mbarulli

https://marco.barulli.it

Progressive bitcoiner. Building and using decentralized tools that matter. Working on Bitcoin-backed loans at Firefish.io. 🐠

Public Key

npub18nagz6a53yh6d05e8trj487dhvyfhh4qchvsz87jqng4g4zl5tvs825evl

NIP-05 Address

_@marco.barulli.it

NIP-57 Address

mbarulli@getalby.com

Profile Code

nprofile1qqsre75pdw6gjtaxh6vn43e2nlxmkzymm6svtkgprlfqf52523069kgpzemhxue69uhk2er9dchxummnw3ezumrpdejz7zyacwf

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eden.nostr.land

Author Public Key

npub18nagz6a53yh6d05e8trj487dhvyfhh4qchvsz87jqng4g4zl5tvs825evl

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2026-01-21 15:13:45

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I would suggest a winter @npub1jr8…wwnw on the beach in Rimini.
Dogs allowed and welcome. :)

2026-01-21 10:49:06

Why is the inflation target 2%?
The sacred 2% inflation target turns out it's not the product of divine economic wisdom, but simply the result of the impromptu TV remarks made by Roger Douglas, the New Zealand finance minister in 1988.
Douglas, desperate to curb 10% inflation, pulled "0 to 1 percent" out of thin air, which his team later rounded up to 2% for "wiggle room."
Central bankers then proceeded to adopt this target like it was gospel, spreading it across the globe through their exclusive Basel club meetings. No rigorous science, no grand design.
The global financial elite built their monetary policy castle on the sand of a casual statement. And now, decades later, we are all stuck with this arbitrary figure, as if it is some immutable law of the universe.
TL;DR: Central Banks inflation target is basically a meme that got out of hand.
This article tells the story in more details: https://qz.com/2022696/where-did-the-feds-2-percent-inflation-target-come-from

2026-01-20 16:16:20

Spend & Replace is easier said than done. If you don’t account for capital gains taxes, you could face significant unexpected costs.
Here in Italy, the tax on capital gains is 33%! As in most countries, gains are computed using the LIFO (Last-In, First-Out) method. This means that when you pay for a product or service with Bitcoin, your "cost basis" is determined by the price of your most recently acquired Bitcoin.
Therefore, a more effective approach is Replace & Spend: buy the Bitcoin you need immediately before making your purchase. By doing this, you ensure the cost basis is nearly identical to the spending price, minimizing the capital gains tax triggered by the transaction.
Is it effective? Yes. Is it convenient? Not really.
Manually timing every purchase is tedious. For me, maintaining a consistent DCA (Dollar Cost Averaging) strategy is a more practical way to achieve tax efficiency.
https://blossom.primal.net/88f9d0de3aea2c8ff119c7f5a5f711b9ef75eebe0ea3e87329aee332379b26f5.png
(image created by @nprofile…73td, thanks!)

2026-01-20 15:16:28

There are now 142 MiCA-licensed entities in Europe.
(As reported yesterday, still zero from Italy!)
Today, I took a deep dive into the data to see who they actually are. Sadly, only 8 are Bitcoin-only providers (kudos to the Netherlands for leading there). While most are standard crypto exchanges, the real surprise is the lineup of traditional banks and financial institutions securing licenses, especially in Germany. Clearly, the fiat finance sector is taking "better safe than sorry" to heart.
https://blossom.primal.net/4b014c4a4dbd351a81b77193c3129c2a3dd1a1deec7847b144fedea39e429409.png
https://blossom.primal.net/5577dd43a82070965c0d2353264697851e21db32a7c9685c3f78cd947981c4a1.png

2026-01-19 11:31:16

How many from Italy? Zilch. Nada. A big fat zero.
Does anyone have a plausible explanation for this?
Or is the Italian ecosystem of CASPs even smaller than I thought?
https://blossom.primal.net/6c7a0841b714fd7ede001db5479198a3e9d2cc518589219872801397dd8bccfa.png
#asknostr /cc @nprofile…0p0k
I made this chart myself from the data available here: https://www.esma.europa.eu/esmas-activities/digital-finance-and-innovation/markets-crypto-assets-regulation-mica)

2026-01-19 07:56:48

No politics, no algorithms, just 3D images of sandwiches spinning on their axes like greasy little planets. From the humble grilled cheese to the mighty Leberkäse, it's a hypnotic, high-carb carousel without any purpose. It’s perfect.
https://rotatingsandwiches.com/ https://blossom.primal.net/2b53b98c083c8d1cf09097e860fe8505ce4b7e920762e068e8865007292e42bf.png

2026-01-19 06:23:08

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That would be nice, but the incentive to use Bitcoin for daily purchases is really hindered by the hefty 33% capital gains tax. In Poland, it's 'only' 19%.

