Yaël

🇨🇦🇺🇸🇦🇹 consumer advocate and writer on smart policy + innovative tech + superabundance \ dep. director consumer choice center \ visiting fellow Bitcoin Policy Institute ⚡yael@yael.at | https://paynym.is/+yael

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yael@yael.at

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2024-09-30 21:08:09

The point was never to get the state to accept, acquire, or even buy bitcoin. It was to leave us alone to be free with sovereign money.

2024-09-25 08:10:46

I’m next up on the Visionary stage at European Blockchain Convention in Barcelona to talk about consumer adoption of Bitcoin and its crypto offspring, and what we need in our public policies, our innovation, and our cultures to empower ordinary people to use them
#EBC10
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2024-09-24 21:48:13

Barcelona at night is an shitshow.
Thousands of people, construction blocking all major streets, cops blaring sirens, people pissing everywhere, throwing bottles
https://m.primal.net/LAyX.mov

2024-09-24 17:22:05

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Mr Tobo, I just can’t escape the American empire

2024-09-24 16:50:58

never gave these folks my number yet here they are
https://m.primal.net/LAie.png

2024-09-24 11:26:02

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mate i've got many other devices, worry not

2024-09-24 11:02:37

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but will Ikea be cheaper, is the real question

2024-09-24 09:47:14

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this is for the MacBook, but you’re correct

2024-09-23 22:24:50

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The EU curse. Easy to fix by switching stores (as I have to do for finance apps) but yet another result of geofencing regulation

2024-09-23 22:01:52

wow these new MacOS updated features are baller
https://m.primal.net/KzgM.png

2024-09-23 21:17:32

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most political philosophical groups have said this for a long time (ie. libertarians), but it hasn't advanced much

2024-09-23 19:18:36

speaking this week at the European Blockchain Conference about my favorite bitcoin projects and how consumers should be using them much more (not crypto gambling).
What else should I tell them?
https://m.primal.net/KzYG.jpg

2024-09-23 14:56:31

My brother on the wall at the NASCAR Cup race at Watkins Glen before the next pit stop
https://m.primal.net/KzLV.png

2024-09-21 06:43:20

Personal relay secured ✅

2024-09-19 07:51:43

one should be bullish that @npub1ath…4k6d is increasingly using nostr for his global base money updates

2024-09-17 17:47:28

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Turn it over, slave!

2024-09-17 17:43:46

MySudo just expired. Hushed has been interesting and cloaked has so far been great. Tough to balance all of these. Privacy has a price

2024-09-14 07:34:21

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“send your passport to this random Gmail”

2024-09-14 07:27:08

Italian hotel registration laws and KYC are a disgrace

2024-09-12 08:43:52

This “ishowspeed” fellow is everywhere. I see his clips, and articles about his antics, but literally have no clue what social platform he’s on or even using. Everything I see are recycled clips from his channels.
I know nothing about him, but he seems to be the motif for streaming and zoomer social media challenges for views

2024-09-11 23:26:37

From a random Autogrill off the Italian autostrada, I zap notes

2024-09-11 23:21:49

As a non-dev who’s more a writer and a policy guy, I use @npub1qdc…zclt to stay up to date on all the great bitcoin and nostr innovations (and soon ham radio!) happening that usually don’t make it to the top of feeds.
Excellent convos and explainers always!

2024-09-11 05:03:22

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He’s mostly a political media operator, so I sense he sees advantage in changing it up, too, maybe

2024-09-11 04:51:07

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Drudge drank the blue kool-aid many months ago. Not sure what changed with him.

2024-09-10 17:27:55

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Never commie

2024-09-10 15:56:57

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yeah, I'm synced up

2024-09-10 11:14:12

what are the best one-click-to-relay hosting solutions?

2024-09-09 16:26:16

Has anyone put their nostr NIP-05 or QR on a business card yet?
Changing mine this week. Ditched the phone numbers. Now just, email, 𝕏 (sorry folks, still use), and signal username.
But an easy pointer for nostr might take the cake!
(No, outside business cards are not fiat)

2024-09-09 12:43:02

has anyone gotten silent payments to work with bitbox yet? I really like this approach, but haven't had the time to update or mess with it yet.
reminding @npub1tr4…2y5g that we probably have to pay a bounty for the Silent Payments by now? Perhaps I'm wrong!

2024-09-09 12:34:16

favorite op-ed of mine of late, because we increasingly see gov't and the courts blame TECHNOLOGY for larger economic/societal probz OBVIOUSLY caused by bad policy
YIMBY folks have deconstructed ills of housing policy for years. We should listen to 'em.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/sep/3/banning-algorithms-wont-reduce-rents-or-create-mor/

2024-09-09 12:29:50

Frequent flyer status is far from a shitcoin. Lounge access, faster check-in and boarding is a definite plus.

2024-09-09 11:58:32

What is now the go-to static QR Bolt 12 that folks are embedding on websites? Phoenix code? Strike?

