nostr:nprofile1qqsxhgattxa9tgxwvq50pk46yhqaunyxkt94s47uxd4mpmx3rg5r0hqpzfmhxue69uhhqatjwpkx2urpvuhx2ucprpmhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuempwd6x2ct6dyhxuet5qyv8wumn8ghj7un9d3shjv3wv3jkummnw3ezucm0d5fujuus is helping people who visit Madeira to find accommodation. I assumed that they take a cut when they facilitate this way, but apparently they operate on a donation basis!
My first choice for a coffee shop would be:
WIFI Available.
IMP Accepted.
If the coffee shop has nostr:nprofile1qqspp9hkhc9y6lcwesklfmfvs6plzsl0eq0whglvumd2m5hu5ax8anqpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerpd46hxtnfduhsw8m634, that would be cool, the coffee shop owner has to make a living, not just selling coffee.
Two weeks --> two days
Final touches now...
https://www.basicthinking.de/blog/2025/03/23/internet-deutschland-teuer/
The cost of connectivity in Germany is three times higher than it is in the second costliest EU country and most places in Germany don't even have fiber.
#tollgate fixes this
“Our position is clear.
We do not fight against any creed, any religion. We do not fight against any form of government. We do not fight against any social class. We do not fight against any nation or civilization.
We are fighting division, unconsciousness, ignorance, inertia and falsehood. We are endeavouring to establish upon earth union, knowledge, consciousness, Truth, and we fight whatever opposes the advent of this new creation of Light, Peace, Truth and Love.”
Mira Alfassa,
February 1965
The "OS" is basically an OpenWRT image with the TollGate stuff pre-installed. Releasing a whole image will hopefully help reduce the number of unexpected edge cases that we need to face on day 1.
Feel free to join the TollGate deployment group if you want to be a brave early tester (aka. c03rad0r)
https://signal.group/#CjQKIFUj7wFVxIbHjujYAWGTKeMIvi1DdVYk2Zem3uNlmIwWEhAiFlw7arUvnitB1V0_cTaA
Given a bunch of axioms. If only we could start the explanation near the bottom of the rabbit hole.. 🤣
What's the difference between a Bitcoiner and a Jehovah's witness?
Serious question from a self conscious Bitcoiner 🤣
Looks like the Cloaked Network (by nostr:nprofile1qqs0hamyk5zvduzdwcgjqalsalr88t90vw0c5d3y292tygphq20xkwg49sudj) is official
This service uses http/3 (quic) tunneling and allows anyone to run a node and earn chaumian sats for tunneling traffic
Not only that, it's a full blown replacement for TOR and traditional VPN offerings
Backed by Back and other heavyweights (Calle included)
Will be big news once ready / released. Here's the direct link to the relevant section (sorry for YT link, is there a good YT alternative??)
Thanks for the shout-out @nostr:npub1qny3tkh0acurzla8x3zy4nhrjz5zd8l9sy9jys09umwng00manysew95gx and @nostr:npub1guh5grefa7vkay4ps6udxg8lrqxg2kgr3qh9n4gduxut64nfxq0q9y6hjy!
The website is still a draft. Hopefully we can publish a beta release for brave testers soon.
TollGates come with VPN clients to protect operators who interface with fiat ISPs from the traffic. However, I am in favor of not including a VPN server in the release to steer clear of the "tor exit node" controversies.
Fortunately, someone else is working on tooling that sells access to an IP address for SATs, so TollGate operators can use that if they want to operate a VPN server as well:
nostr:nprofile1qqszwjrujcqtz6ey5xlmq5vule996xkcf9v78n896mt6n82gvc9p77qpz3mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuumfva5hgtnfdupuywhu, I was able to get a phone number from JMP.chat in cheogram. I was able to receive an SMS with it in the app and I used it to place an outgoing call with android caller. However, incoming calls went straight to voicemail and outgoing calls didn't support the number I was trying to call.
Happy to show you how I set this up next week..
Any recommendations for VoIP solutions?
