Abdel
A₿del ∞/21M

https://github.com/AbdelStark

If you want to change the world, don't protest. Write code!

Public Key

npub1hr6v96g0phtxwys4x0tm3khawuuykz6s28uzwtj5j0zc7lunu99snw2e29

NIP-05 Address

abdel@snort.social

NIP-57 Address

abdel@primal.net

Profile Code

nprofile1qqst3axzay8sm4n8zg2n84acmt7hwwztpdg9r7p89e2f83v007f7zjc0rekq4

Author Public Key

npub1hr6v96g0phtxwys4x0tm3khawuuykz6s28uzwtj5j0zc7lunu99snw2e29

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Last Notes

2025-05-09 19:36:28

Filters are cool but have you tried verifying a STARK proof with OP_CAT on a signet.
Peak spam at its finest.
https://blossom.primal.net/f94ac22bd5802544bd7d149daef42c7d9f707f37982d347557275354d10bf2c4.jpg

2025-05-09 19:10:34

“To be truly radical is to make hope possible, rather than despair convincing.” - Raymond Williams
Bitcoin is radical hope for the world, seriously.
Let’s fight, TATAKAE!
https://blossom.primal.net/18c3e3264d53198e7302fe2a6fdb987f71ea14a3c3e54ab26fc94ac81158d481.png

2025-04-10 14:37:06

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I think you should add the number in BTC terms it's better. Fixed it for you.
https://github.com/block/bitcoin-treasury/pull/10

2025-04-03 17:19:27

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💯

2025-04-03 16:29:26

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Thanks bro

2025-04-02 17:13:23

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Nice to meet you and thanks for

2025-04-02 16:33:43

What can you do with Monero style ring signatures for Nostr ?
You can build an Anonymous Voting platform using Nostr identities to vote.
Thanks to the Back's Linkable Spontaneous Anonymous Group, you can detect double voting without leaking identities.
Check Ringable demo 👇
A client-side anonymous voting platform using Nostr-compatible ring signatures.
Ringable allows users to create proposals and vote anonymously as part of a predefined group (a "ring" of public keys). It leverages the cryptographic power of bLSAG ring signatures to ensure that while votes are verified as coming from a valid member of the ring, the specific voter's identity remains hidden.
The cryptographic functions are powered by the Nostringer Rust library, compiled to WebAssembly (WASM) for use in the browser.
Live demo: https://ringable.starknetonbitcoin.com
Ringable rep: https://github.com/AbdelStark/ringable
Nostringer: https://github.com/AbdelStark/nostringer-rs
https://m.primal.net/QBwR.mov

2025-03-28 16:37:05

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Yes very acceptable!
I did not benchmark but I suspect the ts execution times would me much higher.
Btw I will add wasm compatibility for usage of the rust lib in browser and in JavaScript projects

2025-03-28 16:03:37

By popular demand (from 1 person), I added a BLSAG (Back's Linkable Spontaneous Anonymous Group) variant in Nostringer, similar to Monery scheme.
bLSAG signatures are linkable but still anonymous.
Can detect duplicate voting or track usage of a credential.
https://github.com/AbdelStark/nostringer-rs?tab=readme-ov-file#blsag-backs-linkable-spontaneous-anonymous-group
#nevent1q…8axp
https://m.primal.net/PwPZ.jpg

2025-03-28 13:59:43

Nostringer in Typescript was fun, but did it again in a serious language this time: nostringer-rs is born, a blazing fast unlinkable ring signature scheme, written in Rust 🦀
Try it with the cli: cargo install nostringer_cli && nostringer_cli demo
https://github.com/AbdelStark/nostringer-rs
#nevent1q…wsca
https://m.primal.net/PwKv.jpg

2025-03-28 07:58:16

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It’s basically equivalent to the size of the ring.
Its ring size multiplied by 32, and add 32 bytes.
So if ring size is 10 it’s 342 bytes.
If ring size is 100 it’s 3232 bytes.

2025-03-28 04:39:15

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Hey. I don’t know if/when I will have time to do it myself but if someone wants to work on that and submit a PR that would be cool.
It would enable interesting use cases.

