arjenstens
Arjen Stens

Today I learned: The anatomy of a #Nostrich at the Finnish Museum of Natural History
https://image.nostr.build/e71dff60e9adb5543ed026094c4a99d8f39efbe95589aea991f1d7ed3f8f3167.jpg

2024-10-11 06:21:22

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Unfortunately we lost touch :/

2024-10-10 22:20:32

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Turned out to be a Finnish ladybug already. Just headed home

2024-10-10 22:17:25

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Haha he's definitely winning! And thanks!

2024-10-10 22:03:54

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Wel thuis en GN

2024-10-10 21:32:34

Being CEO of Nostr is a tremendously demanding job.
#nevent1q…mj4v

2024-10-10 21:03:13

I present to you: The most well-traveled ladybug in the world. It just took a flight from Amsterdam to Helsinki. No KYC.
https://image.nostr.build/317ffb51ff6b19e5ba2a549d6607c51f0fb88701a792f486700fe8883fc6a0af.jpg

2024-10-10 18:32:53

BitpopArt's work is so good his book got stolen from our Nostr booth.
#nevent1q…0yud

2024-10-10 11:30:39

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Yup! ;)

2024-10-10 07:11:07

GM Nostr #ProofOfCoffee
Getting ready for another day of BTC Amsterdam
https://image.nostr.build/19f995a8d603766f82d7af28b298849a2cbb5c536b6cbee171bb8750a319d61d.jpg

2024-10-09 22:14:02

I'm tired but soo happy to have been talking to so many people today at the #Nostr booth at #bitcoinAmsterdam. It's great to see all the interest and helping to onboard people.
Let's go again tomorrow!
The team:
@nprofile…48wx
@nprofile…8rfc
@nprofile…z68j
@nprofile…uvxx
@nprofile…4nqe
@nprofile…yemr
https://image.nostr.build/91c26335862c168feb6805ab724576a3575fe896851f59a38be8ef01bec20026.jpg

2024-10-03 06:42:02

GM #nostr
I love having a hot drink behind the windshield on cold mornings 🥶
https://image.nostr.build/a2bc6c50ee84e4224e641694269d30cce0fdfd40bc31674ce8064d823d174fb1.jpg

2024-09-30 12:30:43

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That's a great idea! Perhaps X amount of confirmations/attestations by selected DVM's could could act as a consensus from which to proceed with more sensitive actions like publishing an app/package.

2024-09-30 08:24:02

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second commit was force-pushed*

2024-09-30 08:23:14

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https://gitworkshop.dev/r/naddr1qvzqqqrhnypzpgqgmmc409hm4xsdd74sf68a2uyf9pwel4g9mfdg8l5244t6x4jdqqrkxcf3xyuxzcgrdjy3q/proposals/note1fryqpuh4xs9k6wngle2s0q09s39m4sxlc9a4umcfckkzwxeaju0qjcl2j0
It works!! Thank you so much!

2024-09-30 07:58:05

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Welcome! I like the style of your posts! Happy to follow you!

2024-09-26 11:01:51

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We bought a Freestyle Libre 2. It measures every minute and keeps a history of max 8h where you'll have to scan the sensor with your phone. It's basically a fancy NFC sticker with glucose sensor attached ;).

2024-09-26 06:18:47

GM #Nostr
Today is my last workday on my job before going full-time to #growNostr
#nevent1q…8zqf

2024-09-23 06:47:22

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Happy to connect! If I ever go to AUS I'll make sure to get some travel advice from you ;)

2024-09-21 09:17:28

@npub18am…p424 Yesterday at the PCR event on Nostr nests I hit follow on QW's profile. Although I appreciate his posts, Nests dropped my entire following list and replaced it with just him 😅
It might just be a feature, who knows...

