Jacob | Five Eye Tea

Christian. Teahead. Author. Nostalgic computer geek, cybersec nerd, FOSS fan and Linux apprentice.

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2024-09-19 21:01:54

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Nah it just straight up wouldn't load, it's like what happens any other time my VPN gets blocked.

2024-09-06 15:18:07

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I like the concepts, but the way that the messages load is irritating if you're in more than two or three groups. I also don't know how much I trust the way they anonymize users beyond the pseudonym feature. Comparing to Session's onion routing, it just feels a little bit less anonymous and secure. That said, I haven't looked real hard into it and I'm not an expert anyways.

2024-09-05 22:04:28

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Well, there goes yet another possible way I could get some XMR. 😩

2024-09-04 14:22:33

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That's a really good question. For me, Bitcoin is the one because of how it's thoroughly decentralized and has a robust network alongside the value that BTC holds. It's absolutely not a maxi thing for me, I just feel it makes more sense to use both BTC and XMR for different use cases.

2024-09-04 11:54:09

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I love Monero but I see it more as an alternative for people who want greater privacy rather than something that could ever replace Bitcoin. Bitcoin is digital gold and will continue to be such for a very long time.

2024-09-01 13:04:44

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Fortunately, Nostr doesn't have KYC, which is the one thing that keeps me from getting into Bitcoin. I really wish I bought early, not just because of the massive increase in value, but because KYC was significantly less of an issue early on. So yeah, I'd say Nostr has a leg up on Bitcoin in that regard.

2024-09-01 02:54:44

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I didn't see the interview so I can't really comment on exactly what he said. I was just saying that most people who follow social media already know what happened with Twitter. I don't think it was malicious in any way but I completely understand why you feel that way. Just saying things as I see it, personally.

2024-08-31 02:18:15

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These days, I'd have to agree. It used to be great but ever since they got the bright idea to remove almost every free feature, the whole product has gotten worse.
I use the whole Proton suite but I'm strongly considering jumping to Mullvad for my VPN.

2024-08-31 02:14:40

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It's good to have one but be sure to know what their limitations are. They're not technically a privacy tool and there are really only a handful of trustworthy ones like Proton, Mullvad, IVPN. Even with those, don't act like they'll protect you or make you anonymous. Essentially, they reduce ISP spying (though ISPs can still do deep packet inspection and encrypted DNS already reduces the spying), allow you to bypass geoblocking, and they hide your IP from the sites you visit.
If you're doing anything in a country where your freedom could be at risk (such as the UK with their war on memes), a VPN will not protect you, it won't make you anonymous. There's a lot of effort that goes into privacy and anonymity if you have a higher threat model.

2024-08-29 22:31:25

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Thanks, I was thinking that was *probably* what it was, going by all the memes I saw, but I wanted to double check.

2024-08-29 22:22:17

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I don't have many sats myself so I won't be able to contribute much if that's what it is 😂

2024-08-29 22:19:52

So, as a relative newcomer to #Nostr, can someone explain #zapathon to me? Is it just where people go nuts sending zaps?

2024-08-29 22:18:14

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Wilson, FDR and Nixon: worst presidents we ever had.

2024-08-29 22:14:43

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I use Cake Wallet and then Minibits for Lightning.

2024-08-29 21:54:57

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That's why I hate typing on a phone keyboard.

2024-08-23 02:58:31

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Okay, that worked but the blocked words are in Garnet now too. I can't unblock them, it literally won't work when I push the unblock button... It's really starting to frustrate me because that's why I tried Garnet instead of Amethyst in the first place.

2024-08-21 10:49:42

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I guess I can grasp that. I just don't see a reason to never use Bitcoin even when you still have fiat in your possession. If I were able to obtain Bitcoin (tried and just can't figure out a viable means for me), I'd obviously save and stack as I can but I'd also try to use that Bitcoin for transactions if it's a possibility.

2024-08-21 00:00:33

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Yes, but the unblock button won't work. It literally does nothing no matter how I tap the button, and that's the case for all of the hidden words.

