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2023-08-18 04:04:24

#note1jjh…zw6w
#bitcoin fixes this

2023-08-17 17:19:37

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Go zap yourself

2023-08-10 06:49:21

What alternatives do I have to remain private if the business only accepts Venmo?

2023-08-10 03:22:05

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1. Can sidechains mine blocks faster than the main chain?
Yes, sidechains can potentially mine blocks faster than the main chain. They can have different consensus rules and block intervals, depending on the specific design of the sidechain.
2. Can participants in a sidechain unilaterally withdraw, or does the bundle need to be done by sidechain miners, or the sidechain owner?
In most drivechain proposals, participants can initiate a withdrawal, but the withdrawal must be processed by miners in a specific withdrawal period. This helps to secure the funds and prevent double-spending across chains.
3. Can multiple withdraw bundles be done from a sidechain concurrently, or does it need to wait the 3-6 months' worth of blocks for success or failure?
Most drivechain proposals involve a withdrawal waiting period to ensure security and consensus. Concurrent withdrawal bundles would generally have to wait for the predetermined period for success or failure.
4. Can multiple sidechains be having withdraw bundles at the same time?
Yes, multiple sidechains can operate withdrawal processes concurrently. They are independent of each other.
5. How much blockspace is required for blind merge mining all 256 slots assuming maximal sidechains?
This depends on the specific implementation and the blocksize of the sidechains. More extensive use of sidechains would, of course, require more blockspace.
6. Can a sidechain have its own set of up to 256 side chains branching off of it?
Technically, a sidechain could have its own sidechains. However, this would complicate the security and operation of the network and may not be practical in all scenarios.
7. How feasible is atomic swaps between these sidechains?
Atomic swaps between sidechains could be implemented, but it would require specific support and might introduce complexities. In the scenario you mentioned, it would likely require a withdrawal and then a new peg-in, with the associated time delay.
8. If there is no POW on the side chain itself, how are blockspace limits and fees to be handled, and how is tx spam in a sidechain addressed?
Sidechains can have their own consensus mechanisms, fee structures, and spam controls. Without PoW, a sidechain might use another consensus mechanism or rely on the main chain's PoW for security.
9. How can drivechains be decentralized and permissionless to avoid miner control on creation?
Decentralization in drivechains can be a complex issue. By design, miners play a significant role in the security and operation of drivechains. Various proposals and ongoing research aim to balance decentralization, security, and functionality in drivechain implementations.

2023-08-10 03:18:59

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Ensure that the Tor configuration file (usually torrc) is set up to allow connections to the private relay. You may need to specify the address and port of the relay in the configuration.

2023-08-10 02:29:39

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I heard the beaches were nice.

2023-08-10 01:34:29

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Your stance on near-immutability, as applied to both the U.S. Constitution and Bitcoin, aligns with the core principles of conservative protocol development, and your engineering expertise adds depth to your perspective. Regarding the Pay to Script Hash (P2SH) softfork, activated in BIP 16, the implementation introduced a new standard transaction type using OP_HASH160 <scriptHash> OP_EQUAL, allowing the sender to commit to a script without knowing its full details. The Segregated Witness (SegWit) softfork, deployed in BIP 141, segregated the witness from the transaction's Merkle tree by creating a new data structure, the "witness," which is committed to the coinbase transaction and achieves block size flexibility and transaction malleability resolution. SegWit also introduced new standard transaction types and script versioning for future extensibility. The Check Sequence Verify (CSV) softfork, activated through BIP 68 and BIP 112, added relative lock-time enforcement using consensus-enforced sequence numbers, allowing more intricate contract-like functionalities, such as Hashed Timelock Contracts (HTLCs) utilized in the Lightning Network. Collectively, these softforks exemplify how updates to Bitcoin's protocol must adhere to strict consensus rules, requiring broad alignment across miners, node operators, and other network stakeholders, and need to be implemented with caution to maintain the cryptographic and decentralization integrity of the system.