2024-09-21 08:54:56

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One has to enjoy their weekend 😉

2024-09-20 06:34:58

GM #nostr
https://m.primal.net/KvWm.jpg

2024-09-19 06:27:26

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Yes! It watches both 30618 and 1716 events.
Link to source code:
- DVM-git-watcher: #naddr1qq…4zez
- StensDev:
#naddr1qq…4zez

2024-09-18 17:46:49

Just posted my first quick update of CI/CD on Nostr. It's my first video like this so it's not amazing quality, but i gotta start somewhere... 🤷‍♂️
📜TLDR:
Basically I added a little front-end to trigger a DVM that watches the specified repository and publishes a note on each commit, mentioning the author and commit hash.
🐾 Next Steps:
- Split publishing of note into seperate DVM's (aka: introduce chaining)
- Improve handling of DVM request (adding responses)
- Add other chained steps (like pulling/building repository)
- ...
🚀 To try it out yourself:
- https://stens.dev and enter a repository naddr
- @npub1hfl…kmwh will put out notes on new commits.
https://flare.pub/w/naddr1qqrk5vtyxf2566czyzamthdqu92k09ulq4p5q77uyqeadu9mkv8hy5f2nqw0mvhsncn5wqcyqqqgtwcykjnp8
CC: @npub15qy…yejr @npub1wf4…dgh9 @npub1zaf…26k5 @npub1mgv…pdjc
#grownostr

2024-09-18 16:32:18

🧪💥 Day 1: Experiment of wearing a clucose monitor: So far so good, woke up around 7 and glucose remained stable all day! #keto
Not sure what those dips during the night are though, I felt fine waking up.
@npub1fxk…e9p2 how are you looking!?
https://m.primal.net/KtxD.png

2024-09-17 06:58:37

GM #nostr
#CultureClass Because the Netherlands is below sea level and we're getting more (extremely) high water events, the city of Zwolle is reinforcing the river-dykes to prevent the city from flooding at the next high-water event. Here they're unloading the dirt that'll form the new top layer of the dyke
https://m.primal.net/KsXg.jpg

2024-09-15 06:58:27

I can definitely feel that winter's on its way but it's juuust warm enough have a sit-down coffee outside, albeit with an extra sweater.
#note1q7n…l3cs
https://m.primal.net/KqWq.jpg

2024-09-15 06:48:58

GM #nostr #ProofOfCoffee
https://m.primal.net/KqWc.jpg

2024-09-14 18:26:06

🏔️ Just decided to re-upload a blog about one of my favourite hikes in Europe (Norway!). Hiking this fjord front to back! Thanks @npub1gwa…a2sz and @npub1qe3…zefe for the motivational speech 🙏
#naddr1qv…akuu

2024-09-14 15:00:10

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You're right, I couldn't zoom out enough on the issue to see that (it was getting late hahah). Thank you for pointing that out!

2024-09-14 14:57:22

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That last point is I think what might have happened to me, I probably killed the process before a nostr commit happened and then made another commit. Interesting edge case...

2024-09-14 14:24:13

Documenting foods + our responses in this document:
https://docstr.app/doc/naddr1qq65vmm0vskk27rsv4exjmt9de6z6amfw35z6cm0de6xjmn4da6hxtt8d36kxmmnv5khxetwwdhhyttdw45kk6fhqythwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnswf5k6ctv9ehx2ap0qy88wumn8ghj7mn0wvhxcmmv9uq32amnwvaz7tmjv4kxz7fwdehhxarj9e3xwtcpzamhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumn0wd68ytnzv9hxgtcpremhxue69uhkummnw3ez6ur4vgh8wetvd3hhyer9wghxuet59uq32amnwvaz7tmjv4kxz7fwv3sk6atn9e5k7tcpr4mhxue69uhkummnw3ezucnfw33k76twv4ezuum0vd5kzmp0qyfhwumn8ghj7mmxve3ksctfdch8qatz9upzpwa4mkswz4t8j70s2s6q00wzqv7k7zamxrmj2y4fs88aktcfuf68qvzqqqr7gvkd05em
#note1djz…j2xg

2024-09-14 14:08:46

🧪 💥 Experiment time:! My friend @npub1fxk…e9p2 and I just ordered 2 continuous glucose sensors to track how our bodies respond to (hidden) sugary/carby food. He's on a conventional diet and i'm trying to stay in Ketosis. Let's see!