2024-08-20 23:59:47

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How? I checked the security filters menu but don't see a way to turn it off.
I really appreciate the explanation of the way the words work, though. I didn't add those words to my list but they're there regardless.

2024-08-20 10:37:31

Can someone more knowledgeable explain to me the reason so many Bitcoiners embrace the #hodl mentality?
I get the logic, that's not the problem. Saving money is generally better than spending. That's just wise personal finance skills. However, money is money and if you never use it to buy things, how is it any better than an incredibly expensive collection of cryptographic data? And how are more businesses expected to start accepting #Bitcoin if Bitcoiners don't ever spend their money? Furthermore, how will a Bitcoin-powered parallel economy function if everyone is stingily hoarding their coins?
As always, this is a genuine question. No hate or coin wars intended, I'm just trying to figure out what the argument is. #asknostr

2024-08-19 10:38:24

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Wait, since when is it NOT 0? Any number divided by 0 is 0, that's what I was taught as well and I didn't attend public school. I was homeschooled before the era of Common Core... To be fair, I was never good at math but still, what sort of Mandela effect is this? 🧐

2024-08-19 00:09:23

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Really cool optical illusion!
Spoiler: there is no curved line.

2024-08-18 22:52:15

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Thanks, hopefully it won't cost too much or it won't make sense to do it.

2024-08-18 22:44:27

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I store mine in an offline KeePassXC vault secured by an extremely complex password. I store that password in another KeePassXC vault that's secured by a passphrase that I've memorized. I find that's a good balance of security and accessibility.

2024-08-18 16:28:01

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It's so difficult. I'm at the point where I just do my best to minimize it and hope for the best. I do believe tea can negate some of it, though, since tea has health benefits that fight some of the issues seed oils present.

2024-08-18 16:12:15

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My main issue with TikTok is that it's designed to be predatory and atrocious for privacy, while significantly reducing the common person's attention span. Well, that and the sheer amount of single-brain-cell dolts it has created.
Short-form video in and of itself is completely fine by me. I just despise TikTok's guts in particular.

2024-08-18 16:00:05

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That I can't seem to find a feasible way to buy any regardless of how hard I try... Oh wait, you said FAVORITE?
Sarcasm aside, even if I don't have any other than a few sats from zaps, I love the concept of decentralized, anti-inflationary, hard money that offers us a way to at least somewhat resist the stupidity of the fiat system. I don't subscribe to the maxi belief that it fixes absolutely everything wrong with the world but it's a very strong start.

2024-08-18 15:38:23

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To be fair, I think it's good that it's not an "escape Elon" destination. Mastodon took that approach when Elon bought Twitter and thus all the hardcore political content is there, whereas Nostr has a much better community focused more on life and self-improvement.

2024-08-18 15:34:16

If I want to send my sats from #zaps to my main #Bitcoin wallet in Cake Wallet, how would I go about doing that? Is it even possible?
#asknostr

2024-08-17 03:44:36

I think one of the best features that could be included on private Youtube clients like Freetube, Newpipe and Grayjay would be a feature where you can block videos, channels and topics from showing up in the recommendations.

2024-08-16 13:35:31

By chance, does anyone know how to remove the default blocked words on #Amethyst? I try to use the unblock button but it does nothing.
#asknostr

2024-08-16 12:58:18

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I'm 28 and not a dad but my humor is mostly dad jokes. They're the best haha

2024-08-16 12:54:48

I just learned that I need to copy any long note before posting. I lost a lengthy note because, for whatever reason, it didn't post. 🤷‍♂️

2024-08-16 03:54:56

We're halfway into August and yet Samsung has not pushed a security update for my phone since January. This isn't acceptable. It's bad enough they've relegated my phone to update every six months, but they're outright late on it.
#Samsung #Android #security

2024-08-16 03:32:40

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Try Grayjay, they usually fix these issues a lot quicker and they have support for other platforms as well, such as Odysee and Rumble.