2025-03-27 18:00:47

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Let’s do the opposite. Find devs to contribute and we will help to fund them to work on this if there is demand

2025-03-27 16:54:00

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Yes

2025-03-27 16:37:01

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Ohhh you like it. Noice!

2025-03-27 16:23:38

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🙏

2025-03-27 16:22:12

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👀

2025-03-27 16:21:56

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I lacked inspiration haha.
Thanks mate

2025-03-27 15:49:52

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https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqsxssyqgz0znnlkqyh72948e5x4m6xtktsng3x6pg0z85uqrwmzakq3nuh2v

2025-03-27 15:48:12

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Thanks

2025-03-27 15:47:52

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🫡🙏

2025-03-27 15:29:08

Introducing Nostringer - unlinkable ring signatures (SAG) for Nostr pubkeys.
Instead of doing some Ghibli stuff I implemented a prototype of unlinkable ring signatures for Nostr.
It's using Monero style Spontaneous Anonymous Group signatures (SAG).
What does it enable ?
Ring signatures allow multiple members of a group to sign a message without revealing which member actually signed it.
I explored this after chatting with @nprofile…nqad who wants to use this concept for WalletScrutiny. Basically his idea would be to let users write reviews as accredited wallet developers. Because of the competition between wallets it's better to not disclose who posted a review.
It would be sufficient to know that it was posted from someone belonging to a group of accredited developers.
Checkout the demo and repo in the links below.
Live demo: https://nostringer.starknetonbitcoin.com
Repo: https://github.com/AbdelStark/nostringer
https://m.primal.net/PvLL.mov

2025-03-26 06:57:35

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For now it has only basic event publishing. If there is demand maybe we can join forces and build a fully fleshed Nostr MCP server

2025-03-25 15:17:40

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Yep works too haha

2025-03-25 15:11:56

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I sent you a dm on telegram mate

2025-03-25 15:10:58

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Yes. With the new version that is deployed you can pay directly with any wallet compatible with Alby Bitcoin Connect lib

2025-03-24 10:46:49

L402 is HTTP for payments, literally, and it's cool!
Built a Rust implementation for an API paywalled with the L402 protocol, as well as a demo frontend.
Try it yourself: https://l402.starknetonbitcoin.com
Pay with Lightning and query the latest Bitcoin block.
L402 protocol: https://l402.org
Rust L402 server repo: https://github.com/AbdelStark/l402-server-example-rs
L402 demo frontend using Nextjs repo: https://github.com/AbdelStark/l402-shield
#bitcoin #lightningnetwork #payment #mcp
https://m.primal.net/PrNA.mov

2025-03-24 10:46:21

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Let’s discuss about it!

2025-03-19 07:10:55

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2025-03-14 08:06:54

I like the sound of freedom in the morning.
https://m.primal.net/PfPJ.jpg

2025-03-11 14:44:42

IT ALL COMES BACK TO BITCOIN.
STARKNET IS EXPANDING TO BITCOIN, STARTING TODAY!
THERE IS NO "IF" ANYMORE—IT’S HAPPENING, AND IT’S NOT CONDITIONAL ON OP_CAT OR ANY SOFT FORK.
WE HAVE A PATH FOR OUR BITCOIN EXPANSION THAT IS NOT DEPENDENT ON ANY CHANGES TO BITCOIN.
MULTISIG => BITVM => VALIDITY ROLLUP (IF / WHEN EFFICIENT STARK PROOF VERIFICATION BECOMES POSSIBLE).
CHECK OUT MORE IN THE OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS: PARTNERSHIPS WITH BITCOIN ECOSYSTEM PLAYERS, STARKWARE ESTABLISHING A STRATEGIC BITCOIN RESERVE, THE BTCFI SEASON PROGRAM, AND MORE.
I AM BEYOND EXCITED ABOUT THIS EXPANSION. FREEDOM TECH IS THE MOST IMPORTANT BATTLE OF OUR GENERATION. BITCOIN IS THE REPRESENTATION OF THIS FIGHT. IT IS THE HOPE TO BUILD A BETTER WORLD BY FIXING THE ASYMMETRY OF POWER.
WE MUST RESTORE SOVEREIGNTY TO INDIVIDUALS.
IT ALL COMES BACK TO BITCOIN.
FIX THE MONEY, FIX THE WORLD!
https://www.starknet.io/blog/starknet-bitcoin-scaling/

2025-03-10 15:31:05

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Absolutely!