2026-01-18 20:05:07

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Thanks for sharing! Subscribed!

2026-01-18 17:38:41

<rant>
I discovered Bitcoin in its early days, back in 2011. I was lucky. I was simply searching the internet for a way to receive donations anonymously for Clipperz.is, an online password manager I created with a friend, a small project with a truly paranoid threat model.
Happy users wanted to send us money, but we did not want to know their names, their email addresses, or, even worse, the details of their PayPal or bank accounts. Bitcoin was the right solution to our very specific problem.
To me, Bitcoin was a tool, not a religion or a get-rich-quick scheme. It was a tool that nicely complemented our little project and served the interests of its small user base of geeks. It took me time and effort to understand the much larger potential of Bitcoin, and this was only possible because of the people I met along this journey of discovery. A remarkably eclectic crowd: techies and laypeople, young and seasoned, spanning the entire political spectrum, all united by a shared fascination with Bitcoin.
This tiny community of Italian Bitcoiners was full of enthusiasm, and it fueled my passion for the technology. Quite naturally, Bitcoin became the cornerstone of my professional life.
For several years, I was completely absorbed in startup life and didn't spend much time attending Bitcoin events or following the Bitcoin Twitter bubble. Bitcoin itself was more than enough to keep me busy, enthusiastic, and intellectually stimulated.
Now that my life is no longer so hectic, I am able to spend more time here on Nostr or attending Bitcoin events, big and small. And I’ve realized that things have changed dramatically. What is most disconcerting to me is this: where has the openness to diversity and the richness of ideas from the early days gone?
I’m encountering almost exclusively Bitcoiners who rigidly conform to a standard set of beliefs, individuals who identify with some combination of the following totems: no taxes, no vaccines, pro-guns, anti-immigration, global warming is a hoax, the EU is a dictatorship, long live Mises, long live Milei, long live Bukele, HODL, bull run, to the moon, God, family, gym, steak and eggs…
Never a dissenting voice. Yet back in the distant year of 2011, it was clear to us that Bitcoin was for everyone. Even today, I keep hearing that, but at the same time, a narrative, sometimes delivered in a harsh tone, has emerged that pushes away a large portion of potential users who don’t necessarily identify with this bundle of convictions.
Understanding and embracing Bitcoin requires significant effort and genuine intellectual curiosity. Let’s not make the journey of discovering and understanding Bitcoin harder than it already is.
Bitcoin is for everyone. Even today.
</rant>

2026-01-12 18:57:35

Indeed!
#nevent1q…lgdh

2026-01-12 09:10:56

An open letter from 70 European renowned economists asks for an acceleration in the launch of the digital Euro.
While these academics correctly identifies the risks of Europe’s current dependence on foreign payment monopolies, its proposed solution (the Digital Euro) suffers from a profound ignorance of an existing, superior alternative: Bitcoin.
The signatories frame the Digital Euro as the "only defense" for European sovereignty, yet they overlook a battle-tested technology that already achieves their stated goals without the inherent risks of a centralized state currency.
They claim that a European CBDC is the "only" way to ensure resilience. However, Bitcoin has operated 24/7 since 2009 with 99.9% uptime, providing a globally available, robust payment infrastructure that is "immediately available" today, unlike the Digital Euro which remains a project with mired in political negotiations with undefined technological foundations.
The economists all belong to SFL (Sustainable Finance Lab), an independent academic think tank stemming out of Utrecht University’s School of Economics. “The mission of the Sustainable Finance Lab is to contribute to a financial sector that serves people and planet.”
And yet, in 2025, they still ignore Bitcoin.
You can find the letter (PDF) here: https://sustainablefinancelab.nl/wp-content/uploads/sites/506/2026/01/The-Digital-Euro-Let-te-public-interest-prevail.pdf
https://image.nostr.build/15059246b7ac1762a623824b764371b867baf72ac16613a8ebc2c49fee2929ff.png

2026-01-05 22:42:09

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I've recently tasted this Chardonnay. My first experience with alcohol free wine. Exceeded expectations.
https://giacobazzivini.com/vini/chardonnay-dealcolato/

2026-01-02 16:32:53

I often find myself at odds with Nic Carter’s worldview. Nonetheless, he is consistently brilliant at articulating complex concepts and challenging topics with clarity. This short story is yet another testament to his ability. Over six short chapters, he depicts events triggered by a sudden breakthrough in quantum cryptography.
> "But this is a story, not a prediction."
It is a fascinating, stimulating, and thoroughly enjoyable story indeed. Read it here: https://trilliondollarsalvage.pages.dev/
https://blossom.primal.net/0047116b301adfebc13e91d60ff90b616f576d1c8b38a785f89eec33dd2e395b.png

2025-12-29 19:18:10

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The lure of the abyss ...