2024-09-14 13:40:51

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@npub1qe3…zefe @npub1gwa…a2sz I really appreciate your comments. I feel like i'm restoring how I i relate to social media as i've become very disconnected from it for all the same reasons most people are here. That's why a while ago I DID share on my personal blog about what I did! https://blackrivertales.com I think i'll pick it back up again on #nostr :)

2024-09-14 10:35:37

I'm putting together a new, more ergonomic work-remote setup, as light weight and compact as possible for travel. I'm loving it so far. still waiting for a mobile monitor stand so putting my second monitor over the keyboard for now...
I made this removable middle piece of the counter together with my dad and I loved doing that little project with him. I now have this huuuge desk space to work from.
I think this setup is perfect for the van, or anywhere else for that matter.https://m.primal.net/KpbI.jpg

2024-09-12 05:48:32

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I'd say the plot is better than 90% of recent Hollywood movies. I would give you an Oscar.

2024-09-11 20:59:38

🚀 GN #nostr - I was working on some new infrastructure to host DVM's. While I was at it I realized I was well overdue to set up my own relay: wss://relay.stens.dev
Tech Facts:
🍳 Running the Strfry relay
🐋 Running it as a Docker Container
🏗️ Docker containers managed by Portainer
⚙️ VPS set up using Ansible
🌎 VPS created using Terraform
I Made it white-list only to not deal with moderating (yet). Happy to add people in my graph to the whitelist 😃

2024-09-10 16:10:44

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@npub15qy…yejr developed ngit, so git over nostr. You can check it out at https://gitworkshop.dev/
As for CI/CD, that's something i'm working on right now, early stages but i'm going to utilize DVM's to achieve the things you mentioned!

2024-09-10 11:28:07

🛠️ Update:
Think big, start small. I am currently testing out my DVM (Data Vending Machine) to watch git repo's and publish a note on each commit. Which I can then extend to trigger other DVM's 🚀
#note1mkf…su8p

2024-09-06 19:50:28

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There's 3 holes about 1-2mm wide. So pretty big flow, the limiting factor for flow is the filter used + how fine-grained the coffee is. The metal is shaped in a way that there's not a lot of contact between the wet filter and the metal, so it's really not too bad actually.

2024-09-06 08:02:39

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Yeah I absolutely love this thing! I got it + the Kettle as a gift. Originals from the 70's and virtually indestructible.
The coffee is just a local grocery store brand that I like. I even stack my van full when I head out abroad to keep that familliar flavour ;)

2024-09-06 07:57:33

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Good morning! I Love this icon!

2024-09-04 17:31:50

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This was one for me that put all the puzzle pieces together about social problems surrounding food. He appeared on some good pods too. https://image.nostr.build/55a61fd942f96cb172992ba66ee4ede13eb604b305d069e3fba6e9104cd25b0c.jpg

2024-09-04 05:38:50

GM #Nostr

2024-08-31 17:47:07

onboarding my brother, let's send him some zaps! ⚡
#note19dx…nszr

2024-08-30 11:53:39

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@npub1yay…trdv

2024-08-29 17:06:34

Sometimes in life you just FEEL in your core what the right thing to do is. I placed my bet on #nostr and that means I just quit my fiat job and decided to put all my energy into growing this community and ecosystem FULL-TIME(+)!! 
Seeing all the creativity, dedication and genius minds at #nostriga makes me want to be part of this even more. I don’t know where we’re going, but I know I wanna be here for the ride!
My plan? Let’s get decentralised CI/CD pipelines to Nostr!
https://m.primal.net/KTwX.jpg

2024-08-29 10:03:21

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I had a blast with all of you!

2024-08-28 12:24:14

Hello, PeterDirks!
#note1rnj…hex0

2024-08-28 08:34:19

Onboarding my friend! Let's send him some zaps!
#nevent1q…sq8q

2024-08-28 08:33:26

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Onboarding my friend, let's send him some zaps!

