Federico Rivi

Gold Standard: over.
Dollar Standard: declining phase
Bitcoin Standard: emerging phase.
Bitcoin will be the next global monetary standard. Let's start denominating things accordingly.
It is not 1 BTC = 100,000 USD.
IT IS 1 USD = 1,000 SATS
The ultimate goal is not Store of Value;
The ultimate goal is not Medium of Exchange;
The ultimate goal is Unit of Fucking Account.

2024-12-05 07:55:59

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Just the beginning bro

2024-12-05 07:49:51

Bitcoin is closer to 200k than zero.

2024-12-05 07:48:48

Happy 100k everyone 🧡

2024-12-02 18:31:42

This is good news #note1w3t…ymrk

2024-12-02 09:52:47

@npub1sg6…f63m 🔥 #note1pjh…7nvy

2024-11-27 14:05:43

Bitcoin has no intrinsic value, experts are right. Too bad they forget how the financial system has proven time and again that intrinsic value provides no guarantee: rules of the game changing from month to month, privileges rewarding a few, debt choking families.
While central banks and governments play rewrite the rules to their advantage, Bitcoin remains firm: transparent, unchanging, accessible to all.
Experts tell us there is no value in any of this. Perhaps they are right, or perhaps their decline is already confirmation of what they fear most: Bitcoin's success.
The analysis in the new Bitcoin Train article.
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2024-11-25 19:00:19

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Thank you, we corrected the article on the website.

2024-11-12 10:31:18

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Grazie! Penso di aver risolto ora

2024-11-12 09:49:06

There's no such thing as a Bitcoin President.
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2024-11-07 09:53:05

Bitcoin goes mainstream 🧡
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2024-11-02 17:08:34

Double Attack on [#Bitcoin](/t/Bitcoin) from the ECB and the FED.
The synchronicity with which the ECB and the Federal Reserve attempt to discredit Bitcoin with two new papers—filled with arguments as strategic as they are fragile—is curious.
ECB: In the document titled “The Distributive Effects of Bitcoin,” Ulrich Bindseil and Jürgen Schaaf assert that “Bitcoin does not increase the productive potential of the economy.” They go on to claim that Bitcoin’s alleged value stems solely from “speculation,” which is bound to “benefit early entrants at the expense of newcomers.”
Basically, Bindseil and Schaaf have discovered the wonderful world of supply and demand dynamics within that mysterious entity called “the market”—perhaps too complex to grasp for those dreaming of a Soviet-style economy.
FED: The Federal Reserve of Minneapolis doubles down in their paper “Unique Implementation of Permanent Primary Deficits?” suggesting that if Bitcoin became widespread, the government would no longer be able to generate deficits. “The government could simply make Bitcoin illegal.”
The fallacies in the arguments of the money monopolists are addressed in a counter-paper that debunks the arguments from Frankfurt point by point.
The new edition of [#BitcoinTrain](/t/BitcoinTrain) is now online!
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2024-10-30 18:08:11

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaZ8PtUMFfs

2024-10-30 18:06:22

How to reach mass adoption
David Bailey - 10 years as head of Retail Marketing at Apple and now CMO of Azteco
- tells #BitcoinTrain why it takes changing the #Bitcoin narrative to reach the general public.
“Customers of a technology product are divided into two parts. The 'early market - about 15 percent of the total market - and the mass market, 85 percent. Between them there is the so-called 'chasm,' a chasm to overcome.”
“In Bitcoin we are almost at the end of the early adoption phase and the challenge is to cross the chasm so as not to get lost in the middle. To do that, we need to stop talking about how the technology works and start explaining to people how they can use it safely to gain real benefit from it in their daily lives.”
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2024-10-28 16:37:21

👀
#note1m5v…e5ap

2024-10-28 16:27:07

What a week.
📺 Bringing a #Bitcoin Talk Show to Italian TV for the first time ever
🇨🇭Showing how the media sentiment shifts on emerging technologies at Lugano PlanB Forum
🇮🇹 Moderating a debate on Bitcoin and politics between @npub13ve…489d and @npub1au2…t53j at Spazio21 in Lugano
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2024-10-12 19:57:06

