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Bitcoin + Open Source Software + Privacy = Freedom. Stay humble and stack sats🤙

This is odd, seems to be empty space in the 3rd block but we still have 204 in the mempool. Any ideas?

Replying to Avatar Tony

At the moment I use https://lnshort.it to produce short links as naddrs in long-form posts are massive. And I add the image to the note manually. That’s the best solution I could come up with so far. Please let me know if you find a more elegant way.

You can see an example here: nostr:note1alz0lexz6nxetrac34g0pqujh98vrp8ryj6hmggvecd8pzxvan9qg6pwm0

Thanks #[2]​. Is adding Habla link previews to Nostr clients something Habla or Nostr clients need to resolve?

That is so true, the world keeps spinning, the universe keeps expanding and #Bitcoin keeps going. Tick tock, next block.

Stay humble and stack sats nostr:note13pukwarh0hntk7mldyhy7wag676yltyk8lzhl4hwe45ftlcuq00ssh3p5h

Thanks #[0]​ for doing the new Habla.news guide. I do have a couple of questions

How do you embed links to posts from Habla.news in nostr clients so that the client displays a preview like normal urls?

Also can you embed nostr notes in Habla posts? With a preview?

https://habla.news/faq

I like the new look site #[0]​ and a great article about RoboSats which is great noKYC service for buying noKYC bitcoin

https://bitcoiner.guide/robosats/

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By popular demand, Start9 has provided a brief compare/contrast between StartOS and Umbrel.

HOW ARE THEY ALIKE?

Both Umbrel and StartOS dramatically simplify the process of discovering, downloading, and installing services onto a private server, and that is where the similarities end.

HOW ARE THEY DIFFERENT?

**Appearance**

Umbrel uses MacOS's aethetic. The user interface is clean, colorful, and customizable. StartOS offers a functional design with little color or customization.

**Services**

As of May 30, 2023, there are approximately 100 services available for Umbrel, and 40 services available for StartOS. Both offer developer docs that permit anyone anywhere to package anything, and neither is capable of gatekeeping.

**Architecture**

Umbrel itself is an *app* that can be *installed* onto most Debian or Ubuntu computers and virtual machines. StartOS is an *operating system* (Linux distro) that can be *flashed* onto most computers and virtual machines.

**Config**

Services often provide config files, such as Bitcoin's bitcoin.conf. On Umbrel, updating config files requires using SSH and the command line. With StartOS, config files are presented as rich forms, including descriptions, downdowns, toggles, validated inputs, etc.

**Backups**

When it comes to self-hosting, nothing is more important than making backups. With the exception of LND, Umbrel does not provide a means of backing up services. With StartOS, encrypted backups can be made by pushing a button.

**Encryption**

On Umbrel, communications over the LAN are done over plain http. This means that anyone connected to your home WiFi network can trivially steal your passwords and money. With StartOS, communications over the LAN are done over encrypted https.

**Monitoring**

Umbrel does not provide tools for monitoring the health or performance of services. SSH and the command line are needed to view service logs. StartOS offers custom health checks that display service health, and a live screen for viewing service logs.

**DIY Options**

Both Umbrel and StartOS can be installed for free. As an app, Umbrel can be installed on the Raspberry Pi and devices running Debian or Ubuntu. As an operating system, StartOS can be flashed on just about any computer or virtual machine.

**Price**

Both companies offer plug and play devices. Umbrel offers a single device for $700. It has a 2.9GHz processor, 16GB of RAM, and a 2TB NVMe SSD. Start9 offers the same device for $563.

Start9 also has other options ranging from $199 to $1546

I want to add to my collection of nodes and the new Server One looks ideal, what is the best way to get it delivered to the UK? Direct or through a reseller?

Google could be blocking annonymous login on Android play store Aurora. Don’t use your main account to login!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNyqbT_xvPA

Almost half the world had double digit inflation in 2022

Very interesting graphic on inflation rates per country in 2022 but no mention of printing tons of fiat being a cause.

https://elements.visualcapitalist.com/mapped-countries-with-highest-inflation-rate/

Bluewallet lets you specify a passphrase when you import seed words

Ya, we live in a clown world.