2024-08-27 21:45:05

Just set up #ngit and WOW the fundamentals of it are solid. Amazing backwards compatibility with legacy git services like GitHub! Happy to keep working with it!
Thanks @npub15qy…yejr for helping me out!
To get started: https://gitworkshop.dev/

2024-08-26 12:28:40

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I can have a look with you. It's been little since I last worked with AWS but worked with it quite intensively at the time. What time zone are you in RN?

2024-08-26 12:10:10

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Feeling the same!

2024-08-26 12:05:40

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That's exactly what I'm looking for. Is the reward thing worth paying attention too at all?

2024-08-26 11:52:03

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I'm almost reunited with my laptop (home) so I can start working out some ideas. Stay tuned!

2024-08-26 07:34:00

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I'll check it out! Thanks!

2024-08-26 03:33:36

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Ouch, safe travels!

2024-08-25 18:28:42

Just trying to onboard my friend to Nostr, let's send him some zaps!
#note1sjt…t6jz

2024-08-24 21:25:47

What are some good Debit/Credit cards that can draw from a BTC balance (and works in Europe)?

2024-08-24 18:14:38

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Just putting it out there that Ostriches originally come from Africa...
https://m.primal.net/KLCP.png

2024-08-24 00:30:04

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I feel your pain of having tot deal with your network being ont he legacy socials 😢. Despite that I now (finally) believe there's gonna be the 'final switch' of platforms in the next couple years.
Slowly, then suddenly...

2024-08-23 23:44:46

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you posted this on the solution

2024-08-23 23:24:37

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Valhalla club, downtown Riga!

2024-08-23 22:04:46

active #nostriga promotion
@npub1nst…rg5l
#note1kyz…le9e

2024-08-23 08:30:45

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User Interface :)

2024-08-23 05:11:28

Currently at #Nostriga, I'M READY TO GO ALL IN! My background is in Cloud/DevOps and Backend. Hit me up if these skills are useful for something you're already working on, or have ideas that could benefit from this skillset.
@npub1nst…rg5l
#note17sk…a4j7

2024-08-21 00:51:17

🏕️ I love hiking and was well on my way to finish this 800km section of the Pacific Crest Trail. Unfortunately the earth happens to be burning down, cutting my trip short. Then I found out about @npub1nst…rg5l. So I'm currently on my way to Riga!! can't wait to meet you all!! ❤️
https://m.primal.net/KGHQ.png

2024-08-10 13:57:05

Got the first 250 miles (400km) of hiking in!! This must have been the best view so far! Walking that Ridgeline with views of Mount Rainier the whole way was just epic! Goat Rocks Wilderness - Washington, USA.
https://m.primal.net/JuqO.jpg

2024-07-20 22:15:03

🧠🤯 Every other day great applications for NOSTR pop up in my mind.
When hiking the Pacific Crest Trail there's a lot of passing on crucial Information while on trail in the middle of nowhere. Water sources, Wildfires, other dangers...
What if we could pass along Nostr messages over Bluetooth when hikers are passing eachother and the first person to reach civilization publishes the notes to a relay. That 'd be sooo incredibly cool!!

2024-07-18 08:33:59

👋 Time to leave the synthetic world behind for the coming 5 weeks and be in Nature. I'll be out hiking a good 800km chunk of the Pacific Crest Trail. #mentalWealth

2024-07-13 09:09:11

NOSTR, BATTERIES INCLUDED.
This is truly amazing! Now it's gonna be so easy to onboard friends and family!
#note1qzy…qz34

2024-07-09 14:03:35

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"Industrially produced edible substance" - Ultra-Processed People

2024-07-09 10:18:46

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4. control over your attention. You are now able to pick and choose the feeds that YOU think are good for you. Not the advertisers/shareholders

2024-07-06 10:12:58

⚡ Just converted the first couple Wikipedia articles to the Nostr Wiki format. Aka publishing to @`PABLOF7z`'s Wikifreedia.
Learning a lot about the Nostr protocol and client implementation in C#. I split the code into the mirror app itself and the FakeSpoon.Lib.NostrClient so I can later pull the lib out independently.
🔥 Challenges:
- How to scale to 30 million wikipedia articles
- Parsing wikipedia's 'wikitext' format to Markdown, it's hard!
- Building resilient C# Nostr Client library (working hard on this)
https://github.com/ArjenStens/fakespoon-wikipedia-mirror
#note1tsz…f7zl

2024-07-05 20:10:18

Nostr to me feels like we just detonated a NUKE of collective knowledge, let's gooo! 🚀

2024-07-05 19:54:19

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Amazing work! This just breathes innovation...