Money Electric is a documentary that effectively explains several aspects of Bitcoin in a way that is both compelling and easily understandable.
On the other hand, the misleading portrayal of events like the Blocksize War and the relentless search for a conspiracy to destroy Bitcoin—both tainted by the biased opinions of individuals defeated by history, like Roger Ver and Gavin Andresen—undermines the solid foundations initially laid with the description of the technology.
Lastly, such a blatant ad hominem accusation, supported by such flimsy evidence, is ridiculous. Just for the sake of creating a sensationalistic product and selling a few more subscriptions, HBO has endangered @Peter Todd : this is unacceptable.
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2024-10-07 08:17:59

"The Silent Adoption: Part 2" is live!
Bitcoin's organic growth, driven by genuine interest and word of mouth, is both its greatest strength and biggest challenge. From grassroots communities to global crises, Bitcoin is silently revolutionizing the world, even without a marketing department.
Explore how the failures of traditional systems become Bitcoin’s unintended advertising, and why its decentralized nature fosters innovation and ideological clashes alike.
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2024-10-05 18:48:18

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Definitely. I’m screwed 😂

2024-10-05 18:34:39

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Found it through an adv on Instagram: https://badboytyping.store/

2024-10-05 18:20:14

Should I buy it?
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2024-09-25 08:22:48

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Grazie ⚡️⚡️

2024-09-24 19:46:08

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Thanks!

2024-09-24 19:27:05

Three major institutional players—Switzerland’s SIX, Germany’s Commerzbank and DZ Bank, and U.S. giant BlackRock—have embraced or are considering to embrace Bitcoin, signaling a quiet but profound shift in the financial landscape.
As traditional finance integrates Bitcoin, a game theory dynamic is at play: institutions, driven by economic incentives, are compelled to participate, legitimizing the asset while eroding the foundations of the fiat system.
This 'silent adoption' strengthens Bitcoin and poses a growing threat to the traditional debt-based economy, as every move into Bitcoin weakens the demand for fiat currencies.
The details in my new article for Bitcoin Train.
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2024-09-21 14:28:35

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Dagli americani? La vera potenza che ha diffuso l’inglese in mezzo mondo è il Regno Unito, ben prima della seconda guerra mondiale. E l’unico motivo per cui ancora in tanti non lo parlano è perché la globalizzazione è iniziata da molto poco, in termini di epoche storiche. L’inglese è per distacco la lingua più parlata sulla faccia della terra ed è essenziale un linguaggio comune in un mondo in cui tutti i giorni gli individui scambiano beni e servizi da una parte all’altra del mondo. Poi ognuno è libero di chiudersi nel proprio orticello, ma è ridicolo chiedere agli altri di regredire.

2024-09-19 17:45:54

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Bitcoin è una tecnologia globale. Il consenso globale ha scelto come lingua comune l’inglese.

2024-09-19 17:15:33

Bank of Italy.
Right now.
#studyBitcoin
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2024-09-19 09:19:18

Self Custody Maxi Bitcoin Hodlers VS Shitcoins Algo Traders.
No competition.
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2024-09-18 19:25:15

Gosh now I really wanna go in Bhutan.
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2024-09-18 15:20:17

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Thanks for the insights!

2024-09-18 15:01:12

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Esatto 😂 no mercy

2024-09-18 15:00:30

The real Bitcoin country is the Kingdom of Bhutan. It literally has more than twice the Bitcoin holdings of El Salvador 🤣
https://atlas21.com/bhutan-is-the-fourth-country-in-the-world-by-number-of-bitcoins-thanks-to-mining/

2024-09-18 14:58:22

The REAL Bitcoin Country is the Kingdom of

2024-09-16 19:09:06

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Ouch. Still testing Highlighter. Maybe you can try this? https://highlighter.com/a/naddr1qvzqqqr4gupzqx67uaxlruf7hpw4f5mtcxdyrq85fn56em4696s3p7020xa34tnwqqh5y6t5vdhkjm3d2pex7ur9wf68jt2jd9nksarn9425kttn94rxjunnwsk4xar9wpej67phx9j82mctt0uxw

2024-09-16 18:45:10

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🙌

2024-09-16 18:35:18

2024-09-16 18:32:41

Will London prove to be a good first mover in Europe? In the new issue of #BitcoinTrain, I analyze the pros and cons of the new bill that aims to recognize bitcoin as private property.
Enjoy!
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#bitcoin
#property rights
#UK
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2024-09-10 09:00:57

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2024-09-10 08:59:08

Trying out @npub1s06…avcw [object Object] for publishing my articles. Looks cool!
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2024-09-09 18:53:06

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Lo farò sicuramente. Grazie!