2024-08-14 20:36:06

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Does Silent use traditional cell service? If not, it wouldn't be very helpful for those of us in America, especially those of us with family who refuse to ditch SMS in favor of messengers like Signal.

2024-08-14 11:50:44

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My main concern is that unless you use a provider like Tracfone which requires no KYC to use, you're still going to have to provide info. Just like KYC destroys Bitcoin's privacy, it destroys privacy with a cellular plan. As for providers like Tracfone, I have no idea if they'd support Graphene.

2024-08-14 04:59:46

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Dress clothes are the worst. Went a majority of my life without them but had to wear a suit as best man at a wedding. The clothes sucked, they were insanely uncomfortable and I legit had blisters on my heels for several weeks after because of the dress shoes.
I don't know how people wear that stuff on a daily basis. I'd go insane.

2024-08-14 04:57:30

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Yep, it's why I don't get them too often. I usually only get them if my local Sheetz is out of their iced tea (which is more often than not these days).

2024-08-13 14:08:06

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My philosophy is this: if you can't get all the day's work done in the day, that's the teacher's fault for poor scheduling. Homework should only be studying for tests or maybe an occasional reinforcement worksheet if it's a tough lesson.
Then again, I have no intentions to ever put my children in public schools so they won't have to worry about that themselves.

2024-08-13 12:30:28

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It used to be in the Fediverse but defederated itself intentionally for Lord knows what. Something tells me he wouldn't go for having it linked to Nostr.

2024-08-13 11:22:50

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I've noticed a bunch of blocked words seems to have been included in Amethyst by default. I certainly don't remember adding them.
Relay censorship is far more concerning, though. It wouldn't be easy for the average person to know what relays are censoring, if they learn about the censorship at all. It's effectively a shadowbanning system for Nostr which is not cool in the least.

2024-08-13 11:20:09

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Torba also believes building "based AI" is the future and more important than maintaining his site, among many other idiotic claims over the years, so I wouldn't put much stock into what he says.

2024-08-13 06:51:46

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Yep, I currently use Amethyst but I'm not sure if I'll stick with it. I like it but I'm not keen on how it seems to hide certain posts for "blocked words".

2024-08-13 05:58:34

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How do I do that? When the signing popup shows up, I only see an approve or deny button.
As for the Amethyst issue, that's pretty sucky, not going to lie. I really like Amethyst but if they're trying to censor a platform designed to be uncensorable, I definitely do think I'll start looking for an alternative. Can anyone confirm/deny if Garnet has this issue? I've had folks recommend it to me.
Either way, thanks for your response!

2024-08-13 05:41:38

I just learned about UniGetUI, a cool FOSS tool that strives to essentially give Windows users the #Linux repository experience. It lets you discover software to download and it auto-updates that software for you, similar to how a software manager in a Linux distro would. It's not perfect, it failed to install a few updates for me, but I really like the concept and will definitely make more use of it!
#FOSStr #libre

2024-08-13 05:38:03

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Well said. I'm not at all a fan of the idea of not being able to delete or edit a comment. The argument of a "more honest internet" is a cope. Yes, both features can be misused but privacy is a human right. While it's true that you can't truly, fully delete things online (and, of course, the technical challenges of throwing a decentralized platform into the mix), that doesn't mean users shouldn't have full control over their online presence as far as the technology permits.
I mean, every one of us has said things online that we would like to forget, and definitely wouldn't want associated with our modern persona. It's not like we're all born with the knowledge of privacy and the permanence of the internet, especially those of us who grew up with the internet. How is it fair that we would all have to potentially pay the price of our past internet idiocy just so we can have a "more honest internet"? It's just a stupid concept. It's like saying, "privacy is dead so let's just give every bit of info to everyone who wants it". That whole argument is a total joke and it doesn't hold up to logic.
See, this is exactly what bugs me about the maxi mentality against privacy coins like Monero. Yes, I love Bitcoin but that doesn't mean I don't take issue with some of its concepts. The immutable, public ledger is a privacy issue; just because it's pseudonymous, that doesn't mean I'm okay with people knowing every transaction I make if they are able to attach a real-world identity to my wallet address(es).
At the end of the day, you cannot have self-sovereignty without privacy.

