Cryptocurrencies, born as an alternative to states and authority, now rely on the words of the U.S. president to determine their value. Isn’t that frightening?
The beauty of centralization? When it collapses, we all go down together. One single node, billions of chains, and an ironic farewell to the word ‘freedom.’ #WeLoveDecentralization but only in slogans. #Nostr #BTC #Meme
Let me tell you something even worse: needing to sleep and wanting to, but being unable to fall asleep…
The sense of humor of artificial intelligences seems to be improving steadily
#meme #nostr #btc #ai
#meme #ai 
There are certain animations where you’re not just watching a story; you’re paying a visit to a version of yourself from the past. Like greeting an old friend, you reconnect with those feelings. Perhaps in a snowball fight scene, you find the laughter of your childhood, or in a moment of friendship, you rediscover a long-lost innocence. Animations like Ice Age aren’t just films; they are nostalgia boxes that blow the dust off time itself.
The Ice Age animation series truly never gets old; every time I watch it, the child within me comes to the surface.
Looks like something’s finally happening…
#btc #bitcoin #ethereum #bull 
Public transportation is often called a mirror of a nation’s civility. Why? Because you can learn a lot about a society by observing how people behave in those crowded buses and minibuses at the crack of dawn. A country’s level of development may not be measured by the number of buses per capita, but whether those buses are on time, the seats are clean, the driver is courteous, or at least if people make an effort to give up their seats – even discreetly – says a great deal.
The quality of public transportation is a subtle yet striking indicator of the “true” level of civilization in a region. Imagine this: as someone hanging onto a bus handle in the early morning, still half asleep, you find yourself given a seat, not out of kindness, but simply as a matter of “duty.” A silent scream rises within you, “Is this for real?” Yet, as the bus fills to the brim and punctuality becomes a luxury overlooked, it’s not hard to see how deeply ingrained – or absent – mutual respect, empathy, and even societal peace truly are in that country.
In a place where the metro runs like clockwork, schedules are reliable to the minute, and people actually line up to board – and yes, there are such places – that society has not only mastered public transportation but achieved a level of respect and trust among people. But where public transit triggers arguments before the next stop, where a missed announcement has everyone looking around, wide-eyed, asking, “What’s going on now?” there, a certain unease is surfacing. Because the chaos in public transportation is a miniature of a greater chaos.
We live this chaos every day; the pushing and shoving, sweaty faces, buses that never arrive on time… In a system without punctuality, people’s daily stresses are a stark reminder that what we call “civility” may exist only on the surface. It’s like a polite slap in the face; we may believe we live in a civilized society, but maybe we’re just part of a “survival” game.
Sometimes, even a one-minute delay, a seemingly minor problem at first, can set people into a downward spiral of negativity. A person who arrives late to work because the bus was late may stew in that stress all day long. By the time they get home in the evening, that single delay has essentially drained their entire day. So, the quality of public transport – its timing, comfort, and reliability – serves as the lubricant in the machinery of societal peace. When this machinery runs smoothly, people are at ease; when it doesn’t, everyone lives in a state of tension with one another.
In short, the quality of public transportation is an indirect yet sharp reflection of a nation’s level of civility, of the respect people hold for each other and for life itself. And let’s not forget: “If a country forces its citizens to endure cramped, sweat-filled commutes, then that veneer of civility may only be a superficial smile plastered on the surface.” 
Whenever I ask AI to create a meme about the future and blockchain, it always ends up being the most hardcore cyberpunk 😁
#meme #blockchain #cyberpunk #nostr #bitcoin #btc #ai
I hate my sleep problem. First, I stay awake for hours until morning, unable to sleep, and after I finally fall asleep, I can’t wake up for hours because I didn’t sleep enough. It’s terrifying to have so little control over my brain when it comes to something as basic as sleep.
“Solar Opposites” drags us into the adventures of an alien family on Earth. But the real intrigue comes from discovering The Wall in this series by the creators of Rick and Morty. The Wall is where abducted humans, shrunk by Yumyulack, build their own society filled with power games and tales of resistance. We witness the darker sides of human nature in this enclosed community. Each episode pulls me deeper into this society, transforming the show from just an animation to something thought-provoking and questioning. “Solar Opposites,” with its Rick and Morty-like absurdity and critical approach, totally captivates me. I liked it a lot👍🏻
👁️🗨️ #meme 
The view of Hurricane Milton from the International Space Station is terrifying and mesmerizing
A person who cannot sleep is either thinking about the past or the future. Because when someone’s mind is full of the present, they cannot sleep…
As more data falls into the hands of governments and malicious actors, the value of Nostr grows. In a world where data is increasingly vulnerable, Nostr’s importance as a secure and censorship-resistant platform becomes even more critical.
Day by day…
Does it really take CEX exchanges ripping people off for volumes on DEXs to increase and the arbitrage differences there to decrease?
#dex
Iran and Israel taking turns to announce where they’ll strike next feels more like a strategy game than actual conflict. Each side moves like they’re saying, “It’s my turn now.” First, Iran: “This time, I’m hitting that base.” Then Israel: “Alright, I’m targeting this facility.” It’s more like they’re playing Civilization than engaging in real warfare. 🤦🏼♂️
Current Crypto Security and SHA-256
SHA-256 is a cryptographic hash function that underpins the security of Bitcoin and many other cryptocurrencies. It transforms data into a fixed-size output that is nearly impossible to reverse or find two different inputs with the same hash. For today’s classical and supercomputers, breaking SHA-256 would take longer than the lifespan of the universe, making it extremely secure at present.
The Rise of Quantum Computers and Their Threat Potential
Quantum computers offer exponential speedups over classical computers for certain tasks. Algorithms like Grover’s can theoretically reduce the breaking process of SHA-256 from 2^256 to 2^128 possibilities. However, this is still a vast number and beyond the capabilities of today’s quantum computers. Therefore, SHA-256 remains unbreakable with current quantum technology.
Future Scenario and Quantum-Resistant Cryptography
As quantum computing evolves, cryptocurrencies will need quantum-resistant security. Cryptographic methods such as lattice-based, code-based, and hash-based algorithms are being developed to counter potential quantum threats. In the future, cryptocurrencies can transition to these algorithms to ensure their security.
Algorithm Complexity and System Impact
Quantum-resistant algorithms are more complex than classical methods, requiring more processing power, larger data sizes, and increased energy consumption. This could lead to larger signatures and transaction data, impacting processing time and costs. However, as technology advances, these complexities are expected to become less of an issue.
Technological Progress and Future Adaptability
As computing power, storage capacity, and network infrastructure continue to advance, the additional load from quantum-resistant algorithms will be manageable. Cryptography and blockchain communities will develop optimizations and solutions to facilitate this transition.
Conclusion
Cryptocurrencies using SHA-256 are secure today, and quantum computers do not pose an immediate threat. However, as quantum technology advances, cryptocurrencies will adapt by shifting to quantum-resistant algorithms. Future technological progress and adaptation strategies will ensure that crypto assets remain secure while minimizing performance losses.
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