2024-06-20 14:41:00

How to use a Cloudflare worker to get NIP-05 verified...? Well, here's how!
https://notes.arjenstens.com/blog/tech/nostr/Nostr---NIP-05-verification-using-CloudFlare-Workers

2024-06-19 20:52:17

#asknostr
As part of my learning to understand Nostr I wrote this overview about the event lifecycle. So if you're a Nostr wizard and can point out any mistakes I made along my learning journey, please do so!
https://notes.arjenstens.com/blog/tech/nostr/Nostr---The-Event-lifecycle

2024-06-19 17:47:11

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thank you for organizing!

2024-06-17 21:46:32

Hi all! Nostr protocol question
I'm trying to learn the inner workings of Nostr by trying to explain what I learn in my public notes. But I have a question about the lifetime of events. In the NIP-01 docs I read the following:
- "for kind n such that 1000 <= n < 10000, events are regular"
- "for kind n such that 10000 <= n < 20000 || n == 0 || n == 3, events are replaceable"
- "for kind n such that 20000 <= n < 30000, events are ephemeral"
- "for kind n such that 30000 <= n < 40000, events are parameterized replaceable"
There are several of those ranges for all other lifetimes too. But what about kind 1 to 44? They're not mentioned in these ranges except for kind 3. Are they of lifetime 'Regular' as well?
https://notes.arjenstens.com/blog/tech/nostr/Nostr---Event-lifetimes

2024-02-14 11:55:21

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This looks epic, and you automatically get a changelog and could rewind-restore, genius! Curious about merge-conflicts tho. One idea could be to integrate this into something like Obsidian as a plugin. it's all markdown anyway...

2024-01-23 17:58:27

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Just wondering, would it be theft if you run away from a store with a product but leave your payment on the counter in cash...?

2024-01-11 20:23:08

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Love this!

2023-11-14 21:54:35

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Just tried it, it seems that primal has to add support for it. But i saw Amethyst does have it. So guess I'll be checking out Amethyst then! 😀
#ThisProvesThatItsGreatThatClientsHaveToCompeteForUsers

2023-11-14 16:19:52

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great! I'm using primal on Android and web, works quite well. Only thing i'm missing is @npub1get…0nfm support for event signing within the app, though there seem to be workarounds for in-browser primal. I now had to add my private key into the app directly, which is not great...

2023-11-14 02:22:34

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I've been running GrapheneOS on a Pixel 6 for well over a year with few issues. i DO use sandboxed google play services and all apps i've needed so far work perfectly fine.
I found the official installation manual to be very clear, especially if you're somewhat tech-savvy. The only thing that was less obvious at the time was installing the Sandboxed play services but i believe they have since made this easier.
I upgraded to a pixel 7 recently, ONLY because of the camera, unless you have specific demanding apps you want to use wouldn't worry about performance, it was very fast for all daily tasks.
Hope this helps

2023-11-09 17:07:58

#dareToAsk #primal #alby
I'm very new to Nostr and trying to get the same nostr account i'm using on desktop to work on the android Primal app. The Primal app will ask for my private key but I authenticated on Primal web (desktop) using alby, which doesn't expose my nostr private key.
How do I get this working...? Any help is greatly appreciated! #grownostr

2023-11-09 16:06:42

https://m.primal.net/HPkq.jpg
Hey all, I'm new and here to add value! #growNostr
Sooooo... Here's how to prevent phone hotspot throttling by your carrier and actually use the data that your paid for!
https://notes.arjenstens.com/public/blog/blackrivertech.nl/How+to+avoid+hotspot+throttling+in+the+USA+(Android)