ABitSpicy
Alan

Bitcoin evangelist in the Upper Midwest who loves the heat.

Peace * Prosperity * Freedom

Public Key

npub1qkr8gpa3zw866h87d4kv9crczw8f4ekswzxrkwfxqph082268g2smgseex

NIP-05 Address

abitspicy@getalby.com

NIP-57 Address

abitspicy@getalby.com

Profile Code

nprofile1qqsqtpn5q7c38radtnlx6mxzupup8r56umg8prpm8ynqqmhn49dr59gq5trqk

Author Public Key

npub1qkr8gpa3zw866h87d4kv9crczw8f4ekswzxrkwfxqph082268g2smgseex

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2024-11-05 14:41:23

Is there a way to see Nostr posts that I've "liked" or reacted to?

2024-10-04 11:48:16

Wait until Americans find out the truth about the financial situation with the other government agencies!
https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/reprehensible-audacity-fema-being-broke

2024-10-01 00:53:41

Another fun sunset picture from my collection.
https://m.primal.net/LHAd.jpg

2024-10-01 00:40:35

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This is great! 😂
Gosh I miss the 80s hair style.

2024-09-27 10:25:57

If the government truly believes in equality, shouldn't every citizen be allowed to print their own fiat money with their home printer?
When you stop and think about it, the only difference between government printing fiat money at will vs citizens printing fiat money at will, is the government looses control of it's citizens. However, the value of the fiat money is the same whether government, or the citizens, print the fiat money at will: it's a piece of paper backed by nothing that can be created at any moment.
#Fiat
#Control
#Government

2024-09-26 22:48:08

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Brilliant!

2024-09-25 10:49:48

Good morning!
Busy day ahead, but starting this morning with a cup of coffee ☕ and some time exploring the freedom loving folks using #Nostr
Make it a great day!

2024-09-20 20:53:14

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Agreed.
To pay it down would require an increase in taxes collected and a reduction in government spending. Both of these are politically unpopular so what politician is going to put the financial health of the country ahead of their career?

2024-09-19 11:39:47

Great summary from this article:
“As major traditional finance players like BlackRock increasingly embrace Bitcoin, its reputation and adoption will likely accelerate, bringing it further into the mainstream”.
https://www.zerohedge.com/crypto/bitcoin-unique-diversifier-blackrock-releases-new-pro-crypto-report

2024-09-19 11:08:51

Good morning!
Starting today with some freshly brewed coffee & home made cinnamon and brown sugar sourdough bread!
https://m.primal.net/KujD.jpg

2024-09-18 11:01:50

A trillion is such a large unit of measure that is incomprehensible to the average person. But, when a trillion is used in the context of more frequently understood units of measure (hours, years, etc) it quickly reveals just how gigantic a trillion is.
Thank you @npub1cj9…0efa for putting $35.3 trillion of US debt into context for us.
#note1905…lyfm

2024-09-17 18:40:56

It took us awhile, but I think this is what is referred to as an "active starter". 😁
#Sourough
dhttps://m.primal.net/KtBG.jpg

2024-09-16 12:00:11

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This is great! Looking forward to reading more once the book is finished.

2024-09-15 14:03:33

“The sum of good government is a wise and frugal government, which shall restrain men from injuring one another, shall leave them otherwise free to regulate their own pursuits of industry and improvement, and shall not take from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned”.
- Thomas Jefferson

2024-09-14 13:49:42

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Exactly.
What was sold as a tax on the wealthy soon became a tax on all workers. This was the analogous camel’s nose under the tent.

2024-09-14 13:41:33

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Prediction: in the future #government will ban fluoride from being added to municipal water due to health concerns.

2024-09-14 13:33:28

It's nice the politicians are "talking" about allowing us citizens to keep a little more of the money we work for.
And some people say politicians don't have a heart.
</sarcasm>
https://m.primal.net/Kpiu.jpg

2024-09-14 04:21:04

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Thank you for the explanation.

2024-09-13 03:31:27

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Great idea!

2024-09-12 20:14:33

Today, I learned peanut butter is a liquid, according to the TSA.
https://mises.org/mises-wire/tsa-tyranny-goes-cutesy

2024-09-12 19:04:41

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I got this one. While it's probably not the best, I couldn't pass up the price. 😁
https://www.amazon.com/AstroAI-Digital-Multimeter-Voltage-Tester/dp/B01ISAMUA6

2024-09-12 00:11:20

@npub1h8n…rpev - I discovered #Nostr via your Bitcoin Audible podcast, and would love to know your best practices for securing Nsec on mobile?
Anyone looking for a great podcast on #BTC and #Technology, check out Guy's Bitcoin Audible podcast at https://bitcoinaudible.com/
#note14df…vu27

2024-09-11 23:58:41

I listened to a great episode by @npub1587…kv0n on the Survival Podcast today.
I really liked Jack's thought on someone who's never wrong:
"A person that can never be wrong is also seldom right".
- Jack Spiro
https://www.thesurvivalpodcast.com/intentional-stupidity

2024-09-11 23:53:58

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You should have included an Amazon affiliate link in your post because after I read this, I went to Amazon and purchased one. 😆

2024-09-10 02:59:42

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Great job! Very creative and fun to read analysis. 😁

2024-09-10 02:50:31

I'm curious to know what others use as a best practice for securing their Nsec. @npub1get…0nfm works terrific with web apps on a desktop or laptop, but when it comes to mobile apps I'm a little concerned about entering my Nsec when trying different mobile apps.
Is there an Alby like mobile app?
Please let me know your best practice for securing your Nsec on mobile.
#Security
#Nsec

2024-09-08 01:46:24

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They look delicious, and by the site of the clean bones they must have been.

