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Make money sound again. Privacy is not a crime. Life. Liberty. Property.

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2023-12-19 03:40:31

NOT censorship-resistant
NOT decentralized
NOT freedom money
“Tether Reveals Partnerships with Secret Service, FBI”
https://cryptopotato.com/tether-reveals-partnerships-with-secret-service-fbi/

2023-12-19 02:47:47

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Really enjoyed this episode. Ragnar has a great perspective on the use cases of bitcoin (property) vs. #monero #xmr (digital cash). Also, some interesting views on perhaps why the government hasn’t banned Monero. Thank you!

2023-12-17 21:08:00

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I reckon. NGU über alles.

2023-12-17 17:20:27

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I get the impression they don’t want to make changes to bitcoin. And they certainly don’t want to mimic any characteristics of #xmr #monero. They’re too busy pushing plebs to “other layers” and courting trad-fi/establishment types.
Monero is true P2P digital cash as it was meant to be: on-chain, decentralized, low fees and private.

2023-12-17 14:54:54

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Mullvad also accepts #XMR #Monero

2023-12-16 19:56:51

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I understand the scalability, and layers 2 and 3, etc. could provide a solution, but can they achieve the ideal characteristics that we seek with the base layer.
And regarding the base layer, I know hard forks are unpalatable, but how much longer can we stare the problem (ordinals) in the face and not talk about a fix?

2023-12-16 19:27:37

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“A purely peer-to-peer version of electronic cash would allow online payments to be sent directly from one party to another without going through a financial institution. Digital signatures provide part of the solution, but the main benefits are lost if a trusted third party is still required to prevent double-spending. We propose a solution to the double-spending problem using a peer-to-peer network.”
So is it peer-to-peer, or institution-to-institution?

2023-12-16 19:11:55

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Got it. So rather than deal with ordinals/inscriptions head-on, the message is Bitcoin is freedom money…if you can afford it.
But if you’re bags are small, let me recommend a pseudo-Bitcoin solution that might not be decentralized, or might not be totally censorship-resistant, or might be kinda custodial, or isn’t actually trustless.
Let’s find a real solution that doesn’t involve selling our souls. Right now, the currently vacuous narrative is crumbling. Sorry plebs. 🫠

2023-12-16 18:59:55

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Custodial?

2023-12-16 18:34:14

For the plebs with small bags, this is untenable. It’s forcing them into centralized, custodial “solutions.” https://image.nostr.build/07e5e9964f1c70fb9ea978780bce5128a0ee867aefb18f02c1ec6e7b6e34cde7.jpg

2023-12-16 15:39:27

Why is the Fed telegraphing a pivot while CPI is 2x the target and unemployment is persistently below 4%?
Pretty simple to understand, really: (1) the government can’t continue to make interest payments at these levels; (2) treasury auctions are stressed and risk failing; and (3) the fractional reserve banking industry isn’t as healthy as everyone is pretending.
Bottom line, turned the money printer back on and let inflation rip. Position yourself, accordingly.

2023-12-12 02:15:07

Hey Liz, here’s my “unhosted” wallet. Are you going to arrest me for not submitting to KYC/AML when I started using it. 🤬 https://image.nostr.build/ca07698e23c5e75242f28bf0d1023ff612ded27b708766abea3c72502ac2072c.jpg

2023-12-09 14:25:11

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Not to mention, the taxes currently collected only cover 2/3 of government expenditures. The government is borrowing $2T a year from future taxpayers.

2023-12-09 14:11:56

“The House Intelligence Committee's Surveillance 'Reform' Bill is a Farce”
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2023/12/section-702-needs-reform-and-oversight-not-expansion-congress-should-oppose-hpsci

2023-12-09 13:37:47

“A Trojan Horse in a House Intel Committee Bill Massively Expands FISA 702 Surveillance”
https://cdt.org/insights/a-trojan-horse-in-a-house-intel-committee-bill-massively-expands-fisa-702-surveillance/

2023-12-06 19:06:24

Go with GrapheneOS
"Governments are spying on Apple and Google users through phone notifications, U.S. senator says"
https://www.cnbc.com/2023/12/06/apple-and-google-phone-users-spied-on-through-phone-push-notifications.html

2023-12-06 18:49:13

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Oh, here's another fraud case, from Dimon's own bank, no less. They paid $920M to make this one go away.
https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/jpmorgan-chase-co-agrees-pay-920-million-connection-schemes-defraud-precious-metals-and-us

