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Why can't things be this simple?

Fucking around with nostr:npub1v5ufyh4lkeslgxxcclg8f0hzazhaw7rsrhvfquxzm2fk64c72hps45n0v5 again after migrating to another app due to phone overheating.

So impressed. UX feels like home. nostr connected, wallet seamless.

Huge shout out to the team there ⚡️⚡️

Android > Graphene > sideload whatever encrypted app you want without any of this bullshit.

I really feel like the next 2 years are going to be more groundbreaking that the last two for OMB.

A lot of people have been burned by single founders in "NFT" projects and people love to talk smack about zk but he's that quiet achiever who just gets the job done. Plus he's one of the only founders who really tries to live the code of bitcoin.

Under promise and over deliver. I feel that sums to OMB nicely. A lot of VCs are totally against that approach and that's why so many of them fail. They literally fail fast intentionally while zk just steers a course and moves towards everyday until he gets to the next destination for his community and holders.

My observations (I came to the OMB part late, Sept 23) is that OMB has the strongest ordinal community by far. Not the loudest and I like that. No point screaming the wrong words or the right words at the wrong people. Happy to be a small part of this culture shift.

Can't wait to see what the OMB community can do with fleets of lottery miners but imagine if an OMB hit a block... that's a wild prospect and one that would set the ordinals ecosystem on fire.

Good times ahead.

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Nice write-up. Tor over VPN is generally recommended if you want to hide Tor usage from your ISP and access the dark web securely, while VPN over Tor might be better if you prioritize privacy and want to shield your IP from the VPN provider.

**HOWEVER, IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT:**

**VPN over Tor (Computer -> Tor -> VPN -> Website) is more complicated due to the need for precise configuration and the potential for DNS leaks, whereas Tor over VPN is simpler and generally more supported by VPN providers.**

**So proceed with caution. You could shoot yourself in the foot if you don't know what you're doing and you don't test it well.**

**VPN over Tor:**

1. **Configuration Complexity:**

- Requires setting up the VPN client to connect after the Tor network is established.

- Ensuring that the VPN client is properly configured to route through Tor can be tricky.

2. **Limited VPN Support:**

-Not all VPN providers support connections through Tor, limiting the choice of VPN services.

3. **DNS Leaks:**

-More prone to DNS leaks if not properly configured, which can expose browsing activity.

4. **Performance:**

- Usually slower because the traffic first goes through the Tor network and then through the VPN, adding latency.

5. **Anonymity:**

- Tor entry nodes can see your IP address, but the VPN exit node sees the final destination. Misconfiguration can expose your identity.

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**Tor over VPN:**

1. **Simpler Setup:**

- Connect to the VPN first, then start the Tor browser. Most VPNs support this configuration.

2. **Privacy:**

- The VPN hides your IP from the Tor entry node, adding an extra layer of privacy.

3. **DNS Handling:**

- Easier to manage DNS settings, reducing the risk of leaks.

4. **Compatibility:**

- More VPN providers support this setup, making it easier to find a suitable service.

VPN at the router. Always.

A very nice piece of physical art from UK stencil artist onepennypiece.

#art #bitcoin

Indoor row today.

7000m is my go-to.

L10.

Av Split: 2:02.6

28m 37s

Result: hideously out of shape.

I'm torn on this. While I totally agree with you and my VPN is pointing in their direction, there is a small part of me that much like bitcoin, wants to speed this period of civilisation so we can all get to the 12 round slugfest where people are forced to take action: Bitcoin, nostr, Monero.

Forget touching the stove, NPCs won't get off the couch unless the house is on fire.

And MLynch is the most major share holder of BlackRock.

Bank of America is the most major share owner of MLynch.

BHath is the main share holder of BoA.

Buffet owns BHath.

Liked a lot of your shows, hated a lot of your shows. Regardless you've turned a lot of people on to bitcoin so good luck with your new endeavours. Personally it would of been great to see you slide in to What Monero Did instead but it's not my rodeo.

Looking forward to seeing Real Bedford play next month.

Peace.

zk-shark, following on from helping to bring thousands of full archival bitcoin nodes online through the OMB and wider ordinals community, is now poised to do the same for the pleb miner movement.

How are the censorship filterooor mafia going to handle this conflict of interest? For the average ordinal hater, having a strongAF ordinal community not only manufacture and distribute bitaxe boards but influence thousands of others to start hashing is an awkward proposal.

zK is building a decentralised community that over time will be antfragile enough to operate without him and we're already seeing smaller organic shoots forming on top of the OMB substrate. Until that point zk is still leading the charge.

Read: "While its still the early innings, I believe we are already the largest manufacturer, have the largest manufacturing capability, and hold the largest inventory by far of these devices."

https://substack.com/@zkshark/p-147576084

Likewise if you're ever SW then hmu and we'll make you welcome! Surf is good, heaps of wild camping and we have some decent locally sourced meat and produce.

Lots of deadeyes though. Good people at heart but but for many of them bitcoin is the enemy. It's thankless work trying to rewire the NPCs when cost of living is a daily struggle for most. It's all that consumes the conversation other than the weather.

Lots of 🪵 here too

Yooooo! Good to see slices of rural life from UK bitcoiners 🫡

Off for early morning row here in SW UK. Everyone saying the UK is shit but it's pretty incredible where I live.

There are pockets of paradise in all countries. You just got to look harder and not tune in to the same old narrative.

Seems about right

#bitcoin