Brandon Tompkins

https://linktr.ee/Tompkinsworldwide

Public Key

npub1perndegamlqtveqmufj85xl53xpdl0q265yhrsc66gznn889t4dszp3rkx

NIP-05 Address

bitsbybrandon@iris.to

NIP-57 Address

bitsbybrandon@strike.me

Profile Code

nprofile1qqsqu3eku5wals9kvsd7yer6r06gnqklhs9d2zt3cvddypfennj46kcncu9yt

Author Public Key

npub1perndegamlqtveqmufj85xl53xpdl0q265yhrsc66gznn889t4dszp3rkx

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2024-10-06 00:57:28

Today we unloaded deliveries, tractor trailers, organized and loaded up supplies for delivery to highly effected areas.
We loaded up helicopters with medical supplies, insulin, propane, batteries, lights, generators, and mres.
Cold weather front moving in and bodies are still being pulled down off the mountain using trash bags as body bags.
People are getting burned touching the water.
I'm humbled and grateful to do my part. sometimes all you can do is pray and be there.
I'm at a church being used as a distrobution center here:
424 Heritage Blvd, Newport, TN 37821
Stay humble and stack sats because banks and the government don't give a flying fuck about you. It's up to us.
To be contrairian is to survive.
#bitcoin #nostr #Tennessee #Flood
https://m.primal.net/LMZC.mp4

2024-10-03 20:31:06

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You don't hate them enough. https://image.nostr.build/0a4e76d6cbdbd2e8034f7d3c0b167c961a3585b00f18533c36995f0d7fe6fa2b.png

2024-10-02 08:53:27

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I do the opposite now...
Actually I don't even bring up bitcoin anymore, I let them discover it on their own as a baked in function of Nostr.

2024-09-25 21:51:33

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Sweat dreams fren.

2024-09-25 21:25:10

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I believe the ongoing debasement of the USD and the expanding M2 money supply are deliberate strategies to inflate away the national debt. This could send Bitcoin soaring to infinity.
Alternatively, we could face severe economic disparity that leads to social unrest or even civil war. Recent reports suggest a growing trend of young men dropping out of the workforce entirely, signaling deep-rooted issues. Any further inflation may push things to a breaking point.
Ludwig von Mises often warned about unchecked government expansion—once the spiral begins, it’s hard to stop.

2024-09-25 12:48:48

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Awesome 👌

2024-09-25 12:48:08

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2024-09-25 06:24:52

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No. Your disagreeableness will likely save us all. However, unless you don't use fiat, banks, pay interest, or own property, you won't have a choice. And the rest of the planet is distracted talking about Diddy. 🫡 Few are ready confront what's coming.

2024-09-25 06:13:12

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How many channels are you running?

2024-09-25 06:12:17

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Wasn't the decision to accept the loan from the IMF made before Milei? I could be mistaken...

2024-09-25 06:08:52

This has got to stop. https://image.nostr.build/234b35e3cfd977586036fc2b49cc49fb97dc987b1d9e8c9ae18972b4c9cc0a40.jpg

2024-09-25 01:48:58

The US government is liquidating Infowars auctioning it off in October.
Is that another use case for NOSTR?
#asknostr

2024-09-25 01:13:27

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I just drove to Florida so I can be closer a city to be able to earn more money to stack sats. I sleep in my van to keep my expenses low. I've now evacuated Florida because of the hurricane in SC now.
Might go back to Austin TX.
interesting take.

2024-09-25 00:24:52

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Welcome

2024-09-25 00:21:15

I consider posting on NOSTR "work".
#grownostr

2024-09-25 00:17:14

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What does this mean?

2024-09-25 00:15:41

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honestly gym memberships are mandatory.
Everything else though can fuck off.

2024-09-25 00:13:24

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shtoooop.
😭

2024-09-25 00:08:05

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The relationship between language and our perceived reality is complex.
I'm always looking for better ways to communicate how amazing this tech stack is. Thanks.

2024-09-25 00:00:15

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Welcome to the real world neo.
Make sure to add a lightning wallet address to receive zaps.
ONWARD!

2024-09-24 23:52:20

These people are 100% insane.
https://m.primal.net/LBEy.jpg

2024-09-24 02:57:53

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It's a real thing.

2024-09-24 02:42:43

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How?

