Alan Siefert

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2025-02-07 21:57:26

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It’s interesting to think about organisms today possibly evolving to metabolize CO2 faster or plastics and other waste humans produce.

2025-02-04 19:24:01

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Socialists believe their life will get better if the government extracts more taxes.

2025-01-28 23:33:44

Oh shit Ocean is on the map in @npub18d4…6lt3 now. Love to see it.
https://m.primal.net/OFGR.png

2025-01-27 17:48:23

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I keep thinking there might be a point when the efficiency gains that let the smaller models keep up with the big ones run out (as the big players adopt these too), then the only way to match capability will be to have nearly the same 2 Trillion or whatever parameter size. Hope open source keeps up! 🙏

2025-01-27 01:49:12

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*IDC

2025-01-27 00:38:19

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Only the finest free-range

2025-01-21 19:33:15

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Team bidet FTW. Though in SoCal water costs enough that toilet paper made from dollar bills is probably cheaper. 🥲

2025-01-19 04:48:46

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Maybe they blocked VPNs? Not sure how they’d know a VPN user is from the US.

2025-01-19 04:41:38

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Do you know if VPNs work?

2025-01-19 04:01:48

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Interesting. I wonder if it’s down everywhere in the world or they blocked VPNs.

2025-01-11 05:49:13

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Need to get ahold of the scalpers’ bot to have a chance of picking one up I’m afraid.

2025-01-10 21:10:21

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Hopefully Wasabi coordinators are distributed and numerous enough that it’s a hydra.

2025-01-10 21:03:41

The bad news: Coinjoin coordinators are probably going to be targeted. Wasabi coordinators are probably next on deck.
The good news: Coin mixing most likely works for this level of State aggression to be directed towards it.
#note136n…600j

2025-01-09 20:47:13

Why are cell services always more reliable than home internet ISPs?

2025-01-06 21:45:57

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Perhaps more evidence that the tactic is to keep defensive positions hidden, though there’s probably also a bit of ammo saving firing that close.

2025-01-06 20:38:16

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I’m actually surprised they’d follow that kind of rule for conscripts. Though perhaps Russian-style conscription is more like “hey, if you value the health of your family, volunteer.”

2025-01-06 20:09:22

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Russians use a lot of recon-by-fire with their conscripts. Low experienced troops move forward first as literal cannon fodder to identify Ukrainian fire positions, then higher experienced troops and artillery hit the positions. Here’s a way to counter that even with plentiful ammo!

2025-01-02 03:42:10

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A privacy improvement that makes him ragequit/sell would be 🤌. More privacy, suits quitting and cheap BTC from the substantial dump.

2025-01-01 07:03:47

Hope the devs of Bisq and Robosats and similar DEXs don’t comply, but if they do it’s fork time.
#note1vxz…j98n

2024-12-26 19:08:00

A proposal to inject AI-enabled censorship into 3D printer firmware. We likely have at least 4 years until something like this is mandated at a federal level, but it’s important to keep the 3D printing pipeline open source until then.
https://www.voxelmatters.com/detecting-3d-printed-ghost-guns-using-ai/

2024-12-26 04:39:26

Senator threatening Valve for not censoring speech on the Steam platform. If you view the 1A as an obstacle, you’re at least as bad an un-American authoritarian as the “Nazi”s you’re worried about.
https://www.pcgamer.com/software/platforms/steam-is-an-unsafe-place-for-teens-and-young-adults-us-senator-warns-gabe-newell-of-more-intense-scrutiny-from-the-government-if-valve-doesnt-take-action-against-extremist-content/

2024-12-22 04:38:07

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So C, Rust or Zig?

2024-12-20 21:32:27

New spacecraft re-entry shield material. Pretty tough!
#note12cv…r8se

2024-12-15 21:51:04

https://www.forbes.com/sites/larsdaniel/2024/12/05/chinas-surveillance-state-is-losing-its-grip/

2024-12-11 22:16:30

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Seems silly but there may be lots of people who really want to get off of Windows but don’t want to spend the time learning a new OS before continuing with tasks.

2024-12-09 20:33:54

Looking forward to a new round of proposed regulations on 3D printers. 😒
https://m.primal.net/MrVX.jpg

2024-12-06 22:02:45

Are there ways to get Tik Tok-like features and UX for nostr? Is it an effort anywhere?

2024-12-04 22:06:12

I wonder if AI will soon be able to handle the hard parts of rocket science, allowing non-state actors to be able to cheaply launch satellites and long-range missiles.

2024-12-03 20:08:40

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The neighbors are probably like “sounds like they’re at it again.” And didn’t even look out the window.