2024-09-09 18:19:58

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🙌♥️

2024-09-09 18:15:50

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Here's the first article!
https://primal.net/e/note1edcz04pl8kaalj9pkng9pgpm8qkfwju467fve7h5kxlvd4celk6sp3l8nz

2024-09-09 18:14:59

- Telegram, X, Meta. Different cases, identical cases.
Hidden censorship and refusal to cooperate. The news from the past few weeks has reignited the debate on online freedom of speech. However, the issue is quite different.
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Who is responsible for the content published on social networks?
What should the role of platforms be in content moderation?
Who should be consulted in cases of disputes involving illegal content?
Should there be a limit to freedom of speech online? Where should the line be drawn?
These are just a few of the numerous questions that have characterized the debate for years, not only regarding social networks but, more broadly, the entire landscape of online interactions.
In recent weeks, tensions have reignited due to three cases that have stirred the pot—depending on the perspective—with slogans of either combating illegal activity or fighting censorship: Telegram, Meta, and X.
These cases are distinct, with the platforms and their executives behaving differently in each instance: Meta cooperated with authorities, while Telegram and X were more reluctant. However, all three stories share a key issue—perhaps the key issue: the ability to intervene in the content they host.
To understand the reason, let’s briefly recap what happened.
- Telegram, Meta, and X: Three Different Cases, One Common Origin.
Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, was arrested in Paris on August 24th as part of an investigation that French authorities have been conducting for months against the messaging platform.
The accusations are numerous: money laundering, drug trafficking, child pornography, and refusal to cooperate with law enforcement. In the press release issued by the Prosecutor’s Office, there is even mention of violations related to the import and export of cryptographic tools—an approach reminiscent of the United States in the 1990s, when the government classified cryptography on par with weaponry. This interpretation only changed due to the outcome of the Crypto Wars.
In fact, reports tell us that Pavel Durov was released after a few days upon paying a €5 million bail, with the condition that he not leave France. Initially, Telegram issued a statement via Twitter, asserting its compliance with European laws. But on September 6th, the founder of Telegram decided to fight back, leaving little room for interpretation.
"Sometimes we can’t reach an agreement with regulators in certain countries on the right balance between privacy and security," Durov said, adding that, if necessary, Telegram will leave markets that are incompatible with these principles.
It is worth noting that this is not the first time Durov has clashed with authorities. In the past, he refused to cooperate with Russia by denying access to Telegram users’ personal data. This refusal led to the platform being temporarily blocked in Russia in 2018.
- Meta: Pressure from the White House and Zuckerberg’s Revelations
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, recently disclosed pressures he received from the White House during the pandemic. In a letter to the U.S. House Judiciary Committee, Zuckerberg revealed that the Biden administration pushed Meta to remove content related to the virus, including satirical and critical posts.
Zuckerberg explained that in 2021, Meta deleted more than 20 million posts related to COVID-19 but expressed regret over some of the decisions made, admitting that the company had succumbed to excessive political pressure.
Zuckerberg emphasized that these requests were perceived by the company as an obligation rather than a choice, and in hindsight, some of these actions might have been mistakes. Meta’s future commitment, according to Zuckerberg, will be to better resist such pressures, even in emergency situations.
"I believe the government’s pressure was wrong, and I regret not being more transparent about it."
- X and the clash with the Brazilian Government
Elon Musk and X (formerly Twitter) are at the center of a legal dispute in Brazil, where the platform was blocked after Musk refused to appoint a local legal representative, as required by the country’s Supreme Court. The issue arose when Judge Alexandre de Moraes ordered X to suspend certain accounts accused of spreading political disinformation, particularly those associated with former president Jair Bolsonaro and his supporters.
Musk’s reaction was harsh. He accused the Supreme Court of corruption and of violating free speech, criticizing de Moraes and calling him a “criminal.” However, the judge continued his legal actions against Musk and his company, even freezing the bank accounts of Starlink, Musk’s satellite division, to pressure X into complying with Brazilian laws.
Brazilian authorities are even pursuing those who attempt to access the platform using VPNs, sparking further controversy over freedom in Brazil.
Currently, the platform remains suspended, with about 21 million Brazilian users cut off from the service. The legal dispute is ongoing and could have long-term repercussions for X’s presence in Brazil, one of the platform’s largest markets.
- The ownership of content
Telegram and X have found themselves in hot water for refusing to comply with content moderation mandates imposed by various jurisdictions. Meta, on the other hand, has avoided such issues by adhering to directives from the White House, including the removal of content flagged by Washington, such as “satirical and ironic” posts, as noted in the letter.
The decisive factor in all three cases is the same: the ability to intervene in what is published on the platform. The terms and conditions of Meta and X do not formally claim ownership of the content users post, but they clarify that users grant the companies a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, distribute, modify, and display the content in relation to the services offered. Telegram’s terms are slightly stricter: while users also retain formal ownership of their content, Telegram requires a license to distribute and display content only within its ecosystem.
However, the result remains the same. Anything published by users can be modified by the platform, according to the implicit contract every single user agrees to when they begin using the service.
- Nostr is the way
It’s no coincidence that, in recent weeks, many who care about issues such as privacy and censorship resistance have reignited interest in Nostr. The protocol, whose acronym stands for Notes and Other Stuff Transmitted by Relays, can be used via various clients, not a single platform—similar to how the Web is accessible from different browsers.
But most importantly, users who create an account do not do so through a username and password saved on the company’s servers—because, in this case, the company doesn’t exist—but rather through a public key and a private key.
This key pair allows users to interact with Nostr across multiple clients and send their “notes”—as posts are called on Nostr—to as many relays (servers) as they wish. In other words, the data is not stored on a single server but on multiple servers chosen by the user—and the user can even set up their own server without much difficulty.
Most importantly, the data is portable. Posts sent are cryptographically signed: in Nostr, content ownership is not just formally with the user, it is mathematically so.
In such a context, blaming the operator of a client or relay for the content signed and published by users' private keys would be bordering on absurdity, besides revealing a clear technical ignorance. Of course, after the accusations from the U.S. Department of Justice against the developers of Samourai Wallet, it’s fair to be ready for anything.
But giving a chance to solutions like Nostr also means considering the possibility of reclaiming one's online identity and no longer being an unconscious victim of manipulative algorithms and invasive governments.
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2024-09-09 17:25:51