2025-03-10 10:40:52

"The illusion of freedom will continue as long as it's profitable to maintain the illusion." – Frank Zappa
Bitcoin removes the illusion, giving people true financial sovereignty.
The tools exist. The code is ready.
Freedom is inevitable.

2025-03-07 15:12:01

Yo, another public good library built by StarkWare exploration team: a Merkle-Sum Sparse Merkle Tree library, written in Rust.
96% test coverage. Working next on full compatibility with the Go implementation of Taproot Assets from Lightning Labs.
@npub12rv…85vg here you go, you know what can be done with this!
A Proof of Liabilities Scheme for Ecash Mints!
https://github.com/keep-starknet-strange/mssmt-rs
POL design by Calle: https://gist.github.com/callebtc/ed5228d1d8cbaade0104db5d1cf63939

2025-03-07 07:56:21

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Gm 🧡

2025-03-06 07:42:41

We are not here to ask for permission. We are not waiting for outdated institutions to change. We are building a parallel system where sovereignty, censorship resistance, freedom of speech and privacy are non-negotiable.
The best way to predict the future is to build it.

2025-03-04 14:56:12

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To verify them yes.
You generate the proof offchain and you verify it on chain

2025-03-04 14:55:50

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Those are more specific than the ones in GSR. They are really about making efficient STARK proof verification over a specific prime.

2025-03-04 12:10:10

What about M31 arithmetic opcodes for efficient STARK verification on Bitcoin ?
Idea: OP_M31ADD, OP_M31SUB, OP_M31MUL, OP_M31INV operating over the M31 Mersenne prime field.
OP_CAT too generic ? OP_STARK_VERIFY too narrow ? This is something in between.
https://hackmd.io/@abdelhamid/m31-opcodes-bitcoin-stark
#bitcoin #starks #zkp

2025-03-04 07:57:32

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Could be an option.
We started some experiments to see how starks could be useful for Nostr.
Right now we are focused on delegate signature aggregation verification.
https://github.com/keep-starknet-strange/starkstr

2025-02-28 10:18:31

I am sorry to tell you but Bitcoin used as DA layer for rollups could handle ALL Ethereum Rollups of today!
And this is WITHOUT Starknet's current compression.
Methodology here: https://github.com/AbdelStark/bitcoin-da-throughput-simulator
TL;DR: Bitcoin as Starknet's Data Layer
Methodology
Analyze Starknet-on-Ethereum:
- Measure L2 transactions and data (state diff) posted to Ethereum.
- Calculate TPS and data per transaction.
Extrapolate to Bitcoin:
- Use Bitcoin’s block size (4 MB) and block time (600 seconds).
- Compute Bitcoin’s data throughput and estimate Starknet TPS.
Key Numbers
Starknet-on-Ethereum over the selected period:
TPS: ~270.
Data per tx: ~29 bytes.
Starknet-on-Bitcoin (Theoretical):
Bitcoin throughput: ~6,830 bytes/s.
Estimated TPS: ~235.
Conclusion
If Bitcoin was Starknet’s Data Availability layer, ~235 TPS could be supported, assuming full block usage and efficient state diff compression (~29 bytes/tx). Real-world throughput would be lower due to unrealistic assumptions made here, but you get the point.
#bitcoin #zkrollup #scaling

2025-02-24 10:06:57

Good news for you, even if you don't like OP_CAT or are afraid by it, if it comes through a soft fork, no one can force you to use it or interact with a Bitcoin script that does.
You can even imagine anti OP_CAT crew to build custom wallets that prevent users from interacting with OP_CAT scripts.
OP_CAT is opt-in for the user.
OP_CAT IS OPT-IN!
#bitcoin #bitcoindev #opcat

2025-02-14 07:42:20

Happy Valentine’s Day to everyone.
Destroy FIAT, but with love.
❤️

2025-02-07 15:36:45

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2025-02-07 09:12:33

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That’s cool shit man

2025-02-06 17:18:59

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It does this when you use an external extension or always ?