2025-12-15 21:40:42

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My condolences. 🫂

2025-12-05 14:05:17

Firefish just released a new video explaining how their Bitcoin-backed loans work.
Firefish is built by bitcoiners, for bitcoiners, and it stays true to fundamental values:
- open source code (check it on Github: https://github.com/Firefish-io/firefish-protocol)
- P2P interactions (between borrowers and lenders)
- self-custody at every step (no re-hypothecation)
(30% of your first loan if you register with the referral code “marco” or from this link: https://firefish.io?ref=marco)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6mw8hw-NZg

2025-11-26 14:06:39

Nature just published a paper about a study conducted on the Milan metro. Researchers observed the behavior of passengers when confronted with an everyday social need.
- Baseline Condition: When a woman who appeared to be pregnant entered a train car under normal circumstances, 37.6% of the seated passengers offered her a seat.
- Experimental Condition: When an individual dressed as Batman entered the same train car at the same time, the percentage of passengers who offered their seat to the pregnant woman significantly increased to 67.2%.
Researchers attributed this stark difference to the effect of unexpected stimuli. The sudden appearance of an unusual figure (Batman) served as a strong distraction or alerting event.
When confronted with something highly unexpected, people are forced to break their routine and become more alert to their immediate surroundings. This heightened state of awareness causes them to notice the needs of others, such as the pregnant woman, more readily than they would in their normal, inattentive state. (e.g. staring into mobile phones)
We definitely need more fake Batmans to make the world a kinder place.
https://image.nostr.build/698d8a0d673f03fa0b7f7c92b248ba5176d482073e26195e9b2e8337b423f2f0.jpg
(Here the link to the paper: https://www.nature.com/articles/s44184-025-00171-5)

2025-11-06 09:52:18

I just finished reading the "comprehensive compilation of controversial actions and statements by Luke Dashjr" assembled by @npub17u5…t4tp, and I have to say ... wow!
Beyond the nothingburgerness of the entire OP_RETURN debate, I am genuinely concerned that a significant number of people are following him in this crusade and are not troubled by his authoritarian tendencies. These include statements like: "disobeying the State is a sin," "law is a subset of morality," "laws are just by default," "adultery is a crime that deserves capital punishment," "Rosa Parks' actions were not justifiable," and more.
These extreme "values" obviously have an impact on what Luke believes Bitcoin should be used for and who should be allowed to use it. To him, even blacklisting addresses is a viable option.
Perhaps the best option for Luke and his followers is to fork Bitcoin and launch a new coin with rules and a protocol that align with their morality and traditional values.
As for me, I remain deeply committed to Bitcoin as a tool for freedom, financial inclusion, and justice. A tool that can reduce the disparities and distortions of the current financial system. But critically, it must remain a tool for everyone, criminals included.
Lopp's article here: https://blog.lopp.net/knot-a-serious-project/
PS: Luke also believes the sun orbits the Earth as affirmed in this podcast.
https://www.coindesk.com/podcasts/coindesk-podcast-network/bitcoin-season-2-inside-the-mind-of-luke-dashjr-bitcoin-s-most-polarizing-developer
https://image.nostr.build/b3292ad2658293d6f712e35e0e1f8aed90a4cd28bb0e427919d7276934449502.jpg

2025-11-06 07:14:09

Dear Nostr,
who am I sending this letter to?

2025-11-05 12:10:50

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Ok, so you are assigned Nostr ephemeral keys for each geohash area so that messages can be delivered over the Internet?

2025-11-05 10:20:32

#asknostr
I read that #Bitchat comes with a "Nostr fallback" that uses recipient's Nostr public key to route messages via Nostr relay network.
If the Bluetooth mesh connection is unavailable (e.g., the recipient is too far away or offline from the mesh), the app sould automatically route the message using the Nostr protocol over the internet (via Tor, if enabled).
I understand this "dual-transport" architecture is part of the Bitchat design and enabled by default. Therefore, a Bitchat app intelligently switches between the two "transport" layers depending on the connection.
However, I can't find a way to associate my Nostr identity to my Bitchat user.
Am I missing something obvious here? Thanks!
https://image.nostr.build/dbd8aa43c0c77af86757f79847a07f195c4d2886ad7b7e4e23b887b4d6ae722c.jpg

2025-10-27 14:59:59

Love it!
#nevent1q…5069

2025-10-22 11:35:20

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Alternatively, only connect your power bank to courtesy outlet and then use that to charge your device.