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Thank you 🔥

2024-09-09 17:25:35

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🚂🚂🚂

2024-09-09 17:25:23

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🙌

2024-09-09 17:24:57

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The first time I read 'nothing stops this train' I gasped. Then I realised she was referring to the US public debt 😄

2024-09-09 15:49:17

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Thanks man!

2024-09-09 15:28:27

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🫡🫡

2024-09-09 15:24:15

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🔥🙌

2024-09-09 15:10:02

Three years ago, as the Bitcoin Law was coming into effect in El Salvador, I began my journey as a Bitcoin journalist. I started writing a newsletter in my native language, Italian, and called it 'Bitcoin Train.’ It’s a weekly newsletter that, starting from the latest news, delves into Bitcoin, its implications, and related topics.
I named it this way because Bitcoin is a long journey, filled with an almost infinite number of stops. From the initial orange pill to a deeper understanding of the world around us, to a radical shift in perspective, and passing through countless other stages along the way.
After just a few months, I realized that Bitcoin Train was gaining traction and could become something significant. I left my full-time job as a press officer, and within just over a year, the newsletter became my full-time occupation. Today, it is the largest Bitcoin-only newsletter in Italy.
Today, three years since its inception, I want to take it a step further. The events of the past few weeks have made me realize that Nostr could become a crucial technology for freedom of expression in the future, and as a journalist, I’ve decided to bet on it.
Starting today, I will publish the English version of my in-depth articles weekly here, on Nostr. I won’t rely on Substack, Beehiiv, Medium, or other platforms. The articles will be published here, openly.
Soon, I’ll publish an article dedicated to the importance of Nostr and its ties to the events of the past few weeks involving Telegram, Meta, and X.
The journey begins.
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2024-09-08 18:15:45