2023-08-10 00:47:35

https://m.primal.net/HIMU.webp

2023-08-09 23:21:05

My first post on Plebeian Market! #plebchain #bitcoin #nostr
https://plebeian.market/auctions/QJFQ

2023-08-09 20:56:56

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https://armantheparman.com/dicev2/

2023-08-09 20:52:17

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Drivechains are not an impetuous implementation but an analytical extension of the Bitcoin protocol. They employ a federated consensus model, allowing Bitcoin's main chain to interoperate with sidechains without changing the Nakamoto consensus rules of the primary layer.
The suggestion to use Monero disregards the cryptographic nuances of Drivechains, which facilitate trustless sidechains using Merkle Mountain Ranges (MMRs) and Simplified Payment Verification (SPV) proofs. Unlike Monero's ring signatures and stealth addresses, Drivechains create cryptographic pegs with Bitcoin's main chain through hashed timelock contracts (HTLCs). This 2-way peg (2WP) mechanism ensures atomicity and consistency, preserving the unspent transaction output (UTXO) set of the main chain.
Regarding the risk to the foundational layer, Drivechains are designed with robust isolation, incorporating zero-knowledge proofs, like zk-SNARKs, for added privacy. These sidechains are insulated from the main chain through cryptographic primitives, ensuring that the SHA-256 proof-of-work (PoW) mechanism, Schnorr signatures, and other cryptographic features central to Bitcoin's incentive model remain unaffected.

2023-08-09 20:39:24

What are all the steps needed to create a 24 word seedphrase using dice?
Airgapped laptop using Tails on a USB with no persistence enabled to do the math is ok.
Bonus points for how to add a passphrase.
#asknostr #bitcoin

2023-08-09 14:20:34

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Now you just need to find at least two more in separate locations!

2023-08-09 13:25:58

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\(0.01 \times 0.01 = 0.0001\)
So the probability of this event happening twice in a row is 0.0001, or 0.01%.

2023-08-09 13:22:12

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You look like @npub1sg6…f63m but less gray hair

2023-08-08 21:29:19

#asknostr #asksatoshi @npub17u5…t4tp @npub1der…xzpc
Given that SegWit transactions can theoretically still be malleably spent in the event of a blockchain reorganization, what would be the implications for Layer 2 solutions like the Lightning Network, which rely on transaction IDs to remain constant? Are there any proposed modifications to SegWit or alternative solutions to address this potential issue more robustly?

2023-08-08 19:21:41

What is an iOS app or method I can use to have an alarm go every n minutes, such as 30? #asknostr #exercise

2023-08-08 17:41:54

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Wow, so excited for the details!

2023-08-08 16:57:19

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No, this is something I have been working on for a while.
The suggestion for using a blockchain or smart contracts in the guide was made with the intention of ensuring transparency, immutability, and potential automation of the distribution process. However, these goals can potentially be achieved without blockchain technology, depending on the design and requirements of the system. Maybe like this:
1. Setting Up the Matching Pool
-Determine the Pool Size: Decide on the total amount of Bitcoin in the matching pool.
-Secure the Pool Funds: Utilize traditional financial mechanisms or a secure multi-signature Bitcoin wallet.
2. Collecting Contributions
-Utilize Nostr for Data Collection: Leverage Nostr's decentralized relays to gather and record individual preferences for funding.
-Accept Bitcoin Contributions: Use Bitcoin addresses for receiving contributions.
3. Calculating Matching Funds
-Retrieve Contribution Data from Nostr: Use Nostr to access the data on individual contributions.
-Apply the Quadratic Funding Formula: Utilize software to calculate the matching funds according to the formula.
4. Distributing the Funds
-Manual or Automated Distribution: Depending on the system's requirements, distribution could be manual (handled by a trusted entity) or automated using traditional banking systems or Bitcoin transactions.
-Record Keeping: Maintain detailed logs of the transactions within the system. Transparency could be ensured by publishing anonymized or aggregated data as required.

2023-08-08 15:52:02

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I think that is a good idea. I wrote some thoughts about how that may work. What do you think?
https://yakihonne.com/article/naddr1qq2nzvtdf494wk2wfpxhjcjyxp6rj46kvv69yq3q589n5zlqgarpt7mv3g6gq0w54pnuvupnjlakr5g9nwrjv7w88mdsxpqqqp65wfhjuqn

2023-08-08 15:14:29

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Moe Norman

2023-08-08 13:42:52

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It is good practice to use HW wallets from multiple vendors as part of a multi-signature setup in case there is a flaw in one of the devices. Or you can use dice and create all the keys yourself.