2025-10-20 04:56:37

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I'm part of the Firefish.io team. Happy to help.

2025-10-17 15:41:11

Ho fatto una chiacchierata con Gianluca Fioravanti di Cryptoagile sul tema dei prestiti con garanzia in Bitcoin.
In questo video presentiamo Firefish.io, come funziona e quali benefici offre. Per chi avesse altre domande, sono a disposizione!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxRVS6A0pVs

2025-10-02 12:11:31

My friends often complain that I always talk about Bitcoin, especially with everything else going on in the world. They make me feel like I'm navel-gazing and disconnected from real, more serious issues.
But that's not the case, it just happened to me the same thing that happened to @npub180c…h6w6 :
https://image.nostr.build/22784a98ebfd7db15fdd9bb77c12bdc3814977dac2c1beed3c1c1e3468e45e24.png
https://bitcoinsaigon.org/interview-with-lntxbot-creator-fiatjaf/
(via @npub1der…xzpc )

2025-10-02 11:25:55

Last week, Firefish.io released the source code for its P2P lending protocol on GitHub, along with detailed instructions for a deterministic build.
This allows any skilled user to replicate the build and verify that the code running in their browser is doing exactly what it's supposed to do.
Community contributions are welcome. Please follow the guidelines on how to submit bug reports, feature requests, and pull requests.
https://github.com/Firefish-io/firefish-protocol
Ready to try Firefish.io? Use referral code MARCO to get a reduced commission of just 1% on all your loans. Enter the code during signup, right after you set your password.
https://www.firefish.io

2025-10-01 15:55:08

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Per chi posta in più lingue, ci pensa il relay a far passare solo i post in italiano o il processo va gestito manualmente?

2025-10-01 15:51:00

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Ottima idea!
Lo faccio subito e rilancio!

2025-09-29 06:09:14

This 2010 EFF article remains a compelling and insightful read even today.
> They can promise strong encryption. They just need to figure out how they can provide us plain text.
- FBI General Counsel Valerie Caproni, September 27, 2010
> [W]e're in favor of strong encryption, robust encryption. The country needs it, industry needs it. We just want to make sure we have a trap door and key under some judge's authority where we can get there if somebody is planning a crime.
- FBI Director Louis Freeh, May 11, 1995
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2010/10/eight-epic-failures-regulating-cryptography

2025-09-26 16:29:28

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🤔
I've restarted my Alby Hub. Does it work now?

2025-09-26 05:09:52

Also available as a PDF, download it for free here: https://firefish.io/book
#nevent1q…lv0z

2025-09-25 11:32:50

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Source? Thanks!

2025-09-18 15:41:06

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✅

2025-09-18 10:41:39

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Still "Unable to zap." 🤔

2025-09-17 08:29:46

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Tried, but it did not work.

2025-09-16 07:54:44

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You might like my awesome t-shirt designed by my friend @nprofile…7sjp
https://blossom.primal.net/bd1192f1081200c620c1e52b4d3ab804f9776da8423e4663a1c22cc8be9bd28e.png
Available here:
https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/68424059-satoshi-nakamoto-bitcoin-btc?store_id=147404
and here:
https://www.redbubble.com/i/t-shirt/Satoshi-Nakamoto-Bitcoin-Btc-by-bembureda/166350794.S7RYU

2025-09-15 10:45:20

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Actually, he died in 2020.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larry_Tesler

2025-09-15 10:41:24

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🤣

2025-09-12 15:18:11

Spot-on metaphor!
#nevent1q…nhp3

2025-09-11 16:25:52

Dolomites + dog = happiness unlocked!
https://blossom.primal.net/1dbbf557c8615cf42f4b6d8adc500efdf9cecc4cabfde56304faae5e5eda82cb.jpg