2023-12-06 18:45:30

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Hey, Jamie. Here's one:
https://www.nbcnews.com/business/corporations/wells-fargo-advisors-fined-7-million-sec-anti-money-laundering-probe-rcna29789

2023-12-06 18:42:01

Dimon: “The only true use-case for it is criminals, drug traffickers … money laundering, tax avoidance.”
This has been largely debunked, but need we remind Jamie to what extent trad-fi and cuck bucks are used for criminal purposes...far outpaces crypto. It's not even close.
https://www.cnbc.com/2023/12/06/jamie-dimon-lashes-out-on-crypto-if-i-was-the-government-id-close-it-down.html

2023-12-06 07:51:13

For that little LLC you have…
Goes into effect 1/1/24.
“Many business owners — mainly those who own small businesses — will need to start providing personal information about both the company and themselves to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network.”
“For every day past the filing deadline, companies will be fined $500. If the violation continues, owners could face up to two years in prison and/or a fine of up to $10,000, according to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network.”
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/smallbusiness/tax-law-going-into-effect-jan-1-may-have-outsized-affect-on-small-businesses/ar-AA1kZ8T7

2023-12-06 07:43:51

Small victory, perhaps.
“Ruling at 4th Circuit: Government held in check on civil asset forfeiture”
https://www.advocateanddemocrat.com/news/national/article_eb9e6d74-b5bc-5b57-8e6e-14608f83d626.html

2023-12-06 07:35:00

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Stimmt

2023-12-01 13:36:38

“Treasury is seeking to create a new crypto-related category of financial institution that would include certain service providers, including blockchain validator nodes and wallet providers.”
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/treasury-s-wally-adeyemo-wants-to-crack-down-on-illicit-finance-enabled-by-crypto-a-clear-and-present-danger-for-national-security/ar-AA1kKzO1

2023-12-01 13:25:15

Let it expire. Restore the 4th Amendment.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/looming-deadline-to-extend-warrantless-surveillance-powers-sparks-congressional-scramble/ar-AA1kPXll

2023-12-01 13:19:35

Car Companies Prevail In Privacy Battle Over Text Message Interception
https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/390987/car-companies-defeat-privacy-suit-over-text-messag.html

2023-11-30 22:25:55

Govt Surveillance Program Gives Law Enforcement Access to TRILLIONS of Phone Records Without Suspicion of Criminality
https://thenationalpulse.com/2023/11/28/govt-surveillance-program-gives-law-enforcement-access-to-trillions-of-phone-records-without-suspicion-of-criminality/

2023-03-07 13:35:20

In the US, buying a gun is perfectly legal. Owning a gun is legal. This isn’t about guns. It’s about financial surveillance.
Replace the word “guns” with “donuts” or “soda” and you see where this is going. Politically incorrect purchases will be tracked, and at some point in the future you’ll get a knock on the door in the middle of the night, and they will haul you off.
https://reason.com/2023/03/06/banks-increasingly-back-political-scheme-to-track-gun-purchases-by-credit-card/

2023-03-07 13:25:55

Your cell phone is a tracking device for government snoops.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2023/03/report-ice-and-secret-service-conducted-illegal-surveillance-cell-phones

2023-03-05 13:48:02

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http://frankkuchar.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Badges.jpg

2023-03-05 13:43:47

“The IRS investigates waiters, but won’t touch Islamic terrorists.”
Financial surveillance was sold to the public as a way to go after terrorists, but maybe that’s just too difficult for these bureaucrats. So, only law-abiding citizens will be subject to IRS rules.
https://www.frontpagemag.com/irs-allows-pflp-terrorists-to-fundraise-through-leftist-nonprofit/

2023-03-05 13:32:21

“Bank of America Worked With Feds To Target Gun Owners, Whistleblower Confirms”
Without a formal inquiry, subpoena or warrant, BofA voluntarily gave customer and purchase data to the government.
Fire your bank! Stop financial surveillance!
#monero #xmr
https://dailycaller.com/2023/03/03/whistleblower-bank-of-america-feds-gun-owners/

2023-03-05 12:26:02

WSJ: Your Face Is Your Ticket: A Creepy Convenience
https://archive.ph/9KHye

2023-03-04 20:56:00

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Perhaps you aren’t, but some podcasts I listened to this week have been embarrassing.