What #Sinner Did
(to the Italian tennis movement)
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2024-09-05 18:41:54

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Still smarter than the cops bro

2024-09-05 18:15:36

- Anything to declare?
* Nothing, officer.
- What is that?
* Oh, just my crosswords.
- Ok, go on.
* Thank you, officer. And thank you for your service 🫡
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2024-09-05 12:14:55

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Good point. Trusted custody, maybe?

2024-09-05 12:09:59

I just told a friend about Nostr. He didn't know what it was.
He asked: “How does the algorithm work?"
Ok. Hear me out…
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2024-09-04 14:13:18

👀
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2024-09-04 13:17:48

If bitcoin did not exist, I don't know if I could look to the future with optimism. #Bitcoin is literally the light at the end of the tunnel.

2024-09-03 10:23:50

@npub1jg5…6n8n pioneering Zapvertising ⚡️
Love to see it!
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2024-09-02 20:53:59

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I didn’t write that criticizing the protocol is wrong. I literally wrote “rightfully”. But tbf it was a quick take, so I get that it could be misunderstood. All I meant was that only criticizing or snobbing the protocol because there’s better tech out there (holepunch?) isn’t useful when the alternatives are not ready yet. Which doesn’t mean that we shouldn’t focus on understanding what the flaws are in Nostr, and how to fix them.

2024-09-02 20:36:26

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You probably didn’t read carefully

2024-09-02 20:35:49

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Doesn’t really matter. The masses will always prefer the comfy solution. But for the few who really want to opt out it’s important for the decentralized alternatives to be there

2024-09-02 18:01:52

This.
In the past year and a half, many people have (rightfully) criticized NOSTR for its flaws, but the importance of NOSTR lies not so much in its features as in its very existence.
A protocol, however flawed, will always be better than alternatives that don’t yet exist. In recent weeks, many are realizing the need for a decentralized alternative.
Nostr is here. And that's all that matters.
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2024-09-01 09:29:41

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Amazing! Thank you

2024-09-01 09:19:22

GM Nostr! I need your help.
I'm looking for some usage data showing the growth of Nostr users in the last two weeks. Does anyone know how I can get them?
In the Explore section of Primal I can find the current active users, but I would like to understand how they have changed after the Telegram, Meta in the U.S., and X in Brazil cases.
Thanks!

2024-08-31 18:58:59

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Yep, that’s the point of the Trojan horse. They need salvation from the economy they’re part of, but in seeking salvation they help sinking their own system. Basically they are saving themselves by killing their friends.

2024-08-31 18:15:24

Every time I reflect on it, I'm utterly astonished. The brilliance of the Trojan horse strategy is truly remarkable.
#Bitcoin is fundamentally a wager against the fiat system. As Bitcoin prospers, the fiat system inevitably falters.
Yet, paradoxically, the largest financial institutions within the fiat system are now deeply involved in Bitcoin, lured by the potential for financial gain. In their pursuit of profit, they are unknowingly dismantling their own business model.
Absolutely mind-blowing.
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2024-08-30 09:21:05

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Yep, there’s even a definition for that https://image.nostr.build/88acf6b52165c51f63a986a3328a30ee70e79340b49120f598444f036a08ebf5.jpg

2024-08-30 08:19:04

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https://time.com/7015636/president-nayib-bukele-interview/

2024-08-30 08:18:39

“Journalism often functions as propaganda. The difference is that State propaganda at least openly acknowledges that it is propaganda. When a journalist publishes an article, people think it's journalism. I even see journalists defending the idea that journalism must have an agenda”.
The concept of agenda-setting is an aberrant one, yet it’s the first thing they teach you when you start studying journalism.
In these years, I’ve often criticized Bukele, but in this part of the interview published by Time, I must admit that he’s simply spot-on.https://m.primal.net/KUri.png https://m.primal.net/KUrj.png

