Bilbo Baggins

Barrel-rider, Luckwearer, Web-cutter, Stinging Fly, Ring-winner, Clue-finder, and Chosen for the lucky number. Node-runner, hobby-miner, one who chooses to remain unseen.

#bitcoin #monero #privacy #garnet #vpn #ftg

Public Key

npub19vpwhzdjapu22hcsu3x5xj6636n2g88c453ndwe59xgs5g4vxsdqjjzx2p

NIP-57 Address

bb@minibits.cash

Profile Code

nprofile1qqszkqht3xews799tugwgn2rfddgaf4yrnu26gekhv6znyg2y2krgxspz3mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumn0wd68ytnzvu7qn9ls

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relay.nostr.bg

Author Public Key

npub19vpwhzdjapu22hcsu3x5xj6636n2g88c453ndwe59xgs5g4vxsdqjjzx2p

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Last Notes

2024-08-08 23:14:49

This privacy project of mine has been very revealing, pun intended. I wanted to create an anonymous npub and see how well I could be active while not leaking any information. In the week that I had this npub, I've accidentally or foolishly leaked information 12 different times (that i know of). Most of the time I only found out much later. For example, I was running my IP Tracer on a separate device running Kali and noticed that I accessed nostr multiple times when mullvpn had force closed for some unknown reason. I could see my ip traffic quite easily. Then I noticed I had posted the same monero subaddress on 2 npubs, dumbass... I sent lightning tips non anonymously multiple times and even once from an old kyc wallet! Honestly, outside of pretending to be someone else with a different personality, sentence structure, and interests, I can't say I did much of anything successfully. Privacy is hard and obviously takes more than just a dedicated plan. Clearly, I'm not there yet. So for now, we will end this book with, "And he lived happily ever after, until the end of his days." #nostr #privacy #vpn GN

2024-08-08 19:39:25

#asknostr
#nevent1q…n02z

2024-08-08 19:38:48

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Genius

2024-08-08 14:38:04

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Oof
So I started out ignorant and buying kyc, eventually i learned better and started buying in small chunks on robosats. Bisq was a bit too complicated for this hobbit and I've never had issues with robosats,so i continued that way. It requires a lock up fee to get started so maybe move some of your sats you get on here to a wallet you can transact with via lightning like aqua wallet. Robosats has a sort of multisig that ensures both parties are getting what was agreed upon before the funds are allocated. I believe they recently updated and allow you to run your own robosats server. Regarding Monero, I've only yet discovered Trocador as a means of swapping lightning for monero, i havent ventured much into more direct nonkyc options but im sure they exist.

2024-08-07 01:57:43

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I've never had difficulty quitting but I come back to it every few years. I've taken up the 2mg on! pouches recently. Ive heard that the most effective method is hypnosis

2024-08-07 01:52:00

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I use a Monero centered client called Garnet but it doesn't gut out lightning zaps, just adds xmr zaps in addition

2024-08-07 01:41:14

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I was the most angry with Monero right before the light bulb moment.

2024-08-06 14:49:08

I find myself at a fork in the road on #Nostr . Do I try and speak against the growing popularity of buying #KYC #bitcoin , or do I distance myself from the simps and mind my own business? Do I sit and watch children play in traffic or do I make them feel stupid so as to make sure they don't do it again? It's really a moral problem for me. And to all the "innovators" who have made bitcoin more user friendly while giving the government free access to otherwise innocently ignorant people, all while being worshipped as heroes, just fuuuuuuck you.

2024-08-06 14:37:03

I'll take "look like a government bitch to remain anonymous in my public activity against the surveillance state" for $100 Alex.
#nevent1q…p02x

2024-08-06 14:34:13

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No need, they've already started, and have automated systems to handle the majority of the inbound data. 20 years from now, they will have that information nice and organized, ready to knock on your door and force you to give account for every unreported zap. We have nostr sites created by devs on here that track how many zaps youve accumilated.

2024-08-06 13:47:32

Tattoos are being used to kyc you. Paired with surveillance state tech, you'll need to do more than just hat and mask up.
https://www.rightsanddissent.org/news/tattoo-recognition-research-threatens-free-speech-and-privacy/
#privacy #ftg #freedom

2024-08-06 13:21:38

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Im sure fiatjaf would have tightened up his practices a bit had he known he would be targeted. Normies couldnt care less and will never consider their problems a symptom of their laxity, however, a well thought out threat model and privacy practices will do more than you suspect. Its tough though, ive had this account for less than a week and have already had 3 accidental leaks, whether that be vpn downtime, non anonymous tips through an old kyc wallet, geolocation,etc.

2024-08-06 13:03:16

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Another reason why we need privacy and online anonymity, because rights mean absolute orc shit. Also, didn't realize brit cops didnt have guns. Why'd he let them in? They ask for a cup o tea?