2024-09-24 00:57:40

Good evening #nostr
Do you remember your dreams?
https://m.primal.net/Kzoz.png

2024-09-24 00:51:47

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Bro, your zaps are fucked.
https://nostrcheck.me/media/0e4736e51ddfc0b6641be2647a1bf48982dfbc0ad50971c31ad205399ce55d5b/00a2d717025ad50f62cb877845c4737c265249e02edd190b465d5f8ab0ce6cb5.webp

2024-09-24 00:11:43

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I like it. i like it a lot.
Any way I can help you test it out?

2024-09-23 23:49:58

https://m.primal.net/KzlT.png
#note1mrh…mskt

2024-09-23 04:49:15

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networking at the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville .

2024-09-23 04:24:50

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Same same.
I can't go a day without talking to someone about nostr\btc... Nostrbrained

2024-09-23 04:17:58

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GLHFDD.

2024-09-23 04:17:15

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"nicotine flavor"

2024-09-23 04:04:08

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oh I see. my bad, I'm still getting caught up on what's been happening. Have there been any ideas on how to fix this issue?

2024-09-23 03:59:44

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Cali can sluf off into the ocean.
Damn commies.

2024-09-23 03:59:10

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You're right. maybe a bit more south. say... somewhere in between Baltimore and Richmond.

2024-09-23 03:51:35

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As someone who is fairly new to pull requests, there's so much going on It's hard to decipher how to add value.

2024-09-22 20:43:38

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lmao

2024-09-22 20:42:36

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The pussification of the world continues...

2024-09-18 01:38:29

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It does!
I'm building small companies that use Nostr & that are on a bitcoin standard.
Fuck this old system of censorship, I'm over the bullshit.

2024-09-18 01:34:43

Indeed it does.
#note1j5e…jya3

2024-09-17 22:57:19

God is good. Stay humble, Stack Sats. https://image.nostr.build/5a8725b935209a007f20e6348263062656cfb2beead2d3d7b9f02911b3301043.jpg

2024-09-17 18:10:41

This is what I'm working with. I still need to make proper cushions so the bed can convert properly, window coverings, and my new headliner should be here soon.
Got another rejection letter for work as a #bitcoin miner.
Onto the next thing.
I'll need a few thousand USD to throw in a new startup, a USA wood manufacturing buisness on a bitcoin standard(on Nostr) based in East Tennessee. I'll see what I can earn in Nashville, I should only need about $500 to build out this shop area, get some tools and materials, and start rocking and rolling.
My dad wants to call it "John's Hobby Workshop" (my dads name)
I'm tired of waiting to be hired, so why not put myself in a position to hire otherd instead?
Onward!
#vanlife
https://image.nostr.build/b6f7ddb2c3a212b5f12e69e9acb0290d21e1c571b4acb2e16604d2c9b49f0841.jpg

2024-09-16 18:32:26

Fiat is a disease.
The worst disease.

2024-09-15 10:53:23

Good morning Nostr.
🤙
https://m.primal.net/KqgE.png

2024-09-15 10:17:27

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Reject kings ✅
Onward!

2024-09-15 10:15:08

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Sounds reasonable.
more of that. 👍

2024-09-15 09:59:57

What radicalized you? #asknostr

2024-09-15 09:46:22

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Now we're talkin! 🤘

2024-09-14 00:36:32

Good Morning Nostr!
It's not morning.... but good-fking-morning anyway.
I don't like saying good night,
Say good morning always.
👍

2024-09-12 19:06:58

I have an insatiable desire to chop wood.

2024-09-09 18:41:00

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Looks like blue springs.

2024-08-28 21:26:04

Could a Nostr relay run decentralized on everyone's phone?
#asknostr

2024-08-28 19:01:59

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Why did you go to Ukraine?

2024-08-28 15:45:21

Apparently I'm ENTJ and the AI says: https://m.primal.net/KRtp.png

2024-08-28 15:34:01

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YYyyyuurRRRP!

2024-08-28 15:33:31

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BAHAHA! good one.

2024-08-28 15:31:18

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Hard work pays of.
I consider using/posting on #Nostr work.

2024-08-28 15:29:55

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Welcome all the X refugees.

2024-08-28 15:02:22

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Yup!
The banks every take your house as a kid?