2024-08-26 10:13:08

THE DARK SIDE OF TELEGRAM FOUNDER’S ARREST
Beyond the mere reporting of events, the Durov case has obviously reignited the ongoing debate on freedom of speech and the power of authorities over social platforms.
The politicization of the case makes little sense—Durov has refused to collaborate with Russia in the past, not just with Western countries—so there are two key points to analyze:
- What should Telegram do for its customers?
- Who should decide the moderation policies?
Telegram markets and advertises itself as a privacy-focused messaging service - though it's important to acknowledge that there are other services that offer even more robust privacy protections.
Despite this, Telegram's positioning as a privacy-centric platform is a strategic choice that resonates with a large user base seeking a balance between usability and security. Given this brand identity, it makes perfect sense that Telegram would be resistant to collaborating with authorities on matters that could compromise user data. Such cooperation could undermine the very value proposition that has attracted millions of users to the platform.
If Telegram were to capitulate to demands for data sharing or content moderation in ways that violate user privacy, it would risk eroding the trust that underpins its entire business model.
Users who prioritize privacy might abandon the platform in favor of alternatives that offer stronger guarantees of confidentiality and security. Therefore, Telegram’s stance on non-cooperation with authorities is not merely a matter of principle but a strategic decision to protect its core offering.
Self-moderation is the only way.
A crucial aspect of the debate on moderation concerns the capacity and legitimacy of digital platforms to control content. When a company like Telegram introduces the possibility of moderating content, several fundamental questions arise.
First, in order to decide which content should be moderated, it is necessary to read all of it. This immediately raises privacy concerns: who guarantees that users' private messages are not intercepted? If someone can read messages, privacy is already compromised.
Secondly, who decides what is legitimate? The notion of legitimacy is fluid and varies from country to country, from government to government, and even within the same societies over time. What the European Union might consider acceptable today could be deemed illegitimate tomorrow, or vice versa. The same question applies to other global actors: which standard should prevail? Well, the answer is: those of the owner.
The only way to find common ground in this global context is not to rely on existing laws, which are often contradictory, but rather on the principle of private property.
Telegram itself should be the sole authority to decide what and how to moderate on its own platform. It will then be the market that judges its actions: users, through their choices, will determine whether Telegram’s moderation policies are fair or not.
If users believe Telegram manages moderation fairly and respectfully, they will continue using the service; otherwise, they will migrate to other platforms that better meet their needs.

2024-08-25 13:34:30

“Mark Zuckerberg might be good at other things, but when it comes to our space, he’s a rookie”. @npub1cn4…3vle at #BH2024
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2024-08-25 13:16:43

Final panel at #BH2024 with @npub1sg6…f63m @npub1cn4…3vle @npub1qny…95gx debating about the future of #Bitcoin businesses.
@npub1qny…95gx: “I think every business is going to be a Bitcoin business.”
@npub1cn4…3vle: “10 years from now, every company will be a Bitcoin company.”
@npub1sg6…f63m : “Every company will have to use Bitcoin but I would hate if the only way to interact with Bitcoin would be only through Bitcoin companies.”
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2024-08-22 15:38:42

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Yes, the museum is called House of Leaves and it’s in Tirana. It was the HQ of the surveillance division of the Albanian communist regime.

2024-08-22 15:37:06

Always nice to be back here
#BH2024 https://image.nostr.build/8c34c2eb62dcd54738f214ebbbb0db23a29c50b81f6581d70c5c131caf5b3ec8.jpg

2024-08-21 16:04:53

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💯

2024-08-21 13:56:42

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2024-08-05 08:07:57

#Bitcoin is a SoF.
Store of Freedom.

2024-07-28 15:55:36

Service announcement for fellow journalists: 'Bitcoin candidate' is an oxymoron.