2024-08-13 05:03:51

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Yep, unfortunately, AI has made privacy even harder. It'd have to be run on a local AI that doesn't connect to the internet, though. Or, at the very least, one that doesn't require an account and can be used over Tor.

2024-08-12 15:03:35

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I see what you're saying but I don't think that is solely because of fiat. Some humans have been that way since the dawn of our existence. I DO, however, think that the fiat system/fractional reserve banking has certainly exacerbated that mentality, though. Probably a byproduct of the fact that everyone's in a perpetual state of debt when living under fiat.

2024-08-12 14:38:50

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I cross-post on Nostr, Mastodon and X, but it's manual so it can get a bit tiresome at times. I usually just back away from all of it for a few days when I feel exhausted of it. I would give it all up but I'm enjoying the networking I've been doing. Good for finding friends and for finding people who can help boost a career, which is good for me since I'm working on a career change.

2024-08-12 07:58:27

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No. Companies need to remain neutral as much as possible. After all, there are two sides to pretty much any debate and there's no reason a company needs to start taking opinionated sides on things that are totally unrelated to their business.

2024-08-12 07:57:35

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True, but that doesn't change the fact that if you're posting publicly, there's the risk that they'll still find out. If people want to communicate about things that will get them arrested, they need to use an end-to-end encrypted messenger. If they absolutely want to post publicly, they need to take the necessary precautions no matter what social network (or protocol) they use.

2024-08-12 05:18:51

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Yes, I agree, that approach is what got me interested in Bitcoin. Previously, I only saw it as an "investment" opportunity until it started going up and down. I didn't realize how freeing it can be.
I agree entirely about how we need to be able to quickly summarize it. An elevator pitch, as it were.

2024-08-12 03:59:14

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This is actually a phenomenal concept and a harmless way to incentivize free speech protesting. The speech police would be so mad that they can't shut it down here haha

2024-08-12 03:58:04

I have to say that I'm really liking what I'm seeing with the COSMIC desktop environment from System76. I liked the modified Gnome desktop environment in PopOS but this upgrade really looks and seems to run better. Definitely going to keep an eye on its development!
#Linux #FOSStr

2024-08-12 03:57:22

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My guess is that if you link to an untrustworthy Nostr app/PWA, that could be a problem as well. It's why I wish browser extensions like Flamingo would add PIN locks to them. In theory, any site could access your private key because the extension isn't locked.

2024-08-11 15:52:39

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I'm new and a bit of a security geek, can you explain how the private key can be leaked?

2024-08-11 15:50:25

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Thanks for the recommendation, I'll see if I can do that (don't have a way to pay if it's BTC, sadly).

2024-08-11 15:49:23

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No surprises there. Microsoft has just made me more and more happy that I'm switching everything to Linux near the end of next year because Windows has been nothing but gutter trash for years. Windows 7 was the last good thing they did.

2024-08-10 14:19:12

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I use Amethyst, how would I access the live feature? I've spotted things like communities, the video shorts feed and so forth.
And I'd certainly appreciate recommendations, thank you!

2024-08-10 14:16:19

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Well, in this instance, I'm basically just curious if there are general coverage channels that discuss the technology, do feature tutorials/explanations and so forth.

2024-08-10 14:12:28

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Well, that sucks but thanks for your reply. Shame I'm still so new to Nostr, otherwise I'd do it myself haha

2024-08-10 13:59:21

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Closest I can think of would be Session. Runs on a decentralized onion routing network, end-to-end encrypted and anonymous.
Problem is that it's quite slow at times and a lot of maxis would have an aneurysm over how the onion routing nodes are secured by staking OXEN (soon to be Session Token), but the average user doesn't have to even think about that and it helps prevent sybil attacks like Tor is vulnerable to.
Still, I'd be interested in seeing what the Nostr devs could come up with!