2024-12-01 20:15:50

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10. Instead of "running" a program, which implies thin privilege and pressure to "work out", programs are "given birth". After birth, a program rolls for a 40% chance of executing literally as the code is written, 40% of being "psychoanalytically incompatible", and 40% of executing by a metaphorical epistemology the order of the functions found in main().
😂

2024-11-27 20:39:36

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I want to mess around with locally run AI models as well.

2024-11-27 20:34:15

What are the chances one will be able to pick up a RTX 5090 that isn’t via a scalper who’s scooped them all up ahead of anyone else?

2024-11-17 10:48:40

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Made the switch a few years ago, but at age 43 I’m afraid much damage has been done.

2024-11-16 22:46:35

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A secession doesn’t have to be formal. It can be done by just ceasing compliance with federal laws and taxes and adopting Bitcoin for commerce. A military response by the federal government would not only look very bad, but it would also be completely ineffective.

2024-11-12 21:03:06

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Top?

2024-11-11 21:38:22

I’d bet that a lot of the people who fear Trump are picking up some Bitcoin right now. If you believe that he’s a dictator who’s about to end democracy in the US, there isn’t much of a better buy.

2024-11-11 18:36:10

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That transaction looks like a bunch of regular, bigger than dust, coinjoin outputs being consolidated. I suppose if all you have are the smaller outputs and need to send a larger amount of BTC then you have to consolidate. Otherwise you can just pick one or two of the larger ones.

2024-11-11 04:07:26

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Gotta shop like Gordon. https://youtu.be/DpDkoEHh7jQ

2024-11-10 23:07:18

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2024-11-08 17:32:14

What’s the best way to use CLN with a mobile wallet?

2024-11-08 04:46:29

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Democrats were going to try to solve it with massive tax increases including wealth taxes. Glad that’s out for a while at least.

2024-11-06 03:29:31

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What’s going on over there?

2024-11-05 23:38:36

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Thanos 2024

2024-11-05 06:34:55

ATH if Trump wins. 58k if Harris wins.

2024-11-05 02:49:19

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Could also be something with simple UX like a slider. Slide to the left for a brief summary, to the right for more depth.

2024-10-31 19:38:35

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Wait there’s another now?

2024-10-29 17:42:14

What is the inflation-adjusted ATH price for Bitcoin?

2024-10-29 17:23:58

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Wait, the fiat stopped printing?

2024-10-25 19:50:14

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Shitcoin integration? Just speculating since I didn’t see anything to that effect on their site. Just one strong possibility as a reason for making something separate from Nostr.

2024-10-25 16:56:57

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I haven’t really noticed a change in political affiliation in open source software but I’m not sure how one would determine that. I do remember relatively recent left-motivated changes to terms in code, such as replacing “master/slave”. In general, I believe the left and right have somewhat swapped in their valuing of free speech, which open source software is.

2024-10-23 18:18:20

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Why have any that remain KYC?

2024-10-20 00:38:23

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How did you cook it? BBQ? Skillet with butter?

2024-10-18 23:54:35

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It’s just the “always has been” of unadaptive people getting screwed.

2024-10-18 15:34:08

With the help of AI, CBDCs can be basically done with just new reporting requirements. Banks are required to report all transactions (not just $10k+) to IRS which then have AI flag activity for more review. I think they don’t even need CBDCs to get specifically approved to get much of its surveillance.

2024-10-18 02:10:41

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What is non-physical ID?

2024-10-15 19:02:44

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Not sure why so many people love Apple laptops when compared to Linux.

2024-10-15 16:22:59

Is there any serious testing being done on post-quantum algorithms for Bitcoin yet? If not, why?

2024-10-14 17:44:48

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Yup. Only in the last few years has modern military tech been achievable again by citizens. It’s why the US is desperately trying to reign in microchips.

2024-10-14 17:32:02

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Commercial drones with homemade shaped charges can work better than Javelins.

2024-10-10 17:36:55

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It still surprises me to see anyone surprised when the State tries cracking down on Bitcoin being used privately. It’s slightly surprising that Bitcoin isn’t banned yet.

2024-10-09 14:35:26

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Almost got me thinking you’re a scammer with this one. 😂

2024-10-07 21:07:19

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You guys should set up an LN wallet so you can conveniently get zap donations here.

2024-10-07 20:43:09

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What caused it?

2024-10-06 23:05:22

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Can’t expect tech like this to go away. If anything it will get smaller, cheaper, more capable and more widespread.

2024-10-02 00:16:34

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What would upgrading from a Mk3 entail?