2025-09-10 15:53:35

I’m not a developer, and I’ve always been terrible at sysadmin-type tasks. That’s why I always resisted switching to a Linux laptop as my daily driver.
A year ago, I finally decided to make an Ubuntu machine my main workhorse. I was proud of myself but also incredibly uncomfortable—always nervous about messing things up, unable to handle simple tasks like properly setting up my disks, and constantly confused by the different ways to install apps (snap, flatpak, …). Well, that’s all over now, thanks to the Warp AI-powered terminal!
It’s like having one of my smartest dev friends sitting next to me, but without the embarrassment of constantly having to ask for help.
Today, Warp helped me set up a RAID 1 disk to mirror my main storage. Then, I asked it to run a check for keyloggers, and I ended up with a cron job that runs weekly to scan for all kinds of threats (rootkits, viruses, open ports, etc.). As a bonus, it even sends me a nice report with the test results via email.
I can't recommend it enough!
The free plan will easily cover everything you need to become a Linux power user. (Thanks @nprofile…205k for the tip!)
https://blossom.primal.net/2040b68198e7a3cb38be3da1e21abd2d7f56eed979316d34a59b83030147b231.png
https://www.warp.dev/

2025-07-31 12:56:24

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I would happily zap you here on Nostr.
Unfortunately, you have no wallet linked to your account.
Nothing against cross posting from Mastodon, but here on Nostr your readers can actually pay you for your content and your interactions.

2025-07-26 13:29:55

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2008 Volkswagen here! 🚘
Planning to keep it for as long as it lasts. 💪

2025-07-24 21:49:42

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The luminance in The Starry Night matched Kolmogorov’s mathematical theory of turbulence almost exactly. So the painting wasn’t just a dreamlike guess — it had the same numerical structure as chaotic flow in nature.
Even weirder: this pattern only showed up in paintings Van Gogh made during his most psychologically unstable periods. The same analysis on calmer works — like his self-portraits — or chaotic-looking paintings by other artists (like Munch’s The Scream) didn’t show the same turbulence signature. Just Van Gogh. Just then.
Source: https://beyondeuclid.substack.com/p/beyond-euclid-185

2025-07-24 16:20:02

I stumbled upon a thoughtful article by renowned cybersecurity experts Bruce Schneier and Davi Ottenheimer.
They lament the fact that “the current state of digital identity is a mess.” Personal information is scattered across hundreds of locations and controlled by media companies, government agencies, and data brokers—entities that collect, store, and trade our data, often without our knowledge or consent. While privacy laws attempt to protect data confidentiality, they do little to safeguard data integrity. The result is a system that is “both redundant and inconsistent”, potentially leading to serious security failures.
The article goes on to explain why we should consider adopting the Solid protocol, invented by Sir Tim Berners-Lee—a radical reimagining of how data functions online.
> Solid stands for “SOcial LInked Data.” At its core, it decouples data from applications by storing personal information in user-controlled “data wallets”: secure, personal data stores that users can host anywhere they choose. Applications can access specific data within these wallets, but users maintain ownership and control.
Am I the only one who sees a lot of similarities between Nostr and Solid?
Yes, there are architectural differences (what Solid calls “pods” are not comparable to Nostr “relays”), but the spirit is the same.
Solid is basically dead, while Nostr is growing—albeit slowly. Is there any chance to join forces?
Here is the link to the article: https://www.inrupt.com/blog/return-to-identity-first-architecture-how-solid-protocol-restores-digital-agency
And here is the website for this commendable—though largely overlooked—protocol: https://solidproject.org/
https://image.nostr.build/0be0f042f237c029a04b8ea98ee3704e2c026b4ba58911c4ffe014067ab9c7ef.jpg

2025-07-11 16:03:04

Le donne afghane hanno trovato in Bitcoin uno strumento per la loro libertà finanziaria. Attraverso Bitcoin, si stanno ritagliando uno spazio all'interno di un'economia tradizionalmente maschilista.
È quanto sostiene Roya Mahboob, fondatrice del Digital Citizen Fund (DCF) , una organizzazione che fornisce alle donne afghane corsi di alfabetizzazione finanziaria e digitale attraverso canali online undergound.
https://www.cryptopolitan.com/afghan-women-embrace-bitcoin-to-resist/
https://blossom.primal.net/74e2fcc7e375dfb0e7b16e09c29c272be9856eff26cdb9cacb3f18b27c4ac919.png
#società #diritti-umani

2025-07-09 06:52:25

I've just discovered that you can add realistic coffee rings and splashes to your super important academic papers.
> This package provides an essential feature that LaTeX has been missing for too long: it adds coffee stains to your documents. A lot of time can be saved by printing stains directly on the page rather than adding them manually.
https://ctan.org/pkg/coffeestains
https://blossom.primal.net/e3275ff3608ec1c51e67ac485eaca597586ede02418e424d88e2e77d382e46b7.png

2025-06-29 11:18:53

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Correct!

