Why is monero for homosexuals only?

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#monero

LN isn't centralized, but it has some game theoretical incentives that act as a centralizing force on the network.

The big one, so if I were able to just spin up a node and start going, like with bitcoin, then that's not a centralizing force. But since I have to *open a payment channel* with someone, now there's an incentive for everyone to have a channel open with the shortest number of hops, and that means that people will tend to open their channels with 1) the intermediate with the most channels open with others, and 2) the intermediate with the most liquidity. And so, you have an incentive structure that, over time, tends towards centralization.

Another thing is that, since payment channels can be closed by any counterparty for inaction, a node needs as close to 100% uptime as possible. This is an incentive that leads to people using node-as-a-service operators instead of running them themselves.

Empirically, you see both of these phenomena right now, IRL with lightning.

Bro. Here are two transactions.

The first one was a transaction on lightning network. It had a transaction fee of 0.13%

The second was a transfer on the blockchain. It had a transaction fee of 0.03%

Stop acting like transaction fees are unreasonable 🤣 the highest transaction fee I’ve seen on chain was 0.3%

Bitcoin/Monero can't replace the dollar or any national currency for it's citizens. All white markets transactions are controlled by the arbitrary rules of the state (which can artificially offset any gains or inflict burdensome economic costs via taxes/regulations/capital controls that handicap it). Bitcoin won't change that. It's advantage only manifests as between distrustful nation states and black markets.

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Is there a chance that Amir - as a advocate for privacy - channel his work to Bitcoin instead of his own project? We need more privacy on Bitcoin and he has admirable skills.

Does he think that the early days spirit of Bitcoin is already lost?

What are the chances of Bitcoins success in terms of freedom money. Does a freedom fighter in 20 years still has the chance to transact Bitcoin instant and private? Or do we live in a world where miners only mine identified addresses and lightning nodes and other layers are also fully registered?

Musk showed his true “freedom of speech” when he started to censor the atrocity happening in Palestine to the innocent women and children. No empathy of how others are living. I am grateful for the life I have الحمد لله . Then Musk posts all this nonsense about what’s happening in the UK about two tier behaviour. I live in the UK born and bred. I love my country, the UK. It’s imbedded in my blood regardless of my ethnicity. But how can a man on the internet think he knows what’s happening in a different country without living there and experiencing it as a normal person, let alone living in the bubble of being a Multi Billionaire.

There is no two tier, but what there is ignorance and hate. As a Muslim I’ve always felt like an outsider anytime I move away from a Muslim community. It’s actually depressing at times, but my faith elevates me from depression and keeps me going.

The only time I feel safe is with educated non Muslims as they are humane and understand like majority of Muslims do - everyone is on their own path, let’s help each other to have a better life as we are all aware, we will all die one day. Having peace together and understanding each other without any hatred is key to any functional society.

I love talking to people and seeing their path of life as many Muslims do. Islam doesn’t have a race. All being a Muslim means is submitting to the one who created us.

NOSTR is the future. I am starting to talk about NOSTR to people as much as I talk about ₿itcoin to people.

Let’s see where we are in 10 years time.

#LETSBREAKFREE

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One thing I've noticed between centralised vs decentralised socials is that decentralised takes longer to load posts.

Musk showed his true “freedom of speech” when he started to censor the atrocity happening in Palestine to the innocent women and children. No empathy of how others are living. I am grateful for the life I have الحمد لله . Then Musk posts all this nonsense about what’s happening in the UK about two tier behaviour. I live in the UK born and bred. I love my country, the UK. It’s imbedded in my blood regardless of my ethnicity. But how can a man on the internet think he knows what’s happening in a different country without living there and experiencing it as a normal person, let alone living in the bubble of being a Multi Billionaire.

There is no two tier, but what there is ignorance and hate. As a Muslim I’ve always felt like an outsider anytime I move away from a Muslim community. It’s actually depressing at times, but my faith elevates me from depression and keeps me going.

The only time I feel safe is with educated non Muslims as they are humane and understand like majority of Muslims do - everyone is on their own path, let’s help each other to have a better life as we are all aware, we will all die one day. Having peace together and understanding each other without any hatred is key to any functional society.

I love talking to people and seeing their path of life as many Muslims do. Islam doesn’t have a race. All being a Muslim means is submitting to the one who created us.

NOSTR is the future. I am starting to talk about NOSTR to people as much as I talk about ₿itcoin to people.

Let’s see where we are in 10 years time.

#LETSBREAKFREE

So you wanted a casino to fit in bitcoin blocks or what?

Core devs were hating on whirlpool?

Liquid will be huge. People don't use it right now because it's intimidating. Liquid is perfect for trading securities. What Wall Street wants is to trade stocks the way Cryptos trade - but without the Cryptos. No brokerage overhead/infrastructure - just software, secure and auditable, and automatic execution of puts and calls. Currently bitcoin's version of bonds are traded on liquid - trading chunks of future hash, which miners can sell ahead of time the same way farmers sell their crops via futures. So its like, hash futures with a coupon rate. That's the basis of the future credit market and it already exists on liquid. The next step is corporate stock.

So... Liquid is a really really really big deal. Its kinda crazy to me that anyone would criticize it.

Bitcoin is far cheaper and faster to transact with than fiat currency. The only reason Monero is used on the darknet is because of its privacy. That does not offset its shortcomings as a currency. Monero cannot outcompete bitcoin to replace the dollar. Bitcoin will become the standard.

For those recently debating #Bitcoin vs. #Monero...

Bitcoin is the open protocol for all.

There is no debate with Bitcoin—its design is built on transparency and equal access. Anyone, anywhere, can freely access the source code, compile it, run it, and verify it. Every node on the Bitcoin network operates independently, enabling transactions on Layer-1 with trustless precision.

The question of block size? That’s just noise. Bitcoin’s foundation is consensus, not coercion, and its network thrives on honesty and mathematical certainty.

Each individual has the freedom to explore, research, and decide where they stand. Bitcoin’s evolution continually invites new minds to test, learn, and grow. The choice of where to focus attention and what to believe always lies with the individual.

Other systems, like Monero, may prioritize total anonymity, but true money isn’t meant to be completely hidden. Bitcoin balances transparency with security, offering an open and verifiable ledger. Its decentralized network ensures monetary policy and supply are visible and secure, backed by the energy it takes to protect it.

Bitcoin is a teacher. It rewards those who seek to understand, not just believe. As its network continues to expand, it welcomes everyone—students and skeptics alike.

There’s no debate, only choice. Bitcoin is open for you to explore.

You: "If Monero advocates had stronger arguments, this would be the perfect place to test them"

Also you: "There is no debate with Bitcoin"

LOL

An upgrade that infuriates both Monero idiots and Chainalysis. Love to see it. #Payjoin

I've just bought this mini PC, hoping I can start playing around and making my own relay and maybe mining some monero.

any tips?

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