2023-03-04 20:55:11

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Hashtags have been working fine for me. But thanks for the tip.

2023-03-04 20:49:10

Some #bitcoin #btc maxis wetting themselves over Gensler’s recent remarks regarding “securities” is cringe.
The SEC is not your friend. It’s not a friend of consumers or the free market. We do not want unelected bureaucrats telling us what is “good” or “bad.” Individuals should determine for themselves how they allocate their own resources.
Applauding the autocratic SEC for picking winners and losers is perilous. Be careful what you ask for.
#monero #xmr

2023-03-04 20:18:15

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Sounds like a villain from a James Bond movie: “…and you takea da tablet.”

2023-03-04 14:56:52

Buy e-sim and cell service in US without ID verification:
https://tello.com/
#privacy

2023-03-04 14:49:05

Use #monero #xmr to buy pre-paid debit cards (virtual and physical):
https://buy.cakepay.com/

2023-03-04 14:31:35

#monero #xmr ATM project has been fully funded
https://atm.monero.is/

2023-03-04 12:17:17

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You make great points, especially regarding #monero #xmr being able to do 7000tps.
Also, LN is fast, but not always worth the trade offs. In most cases, I can wait 2 minutes for a monero confirmation.
Cheers!

2023-03-04 12:02:19

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Agreed. I think that’s what is happening.

2023-03-04 11:59:49

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Yes, the claim is suspect and I probably succumb to clickbait, dang it.

2023-03-03 18:42:15

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Whale alert! 🐋 Someone (possibly ???) moved ??? #xmr ($???) in block 2834092
https://xmrchain.net/

2023-03-03 17:49:31

For wannabe cyber sleuths:
Fascinating article about real-world #monero #xmr tracing a few years ago
Author states this would be harder to do now given recent changes to monero.
https://medium.com/@nbax/tracing-the-wannacry-2-0-monero-transactions-d8c1e5129dc1

2023-03-03 17:39:29

#darkfi #privacy
https://cointelegraph.com/news/privacy-has-become-a-taboo-says-crypto-anarchist-project-darkfi

2023-03-03 17:02:54

Seeing this stat again: “…transactions can be traced in 60% of cases to get a usable lead.”
But what does that mean? Are they using pure chain analysis, or are they catching users at fiat on/off ramps? Are they raiding homes and finding wallets and seed phrases?
If the number is truly 60%, why aren’t we seeing more press releases about huge #monero #xmr takedowns like we do with other cryptos? Perhaps that will happen in the future, but for now I say it’s FUD.
https://bitcoinist.com/how-traceable-monero-transactions-compared-bitcoin/

2023-03-03 16:13:56

#bitcoin is a great tool. It’s just not a great tool for #privacy. That may change with LN, or cashu, or perhaps even a layer one solution 🤷
For now, a better, simpler L1 solution for default financial privacy is #monero #xmr
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FAe4h6QXsA0x-eM?format=png&name=small

2023-03-03 13:22:13

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When using cashu/ecash, who’s holding your nuts? Are you holding your nuts, or does someone else hold your nuts? Who custodies the nuts?

2023-03-02 17:53:41

Privacy, Security & OSINT Podcast
Episode 291 released: Mobile App Security & Audio Transcription
https://inteltechniques.com/podcast.html

2023-03-02 14:00:46

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Citizens: Senate a ‘Hotbed of Illegal Financial Activity’

2023-03-02 13:20:04

How well does your browser protect #privacy?
https://privacytests.org/

2023-03-02 13:11:28

Avoid The Hack: 7 Best DNS Providers for #Privacy (and adblocking)
https://avoidthehack.com/best-dns-privacy

2023-03-02 13:04:46

#monero #xmr General Fund Transparency Report March 2023:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/comments/11fslu9/monero_general_fund_transparency_report_march_2023/

2023-03-02 12:29:58

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Great book. For a quick read, I really liked Anthem, too.

2023-03-02 12:22:23

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Agree. Privacy AND self-custody…then you’ll have something.

2023-03-02 03:09:58

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Yeah, he threw some numbers around like “60%”, but if monero is so traceable why haven’t we seen more stories about criminals getting busted due to said tracing.
We see stories like that all the time with other cryptos. I’m sure lawmen would crow pretty loudly if they could demonstrate the fallibility of XMR via tracing/tracking methods.