2025-06-29 10:47:23

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Bought some. 😉

2025-06-27 14:09:34

Mi piace notare come, nelle ultime puntate, lo spirito anarchico e antisistema del Bitcoin Italia Podcast si riveli sempre più marcatamente. In tempi dove anche l’ultimo dei Satoshi Spritz di provincia è infestato da trader mascherati da bitcoiner, è importante che vi sia chi ricorda ai bitcoiner italiani le origini e la ragione d’essere di Bitcoin.
Bravo @nprofile…zfwf!
Adesso devi solo convincere Guybrush a dare una chance a Nostr che, non sarà p2p come vorrebbe, ma è pur sempre meglio di X!

2025-06-24 18:12:46

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Wow

2025-06-23 20:20:21

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Thanks, everyone!
Thoughts on the latest Dell XPS 13?

2025-06-23 20:18:51

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I am just afraid of being stuck with unsupported wifi, Ethernet, Bluetoot, ...
I'm aware that we are no longer in the nineties, but still I'd love to be able to upgrade when needed and be certain that everything will just work as before.
Life is short! :)

2025-06-23 15:44:38

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Thanks, very interesting!

2025-06-23 15:43:35

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I own a Slimbook Executive. Build quality and battery underwhelming ...

2025-06-23 15:04:49

#asknostr
I’m looking for a new laptop with official Linux support from the manufacturer.
** Requirements **
- 13”–14” display
- Good battery life
- Solid build quality (no cheap plastic)
- USB-C with display output
- Preferably elegant and lightweight
- Ideally ships from the EU to avoid high customs fees
People of Nostr, what would you recommend?
https://blossom.primal.net/87cac5cffd8d6a6ab70c4108060b2d1fa999ed30c60f0565606a6926b1bfd02d.png

2025-06-18 20:18:57

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Anche Hotel Boston a Cattolica
https://www.hboston.it/

2025-06-18 13:19:19

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Testing comments from npub.pro.

2025-06-15 17:07:55

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Oh, nice! Totally overlooked this new feature. Thanks!

2025-06-15 16:26:22

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True, but it doesn't offer an editor for creating them. Isn't it?

2025-06-15 15:18:23

#asknostr
Which is the best web-based Nostr client for writing NIP-23 long-form articles?
I'm aware of habla.news and yakihonne.com, but I'm wondering if there are other alternatives besides these two. Thanks!

2025-06-12 20:50:59

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I'd love to spend my sats that easily!
I would also like to have a convenient way to replace those sats, buying the same amount I just spent.
Unfortunately, spending bitcoin to purchase goods or service triggers an hefty capital gain taxation that really makes a spend-n-replace approach too costly and ultimately prevents me from regularly using bircoin as a MoE.

2025-06-10 17:57:35

@nprofile…pgtn @nprofile…x3y2 Thanks!
#nevent1q…dq2h

2025-06-10 14:30:58

For all Star Wars fans here on Nostr: wouldn't be amazing to buy something you love using sats on a Nostr-powered marketplace? 😍
Don't make me sell these beauties on Vinted, eBay or Depop! Thanks!
https://image.nostr.build/35db39adadc9010e6b2b465121ba3743c2f4c8e349bfd89520605faf9bb041a5.jpg
https://shopstr.store/listing/naddr1qvzqqqrkcgpzq086s94mfzf056lfjwk8920umwcgn002p3weqy0aypx32329lgkeqpqxgepcvyersdpcx5ckgdphxf3ngcfexyck2dfkxsurgdtpxcmrgcnyxu6rgetpxdjxzdmrx3jrvcnxvycnqc35v5urwdesvscnzerpvysqdvwr

2025-06-03 12:03:33

I myself took pictures of the computer screen with a film camera and added them to my master thesis about parallel solving of linear systems on "transputers". It was 1993 ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transputer
#nevent1q…n709

2025-06-03 07:29:26

Is there a way to convince #Primal that I do have read all my DMs?
So that it can stop showing 3 unread?
/cc @nprofile…vhau

2025-05-29 05:15:01

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100%
RSS might be an important component of the new truly decentralized web that Nostr could bring back.
Here is a Geyser project that aims to bridge RSS and Nostr.
I'm still struggling to find developers willing to work on it.
https://geyser.fund/project/rss2nostr

2025-05-27 20:18:47

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Actually this is not from Greece. It's a roman mosaic in Pompei. 😁
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Vagrant_musicians_MAN_Napoli_Inv9985.jpg

2025-05-27 18:02:56

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Easy solved: let's build Boomers relay, Gen Z relay, ... In order to subscribe, you should pass a test to prove which generation you belong to.