2024-08-06 12:53:59

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A paper wallet that is used for cold storage becomes a hot wallet as soon as you need to access the funds. Hardware device allows you to store your keys and transact without revealing your keys.

2024-08-06 12:39:00

Open source sonic screwdriver was not on my bingo card. We are all the Doctor!
#nevent1q…cdgd

2024-08-06 03:23:18

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It labelled me "NeoLiberal", which, coming from extreme far right politics to today wanting to burn it all to the ground...i can only assume i simply was too stupid to answer the question honestly

2024-08-06 03:15:45

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Well then, after seeing my results, i don't think I've ever been so offended

2024-08-06 03:13:39

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It seems that the test assumes that if I strongly disagree with an idea, it means I want the government to interviene.

2024-08-06 02:15:01

Another series in my eBook collection, I was really into diy primative weapons years back, and found the Bowyers Bible series exceptionally helpful. Here is the onion address, accessible via Tor: http://qfohy366omxx734metozoaeywkp3lxticqfzo5gvyky2dqzck4ud3dqd.onion/uIbQ5_jtK0ESWaSH5V8C-w
You all let me know if this is something you'd like me to keep doing. The nature of Onion share prevents me from tracking who or how many people download these eBooks. I'll host the link for a few hours.
#free #ebook #diy #privacy #monero #nostr

2024-08-06 01:58:34

https://image.nostr.build/ee677e73161b26f92003b31029e5eabb9b821d821a9c0137d5f1c9b7a8e05451.gif
#nevent1q…738n

2024-08-06 00:57:21

Nothing beats aged pipeweed
#nevent1q…fwgs

2024-08-06 00:27:52

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If we doxxed ourselves and didn't run our privacy parameters, you would be right.

2024-08-05 22:51:26

Turns out it's a bolete eating fungus that makes it blue and not the fabled Berkshire, but still a cool find.
#nevent1q…hgwk

2024-08-05 19:45:11

While I disagree with who the monero guys represent in Tolkien, I do appreciate the middle earth reference
#nevent1q…64e4

2024-08-05 16:41:25

I won't claim that I discovered the legendary berkshire blue amenita, but I'll be interested to see what this becomes in a few days 👀
For the mushroom enthusiast, this would be the equivalent of finding the arkenstone.
#nature #shroomstr #grownostr
https://image.nostr.build/bb2390476a227618999901c36d9e69a0774b75ada32cb60e3e77a766cb6583a0.jpg

2024-08-05 16:08:19

It's dragon sickness that causes the #btc dwarves to lose their sense of reality and purpose. #xmr hobbits prefer the quiet private life, moving around unseen while the outside world doesn't even consider their existence noteworthy.

2024-08-05 13:39:18

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The majority of the population believes that inflation is due to climate change, not their lords deem "necessary quantitative easing". We are dealing with a keynesian stream in which logic flows like molasses.

2024-08-05 13:30:49

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Japan screams cause their house of cards fall down. Other countries scream cause Japan holds US treasury bonds and expects to sell. Other countries sell in hopes to beat US market open.

2024-08-05 13:06:57

I think it's time we stop throwing around "store of value" as a cult catch phrase and actually consider what it means and if it's even true. At this point, we can expect bitcoin to follow the market as it's been whored out and mainstreamed due to tyrant pressures. We are about to see that SOV means nothing without privacy. #btc #xmr

2024-08-05 12:53:50

Good morning to America
Your market opens will be legendary

2024-08-05 06:16:38

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You should yes, sent you some, test it out. There might be a transfer minimum. You might want to wait until you have a certain amount, then use something like trocador to convert lightning to monero for cake wallet, but once again, getting ahead of myself.

2024-08-05 03:43:09

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Face masks help fight against facial recognition cameras infinitely better than they do propaganda flu 2.0.

2024-08-05 03:38:07

I'm all for wearing face masks in public again. Most people see it as compliance with tyranny. I see it as another surveilance state inconsistency, allowing me to walk around anonymously. Add a ball cap and some #privacy glasses and you got yourself some #ftg apparel.

2024-08-05 03:10:59

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vpn gets you places the USA sanctions my man, you gotta lot of homework on your hands already so i dont want to overload you, but we're pretty nice here on nostr and will help when you need it. You already seem to have a mindset for privacy first which is good, i wish i would have started that way. Everything else comes eventually at the right time.

2024-08-05 02:32:45

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Pc nostr is kinda a nightmare lol...

