nobody

Public Key

npub1r3uxaj7knnpcnqtfjew3qpdwhdzsmv060n5gr5g9m80ymljn0vtshu009j

Profile Code

nprofile1qqspc7rwe0tfesufs95evhgsqkhtk3gdk8a8e6yp6yzanhjdlefhk9c49knvd

Author Public Key

npub1r3uxaj7knnpcnqtfjew3qpdwhdzsmv060n5gr5g9m80ymljn0vtshu009j

Show more details

Last Notes

2023-11-14 13:24:39

- reply

Great work. I still think there is a chance he figured out who it was before he passed away.

2023-11-06 00:13:38

- reply

Mastodont

2023-10-31 09:40:45

- reply

Thanks Jack

2023-10-29 20:46:53

- reply

I plan to put out my theory in full this March, but I don’t think it will do anything to the hardcore BSV supporters despite much stronger circumstantial evidence I have put together.
I mean just listen to how far gone these people are. The analogy doesn’t even make sense. https://video.nostr.build/f530a74c419a43f68cbec82fbdca75f381e4a14537875c196430ccb17a84e25d.mp4

2023-10-25 22:13:28

Lyn is ungovernable #note1mqk…vekk

2023-10-25 00:36:00

- reply

I’m actually interested in who else has made the claim? I’ve done a lot of research on the topic and only one comes to mind

2023-10-25 00:33:44

- reply

Cashapp and then the easiest hardware wallet option depending on the use case.
The number 1 issue bitcoin has is the inability to initiate a clawback if needed. Maybe bitcoiners can go and copy another feature from Chia to help alleviate those concerns.

2023-10-23 18:18:21

- reply

I know how challenging this could be and will see what my detective skills can help dig up.

2023-10-22 21:09:20

- reply

We are stuck in echo chambers full of anecdotal evidence. You string enough of them in a social media thread and narratives begin to spread.
HUGE problem with the crowd in these spaces. Someone lost their job and steak is now $20 a pound in one of the most expensive cities in the world.
As a result the conclusion must be that everyone is living off ramen, eggs and crackers all over the country.

2023-10-21 14:39:17

A new default tab coming to Damus @npub1xts…kk5s? https://image.nostr.build/ba791d8913c848b865b77744545d97302acefd88e00c5dbbd37d0ffe28f55cfd.jpg

2023-10-21 12:36:14

- reply

Just messing with you. GrapheneOS and CalyxOS are both great.

2023-10-21 12:35:24

- reply

Well considering android is much more feature rich and the decrease in screen time as a result WOULD appear to increase battery life 😘

2023-10-21 04:48:13

There is a blockstream jade phishing attempt/scam email going around. Stay vigilant. https://image.nostr.build/15432307e51107e67875c6f49e0fe67570f2954cf97523b4145047977277698a.jpg

2023-10-19 22:49:50

MOOD
https://youtu.be/s7gpfYV0Tlw #note1jac…w8s3

2023-10-19 22:16:04

- reply

Address, not highlight*

2023-10-19 22:05:00

- reply

I also just made the mistake assuming an all male audience starting out…
That’s obviously something to highlight. A handful of posts they can start out seeing. Give them the ability to throw a ‘🤙🏾’ for instant data in which to rotate out.
Everything else is great imo.

2023-10-19 22:00:15

- reply

Need to open the client with a light background instead of defaulting to whatever the user has set on iOS. Easier to get people engaged with brighter backgrounds. If you are lucky to onboard a ‘power user’ he will be inclined to dig into settings to update than someone taking a quick glance.
At least give the option when first starting up.
👊

2023-10-19 21:50:39

- reply

No fun allowed!

2023-10-14 04:49:43

Sitting in old office spaces all over the country. Good riddance. #note13xm…4wfx

2023-10-12 22:11:08

- reply

‘Should have ordered another steak’ - @npub1g53…drvk

2023-10-10 07:38:50

Posting on X is a nightmare right now. I’ll stick around these parts a little more as I work to get show my contributions towards better social media.
https://youtu.be/VEhBvUSpKdk

2023-10-08 12:54:50

- reply

You are underestimating the impact our improved communications will have with something as horrific as war.
We’ve seen & heard of these conflicts for decades, but never in real time like this.