2024-08-27 22:29:14

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Oh how I love 58k

2024-08-27 22:13:07

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I thought we were just listing tickers.
So what?
https://m.primal.net/KQdw.jpg

2024-08-27 21:51:49

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$BTC
NVDA
TSLA

2024-08-27 21:41:41

Halal lamb shawarma over rice:
#foodstr
https://m.primal.net/KQcD.jpg

2024-08-27 21:17:22

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I believe billionaires have more important things to worry about than money. The point here is that Nostr eliminates the need to buy or make a platform as a direct response to being censored. It gives power back to the individual and away from the state/authority.

2024-08-24 21:17:32

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Hello and Welcome!

2024-08-23 15:32:44

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Does anyone know if he has a lightning wallet? or a Nostr account?

2024-08-23 00:48:48

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I trusted you! 🤣 🤣 🤣

2024-08-23 00:45:07

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What does that look like?
I'm all in philosophically on Bitcoin and Nostr however I'm still having to earn fiat IRL to "keep the lights on" so to speak.
Building online is the easiest and the most difficult thing I've ever done at the same time... All the while not getting distracted with the BS jobs in the ultra retarded "job" market.

2024-08-22 16:30:23

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This means the network is congested.
I wonder why? hmmmm
🤔

2024-08-22 16:27:09

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Every moment is a fresh start with new possibilities.
Cons and distractions are nothing new.

2024-08-22 16:24:34

2024 skillset:
1) Do you show up on time?
2) Do you show up with a good attitude?
3) Are you trust worthy?
4) Are you reliable?
These are essential and fixed, I don't care who you are or what you do.

2024-08-21 13:29:03

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What's the tldr? 🤣

2024-08-21 13:20:00

Good Morning Nostr people! 🌄 ☕️ 💪
I've been spending a lot of time this week using my body to earn $.
Transitioning to earning money with my 🧠 instead has not been easy for me but I think I figured it out.
Key 🔑 is to stay consistent and to have a clear vision.
Do all the things!

2024-08-19 19:54:36

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You can feel the incantations from 1000 miles away.
It's bananas 🍌

2024-08-19 15:24:41

X (formerly Twitter) has announced that it will be shutting down its operations in Brazil after employees were allegedly threatened with arrest by the Brazilian Supreme Court. The company’s legal representative in Brazil was reportedly given an ultimatum by Alexandre de Moraes, a Supreme Court judge, demanding compliance with censorship orders. This demand came despite X’s multiple appeals to the Court being ignored and the Brazilian public not being informed of these orders. According to X, its Brazilian staff had no control over content restrictions on the platform, yet they were directly threatened.
To protect its employees' safety, X has decided to close its operations in #Brazil while continuing to provide access to the platform for Brazilian users. The company expressed deep regret over this decision, blaming the actions of Alexandre de Moraes, which it argues are incompatible with democratic principles. The message suggests that the Brazilian people must choose between democracy and the actions of Moraes.
This situation highlights the potential role of decentralized platforms like #Nostr, which operate without centralized control or corporate entities susceptible to government pressure. Unlike X, where staff can be threatened to enforce censorship, Nostr’s decentralized infrastructure allows individuals to communicate freely without a single point of failure or control, making it a more resilient option in the face of government overreach.
The situation with X in Brazil underscores a critical vulnerability in centralized social media platforms—they are subject to government pressure and control, which can lead to censorship and the suppression of free speech. When platforms like X are forced to comply with #censorship orders under threat of legal action or arrest, the very principles of open dialogue and free expression are compromised.
This is where #decentralized platforms like Nostr offer a powerful alternative. Nostr, short for "Notes and Other Stuff Transmitted by Relays," is built on a decentralized network architecture, meaning there is no central authority or company that can be pressured into censoring content. Instead, Nostr operates through a network of relays where users can share and access information without relying on a single entity to govern the flow of communication.
In a situation like the one in Brazil, where government overreach can lead to the shutdown of a platform or the persecution of its staff, Nostr remains resilient. Since there is no central server to target, and no corporate employees to threaten, Nostr users can continue to communicate freely, regardless of governmental attempts to impose censorship.
Nostr's model protects #freedom of speech in ways that centralized platforms simply cannot. It allows users to bypass censorship, maintain control over their content, and ensure that their voices can be heard without fear of reprisal. This makes Nostr a critical tool in preserving open communication, particularly in environments where free speech is under threat.
As more governments around the world attempt to control the narrative by pressuring centralized platforms, the importance of decentralized alternatives like Nostr becomes increasingly clear. They offer not just a #refuge from censorship, but a sustainable model for free expression in the digital age.https://m.primal.net/KEfy.png

2024-08-19 13:11:28

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Big!

