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Replying to Avatar Rusty Russell

After several years of FOMO, I finally attended HRF's #OsloFreedomForum. I took a friend who's political but not Bitcoiner, so I had the experience of seeing it through someone else's eyes, as well as my own. Obviously there's a lot to unpack: talking face-to-face with activists who are working in real danger is confronting in itself, and hearing their experiences fresh and recent is an emotional and impactful experience.

I was surprised, however, at the large number of Bitcoiners at the conference: it's not a Bitcoin conference, but the HRF (particularly nostr:npub1trr5r2nrpsk6xkjk5a7p6pfcryyt6yzsflwjmz6r7uj7lfkjxxtq78hdpu) has been courting bitcoiners for technical assistance (and, presumably, donations) for several years now and it has resulted in a fascinating intersection. Those present are builders, not (just?) talkers. My non-bitcoiner friend noted the remarkable humility of those present: an insightful comment.

Of all the discussions I had, the one which haunts me most is a conversation with Peter McCormack (ex- WBD, now rejuvinating his home town and trying to raise awareness of UK's pressing misgovernance issues). To paraphrase: "Where are the Bitcoiners improving the world? Wasn't that what this was about?". In a context of three days' exposure to people who are dedicating their lives to something much bigger than software, this question really affected me.

I was expecting to leave the conference with a list of software priorities, and I did. But I still feel it's inadaquate, and so I'm now pondering the question: "what else should I be doing?".

How did your non bitcoiner friend come away from the conference?

Replying to Avatar ODELL

Never heard of him. Who the fuck is that guy?

Replying to Avatar Jameson Lopp

Is this real or just being funny? Cause it is really funny. 🤣

Too late I bought it all! They are gonna have to pay a much higher price to get my sats!

Replying to Avatar Noshole

nostr:npub12r0yjt8723ey2r035qtklhmdj90f0j6an7xnan8005jl7z5gw80qat9qrx and I made a deal. He’s not allowed to talk about OP returns all day. If you see him violating the terms of our agreement on nostr, please let me know 🙏

What a our Byzantine Generals?

Sorry, I'm a bit behind on my celeb relationships.

I thought it was Gweneth Paltrow and that Coldplay guy that are decoupling?