2024-08-10 13:55:29

Are there any good content creators that discuss #Nostr in an intermediate way? Not for normies but also not in a jargony technical manual way?
I'm studying IT so I can grasp technicality but I prefer content that doesn't take the tech manual way.
#asknostr

2024-08-10 13:31:00

You know, this is dead accurate. When I'm on my free time, I'm thinking about all sorts of #IT subjects, from Linux to retro computers to antivirus software.
Meanwhile, when I'm working on things, I tend to daydream about hobbies like drinking #tea, playing games or watching anime/Kdrama. It's bizarre but true 😂 #memestr #techmemes https://image.nostr.build/c5dd181d2cbd1a48a270fdfdaae341180a3531a8deeb652df2cc7de444abdfd0.jpg

2024-08-09 03:10:15

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2024-08-08 14:53:35

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This is the problem I take with your stance. Use BTC only, if that's your preference. That's all good! However, when you're effectively telling others they shouldn't use altcoins because they're not Bitcoin, that's where the problem lies. I'm not telling YOU to stop using Bitcoin and I'm not insulting your choice.

2024-08-08 14:51:12

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I will definitely be checking out Robosats. It's so tough to not get discouraged by this because I've tried so many things and none of them have worked out... But SOMETHING'S gotta give.

2024-08-08 13:17:21

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I'm not telling you what to do, I'm simply saying that there ARE genuine use cases for some altcoins. Just because you choose not to use them, that doesn't make them useless.

2024-08-08 12:03:01

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SMH y'all realize that this insufferable, cultish mentality that some maxis have is exactly what turns people away, right?

2024-08-08 12:02:32

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Never heard of it but I'll have to look into it, as a decentralized DNS alternative sounds pretty awesome.

2024-08-08 06:16:00

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Thanks for the recommendation! I might give it a try at some point.

2024-08-08 06:01:59

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I've never tried that one, I've only tried the ones listed in the clients page of the Nostr home site. However, looking at Ditto, it has a VERY nice aesthetic.

2024-08-08 06:00:35

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Yes, Nostrudel seems to have gone for that old Reddit look and it's just not for me. I can tolerate a blocky interface like Coracle's but it has to be readable and Nostrudel just didn't feel readable to me hah

2024-08-08 05:47:52

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I tried using Snort and Primal when I first started using Nostr, neither ever seemed to want to load content for me and I'm not quite sure why. I ended up having to settle for Coracle, which is just about the only web client that actually works for me, though its GUI is quite outdated.
That said, on mobile, I use and love Amethyst as it just works perfectly for me.

2024-08-08 05:30:56

There are a lot of great #Linux creators out there but DistroTube is, by far, my favorite. Not only is his presentation style great and easy to follow, but he has a very fair and moderate approach to #FOSS topics, while still doing his best to try to get people to switch. It's a unique balance that I highly respect!

2024-08-08 04:03:43

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Whoa okay, thanks again for this response! What you're basically saying is that the reason they don't go after Bitcoin/Monero that way is because they'd effectively only be feeding both economies while destroying their own fiat economy?
Geez, that's genius design haha