2024-08-18 13:22:01

Good morning spicy frens.
Have courage today to do the thing.

2024-08-17 23:46:40

Brought my drums to the beach ⛱️ https://image.nostr.build/a4daca2a9ba2a5334d0c2956597da92897538e79b552e558a47a8d511e3dbcd8.jpg

2024-08-17 19:17:27

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I've been using Strike for a while now.
I'm considering on switching to Zeus or Mutiny.
What's your favorite L2 lightning wallet?

2024-08-17 19:16:09

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Yes.

2024-08-17 19:15:44

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What podcasts do you listen to?

2024-08-17 19:13:17

These are rookie numbers son.
Gotta get those numbers up!
https://image.nostr.build/bfeffbd6ab9a7bc30f5b2fbe3fdf538d47044a628ca54fa7855045eb81c82f3b.jpg

2024-08-17 18:58:02

🚨 I'M GOING ON A NOSTR BLITZ.
IF YOU FOLLOW ME I'LL FOLLOW YOU.
DEAL 🤝

2024-08-17 18:56:23

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I'm still on the fence...
I do use Nostr now more than I used to.
I like this trend.

2024-08-17 18:54:08

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Every time...
I'm so glad that a lot of people can see right through all of the communist propaganda.

2024-08-17 18:41:01

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geee.. i wonder if there was an actual solution hmmmm. 🤔
⚡

2024-08-17 18:38:33

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THIS IS ME USING NOSTR. 🦶

2024-08-17 18:23:45

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Damn bro, you got my vote lmao

2024-08-17 18:16:24

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Shiiii I'll pack my bags too, lfg

2024-08-17 17:38:03

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Good morning Mr Jeff.
Nice view. 💜

2024-08-17 17:37:37

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2024-08-17 17:30:51

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Beautiful life. 💜

2024-08-17 16:03:34

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https://image.nostr.build/ffdb3999930c2b4454a1037e08d5804b0b735916acdde0e467062dc3b32c4541.png

2024-08-17 14:06:24

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https://image.nostr.build/733d569791046bdafa95ace2f975d0f22600c475fc9d3e72ee5a24151a7eb461.png

2024-08-17 13:59:51

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There's approximately $40T in retirement funds looking for 2-4% of their portfolio exposure to #bitcoin.
I'm still uncertain about weither or not the ETF's are a good thing or a bad thing for the Crypto/Bitcoin ecosystem.
Time will tell.
Onward.

2024-08-17 13:56:16

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I haven't personally contributed directly to the technical development to the Nostr protocol however I am committed to it's success.
There's over 270 pull requests on the Nostr GitHub repository and I was poking around in there yesterday just to learn more about how it all works. I had a thought about how there is a bounty out for recreating GitHub on the Nostr Protocol and it got me thinking about "Zaps" and how to revolutionize the incentive structure of open source software development by directly funding contributions to the source code through tipping sats directly to nsec wallet addresses of those contributors.
The amount of potential this creates is difficult for most people to even conceptualize.
Onward. Stay humble, Stack Sats!

2024-08-17 13:31:38

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What made you finally decide to pull the trigger?

2024-08-15 17:26:35

Creating an account with the Iris client was my first exposure to the #Nostr protocol.
Thank you @npub1g53…drvk for developing Iris and being a Bitcoin OG.
This is Grok AI's interpretation of the Greek goddess Iris embodying communication, connection, swift action, and mediation.
https://image.nostr.build/f83a1e33d0b903bdf3f28148415f4bfd179e751e14d878a34d65885330b67cbf.png
How's the Github replacement on Nostr & bounty coming along? 🤯

2024-08-15 17:26:03

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HAHAHA! 🖕🖕🖕🖕

2024-08-13 15:00:52

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We've all been there, take care of yourself bro. The world needs you.

2024-08-13 14:58:11

Nostr > X
Matrix > Telegram