2023-03-01 22:05:33

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#monero #xmr discussed at 47:30

2023-03-01 21:32:21

Pod: Have Crypto Detectives Killed the Cypherpunk Dream?
https://unchainedcrypto.com/podcast/have-crypto-detectives-killed-the-cypherpunk-dream/

2023-03-01 13:12:21

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Accessed them with my Netscape browser through the university’s dial up. 56k modem, I think…wicked fast.

2023-02-28 17:52:26

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Just don’t store more than £20,000
https://www.reuters.com/markets/currencies/consumers-face-20000-pound-limit-digital-pound-bank-england-says-2023-02-07/

2023-02-28 17:39:58

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EPA: “Gas stoves are dangerous.”
EPA: “East Palestine, Ohio is safe.”
https://www.newstarget.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/43/2023/02/East-palestine-toxic-dioxin-cloud.png

2023-02-28 14:32:40

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Happy to see you on #nostr Looking forward to engaging discussions regarding #privacy

2023-02-28 12:06:02

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Channeling Chuck McGill
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/74/a6/b8/74a6b86e903085cbb1a08b052920c06e.jpg

2023-02-28 11:48:13

“…this will probably go straight into the toolbox of three letter agencies and advertising-fueled tech companies.”
Tracking humans with WiFi. WTF?!?! I can’t build a faraday cage big enough.
https://hackaday.com/2023/01/26/tracking-humans-with-wifi/

2023-02-28 10:57:28

TSA implements facial recognition
“Identity-based domestic security programs condition our mobility to freely assemble, associate, speak, and exchange ideas upon the government's permission to do so”
https://reason.com/2023/02/15/facial-recognition-comes-to-a-tsa-checkpoint-near-you/

2023-02-28 10:37:13

We are citizens, not suspects.
Resist mass surveillance.
https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2023/01/19/eu-trying-to-bring-in-mass-surveillance-with-proposed-chat-control-law-mep/

2023-02-28 00:03:19

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😆

2023-02-27 23:12:41

This article is a couple years old now. Is it still accurate?
#bitcoin #lightning #privacy
https://abytesjourney.com/lightning-privacy/

2023-02-27 23:00:25

Opt Out Podcast: SimpleX - private messenger that doesn’t use user IDs
https://optoutpod.com/episodes/s3e02-simplexchat/
https://simplex.chat/

2023-02-27 21:32:14

Searchable database and map that reveals which technologies, such as drones and automated license plate readers, are used by domestic law enforcement agencies across the United States.
https://atlasofsurveillance.org/

2023-02-27 13:35:05

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Good to know. Thanks.

2023-02-27 07:29:45

Techlore: Escaping Financial Surveillance with Tools Like Monero! (Douglas Tuman Interview)
https://youtu.be/Pwc8MGS8l40

2023-02-27 06:23:28

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His bird app profile says he’s head of content for Foundation Devices. They may have asked him to tone down opinions regarding Monero. Or perhaps he’s just too busy.
The Monerotopia 2023 website lists him as a speaker. Dunno.
https://monerotopia.com/

2023-02-26 19:38:32

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I focus less on the personalities, and more on the characteristics of the assets. I mean, shit, think of all the assholes in fiat 😂
But there’s a lot to unpack here. I guess my first question would be centralization vs. decentralization. With monero, I can repurpose any old CPU and mine, so it’s very accessible and spreads out mining capacity. Anyone on the planet with a laptop and internet connection can mine. And with over 11k nodes, I think there’s quite a bit of validation going on out there, especially for a market cap <$3B.

2023-02-26 19:20:11

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Not sure exactly. If I understand correctly, it’s being touted as a more efficient way to obscure outputs compared to ring signatures (or in conjunction with ring signatures). Might improve scalability and efficiency, perhaps, while preserving privacy, but I’m not technical enough to know.
I’m sometimes wary of changes, because Monero works pretty well, but I also know that if it doesn’t keep up with technological changes, it could become obsolete, or succumb to some threat.

2023-02-26 19:13:00

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One person’s shill is another person’s advocacy and I think both sides are “guilty” of high jacking threads. But I occasionally like stoking debate because I want to hear constructive criticism of monero and/or bitcoin. What are the strengths? Weaknesses?
I like having my opinions and perceptions challenged. I hear that monero is a shitcoin, but why? What trait(s) give it that label? If it were shit, then why do I find it so useful. If bitcoin adopts some of the more useful attributes of Monero, I’d use bitcoin more often. I’m not wedded to one particular asset. That would be myopic.