2024-08-05 02:29:08

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Ok, amethyst is great, stick with that unless you want to use primal with built in wallet (it will ask for email confirmation but just create a temp email with https://temp-mail.org/ ). Regarding a zap wallet, im not sure breez integrates too easily. For receiving zaps, minibits is an ecash option that gives you an lightning lnurl address to save to your amethyst profile. For NoKYC sats, i would highly recommend robosats. If you are new to btc, don't mix your nokyc with kyc coins.

2024-08-05 01:53:14

I came into this randomly without context, but I'm here for it.
#nevent1q…k655

2024-08-05 01:46:25

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I would first get out of global view, second i would follow a few hashtags im interested in such as #privacy #bitcoin #monero #nostr #grownostr #plebchain #biblestr etc..follow people you like from there

2024-08-05 01:44:05

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Alright:
1. What client are you using to access Nostr and what device?
2. What zap wallet are you using? I don't see one available on your profile to test zap.
3. Did you find a good nonKYC exchange yet?

2024-08-05 01:23:11

Looks like #umbrel had the option to run a #monero node now. Might test that out on the spare pi.
#privacy #xmr

2024-08-05 00:51:39

🥸🥸🥸
I found a recipe to create your own Anti-Surveillance IR glasses in case you wanted to give your local tyrants the middle finger. I believe it was around Section 8. Here is an onion address to download the ebook: http://b6yzjvubthwi4okgxglvoa6c32bw52kvypgbf34jqwxqbljazvihviad.onion/3FV2DaDNcJ_LztwJAlNFuQ
#privacy #nostr #vpn #grownostr

2024-08-04 23:16:36

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Only until bitcoin can fix its privacy problem. Gold doesnt make sense to me as no commercial cashier is going to know what to do with it, maybe if you are dealing directly with the store owner, but not otherwise. Something that you can convert to digital fiat is the best and most practical option. I prefer monero for simplicity over lightning or liquid which need extra effort and know how to operate privately.

2024-08-04 22:41:41

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Follow #monero and #xmr

2024-08-04 22:28:57

Imagine, if you will, the inevitable overreach where the government forces Cashapp and Strike to give up their clients information at gunpoint or by that of harming their family. You are on their list and must give account of every sat you purchased or received as a non anonymous tip or payment. You'll be rewarded for your compliance and rat outs or punished by your resistance with force. You will be rewarded and well compensated for reporting any coins you know of that are nonkyc. Many of us are just one executive order away from this reality. I feel like our threat models should take this very real situation into consideration.

2024-08-04 22:08:43

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The majority will do whatever the government tells them to do to get their comforts back, only those who are prepared will be able to weather the surveillance state. I suspect that the vast majority of people, including plebs on here, will offer very little resistance before deciding to take it in the ass. The fact that kyc bitcoin is talked about as a valid option on here has brought me to this conclusion.

2024-08-04 16:56:58

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Any dev that works on open source software vs those who work MIC contracts.

2024-08-04 16:29:20

I find myself at a loss for words. A rare occurence. #grownostr
https://image.nostr.build/9eb2eedb45cc07b0c7df36796791c66c9cd2b3767132017a4d8d6afc8d3e5844.jpg

2024-08-04 11:59:42

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Good morning. Price appreciation and halvings aren't as correlated as supposed in the article as though it's simply a black and white issue, but more importantly, the utilized calculated value is compared to Bitcoins value, not on moneros. Id argue Moneros value proposition is that of anonymity, something that btc and layer 2 solutions simply cannot match and will absolutely need to in order to avoid tyranical encroachment. This isn't simply a matter of chance of if it will become crucial for total privacy, but how long until it is necessary. Once bitcoin can achieve the total anonymity that Monero can provide, then I will acknowledge no more use case for monero.

2024-08-04 03:02:40

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This sent me on a rabbit hole of privacy glasses that block ir. Currently wondering if pinhole glasses could be effective.

2024-08-04 01:58:33

They think they are going to catch divergent activity from simps who fall for the bread and circus? That's adorable. #privacy #nostr
#nevent1q…2lg9

2024-08-04 00:02:29

I was driving through hillbilly country this evening and found the only gas station for miles cozied up within a mountain pass. It was an old fashion mechanical gas pump. When I went in to pay, I was surprised to see that they took CashApp pay. I asked if they took #Bitcoin half joking, and they said, "What's Bitcoin?"

2024-08-03 16:21:19

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I think it's mainly ignorance. Monero is everything they think bitcoin is.

2024-08-03 14:39:36

Good morning! And yes, I mean all of them at once. #nostr

2024-08-03 14:38:14

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Good morning! And yes, I mean all of them at once. #nostr

2024-08-03 12:05:14

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The transactions are private, but the kyc exchange will have record of the fact that you purchased through them. Once it moves, they won't be able to trace it, but you'll forever be on a government list that says you bought some.

2024-08-03 04:07:00

Hello World
#introductions