fun #humor #Crypto #shitcoins #whitepaper

Thank you very much for your kind words @wil! In any case, I fully agree with you that Nostr could very likely be a pioneer in suppressing the currently existing and even growing culture of cancelling, because Nostr does not allow censorship (or only very limited censorship by certain clients). This also underlines the real strength of a fully decentralised and open protocol.

#Nostr #Bitcoin

Social attitude in 2023: Zap Sats for doing nothing. That is the paradox at this point! Peace bro! ✌️

#Zap #NostrZaps #Sats

Good contribution @wil , given that the question is currently quite relevant.

Here are my thoughts on the topic:

The term "cancel culture" refers to the phenomenon of publicly shaming or boycotting individuals or groups who have expressed or supported opinions or actions that are deemed unacceptable or offensive by some segments of society. The proponents of cancel culture argue that it is a form of social justice and accountability, while the critics claim that it is a form of censorship and intolerance that stifles free speech and diversity of thought. The question of whether cancel culture has arrived in our society today is not easy to answer, as different perspectives and contexts may lead to different conclusions. However, some possible indicators of the presence and impact of cancel culture are:

- The frequency and intensity of online backlash and outrage against perceived transgressions or controversies, often amplified by social media platforms and algorithms that favor sensationalism and polarization. For example, in recent years, many celebrities, politicians, academics, journalists, and ordinary people have faced harsh criticism and calls for boycotts or resignations for expressing views or engaging in behaviors that were considered racist, sexist, homophobic, transphobic, xenophobic, or otherwise problematic by some groups or individuals.

- The consequences and repercussions of being "canceled", such as losing one's job, reputation, opportunities, or social connections, which may create a climate of fear and self-censorship among individuals and organizations. For example, in 2020, the author J.K. Rowling faced widespread backlash and boycotts from fans, publishers, and colleagues for her controversial tweets and essays on gender identity and trans rights, which were seen as transphobic and harmful by many trans activists and allies.

- The extent and effectiveness of counter-movements and responses that challenge or resist cancel culture, such as calling for dialogue, forgiveness, nuance, or diversity of opinion, or exposing the hypocrisy or inconsistency of the cancelers. For example, in 2019, a group of prominent writers and intellectuals signed an open letter in Harper's Magazine denouncing cancel culture as a threat to free expression and democratic debate, and urging more tolerance and civility in public discourse.

Based on these indicators, it could be argued that cancel culture has indeed arrived in our society today, at least in some domains and spheres, such as politics, entertainment, academia, or journalism. However, it could also be argued that cancel culture is not a new phenomenon, but rather a manifestation of the longstanding tensions and conflicts between different values, beliefs, and identities in a pluralistic and democratic society. Moreover, it could be argued that cancel culture is not a monolithic or homogeneous phenomenon, but rather a diverse and dynamic one, with varying degrees and forms of expression and impact across different cases and contexts.

The moment the public realises that #GretaThunberg is part of the scam! 😂😂😂

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