2024-09-04 23:15:41

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Interesting. The two dishes look similar, what is the difference between the two (lahana sarma & Zucchini filling)?
Yes, sarma is hard to make so we often make it more like a casserole, or as we say in the Midwest, hotdish. 😁

2024-09-04 18:20:39

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Looks delicious! We have a dish very similar to this called sarma (stuffed cabbage), and I love it!

2024-09-04 14:25:48

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Looks delicious!

2024-09-04 10:39:33

Good morning!
I thought I'd start today with an image I saw that represents another passion of mine, #Linux.
https://m.primal.net/KdiX.jpg
Embrace the day, and take it away!

2024-09-04 10:28:57

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Thank you for the detailed information. Sounds like this is one of the things you encounter when being early to a new technology.

2024-09-03 21:28:54

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Thank you for your honest feedback. It’s greatly appreciated.

2024-09-03 16:47:53

My teenager has spent many hours this summer making #Minecraft videos, and trying to meet the YouTube criteria for monetizing his work.
I'm trying to help my teenager understand the value for value proposition of #Nostr and #BTC using the #LightningNetwork.
Me: "You should learn and educate yourself on the #Nostr protocol instead of trying to meet YouTube's criteria for monetizing your work. #Nostr is where the puck is headed.
Teenager: "No one is going to give you #Sats for creating content".
Please help me prove my teenager wrong. 😁

2024-09-03 00:58:51

Wood fired, sourdough crust, pizza tonight. 😋 https://image.nostr.build/e12bbee07a9a16de98c900d5277fcc4d51f044ce66143ca5df9be7f9c67bae80.jpg

2024-09-02 22:03:47

Another newbie question: why don't I see a lightning icon in my profile on Primal?
I believe I have my lightning wallet information entered correctly as my profile on Nosta.me has the lightning icon.
https://nosta.me/abitspicy@getalby.com

2024-09-02 17:53:10

Those who have their healthcare needs paid by an insurance company wonder why their premium continues to rise. Here’s one likely reason why.
https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/blog/beware-of-childrens-hospitals
If you’re looking for an alternative to health insurance check out https://www.joincrowdhealth.com
I’ve been a CrowdHealth member for a while so feel free to reach out with any questions.

2024-09-02 15:02:55

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Thank you for clarifying this for me. When testing this out by paying an invoice to myself, I noticed the network fee was added to to the sender side, but I did not receive the full amount requested in the invoice.
I'm experimenting with #AlbyHub so maybe @`Alby` can explain why I didn't receive the full amount as requested in the invoice?

2024-09-02 01:10:45

Newbie question: when paying a lightning invoice, a network fee is added to the amount paid by the sender, but is a network fee deducted from the receiver as well?
For example: Bob sends Alice an invoice for 20,000 sats. Alice pays the invoice by paying 20257 sats from her lightning wallet (20,000 sats to Bob + 257 for the network fee).
In the example above does Bob receive 20,000 sats, or does Bob receive 20,000 - network fee on Bob's end?
#Lightning

2024-08-31 22:32:22

Great overview of #NOSTR presented by @npub18am…p424.
https://youtu.be/NVm_jGdwTjQ?si=dKh_pOBPNScNGd5r

2024-08-27 14:08:28

Now live #BitcoinVeterans on Spaces.
Join the conversation. * The Privacy Revolution*
https://x.com/i/spaces/1kvJpbwjeYXKE

2024-08-27 13:24:55

Depressing to see how much value the dollar has lost.
When I was a kid someone making $100,000 was well off, but in 2024 you'd need to $400,000 to have the same purchasing power. #inflationTax
https://data.bls.gov/cgi-bin/cpicalc.pl
#Bitcoin doesn't have this problem.

2024-08-25 19:01:57

Great episode on Bitcoin Audible by @npub1h8n…rpev
https://fountain.fm/episode/uu8BWv5nJEOFfXdfLwxK

2024-08-19 12:17:54

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I’m on the @npub1get…0nfm waiting list and hope to receive a notice of approval soon!

2024-08-16 13:17:07

Encouraging to see presidential candidates holding crypto. While this article doesn’t specifically say Trump holds #Bitcoin, I have to believe he has a stake in #Bitcoin.
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/08/16/trump-owns-more-than-1-million-in-crypto-and-made-300k-on-branded-bibles-financial-disclosure-shows-.html

2024-08-16 13:10:26

Finally set up an account and looking forward to exploring the Nostr protocol.
Really liking the decentralized approach and excited to see where this grows!
#introductions