2024-09-09 11:51:27

Contrary to popular imagination, this is not my boat
#note1eh0…gzq8

2024-09-08 11:52:43

San Francisco Boat Moment
https://m.primal.net/KjXg.jpg

2024-09-07 11:25:40

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I only mean at the airport

2024-09-07 10:21:51

International airports should be primary bitcoin exchange locations, as well as bitcoin spending areas.
People from all over the world, the native currency of the Internet, low fees.
76 million people transit through Istanbul's major int'l airport (IST). That's easy potential volume. We can see BTCTurk everywhere, but they're only paying for advertising. There is no functionality with bitcoin anywhere, and that's a shame.

2024-09-06 20:50:23

What would be the TL;DR on Hushed vs. Cloaked for mobile privacy services?

2024-09-06 18:24:08

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as far as I understand, that's just sharing transaction data over the net via voice. 73s!

2024-09-06 17:31:27

As an amateur radio operator (KM4DDV) and fan of LoRa radio tech, we at Consumer Choice Center believe consumers + innovators benefit from an open and free low-range 900 MHz band
Protecting decentralized projects and tinkering means not allowing exclusive use
https://consumerchoicecenter.org/consumer-choice-center-submits-fcc-comments-to-protect-radio-frequency-for-open-source-projects-and-amateur-radio/

2024-09-06 17:01:59

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I took the liberty of submitting comment to the FCC with my organization, the Consumer Choice Center. We posted the blog here:
https://consumerchoicecenter.org/consumer-choice-center-submits-fcc-comments-to-protect-radio-frequency-for-open-source-projects-and-amateur-radio/

2024-09-05 02:50:03

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obvs 2024

2024-09-05 02:47:29

Vermin Supreme 2012 vs. 20240
https://m.primal.net/Keox.jpg

2024-09-04 21:10:11

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thanks for highlighting this

2024-09-04 21:07:06

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I will meet FCC commissioner Carr this week -- will ask him to vote with the people!

2024-09-04 20:33:04

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why

2024-09-04 19:52:14

These Waymo self-driving cars are just excellent.
Booking these as much as possible the next few days here in San Francisco.
https://m.primal.net/KeSN.mp4

2024-09-04 19:46:03

Third-Party Litigation Finance: Chinese Interference with the US Judicial System?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7raUhgppNPo

2024-09-02 11:37:45

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yes. I have Turkish colleagues would prefer to be paid in BTC

2024-09-02 06:24:52

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unfortunately not, just a layover. But good to know! Is the meetup strong there? Some good Bitcoin-enabled businesses?

2024-09-02 06:07:43

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pocketbook reader loaded

2024-09-02 06:05:42

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always a low IQ strategy

2024-09-02 06:05:08

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RSS and podcasting 2.0 game is still strong 💪

2024-09-02 06:04:26

Prepping for a 13 hour flight. IST-SFO. Thankfully some internet on board.

2024-08-31 17:43:06

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This is what I’m eying
https://muzi.works/products/r1

2024-08-31 12:51:58

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Hell yeah, I’ve got a few near me. Time to pull the trigger

2024-08-31 10:39:56

Peak fiat
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2024-08-31 09:37:45

Happy Brazil VPN solidarity Day

2024-08-31 08:01:12

talk radio hit w/ Joe Cats on WRRN 99.5FM in Myrtle Beach, SC:
–Reality of alcohol taxes + competition
–Arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov and what it means for free speech online (protocols over platforms)
–Zuckerberg letter reveals government censorship and jawboning
–South Carolina as a nuclear energy powerhouse
–Ridding our system of farm and food subsidies for better health
http://oss.yael.at/yo-jo-30aug.mp4

2024-08-30 21:22:00

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Pay for inbound in the “liquidity bucket” yes

2024-08-30 16:52:27

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Actually it’s pretty nice yes

2024-08-30 16:25:55

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I’m just too paranoid to insert my nsec right now

2024-08-30 16:24:48

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Isn’t that what @npub1tm9…xn72 is for

2024-08-30 16:22:32

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As I’ll be in Europe, it’s phoenix mostly. Zeus for the more technical folks

2024-08-30 16:21:34

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So with pure Alby Hub, you have to get inbound liquidity or does it work if you pay for it? I only used it to connect to my existing node

2024-08-30 15:29:13

An under discussed point in many European countries is that people may be 3rd-generation immigrants, but you can still tell that have a particular (foreign) dialect or accent.
At least in places like Germany and Austria, they don't have native passports either. It's like you're asking for a fifth column within your borders.
I'm not any better, but I've only been here a few years, cut me some slack oida

2024-08-30 15:26:30

Going to be orange pilling the crypto crowd in Barcelona. My lightning wallet is fat and loaded
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2024-08-30 12:25:42

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let's GOOOOOOO!

2024-08-29 19:35:09

I somehow signed up for a pr0n relay, this was not my intention

2024-08-29 19:29:17

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I remember that in 2014, journalist Kashmir Hill did an article about living on Bitcoin in SF for a week
https://www.forbes.com/sites/kashmirhill/2013/05/01/living-on-bitcoin-for-a-week-the-journey-begins/

2024-08-29 19:19:37

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Poop map already downloaded

2024-08-29 19:16:32

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I used this example of the ghost lightning paywall in a lot of convos — need this updated!