2025-05-25 12:24:10

@nprofile…nrda sees ostriches everywhere. :)
But he designed the cutest one just for Nostr!
https://github.com/mbarulli/nostr-logo
#nevent1q…mrdt

2025-05-22 13:39:48

I never noticed it before: the main Italian financial newspaper has added the Bitcoin ticker to its homepage. Right in the banner with the main indexes, next to Nasdaq, Nikkei, Hang Seng.
https://image.nostr.build/ed031de8dcfdb160c013ce3b747aac82fd9f74b5da199e70800079f47122d6fa.png

2025-05-14 10:30:45

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Ogni volta che una piada (non piadina) viene arrotolata, un romagnolo muore.

2025-05-14 10:25:20

Mining Bitcoin while driving.
1.2 TH/s powered from the car power outlet.
How cool is this? 💪
https://youtu.be/7Q4rNS_5Dnc?si=uBQsk30TIn03DIED

2025-05-09 20:46:21

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Bene. Trovi il banchetto Firefish nell'area expo. Passa quando vuoi, Andrea o io ci siamo sempre. A domani!

2025-05-09 15:06:52

Chi fosse presente al #Bitcare Forum e volesse prenotarsi per un "tour guidato" di Firefish, lasci un commento qui sotto! Grazie!
#nevent1q…5lgl

2025-05-08 15:02:28

The cardinals in the Conclave use the chimney as their ultra-low-speed messaging system, transmitting data at a blazing 2 bits per day. That’s one bit for black smoke (no pope), one bit for white smoke (pope elected). A transmission speed of approx 2.3 10^-5 bps.
https://blossom.primal.net/6281b68549d0805a697b8c248225c55034ff3b45827780eca72a85b10e534060.jpg

2025-05-05 09:15:07

Indeed!
#nevent1q…j35z

2025-05-05 07:57:41

Il 10 maggio sarò a Brescia al Bitcare Forum a raccontare come puoi utilizzare i tuoi bitcoin per ottenere un prestito in maniera p2p, non custodial e assolutamente semplice.
Firefish.io è uno degli sponsor dell’evento e avremo una postazione nell’area expo in cui mostrarti come funziona il nostro marketplace di prestiti garanti da Bitcoin.
Se nel frattempo vuoi portarti avanti, crea un account utilizzando questo link (o il referral “MARCO”) per avere commissioni ridotte del 30%.
https://firefish.io/?ref=marco

2025-04-23 15:36:34

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I feel the same ...
A few days ago, I wrote something along the same lines (in Italian).
nevent1qvzqqqqqqypzq086s94mfzf056lfjwk8920umwcgn002p3weqy0aypx32329lgkeq9zhwumn8ghj7amx0qenv6ttw3nhz6tddekk5mte0fm8yet0venxjur8xa3x5cfjv3k85mnsw4h8qentwpmxwefhxgexs6e4x34xzepwd3hkxctv9uq3wamnwvaz7tmjv4kxz7fwwpexjmtpdshxuet59uqzqk654nl97pvpqpqvzftqzruy5e68hsujzm62sczpl3hs875adwv6lyxtc2

2025-04-23 15:30:34

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The same thing is happening to me, and with the same repeat followers.
Can't figure out the reason.

2025-04-22 14:22:46

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I use 2FAS, open source and very convenient to use.
I noticed someone suggested Authy in the comments.
Please, don't follow this advice.
Since Authy was bought by Twilio, it suffered a few breaches. This is a major one: https://www.forbes.com/sites/kateoflahertyuk/2024/07/04/authy-warns-33-million-users-update-your-ios-or-android-app-now/

2025-04-20 16:01:00

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The day you were freed, I posted the following note.
And, speaking of business models, I'm still skeptical about the prominent role you outlined for advertisers. Is that still your view, or did the Nostr design show you other avenues?
Thanks @nprofile…zj6n for bringing @nprofile…jel6 to Nostr!
nevent1qvzqqqqqqypzq086s94mfzf056lfjwk8920umwcgn002p3weqy0aypx32329lgkeqqstqgawzrqw5dztpcc8y78svpk7je8lsjre3zunfnzul02fhuyy23c5j638r

2025-04-20 15:34:28

“The best way to scale the social systems we use to cooperate is often not to optimize the technology for efficiency, but to optimize the trust-minimization properties of the system” (Szabo, 2017)
This worked for Bitcoin and I hope it will work for Nostr too.
Thanks for sharing it @nprofile…nucx!
#nevent1q…0upz

