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Cypherpunk forensic scientist and security specialist. Associate #GrapheneOS. Matrix: f1nal:grapheneos.org

Didn't have the zap address back, only the NIP-05 (which is the same as the zap address)

RE: Chainalysis

Companies targeting users of cryptocurrencies like Blockchain analysis firms being a fan of the tech would be expected. I would expect they use it on a daily basis and would know more about it than the typical maxi would. In conferences i've met FBI digital forensics lab staff who hold Bitcoin because of learning more about it during seizures.

We have a similar two-faced relationship with forensic companies who try and target GrapheneOS and the Pixel platform. Hate that we do whatever we can to break their capabilities but some definitely use GrapheneOS because they are impressed by the security offerings. I also find some of their tools interesting. Chainalysis is a very well made application.

What would you want to see in a post about #GrapheneOS? Preferably something you've not seen in posts before. I want to be unique here. Is there a feature you want to understand the technical details about? Maybe a justification on X? Would be inrerested to know.

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Believing they are using the literal definitions to base their statement here... For data to be uncensorable it needs to be known and distributed to everyone. Online privacy is about reducing, hiding, or anonymizing data so it's not known. Some privacy techniques involve self-censorship.

You can use censorship resistant platforms with privacy technologies like onion routing to make the connection between your identity and the platform private, but what you create on the platform is never private.

If a nation state had been in my old phone I'd almost consider it a compliment because I am fucking boring 🫡

Every time a GrapheneOS post trends on SN I feel like delaying my big post I promised a year ago because I don't want to oversaturate the trending with the project. Suffering from success...

Wasn't really something I looked into since it was extremely unexpected. Also up to believe official GrapheneOS platforms would suffice in announcing my key change. I dont want to spread fear by people misunderstanding a personal and isolated incident as a GrapheneOS one.

All the text the LLM produced are just explaining the default features of Android (secure boot, disk encryption, data collection etc). Doesn't go into the features of any of them. Also some features like "secure boot" (likely means Verified Boot) depends on device support. Replicant definitely doesn't have that.

Id look at: https://eylenburg.github.io/android_comparison.htm

I understand. I imagine I have really annoyed a ton of people but oh well.

Key pairs for Nostr are great for verification but are a disadvantage towards certain security measures. Nsec is only as secure as the app that generated it and is only as secure as the least secure platform you stored/used it on. Takes a lot of responsibility, which I'm fine with, but most people aren't.

If you want to change security requirements (like me) you likely need to burn your key... I guess it's no different to PGP keys that expire on a set time but I'd really be waiting for a dedicated secure hardware signer before I ever share my Nostr nsec keys on any other app or device... and id probably also rotate my keys again if a device existed.

1. npub is burned, can't post what I don't have the keys for.

2. Official GrapheneOS forum page: https://discuss.grapheneos.org/u/final

3. https://stacker.news/final

Trust me or not, it's up to you. All zaps are going to the original address the old npub has as you can see on my profile so I earn nothing doing this.

You're free to contact another GrapheneOS team member.

Hi all, Final from #GrapheneOS again.

Due to an extraordinary event (not a breach!) and a change causing me to up my security requirements, I have burned the previous npub I used. This is my new npub. My security requirements are above people's conveniences, I apologise for these inconvenience but I don't regret necessary actions either.

- I will use this npub for post comments and support.

- I will refrain from constant GrapheneOS reposts as Mastodon bridges fulfill that space. Rest of the team can also USUALLY see posts there. I believe I should be more diverse in my content here.

- In short, less GrapheneOS, and more Final.

I can be verified using the original Stacker News account (final) NIP-05, Bio and LN address.

I can be verified via the GrapheneOS discussion forum user page (final). You may also verify me in any official GrapheneOS platform you wish.

Thank you for the support.

-- final