2024-10-01 19:21:32

No, it’s not WWIII. The massive US show of force sent across the world combined with its global surveillance is going to work to prevent it. Because it works, you will be taxed much more heavily going forward to make GLOBAL POLICE even more powerful.
No WWIII
Yes higher taxes
The only thing that will stop this is the collapse of the US.

2024-10-01 18:02:21

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Why not upgrade to Zig?

2024-10-01 06:24:42

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And take what action? Mute?

2024-10-01 06:21:34

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Who even is able to do anything about “reports” here? 😂

2024-09-29 04:05:42

This is why any tech augmentation that goes in my body has to be open source.
https://futurism.com/neoscope/paralyzed-man-exoskeleton-too-old

2024-09-28 20:17:57

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🎯 The style that was considered rebellious in the 80’s now indicates adherence to the official narrative. A regime loyalist.

2024-09-28 04:25:03

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I don’t see how OpenAI has a business model if open source models even kind of keep up.

2024-09-27 20:13:35

I wonder if there’s a discount if you use the Trump Coin to buy it. #note1mw8…0cdx

2024-09-27 17:27:53

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It’s the year 2034 and the government is trying to stop people from installing unlicensed medical AI models into their household robots.

2024-09-27 01:28:51

Is it just me or is the regime on an aggressive push to ban open source information?
- trade protocols
- privacy protocols
- AI models
- 3D print models

2024-09-26 22:47:57

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Voting too. I’m sure voting will fix it!

2024-09-26 00:04:46

Me when the feature I’m looking for is in the “Advanced” tab
https://m.primal.net/LCMk.jpg

2024-09-22 20:04:44

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I’d say that CJ is part of LN privacy, as something that should always be done prior to using UTXOs for LN nodes.

2024-09-22 19:53:03

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“most mitigations are likely to be defeated as surveillance increases”
Of course the same applies to coinjoined and Monero transactions, assuming no further improvements.

2024-09-22 19:39:58

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A few assumptions are made in some attacks in that analysis, such as “KYCed coins used to open channels.” Also, some of the suggested mitigations are already active in LN implementations. Of course people fuck up. In any case, it’s definitely more private than non-coinjoined on-chain transactions.

2024-09-22 00:28:44

I’d just like to express my appreciation for the freedom-minded developers who understand cryptography and how to use it to give us free and open source privacy and censorship resistance tools. I’m intellectually incapable of understanding it myself and I feel overwhelming gratitude for those who can. Thank you.

2024-09-21 19:58:41

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Does it use Core Lightning on the backend?

2024-09-20 16:59:38

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That’s surprising to me if that’s the case. I think the batteries would have to be chemically different and have different (less) capacity when integrated explosives are inside. I’m no chemist though so IDK for sure. Perhaps the power use of pagers is low enough that it’s not noticeable if the batteries have 25% the capacity they should.

2024-09-20 16:32:12

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I’ll bet they’ve been sitting on this type of attack for years too. Waiting for the right time to pull it off. The thing about this type of attack is its effectiveness drops off dramatically after using it once. It may not be usable again.

2024-09-20 02:38:32

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If so, just more evidence that he’s a genius.

2024-09-19 19:30:42

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Keep this meme handy for CA election time when the law and Gavin’s insecurities kick in!

2024-09-19 16:28:24

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Gavin Newsom. Careful, there’s legal risk now with memes about him!

2024-09-19 16:25:17

As a Californian, I’m so sure that this video is authentic that I’m comfortable re-posting it without risking going to jail. #note1c0p…62fa

2024-09-18 19:27:55

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$158k could take its place?

2024-09-18 18:18:09

Well, holdouts on other platforms will have to come to nostr for memes now! #note1k65…4w2w

2024-09-18 16:19:51

Arresting FBI agent: “you’re under arrest and all your devices are being seized.”
Me: “I want my phone call.” #note18ku…55dx

2024-09-17 15:14:52

How far are we from having to check our latest model cell phone for hidden bombs?

2024-09-17 15:10:15

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The Reuters article says they were a recent shipment of pagers Hizbollah ordered in the last few months. Probably intercepted and rigged with bombs by Israel.

2024-09-17 01:20:16

The bar for what counts as “incitement” is going to keep lowering.

2024-09-16 21:48:44

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When flippening?

2024-09-16 17:34:45

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The desperation vibes of the search term. 😂

2024-09-16 15:58:07

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Until around the time relays delete posts after some time to keep storage low, except for paid relays that advertise keeping them up as a feature.

2024-09-16 03:35:16

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The US’s moral high ground isn’t far above this, and it’s sinking.

2024-09-14 17:58:54

Made it back to the other side of the 58k gravity well.

2024-09-12 21:24:49

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They’d have to block Tor too.