2024-08-29 19:15:42

First time in San Francisco next week. Any suggestions?

2024-08-29 19:15:12

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I don’t know that that means, but Bitcoin core is still way under

2024-08-29 18:48:47

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It will default to the mostly recently installed app that is compatible. Just have to delete and re-download

2024-08-29 18:47:54

We’re like 2 months away from no longer being able to use 1TB SSDs for most Bitcoin node interfaces (start9, umbrel, mynode, etc.)

2024-08-29 18:30:54

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i'll admit to buying a can of Frankenmarkter every now and then

2024-08-29 18:14:25

"Liquid Death" jetzt auf lager in Österreich
https://m.primal.net/KUBj.jpg

2024-08-29 12:19:51

"Chinese government-backed hackers have penetrated deep into U.S. internet service providers in recent months to spy on their users"
what the hell is going on?
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/08/27/chinese-government-hackers-penetrate-us-internet-providers-spy/

2024-08-29 12:05:20

Lately, Proton Mail has bought up a lot of great services that I also use and are great for privacy (simplelogin, standard notes, etc.)
However, I'm still paying independently for all these services and I don't have anything integrated with ProtonMail itself.
Is this a good practice so far?

2024-08-28 09:41:36

I received this special Ron Paul edition 1 troy oz. silver coin in 2008, when he was running for president.
Back then, it had a silver value of $18.50.
Today, per silver prices, it's $29.81.
That' s just $2 more than inflation.
I can only hope the Ron Paul 2008 value pumps that up
https://m.primal.net/KRQd.jpg
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2024-08-27 19:53:11

We’re gonna be rich, boys https://image.nostr.build/1fa6d682dd587d9dceb1c396350886c478bf0c133b36a257303754a2cac0374d.jpg

2024-08-27 18:41:35

New pump-and-dump NFT collection just dropped, Trump edition
#note1eua…cp9g

2024-08-27 18:40:58

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it came direct from "your favorite president"
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/113034481955481796

2024-08-27 18:36:10

Donald Trump: "You know they call me the crypto president, I don't know if that's true or not, but a lot of people are saying that"
"These cards show me dancing and me holding some bitcoins"
https://m.primal.net/KQNv.mp4

2024-08-26 14:52:46

interesting.
so obviously US authorities
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2024-08-23 16:24:26

I, for one, was never on the RFK, Jr. train, even though he understood Bitcoin
https://www.fixthemoney.net/p/rfk-jr-is-batshit-insane-but-happens

2024-08-23 14:09:25

LoRa meshtastic devices looking more beautiful everyday
@npub1az9…m8y8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YE1T3XuOpow

2024-08-23 12:58:33

bitcoin lightning on polymarket

2024-08-23 08:29:58

Useful chart for future Nostr users in the EU https://m.primal.net/KJDY.png

2024-08-22 14:54:25

How does fold app make money? Is it just selling the data?

2024-08-22 09:47:24

Just passed my 2-year nostr anniversary!
https://m.primal.net/KHnS.png

2024-08-21 21:35:35

I will be revising the number of zaps and reposts on my posts per the newly available economic data. We’re looking up, folks.

2024-08-21 21:32:01

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guilty, your honor!

2024-08-21 20:20:40

Your nostr pubkey is connected to Fountain so everyone can see how cheap you are

2024-08-21 20:10:15

The latest update to the Extreme Privacy (digital) book is baller

2024-08-20 19:06:00

TIL RFK Jr.'s campaign manager is his daughter-in-law, who's also a former CIA agent
Guy's got spooks all around
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2024-08-19 18:27:56

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I sent another test transaction (relax, 1000 sats) just to see how quickly it will be swept again

2024-08-19 18:27:24

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I've had this seed for 10 years now, so I may have entered it elsewhere, but I just don't remember.
The firmware issue is a bit frightening. I usually always verify downloads via gpg, but I believe early on, you couldn't do that with Trezor (back when I had Windows).
SatoshiLabs is a great company and Trezor is a great product. Unfortunately, because it's so popular, there are likely tons of fake suite .exe's out there that have likely snagged a few people...
I remember in the older versions, you had to enter the seed. Maybe this even happened years ago?
I haven't used this one in at least 6+ years so that could make sense.

2024-08-19 15:23:17

My comments in the Washington Times about why two different "Kids Safety" bills threaten anonymous speech online, and also would mean much more censorship
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/aug/19/child-online-safety-bill-sailed-through-senate-but/
https://m.primal.net/KEfv.png

2024-08-19 14:22:08

learned today that my old Trezor (circa 2014) has had its seed compromised. Haven't used it in a while but spun it up today to see if I could use it in a multisig.
I sent a test transaction and it was immediately swept to the OKX exchange once it confirmed (saw it via mempool dot space).
Luckily it was only a small amount (test transactions are vital folks), but I sincerely have no idea how this happened. Always had a passphrase.
The only thing I can think of is perhaps a malicious Trezor Suite at some point?