2025-04-10 08:26:19

I just stumbled upon this joke:
In these dire times, the German government is now advising citizens to stock up on cheese and sausages—
to be prepared for a Wurst Käse scenario.
https://m.primal.net/QKbs.png

2025-04-10 07:48:24

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2025-04-07 10:33:03

I just discovered @nprofile…xjpt Timechain Calendar (https://timechaincalendar.com) and it is almost as cute and convenient as @nprofile…ne42 dashboard (https://dashboard.clarkmoody.com).
I love both!
https://m.primal.net/QHLW.jpg https://m.primal.net/QHLX.jpg

2025-04-03 08:16:30

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A parte la tartarughina, si differenzia in qualcosa rispetto al progetto originale 4get.ca ?

2025-04-02 14:10:40

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🤣

2025-04-02 13:31:05

Se ancora non l'avessi fatto, corri a comprare i biglietti del Bitcoin Pizza Day Rimini!
Nessuna area VIP, nessuna separazione tra palco e platea, tante voci, tante conversazioni.
Prezzi da 15 a 60 euro a secondo di quanta fame hai. 😉
https://bitcoinpizzadayrimini.it/

2025-04-01 11:25:11

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I find qBittorrent very convenient since it integrates search via plugins.

2025-03-31 18:09:17

<rant>
Dopo essere stato parte della prima e variegata comunità di bitcoiner italiani (2011-2015), mi sono trasferito in Germania per diversi anni. Al mio rientro ho cercato gradualmente di scoprire come si fosse evoluto l’ecosistema bitcoin nazionale.
Ho così timidamente partecipato a qualche bitcoin meetup/spritz/beer, mi sono iscritto ai canali Telegram più importanti (Telegram!? Nel 2025!? #@%*$!), seguito podcaster e youtuber vari, ecc.
E ora mi chiedo dove sia finita l’apertura al diverso e la ricchezza di idee degli inizi.
Sto infatti incontrando quasi esclusivamente bitcoiner assolutamente conformi allo standard, ovvero bitcoiner che si identificano in qualche aggregato dei seguenti totem: no tax, no vax, pro gun, no immigrati, riscaldamento globale = truffa, UE = dittatura, W Mises, W Milei, W Bukele, W Trump, hodl, bull run, to the moon, dio, famiglia, palestra, bistecca e uova, …
Mai una voce fuori dal coro. Eppure nel lontanissimo 2011, ci era chiaro che bitcoin fosse per tutti. Anche oggi lo si dice, ma al contempo si è creata una narrazione, a volte dai toni forti, che tiene lontana una buona fetta di potenziali utilizzatori che non necessariamente si riconoscono in questo aggregato di convinzioni.
Capire ed abbracciare Bitcoin richiede un notevole sforzo ed una genuina curiosità intellettuale. Non rendiamo questo percorso di scoperta e comprensione di Bitcoin più difficile di quello che già è.
Bitcoin è per tutti. Anche oggi.
</rant>
https://m.primal.net/PzjH.gif

2025-03-31 15:45:37

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This is very sad.

2025-03-30 14:55:54

Lawrence Lessig and Aaron Swartz (15 yo) in 2002 at the launch party for Creative Commons. Caravaggio style.
https://m.primal.net/PyTJ.png

2025-03-30 10:55:06

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Very very cool! Keep the good work!
Add DMs! 🙏

2025-03-30 08:59:09

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🇮🇹 bitcoiners: yes.
🇮🇹 bitcoin companies: not so much.

2025-03-28 18:44:38

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I agree, but it's not available as a web app.

2025-03-28 18:00:48

DMs on the Primal web client aren’t very reliable—at least for me.
And even when they do arrive, the lack of notifications is a significant drawback.
On Android, Amethyst works pretty well. However, I still miss a robust web client for Nostr DMs.
Which one would you recommend?
#asknostr
https://m.primal.net/PwTJ.jpg

2025-03-28 14:37:44

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You mean Phillip?

2025-03-28 09:03:44

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So much better, thanks!
Now images are properly displayed.
Not sure what I should do to get this rendering deployed to test.bisanz.io.
(I'm not hosting the html file, I just add the CNAME record)
Btw, when a hashtag is placed at the beginning of the note, it is rendered with a pretty large font (not so nice). That does not happen if the hashtag is at the bottom of the note.
https://m.primal.net/PwCE.png