“In a system that depends on irresponsible government spending (especially for perpetual war) and fiat printing to cover that irresponsibility, alarm bells cannot be allowed to work. There must be no pure price signals.” --MacroScope
I wonder how many really understand the bitter opposition by policymakers to #Bitcoin and especially an ETF.
Build your own “do-everything-yourself” Bitcoin full node that will make you a sovereign peer in the Bitcoin and Lightning network.
No need to trust anyone else.
🍀 💚 Happy St Patricks Day 💚 🍀
Great article!
MULTISIG, SHAMIR'S SECRET SHARING, & MPC COMPARED
Taking a closer look at threshold security models for institutional-grade bitcoin custody.
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/technical/multisig-shamirs-secret-sharing-mpc-compared
"Bitcoin will probably crash again but it is neither a Ponzi scheme nor a bubble – it’s something far worse: It is an inherently secure, tightly-controlled asset with a regulated supply, and is therefore a subversion to the whole basis of free-market financial capitalism." -- Alan Kohler
Is Bitcoin potentially more detrimental than a Ponzi scheme?
Could Bitcoin be a permanent fixture while fundamentally challenging our existing system?
Is this a potential threat akin to an insurgent assault on nations?
What if a disruptive asset like Bitcoin jeopardizes the security and stability of our financial systems, undermining the foundations of our achievements?
Explore the risks associated with Bitcoin in Alan Kohler's latest article.
Alan Kohler: Bitcoin is not a Ponzi bubble. It’s worse – an insurrection
https://www.thenewdaily.com.au/finance/2024/03/06/alan-kohler-bitcoin-insurrection
Signal Protocol is becoming the standard for ETEE
To comply with DMA, WhatsApp and Messenger will become interoperable via Signal protocol
The Signal Protocol is a non-federated cryptographic protocol that offers end-to-end encryption for voice and instant messaging conversations. It includes the Double Ratchet Algorithm, which ensures secure message exchange between parties by deriving new keys for each message and incorporating Diffie-Hellman calculations into the key derivation process. The protocol has been widely adopted by various messaging apps like Signal, Wire, and WhatsApp for its robust security features and encryption capabilities.
BITCOIN HAS NO TOP BECAUSE FIAT HAS NO BOTTOM: UNDERSTANDING MONETARY DEBASEMENT
“Of all measurement instruments, the clock is the most valuable because so many of the things we sacrifice to create are not fungible. The massive clock towers of Europe, with their enormous loud and resonant bells, broadcasting time, fairly across the town and even the countryside, rather than the last relics of the medieval, were the first building block of the wealthy modern world.” -- Nick Szabo
A Measure of Sacrifice by Nick Szabo from 2002
https://nakamotoinstitute.org/library/a-measure-of-sacrifice
Family Dollar to Close Nearly 1,000 Stores
The chain has struggled for years. Its parent company, Dollar Tree, cited inflation, theft and reduced government benefits as challenges that had prompted the closings.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/13/business/family-dollar-stores-closing.html
A great business case is for a brand called
The Satoshi “The Sat store”
A Bitcoin satoshi is the smallest denomination of the cryptocurrency Bitcoin, named after its creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. One bitcoin is divisible into 100 million satoshis, with each satoshi equal to 0.00000001 bitcoin.
Currently, $1.00 = 1,377 sats
A Declaration of the Independence of Cyberspace
Introducing Devin, the first AI software engineer
And setting a new state of the art on the SWE-bench coding benchmark
Worried about SIM swaps? Now, you have options.
This guide dives into additional methods to enhance your phone's security, such as two-factor authentication (2FA).
21 tips for securing your bitcoin
https://blog.keys.casa/21-tips-for-securing-your-bitcoin
Efani ( @efani. @haseeb ), a reputable service provider, employs an 11-layer authentication protocol to safeguard against unauthorized number porting by hackers. It's encouraging to witness various companies prioritizing this concern.
#m=image%2Fjpeg&dim=936x768&blurhash=%232SY%7Bq4.%3Fa%3FH%3FbbJtTog-%3BNF9FxuM%7B%25Mt8s%3BtSjvV%3F%7EqWYE1W%3Dxt-.%251oz4.%25M%7EqNGW-D%25MxM%7BIA00NG%3Fb_3%25MIo9F9FITD%24aet7RQ%3FbxubGI.E1V%40%3FH%252IUNHxu-%3BxuSz&x=1d909660086b920368e536313f7eeb8bd95e1c36b8a16d67bc32df54d6d2f9aeThis hardware wallet is designed for mobile use and operates without requiring any power. Utilizing NFC technology for all functions and featuring a display, it stands out for its simplicity. Its core functionality focuses on displaying and securely signing transactions, embodying the essential purpose of a hardware wallet. While currently in the pre-order phase,
Taproot Swaps - Boltz introduces a groundbreaking feature enabling Lightning to on-chain swaps that are instant through Taproot integration. This innovation includes a MuSig2 Tapscript, facilitating swift coin retrieval in case of swap failure, significantly enhancing user experience by offering more user-friendly failure modes. Moreover, the added capability to swap into Liquid instead of Bitcoin presents a cost-saving opportunity for users, further expanding the utility and flexibility of the platform.
Introducing Taproot Swaps: Putting the "Fun" Back into Refunds!
https://blog.boltz.exchange/p/introducing-taproot-swaps-putting
Popular video doorbells can be easily hijacked, researchers find
https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/29/popular-video-doorbells-eken-tuck-hijacked-researchers/
Linux market share passes 4% for first time; macOS dominance declines
Report: Linux was on 6.34 percent of computers last month if you count ChromeOS.
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/03/linux-continues-growing-market-share-reaches-4-of-desktops/
1) Update your
@signalapp
to the new 7.0 version.
2) Tap your profile at the top, then set a username.
3) Go to "Privacy" => "Phone number" and set both options to "Nobody."
Now you can use Signal without disclosing your phone number! 🎉
GM #plebchain, stay humble, stack bits/sats, and think for yourself.
“Whether you're a rekt crypto bro or a friend of fiat, there is one thing that is especially difficult to accept. The one thing that sets Bitcoin apart: it all works without anyone in charge.” --Gigi
The global community involved in cryptocurrencies and traditional currencies is probably surprised as Bitcoin, once more, has not ceased to exist. It continues to surge towards record highs, despite being viewed as an unsupported speculative bubble resembling the historical tulip mania by conventional fiat and cryptocurrency enthusiasts.
Here is this great read:
“Dear Crypto & Fiat Bros”
An open letter to the confused and dismissive.