2023-02-26 18:02:29

#Seraphis: What It Will Do for #Monero #xmr
https://localmonero.co/knowledge/seraphis-for-monero?language=en

2023-02-26 17:43:07

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Honestly, I don’t understand the animosity between the two communities. Both are well-intentioned and their respective assets provide utility. Both have devs working diligently to make improvements and adapt to changing conditions.
And, let’s face it, little ol’ #monero #xmr isn’t a threat to #bitcoin (name recognition, market cap, adoption, etc.) Monero flies under the radar, which I think is one of its most redeeming qualities.

2023-02-26 16:57:18

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http://i.lvme.me/7s2dfdt.jpg

2023-02-26 15:34:52

#Monero #xmr is convenient and easy to use in the fiat world with Cake Wallet. Buy gift cards instantly in the app. Enjoy monero’s ultra-low transaction fees and default privacy.
https://cakewallet.com/
https://buy.cakepay.com/

2023-02-26 15:11:18

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It’s designed for Google Pixel

2023-02-26 15:09:59

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https://grapheneos.org/

2023-02-26 15:09:25

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GrapheneOS

2023-02-26 14:03:30

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Elk is best

2023-02-26 13:38:57

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Copy that

2023-02-26 13:36:33

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Indeed, Seth is a fan of monero (although I think he currently works for a Bitcoin outfit…someone fact check me). You are a fan of bitcoin. I’m a fan of both and I attempt to understand the strengths and weaknesses of both. I have no issue with “bias”. We all have preferences.
I like LN and encouraged by the development of increased privacy features. However, monero has default privacy on L1, and requires very little technical expertise to achieve that privacy. That’s very appealing, along with monero’s other attributes: PoW, CPU-mining, low transaction fees, etc.

2023-02-26 13:13:36

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Agreed. #monero #xmr is private digital cash and should not be used by the state as a reserve currency. Private individuals can use it in lieu of (or in spite of) state-sponsored currencies.
The use case for #bitcoin is different than Monero’s and therefore appeals to a different market. I see bitcoin as digital property with a fully transparent ledger, which is ideal for governments, public corporations, NGOs and other public entities. Of course, private individuals can use it, too.
It’s possible for both bitcoin and monero to have inflation bugs, but monero’s supply is, in fact, auditable:
https://sethforprivacy.com/posts/dispelling-monero-fud/#you-cant-audit-the-monero-supply
BL: Bitcoin and monero don’t need to compete with each other. They can co-exist in an open and free market where people are free to make choices about the tools that work best for them.

2023-02-26 10:43:20

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How does #bitcoin defeat government surveillance?

2023-02-26 10:34:05

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Copy.

2023-02-26 10:24:46

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Whew! I agree with that. I guess I don’t know what the fuck a “unonazi” or “American aristocracy” is. Enlighten me.

2023-02-26 10:15:41

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So you support civil asset forfeiture, and oppose the rights protected by the 4th Amendment?

2023-02-26 10:09:19

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😂

2023-02-26 10:03:49

Honor the 4th Amendment and abolish civil asset forfeiture, an affront to our freedom and a money grab for greedy governments
https://www.aol.com/does-asset-forfeiture-fight-crime-211050662.html

2023-02-26 09:47:42

Now for sale: Data on your mental health
#privacy
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/02/13/mental-health-data-brokers/

2023-02-26 09:06:04

#monero #xmr
https://localmonero.co/the-monero-standard/weekly/42

2023-02-26 08:44:33

Pirated Final Cut Pro infects your Mac with cryptomining malware #monero #xmr
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/pirated-final-cut-pro-infects-your-mac-with-cryptomining-malware/

2023-02-26 07:53:17

Brave browser to block “open in app” prompts, pool-party attacks
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/brave-browser-to-block-open-in-app-prompts-pool-party-attacks/

2023-02-23 12:51:04

“App Tracking Transparency” translates to “F*ck your privacy, we want to sell your data.”
Time to make that transition to GrapheneOS, I guess.
https://www.wired.com/story/apple-is-an-ad-company-now/

2023-02-23 12:35:26

If your looking for legit RF blocking for your devices…
https://mosequipment.com/

2023-02-23 12:29:14

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I’m bout to