2024-08-08 04:01:01

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Considering the fact that money is central to the human existence, it's usually not completely separate. IPFS, as a network, functions on its own without Filecoin. However, with Filecoin, it incentivizes more people to host, making the network stronger. Voluntary hosting can only do so much.
This is similar to how Session, as a messaging app, is just an end-to-end encrypted messaging app running over an onion routing network, and you never have to even think about the crypto side of things, yet the nodes in that onion routing network are hosted by people who stake the OXEN cryptocurrency (though they're switching over to a new token called Session Token). By staking this token, it locks down that node while also earning the host some income over time. This reduces the likelihood of sybil attacks (one of Tor's only inherent anonymity weaknesses) because governments would have to stake OXEN/Session Token and, well, the blockchain transparency means we'd be more likely to know about it as a community.
In terms of LBRY, they probably would have been better off NOT having their token (LBC) since that's what the SEC went after to shut down the company, but the network lives on because it's driven by the LBRY blockchain. It's also what allowed Odysee, which was once just LBRY's main web front-end (and spun off into its own company ~2-3 years ago), to regroup and start switching over to a new framework that's operating on Arweave.
I can also give another example of blockchain being used like this: MeWe. Previously just a centralized, privacy-friendly alternative to Facebook, they've recently completed a migration over to Frequency, using Decentralized Social Network Protocol (DSNP). Frequency is specifically designed to be a utility blockchain that hosts decentralized social networks. Frequency tokens aren't worth any money, yet they will eventually offer voting power over the way the blockchain is governed over time.
In general, I totally get the skepticism over crypto. I also agree that Bitcoin is undoubtedly the best cryptocurrency and blockchain. However, we also have to be fair and recognize some of the weaknesses, as well as the fact that there are definitely still ways that blockchain and altcoins can be useful to a future digital society. Not all of them are ponzi memecoins, some of them have some really awesome potential that we can use side-by-side with Bitcoin.

2024-08-08 03:00:37

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I've not been able to get into Bitcoin because of the KYC issue. It's not even so much of a principle thing for me (though that's certainly part of it), I just don't feel comfortable offering sensitive documents to CEXes, which are undoubtedly one of the largest targets for black hats. Considering the fact that I have no way to verify they're doing due diligence on their security, and considering the fact that the docs they require aren't easy to replace if there's a data breach, I certainly won't give it to them. Most I might consider is a passport.
That said, KYC itself is complete anathema to the core principles of what Bitcoin is supposed to be. I really don't know how anyone is okay with it, but I also don't know any other way to get around it unless you know people in your personal life who can transact with Bitcoin (and I don't, since I live in a rural small town that has a majority of elderly folks). DEXes might be an option but every time I've tried to use one, it just didn't work out, and there are a few Bitcoin ATMs within an hour's drive... but the problem is that they cost a 20% fee, which is absolutely ABSURD.

2024-08-08 02:56:07

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Thanks for the in-depth answer. That's really good for stopping most attacks but what if a major government operating on a bank-sponsored blank check (which is pretty much any government running off of fractional reserve banking) wakes up someday and decides to set their sights on Bitcoin? If they have as much money as they need, couldn't they just say "screw the fees" and attack regardless?

2024-08-08 02:52:16

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Some quick suggestions.
For decentralization, check out IPFS or LBRY. While IPFS isn't specifically a blockchain, it does make use of blockchain for its Filecoin token which incentivizes people to contribute to the IPFS network (which, itself, offers a potentially better version of the internet in the long run).
Meanwhile, LBRY runs off of the LBRY blockchain and allows users to upload content that's decentralized and solely under the control of the person who uploads it. It can't just be taken down arbitrarily.
And in terms of governance, that's the area where things are still developing but it's related to the concept of a DAO and the utility purposes that NFTs CAN offer. A DAO can allow decentralized and democratic governance of an app or organization. NFTs don't have to just be "owning a JPG", they can be tokens that offer an individual voting rights, among many other purposes. Again, this area is developing and far from perfect but it offers a lot of potential.
Despite that last one being a WIP, the first two are objectively ethical and important purposes that non-Bitcoin blockchains can offer, and there are many other examples as well.

2024-08-08 02:47:52

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Well, that certainly rules out script kiddies and other non-state level threats but what about those state level actors? If a government with a blank check decides it wants to attack the network, would the fee really be enough to stop it?

2024-08-08 02:46:38

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Monero has most of the advantages of Bitcoin, with more privacy (which is a *massive* advantage in and of itself). I'm not saying Bitcoin doesn't have a purpose, because it certainly does. The bulk of our wealth should be concentrated in it but when you can see every transaction a person has ever made, that's a major problem. That's where privacy coins can be incredibly helpful.