2024-07-28 08:43:31

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Not weird though. Presidents are usually dumb

2024-07-28 08:20:51

Trump said that #Bitcoin is not an enemy of the dollar. Factually false.
Every single time you buy bitcoin with dollars you are actively shorting the dollar.
Bitcoin is the number one enemy of fiat currencies. And so it’s the number one enemy of the number one fiat currency.

2024-07-28 06:07:24

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Well said, it’s depressing

2024-07-27 21:39:17

TLDR: Trump has no freaking clue of what Bitcoin is

2024-07-27 16:10:15

"Unless it is illegal, it will not be taken away”.
lol the ability to say even things that are considered illegitimate by some crazy bureaucrat is the whole point of freedom of speech 😂😂😂
Nostr is the way.
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2024-07-27 15:23:17

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Don’t think so, it would be awesome

2024-07-27 15:22:32

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😂😂

2024-07-27 10:02:51

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💯

2024-07-27 05:54:33

Hawk Tuah girl supports the liberation of Ross Ulbricht.
I hope this brings the message to the masses.
But we definetly live in a simulation.
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2024-07-26 15:52:58

While shitcoiners put on cringe fair in Nashville, focus on the things you love.
Enjoy life.
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2024-07-25 08:58:04

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If that were the case I would understand it, but I don't think it is. I see many bitcoiners posting memes and posts in support of Trump and the whole MAGA movement. Conservatives hiding until a few weeks ago who are now coming out because they feel legitimised by the yellow toupee. I personally don't like it because I don't think bitcoin's values align with those of a specific party.

2024-07-25 08:51:07

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I only partially agree. Because while it is true that on the one hand (Trump supporters) Bitcoin can be legitimized, on the other hand (supporters of his opponents) Bitcoin may be even more de-legitimized. As is already happening in El Salvador: no one knows what Bitcoin actually is, but Bitcoin has become the symbol of Bukele's party: those who support Bukele support Bitcoin, those who hate Bukele hate Bitcoin.
And to me this is terrible: Bitcoin has nothing to do with a specific political party.

2024-07-25 07:11:13

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2024-07-25 07:06:13

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I did not say otherwise

2024-07-25 06:16:58

GM. If you are excited about Trump's participation in a conference, something went wrong with your bitcoin learning curve.

2024-07-24 17:33:00

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I think they tried to invite her in Nashville but she refused to speak.

2024-07-24 09:17:40

Incredible research by @npub1n3s…te5l proving a very interesting fact.
Activism in #Bitcoin is often influenced by very clear values, but ownership is not.
Bitcoin ownership is extremely heterogeneous and covers moderates, conservatives, liberals as well as different religions, races, social classes, economic classes, educational degrees, etc.
Find here the whole research by The Nakamoto Project: https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6644db90e58a1fbeb1c70ddc/669f69702fa1b4b3bf09dbac_TNP%20Q3%202024%20Report%20(Digital).pdf
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2024-07-24 08:02:54

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This is extremely painful

2024-07-24 07:42:54

Bitcoin Magazine stands to #Bitcoin as the mainstream media stands to mainstream information.
Both represent reality in a distorted way and following logics of political interest far from the only interest that should matter: that of readers.
Until a few months ago, Bitcoin Magazine's line was clear: the “Bitcoin candidate” - literally defined as such - was Robert Kennedy Jr.
But then it was realized that Kennedy was going nowhere in the election. Especially when he withdrew from the Democratic primary to run as an independent presidential candidate next November.
Btc Inc. lobbying was then redirected to the favored candidate for eventual victory: Donald Trump. One who wrote in 2019, “I am not a fan of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, which are not money and whose value is highly volatile and based on nothing.” Today he makes statements such as “Bitcoin mining could be our last line of defense against a CBDC.”
The result? Today in the United States the image of Bitcoin is associated with The Donald.
There is only one problem. Bitcoin is not compatible with Harris or Trump's values. Bitcoin is not compatible with the values of a political party. Bitcoin is not compatible with the values of representative democracy.
Bitcoin is an expression of the prevalence of the values of private property and individual freedom over all others. The rest is derived from pure logic. But this is too complex for the legacy media: which is why mass information is a cancer to be eradicated.