2025-02-06 17:15:37

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I believe in him and I am nice with him

2025-02-06 17:13:08

I asked Claude: what is the latest Bitcoin block ?
And you know what ? He was able to give me the actual information about it.
How ? Thanks to this Bitcoin MCP server I built.
It works also with Goose (the new AI agent framework of @npub1sg6…f63m ).
Find source code and demo videos below.
Source: : https://github.com/AbdelStark/bitcoin-mcp
Demo video with Claude: https://github.com/AbdelStark/bitcoin-mcp/discussions/2
Demo video with Goose: https://github.com/AbdelStark/bitcoin-mcp/discussions/3
#goose #bitcoin #aiagents #ai #claude

2025-02-06 10:55:33

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Very cool!
You should consider using Zero Knowledge Proofs in the future for some DVMs handling critical services.
https://hackmd.io/@abdelhamid/nostr-dvm-verifiable-computation

2025-02-05 08:40:09

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SNK >>>>> all

2025-02-05 08:16:55

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Man of culture here 💪

2025-02-05 08:02:38

A true warrior needs no sword.
It needs Bitcoin to fight for financial sovereignty.
It needs Nostr to fight for freedom of speech.
It needs STARK proofs to fight for integrity.
https://m.primal.net/ORGo.jpg

2025-02-05 07:16:25

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Ok apparently it worked for you that’s nice!

2025-02-05 07:12:29

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Always on the wrong side of history

2025-02-04 13:25:39

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It’s better now. It loads in Claude Desktop.
However it fails when trying to publish the note on Nostr for some reason while it’s working well with the MCP inspector and Goose.
https://github.com/AbdelStark/nostr-mcp/issues/2#issuecomment-2633905772

2025-02-04 06:49:31

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Ah, it seems indeed there is an issue using it with Claude Desktop.
I tried it with MCP inspector and Goose and it works well but indeed there is a problem with Claude.
Thanks for submitting the issue.
Will try to have a look this week

2025-02-03 14:15:41

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Oh got it!
That’s cool and actually very based if you are not a dev!
Love the spirit and challenge.
Feel free to submit pull requests to my repo if you want to.
Would be curious to see if Cline can be good in working with an existing repo and adding features to it.
https://github.com/AbdelStark/nostr-mcp

2025-02-03 09:57:14

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That’s awesome!
But why not contributing to the one I started ?

2025-02-03 06:53:22

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True.
And this compute will need verifiability.
https://hackmd.io/@abdelhamid/nostr-dvm-verifiable-computation

2025-01-31 15:47:05

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Ok so I would have to do it in Go for you to even consider it ?

2025-01-31 15:08:14

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Yes totally!
I think it’s the latter most of the time.
If you live in a comfortable enough situation it’s easier to accept the slavery

2025-01-31 15:07:19

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Ok dont tempt me to create a new one in Rust just to prove that you don’t want to contribute at all and that the language is just an excuse 😜

2025-01-31 10:03:40

"The price of freedom is eternal vigilance." – Thomas Jefferson
Freedom isn’t something we win once and keep forever. It’s something we must defend, innovate, and build for every day. Bitcoin breaks the chains of financial control. Nostr dismantles the walls of censorship. STARKs enable a future where integrity through math and scalability are non-negotiable.
The tools exist. The mission is clear. The responsibility is ours. Let’s build a world where freedom is the default, not the exception.

2025-01-31 09:46:16

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Yes I should be more careful with my experiments lol

2025-01-31 08:58:17

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Damn I used my account by mistake when playing with my Nostr MCP server using Goose lol

2025-01-31 08:57:17

Yosh bro

2025-01-31 08:46:20

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C’est quoi le projet MAM ?