#asknostr
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Context:
I love nostr:nprofile1qqsxp4fkwhc8mm5704mezrh6g35zmp7t2v338wnxhr6yf8tyj9ezj6cppamhxue69uhkumewwd68ytnrwgqjzamnwvaz7tmwdaehgu3sxyhxxmm4de6x2unrd3hkx6mhd9ek2tnfduq3camnwvaz7tmjv4kxz7fwvajk26mfv9kjuum9wfmxjcm9wvz3cg74, but it gets expensive if you want to have a phone number or perhaps even rotate it once in a while..
Also, my understanding is that it's better for privacy to buy data from silent.link and to use VoIP for phone calls...
nostr:nprofile1qqszwjrujcqtz6ey5xlmq5vule996xkcf9v78n896mt6n82gvc9p77qpz3mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuumfva5hgtnfdupuywhu, I was able to get a phone number from JMP.chat in cheogram. I was able to receive an SMS with it in the app and I used it to place an outgoing call with android caller. However, incoming calls went straight to voicemail and outgoing calls didn't support the number I was trying to call.
Happy to show you how I set this up next week..
Any recommendations for VoIP solutions?
#asknostr
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Context:
I love nostr:nprofile1qqsxp4fkwhc8mm5704mezrh6g35zmp7t2v338wnxhr6yf8tyj9ezj6cppamhxue69uhkumewwd68ytnrwgqjzamnwvaz7tmwdaehgu3sxyhxxmm4de6x2unrd3hkx6mhd9ek2tnfduq3camnwvaz7tmjv4kxz7fwvajk26mfv9kjuum9wfmxjcm9wvz3cg74, but it gets expensive if you want to have a phone number or perhaps even rotate it once in a while..
Also, my understanding is that it's better for privacy to buy data from silent.link and to use VoIP for phone calls...
Perhaps JMP.chat is an option. Does anyone have experience with it?
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### **1. JMP.chat (XMPP-based)**
- **Features**: Get a real phone number, SMS/MMS support, pay-per-minute calls to landlines/mobiles.
- **Payment**: Bitcoin via BTCPayServer (non-custodial, no KYC).
- **Cost**: $0.03/min for calls, $0.01/SMS + small monthly fee ($1.50).
- **Setup**: Requires XMPP client (e.g., Siskin, Conversations).
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### **2. Localphone**
- **Features**: Call 200+ countries, no subscription.
- **Payment**: Bitcoin via BitPay (check BitPay’s KYC thresholds; small amounts may bypass).
- **Cost**: Rates start at $0.01/min.
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### **3. VoIP.ms (SIP Provider)**
- **Features**: Pay-as-you-go SIP trunking for calls/SMS.
- **Payment**: Bitcoin accepted (account creation requires email/name, but minimal verification).
- **Setup**: Use apps like Linphone or Zoiper.
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### **4. Bitrefill (Indirect Option)**
- **Features**: Buy refills for services like Viber Out, Dingtone, or Lycamobile with Bitcoin.
- **Limitations**: Some services may require phone number verification.
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### **5. Self-Hosted Asterisk/PBX**
- **Advanced**: Host your own VoIP server (e.g., Asterisk) and pair with a Bitcoin-friendly SIP provider (e.g., Callcentric).
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### Privacy Tips:
- Use a **VPN** (e.g., Mullvad, accepts Bitcoin) to mask your IP.
- Pair with a **Bitcoin wallet** like Sparrow (CoinJoin support) for transaction privacy.
- For email signups, use **ProtonMail** or **CTemplar** (anonymous accounts via Tor).
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### Example Workflow with JMP.chat:
```bash
# 1. Install XMPP client (e.g., Siskin on iOS/Android)
# 2. Sign up at JMP.chat, pay via Bitcoin
# 3. Configure XMPP client with JMP credentials
# 4. Call/SMS directly from the app
```
Avoid services like Skype, Google Voice, or WhatsApp—they require phone numbers or KYC.
