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Well first of all, zap for you for the creativity! (Hopefully they went through…)

I like the idea overall - my one concern and one thought would be:

1. Whether we can consistently get something truly random from creating the symbols. Humans are notoriously terrible at creating randomness which is why something like dice rolls has a best practice of 100 rolls. Knowing that people may use such a method to create keys, could attackers anticipate probabilities of more common symbols for example? And then would the symbol become so necessarily complicated that it actually becomes difficult to remember? I’m not sure how to verify any of this but will think on it some more 🤔

2. It seems like it would be helpful to have standardized column/row sizes - I could even see you being able to buy a piece of paper that already has the columns and rows sized out along with the printed list of 2048 words

Really like the overall direction though! Curious if you have any thoughts on the randomness part. I’m sure someone like James Lopp may have some good resources to think through this more deeply.

What topics would you like to see covered in future videos?

Best ideas get zapped 👇

In this week's video we discuss James O'Beirne's OP_VAULT proposal to bring on-chain vaults to Bitcoin!

Are these specialized covenants worth it to bring an additional layer of security to self-custody?

Today we discuss: https://youtu.be/GFBnRiiy3IM

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Finally, Azteco offers a clever way to acquire bitcoin through vouchers with thousands of locations where you can pay in-person with cash: https://azte.co

Bonus: be sure to also check out https://kycnot.me/ as a terrific resource with many other options!

A great supporting tool to be aware of too is sms4sats which allows you to generate 1-time use, disposable phone numbers to receive SMS activation codes 👀

You're typically going to pay a premium price for non-KYC sats, but more people using these tools = more liquidity and more competitive pricing.

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Finally, Azteco offers a clever way to acquire bitcoin through vouchers with thousands of locations where you can pay in-person with cash: https://azte.co

Bonus: be sure to also check out https://kycnot.me/ as a terrific resource with many other options!

A great supporting tool to be aware of too is sms4sats which allows you to generate 1-time use, disposable phone numbers to receive SMS activation codes 👀

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Bitcoin ATMs are another option. See a map here https://coinatmradar.com with different providers, though note that the vast majority of these now require some form of KYC. CoinFlip is the best I've found.

Check out my tutorial for more: https://youtube.com/watch?v=DnheitmOalQ

Another great option is HodlHodl, a platform for trading P2P. Be advised they may require some amount of KYC info for things like dispute resolution, but you don't need to provide any to get started.

Check out more at #[2] tutorial here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmyYxrZM3Ms

Bitcoin ATMs are another option. See a map here https://coinatmradar.com with different providers, though note that the vast majority of these now require some form of KYC. CoinFlip is the best I've found.

Check out my tutorial for more: https://youtube.com/watch?v=DnheitmOalQ

Next is RoboSats - acquire non-KYC sats P2P over the Lightning network ⚡️

The user experience on RoboSats is absurdly awesome which is often lacking in P2P solutions.

Check out my tutorial here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QISRoZxQaAs

First is BISQ - arguably the most complete non-KYC option for acquiring bitcoin.

They have great documentation, and you can check out my step-by-step tutorial here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hERgZAqbpOM

With the attack against on/off-ramps well underway, it's more critical than ever for Bitcoiners to understand P2P options for acquiring #bitcoin

A 🧵of practical tools and how-to videos 👇

That means a lot! 🙏 Glad you’re finding them helpful

As the fiat experiment continues to buckle under its own weight, don’t give up on those you care about who don’t yet have their place secured in the life raft.

If they’re not balls deep in bitcoin, they will have an extremely difficult road ahead.

The latest on Ordinals, Nostr, and the Lightning Network flywheel!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tAf1fYS2hWY

Today in clown world, bureaucrats debate which uses of energy should be allowed for you peasants. More at 11.

⚡️Ever wondered how to accept Bitcoin Lightning payments on your e-commerce store? Wonder no more 👇

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=gocNXNe5DT4&t=447s