2025-01-31 07:56:07

Let’s accelerate AI x Nostr.
Who wanna help and contribute to this Nostr MCP server ?
When we have a complete and robust one we can do cool experiments with Goose, Claude and any MCP compatible AI agent framework.
https://github.com/AbdelStark/nostr-mcp
#nostr #ai #nostrai #aistr

2025-01-31 04:43:29

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Submit a PR 😘

2025-01-30 14:32:21

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Believe in something 💪

2025-01-30 14:30:08

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Oh ok no problem at all mate!
Thanks for the love and support, very much appreciated.

2025-01-30 14:22:56

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Does it mean you are going to submit a PR for the send_zap tool ?
😇

2025-01-30 14:15:01

The real fun will start when we have the Zap tool integrated in the Nostr MCP server!
Then AI agents can pay each other via Nostr, or pay access to DVM services etc.
crazy stuff.
I started to implement the zap tool but I have no time to finish it for now. If anyone wants to finish it that would be cool. Free to submit a PR.
https://github.com/AbdelStark/nostr-mcp
#note1n2j…uzej
https://m.primal.net/OIFp.jpg

2025-01-30 14:12:38

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Hahhaha lol.
Basically I want to give AI agents access to the freedom of speech protocol

2025-01-30 13:52:42

https://primal.net/e/note1n2jcu6apl4dandr3vn6kadz6fynuryf2qey5rla8p3fhr8er2vwswkuzej
#note1rgl…qegr

2025-01-30 13:52:32

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https://primal.net/e/note1n2jcu6apl4dandr3vn6kadz6fynuryf2qey5rla8p3fhr8er2vwswkuzej

2025-01-30 13:52:12

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Oh cool!
I did one too.
https://primal.net/e/note1n2jcu6apl4dandr3vn6kadz6fynuryf2qey5rla8p3fhr8er2vwswkuzej

2025-01-30 13:50:21

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I submitted a PR to add it in the awesome repo

2025-01-30 13:31:28

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I have some ideas haha 👀
Ability to pay using Cashu for example

2025-01-30 13:24:31

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https://github.com/AbdelStark/nostr-mcp

2025-01-30 13:24:06

🪿 Goose is dope, very flexible.
Was able to build a Goose Nostr extension (MCP server with SSE) very easily.
It gives Goose the ability to post notes on Nostr basically.
Censorship resistance matters, even for AI agents 😉
Code of the Nostr MCP server below.
Cc @npub1sg6…f63m @npub180c…h6w6
https://m.primal.net/OIBX.mov

2025-01-27 13:16:53

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Pour l’instant c’est pas la priorité mais ravi d’en discuter oui. Sur quel genre de choses du coup ?

2025-01-27 11:33:08

👋 Yosh, Bitcoiners!
We created a Bitcoin exploration team in StarkWare.
I am looking for Bitcoiners to join us in this team to explore Bitcoin (and symbiotic ecosystems: Lightning Network, Cashu, Nostr) x STARKs use cases.
Right now we have 2 open positions in this team. Both require technical skills and deep understanding of Bitcoin.
- 1 is pure dev position, to build with us exploration projects showcasing usage of STARKs proofs for Bitcoin ecosystem.
- 1 is for a team lead position and require management skills in addition to the tech skills, ability to handle a team of about 5 devs.
If you are up for the challenge and you think you can be a good fit, hit me up. Bitcoiners, please tag people who you think could be a good fit and could be interested.
Sharing some example of Bitcoin related projects we are currently working on to give you a more concrete idea of what it would look like.
Raito - Bitcoin ZK light client written in Cairo - https://github.com/keep-starknet-strange/raito/
Shinigami - Bitcoin Script VM in Cairo - https://github.com/keep-starknet-strange/shinigami
pontis - OP_CAT enabled Bitcoin <> Starknet bridge POC - https://github.com/Bitcoin-Wildlife-Sanctuary/pontis
bitcoin-circle-stark - Building blocks of a Circle STARK verifier in Bitcoin Script - https://github.com/Bitcoin-Wildlife-Sanctuary/bitcoin-circle-stark
starkstr - Nostr x STARKs exploration project with first focus on Delegated Aggregate Signature Verification - https://github.com/keep-starknet-strange/starkstr
cashu-zk-engine - BDHKE implementation in Cairo - https://github.com/AbdelStark/cashu-zk-engine
Cashu Cairo Spending Conditions - https://github.com/tdelabro/cdk/tree/stow-spending-condition
#Hiring #BitcoinDevs #NostrDevs #BitcoinerJobs