2023-08-08 03:22:02

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Public/private key cryptography is cool!

2023-08-08 03:20:15

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What are doxx/bumpers? I haven’t used ZBD yet.

2023-08-07 21:20:16

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1. Improper Pollination: Cherries, particularly sweet varieties, often need cross-pollination to fruit. If there is no suitable pollinator tree in proximity, or pollinating insects like bees are not present, the blossoms may not develop into fruit.
2. Pruning and Maintenance: Improper or insufficient pruning can affect fruiting. Pruning helps stimulate the growth of new fruit-bearing wood, controls the tree’s size, and lets sunlight reach the inner branches.
3. Biennial Bearing: Some fruit trees, including certain cherry varieties, may exhibit a pattern called biennial bearing, where they produce fruit heavily one year and minimally or not at all the next. This is a response to the stress of a heavy crop, which depletes the tree's resources.

2023-08-07 20:54:42

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I still don’t like the general negativity and anxiety I feel from almost conversations there. Nostr is full of problem solvers. #grownostr @npub1sg6…f63m

2023-08-07 18:33:55

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#asknostr #regex

2023-08-07 16:27:24

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What are the potential countermeasures or modifications to the Lightning Network protocol that could be implemented to mitigate the risk of a path probing attack, and how would these changes affect the functionality and usability of the network?
Channel Creation: The attacker would need to establish Lightning channels with multiple nodes across the network. The more nodes they are connected to, the more effective the attack. This is because the attack requires the ability to route payments through a variety of paths.
Payment Routing: The attacker would then route small payments through the network, deliberately choosing specific paths. This could be done by specifying the route when creating an HTLC (Hashed TimeLock Contract), which is the mechanism used to make payments in the Lightning Network.
Error Analysis: If a payment fails to route, the Lightning Network protocol returns an error message. Importantly, this error message includes information about where along the route the payment failed. If the payment failure was due to insufficient capacity in a channel (i.e., one of the channels along the route did not have enough balance to forward the payment), this allows the attacker to infer that the balance of that channel is less than the attempted payment amount.
Iterative Probing: By repeatedly attempting to route payments of different amounts through the same channels, and observing where and when these payments fail, the attacker can start to infer the balances of these channels. For example, if a payment of 0.01 BTC fails but a payment of 0.001 BTC succeeds, the attacker can infer that the channel balance is somewhere between those two amounts. This process can be repeated with increasingly fine granularity to learn more about the channel balance.
Balance Estimation: With enough iterations and careful analysis, the attacker may be able to estimate the balances of private channels with reasonable accuracy. This information could potentially be used for other attacks or to gain an unfair advantage in the network.

2023-08-07 16:20:04

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1 sat/byte - channel maintenance

2023-08-07 16:18:49

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Hash functions are used to map data of arbitrary size to fixed-size values. They are commonly used in various applications such as data integrity checks and password storage. Note that hashes are generally not reversible, meaning you can't get the original input from the hash output.
def str_to_hex(s):
return ''.join([hex(ord(c))[2:].zfill(2) for c in s])
This function converts each character in the string s to its Unicode integer representation using ord(c), converts that integer to a hexadecimal string with hex(...), and removes the '0x' prefix added by hex() with [2:]. The .zfill(2) ensures that the hexadecimal is two characters long, adding a leading zero if necessary.
For example:
def str_to_hex(s):
return ''.join([hex(ord(c))[2:].zfill(2) for c in s])
s = 'nsec182hrma7w3kgasz9ngjfdgy4qyc0plll92t86lpg4pm6wqj8lrp6sezgnsm'
str_to_hex(s)

2023-08-07 15:39:14

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Can a foreigner do that also when they are in Canada, or does it have to be a citizen?

2023-08-07 14:00:00

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Good idea, but could have problems pulling from different relays that may not have all the time series events.

2023-08-07 09:34:09

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Not shocked

2023-08-07 09:33:37

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GM to you sir

2023-08-06 22:09:10

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I’ll do my best #plebchain

2023-08-06 21:28:42

If you have a question about how to format a regex search, just let me know. It is a fun hobby of mine! #asknostr #grownostr #nostr #plebchain