Snort v0.1.10: Gossip Model, NPM Package
"Just deployed a massive change to Snort which I've been working on for about 5 weeks now. It's called "gossip model", this makes Snort more resistant to censorship by connecting to the relays that your follows use."
Thanks for taking note🫡 We do see this now - might have been fixed or it was just some sort of mistake/delay related to displaying stats... Regular link RT's by jack tend to get 100-300k+ impressions after 24+ hours so let's see if this is treated any different.
Nostr Sites: Turn Your Nostr Note Into A Webpage
Nostr Sites can convert your nostr note into a personal webpage.
Leaked EU CBDC Bill Outlaws Interest, Programmability & Large Holdings
"A version of the draft seen by CoinDesk is set to be approved by the commission at a June 28 meeting."
SearchEngine.Party: Search Engines Classified by Privacy and Security
Search Engine Party is a web page for comparing popular search engines across some privacy-centric data points.
Bitcoin Keeper v1.0.5: Subscription Plans
"We aim to finish the essential backlog items and kill some more pesky bugs before the trial period ends. And also open-source the code. Till then, please try out the app and keep sending us feedback."
Nostr Protocol Surpasses 1 Million Zaps Milestone
MicroStrategy Lightning Platform To Debut In Q3 2023
The new service will initially be available in the US only.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/microstrategy-lightning-to-debut-in-q3/
BlackRock's iShares Files For a Spot Bitcoin ETF
iShares Bitcoin Trust assets are going to "consist primarily of bitcoin held by a custodian on behalf of the Trust." The custodian in this case will be Coinbase, states the filing.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/blackrock-files-for-spot-bitcoin-etf/
Binance Pool Launches BTC Transaction Accelerator
- "A transaction accelerator is a service that helps speed up the confirmation process of cryptocurrency transactions, especially during network congestion or when a user has set low transaction fees."
- "By using this service, transactions will be prioritized by the miners, so they can be confirmed quicker than they otherwise would be."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/binance-pool-launches-btc-transaction-accelerator/
GrapheneOS v2023061402: June Security Patch & Bug Fixes
GrapheneOS is an open-source, privacy and security-focused mobile operating system for Android devices.
Torq v0.23.0: Open Telemetry Instrumentation, Jaeger Tracing & More
U.S. Government Is Buying Intimate Data About Americans - Government Report
Declassified government report confirms for the first time that U.S. intelligence agencies purchase vast amounts of commercially available information (CAI) on Americans, including data from connected vehicles, web browsing data, social media and smartphones.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/u-s-government-is-buying-data-on-americans-with-little-oversight-report/
Amethyst v0.58.2: Post Animations, Custom Reactions and Bug Fixes
Block Opens Public Beta of Bitkey, Partners with Cash App and Coinbase
- Bitkey is a multi-signature self-custody bitcoin wallet that comes with a mobile app, hardware device, and set of recovery tools.
- "We’re launching partner integrations with Coinbase and Cash App to help customers safely and easily transfer their bitcoin to Bitkey without having to leave the Bitkey app. Both these integrations will be available during beta."
- "You can still send/receive bitcoin to/from Bitkey to other bitcoin wallets - custodial and non-custodial beyond these partners integrations too."
BTC RPC Explorer v3.4.0: New Widgets, Tools, Bug Fixes & Polish
"The long overdue BitcoinExplorer v3.4 is here! See the latest code live at BitcoinExplorer.org, and update your local server to enjoy it all!"
Strike's 'Send Globally' Now Available in Mexico Thanks To Partnership with Relampago
Strike now allows its users to send faster and cheaper cross-border payments from the U.S. to phone numbers, debit cards, and bank accounts in Mexico.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/strike-expands-send-globally-to-mexico/
Zeus v0.7.6 Released: Notes, Fiat Exchange Rates and POS Improvements
- Zeus v0.7.6 is now available for Android and iOS devices, including official app stores.
- "Now that the #FreeZeus movement has turned into a swift victory, we must turn our efforts towards #FreeZaps."
Tracing ASIC Fingerprints to Reshape Our Understanding of Bitcoin Mining - Report
"This paper introduces a methodology for determining the market share of every major Bitcoin mining machine, or ASIC, by analyzing nonce patterns and incorporating data sourced from real-world ASICs."
Oslo Freedom Forum 2023: Financial Freedom Track Livestream
Today's talks include Strike's Jack Mallers, Lightning Labs CEO Elizabeth Stark, TBD CEO Mike Brock, Jeff Booth of Ego Death Capital, Fedi's Obi Nwosu, Cash App's Miles Suter, BTC Sessions, Damus's William Cassarin and many other sessions with incredible creators and activists.
Be sure to tune in!
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/oslo-freedom-forum-2023-financial-freedom-track/