2025-01-24 09:31:43

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Code: https://github.com/tdelabro/cdk/tree/stow-spending-condition/spending_conditions

2025-01-24 09:31:07

Cashu x STARKs ? Spending conditions in Cairo @npub12rv…85vg ?
Yes.
Here is a video showcasing the generation of a STARK proof of some Cashu spending conditions defined as a Cairo program, and verified by the Cashu Mint.
The STARK proof is generated using STWO.
It enables to define arbitrary Cashu spending conditions easily, in a highly expressive manner, without breaking privacy and proving mathematical guarantee on the integrity of the computation.
The spender define the spending conditions in Cairo.
The receiver generates a STARK proof that conditions are met to spend the tokens.
The Mint verifies the proof and completes the process if the proof is valid.
https://m.primal.net/NxhO.jpg

2025-01-23 12:51:28

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Bitcoin Fixes This

2025-01-23 05:15:14

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Some preliminary ideas I would say but yet to see for actual implementation in Apps

2025-01-22 17:49:15

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This is about using STARK proofs to verify Nostr event signatures more efficiently. Relays (servers) can strip signatures from events and provide a single STARK proof that all signatures in a batch are valid. This:
Boosts Privacy: Signatures are not revealed, providing deniability.
Saves Bandwidth: Removing signatures reduces data size.
Speeds Up Verification: Batch-checking signatures with one proof is faster.

2025-01-22 17:39:21

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Around 300kb

2025-01-22 17:38:59

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Oh interesting!
Btw we are working on a draft nip for this.
https://github.com/nostr-protocol/nips/pull/1682

2025-01-22 17:37:59

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Pour le coup non c’est plus proche de ce que tu me disais la dernière fois. Grace à cela, si il s’avère que c’est viable en production (besoin de faire plus de benchmarks dans les prochaines semaines pour s’en assurer), cela permettrait d’enlever les signatures des messages des events Nostr, donc considérablement réduire la bande passante requise pour sync avec les relais etc. D’autre part cela réduirait considérablement les calculs effectuer côté client / app pour vérifier les signatures. Tu vérifie à la place des STARK proof de batch de pleins d’évents, ce qui est beaucoup beaucoup plus rapide et moins gourmand en CPU.

2025-01-22 17:34:53

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It’s only the beginning my friend as you already know! We will explore together very cool stuff!

2025-01-22 13:25:52

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@npub16zl…evpc j’explore plus en profondeur l’usage des STARKs pour Nostr.
See https://github.com/nostr-protocol/nips/pull/1682

2025-01-22 13:19:10

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Cc @npub180c…h6w6 @npub12rv…85vg

2025-01-22 13:18:49

Nothing to see here.
Just a STARK proof of the verification of the signatures of a batch of 10 NOSTR signed events, generated using STWO.
Let's prove the world, one STARK proof after another.
#nostr #stark
https://m.primal.net/NugW.jpg

2025-01-17 07:10:44

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I’d buy that for a dollar

2025-01-17 07:10:08

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Gm #nostrfr
C’est quoi plans pour le week-end ?

2025-01-16 07:58:06

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But the same concept could be applied with other languages for example through provable RISC-V or WASM execution engine. It has some performance overhead but it’s doable.
We will consider Rust proving for STWO in the future

2025-01-15 15:51:29

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Let’s goooo

2025-01-15 15:31:40

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No it can be used for any arbitrary computation written in Cairo. And Cairo is Turing complete so you can build almost anything with it.