2024-08-07 13:54:43

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I'll take a look later, it'd be awesome if I can actually find an option. Every other method I've tried hasn't worked for me, sadly, but I keep hoping something will change in time so I can jump into this space more.

2024-08-07 13:51:51

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Yes, if you have the bandwidth to spare. It'd be wise to stick to entry and middle nodes. Exit nodes can potentially get you in trouble with the law.
If setting up a node is too complicated for some or you don't have a system to run it on, the Tor Project has a browser extension that lets you run a Snowflake pluggable transport in your browser, which helps people circumvent censorship. That's what I do, since I dont have a spare system that can function as a Tor node.

2024-08-07 13:35:16

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Thanks for making me aware of that hashtag!

2024-08-07 13:23:36

Really starting to dig #Nostr. I always thought the tech was cool but the zaps concept is so awesome. It's not much but this is currently the only way I can obtain #Bitcoin (or #Monero) and despite the fact that it's such a small amount, the principle of knowing those sats belong to me (until I inevitably start zapping back) is an awesome feeling similar to the feel of freedom when switching to #FOSS.
Good morning, y'all!

2024-08-07 13:14:39

So, I have a question related to Bitcoin and/or Monero.
What protects these chains from attacks like DDoSing?
I know the distributed nature and strong cryptography make it effectively impossible to actually crack the network but with AI bots dominating the web these days, what stops some force (namely state actors) from tying up the network by, say, sending and receiving sats en masse between a huge botnet?
Geeky, albeit genuine, question.
#BTC #XMR #blockchain #cybersec

2024-08-07 13:05:16

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I can understand that argument with almost any altcoin (though I'd disagree) EXCEPT for privacy coins. There's an objective usecase for them, even if Bitcoin is your preference.

2024-08-07 13:03:19

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No ethical reason? So, having decentralization, democratized governance of apps, and immutable trust in the system is unethical?

2024-08-06 11:33:45

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Oh just in the description? Sounds good, thanks!

2024-08-06 04:24:10

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I couldn't seem to add the repository in F-Droid so I tried through Obtainium, yet it was registering as Amethyst and wouldn't let me install 🙃

2024-08-06 03:53:39

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So, I couldn't figure out where to get Garnet and I don't see a field where I can paste my Monero address, but I did create a Monero wallet to use for this.

2024-08-05 21:53:11

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Makes sense to me, I know a lot of people only use Monero so it couldn't hurt! I'll try looking into it over the next week if I have the time.

2024-08-05 11:00:03

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Thanks for the tip, I'm not specifically loyal to Amethyst or Bitcoin itself, just trying to focus on getting this sorted for now. I might give Garnet a whirl down the road, I do like what Monero is doing.

2024-08-05 06:45:17

As I learn more about public key cryptography and the way it's being used for tech like passkeys, #Web3 dapps, Nostr and older tech like PGP, I'm starting to understand why people quickly started to prefer passkeys.
While I still have my concerns about it (mainly due to the fact that big tech seems to be the main ones pushing for it), I really do "get it" now. My only issue is that, for whatever reason, you can't get passkeys working on my phone because it's "incompatible". I'll gladly take the SD card slot and aux jack on this phone over passkeys, at least for now.
#cryptography #security

2024-08-05 06:31:50

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Oh, and on another note, I found a web client that seems to work for me (Coracle). It's not the prettiest GUI I've ever seen but the more appealing ones like Primal or Snort just don't want to work for me for whatever reason hah

2024-08-05 03:50:01

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Alright, it looks like I got it set up. Quick question: if I receive sats from this, can I transfer them from minibits to another wallet like, say, Cake Wallet (which is the main wallet app I want to use)? I noticed minibits mentioned part of it is custodial as well.

2024-08-05 03:06:15

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Sounds like a decent option long-term, but at the moment, I'm just focused on ways to obtain Bitcoin without KYC or sending hundreds by mail.

2024-08-05 03:05:22

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It is, I've tried so hard to get it to work. From using different sites/clients to switching to several different browsers, it just won't work haha