2023-10-06 14:56:34

The latest episode with Mike Brock on WBD is one that will benefit many bitcoiners. I could write a longer post expanding on some of the issues, but Mike does a great job doing this on his own. A lot of the problems tend to be centered around sharing ideas that aren’t well thought out, but are pushed along as fact with laser eye signaling.
I also wish larger platforms would call out the nonsense spewed by Saifedean more often. You guys brought it up a few times, but there are reasons he isn’t taken all that seriously outside of the online Bitcoin community and I’ll leave it at that.
I also recommend the previous time Mike was on late last year where he was a bit more critical.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-bitcoin-did-with-peter-mccormack/id1317356120?i=1000590402167 #note1agv…m5mv

2023-10-06 11:25:42

- reply

PWAs are the future.

2023-10-06 01:25:33

- reply

I think the argument is that ‘likes’ are disappearing, but those things can always fluctuate due to a variety of reasons. Servers, accounts status etc.
Looks like more of a misunderstanding of how these things work to me.

2023-10-05 23:59:45

- reply

Oh shit, 2 days ago. Listening now 🔥

2023-10-05 23:52:27

- reply

Hard to disagree when many arguments you dismantled in front of @npub14mc…frlx had the foundation of a wet paper bag.
Probably opened a lot of eyes. Would you go back on?

2023-10-05 15:59:27

- reply

Can you link the post? I can’t seem to find it.

2023-10-05 01:57:19

- reply

Interesting, I never knew Jack shared his thoughts on who it could have been.

2023-10-04 13:19:31

- reply

Ahh touch to sign @npub1sg6…f63m?
👀

2023-10-03 02:02:34

- reply

Vitalik isn’t as popular around these parts, but he has the right idea about Uber and what a decentralized blockchain can do. https://image.nostr.build/ccb1ffedee697754f93e8cd0a8e63d45187448cd1d4b5b07391d022aba2e693a.jpg

2023-10-03 02:00:10

- reply

Some have fabricated lies that something was left behind to be able to contact the driver without exchanging real numbers.
Probably a little extra given the situation. Thanks for sharing.
I tend to tip half of what the original fare is so that they aren’t going back home empty handed. Maybe double makes sense considering the cut Uber/Lyft takes.

2023-09-29 22:55:53

Well well well…
https://x.com/agerhanssen/status/1707884086776279486?s=46&t=NLs6cpR4Z2Ec9tArLkqhLw

2023-09-29 19:12:54

Early sketch for Twitter https://image.nostr.build/e18d64b06da0c5480eea3f4f56cb934393ce124b06408b64fa0f346cb09b7d23.jpg

2023-09-29 02:33:30

- reply

I consider it critical. Bitcoin mining is already incredibly centralized with only a few large pools signing the blocks.

2023-09-27 06:50:45

- reply

I’m not as active as y’all on here, but couldn’t replicate scrolling issues on multiple iPhones. Even a 2020 SE worked fine. iOS 17.
Could very well be some of the relays.

2023-09-27 05:33:50

Ideally I would like to see full nodes getting a slice of the block rewards or tx fees for the important role they play. #note1e3t…yvq4

2023-09-01 18:13:57

- reply

Because many now believe creating these things is as easy as what they see on squarespace ads.

2023-09-01 17:14:59

- reply

Next up after I’m done with digital cash by Finn Brunton.
Glad it’s not just a bitcoin book.

2023-09-01 09:29:44

I hate coding, but it’s clear most aren’t paying attention. All we’re doing here is recreating these social networks with extra steps that the average person doesn’t want to be bothered with. Stop asking people why they aren’t on here. You know the answer.
Who has new ideas? If you start with ‘X or Y’ on nostr you’ve already lost most.

2023-09-01 08:48:13

- reply

Stop, you’ll do great. Many who narrate books on sites like audible would be awful on podcasts. We already have a large sample of you on WBD keeping your cool dealing with @npub14mc…frlx.

2023-07-27 16:16:42

What Peter McCormack did? #note1mr6…neut

2023-07-26 21:29:22

Not scanning. #note1pj9…jucl

2023-07-24 05:41:06

Interesting. Bitcoin is asking for more and more permission to secure itself due to its power consumption.
Or is this a non-issue? #note14ml…kcyq

2023-07-08 13:56:58

- reply

He blocked thousands out of ‘love’ so I’m assuming Odell falls right in that category of people he blocked.
The guy is a character he plays on YouTube. Some of his interviews are interesting, but I saw right through his gimmick years ago.

2023-07-05 20:22:05

😮‍💨
This is escalating quickly #note17m5…8ln8

2023-07-05 06:53:45

- reply

Trouble makers.
I’ll be tuning in!

2023-07-04 22:49:54

- reply

I just got on there, but it’s very very early. You see flashes of potential, but you’d likely spend more time on nostr for the time being.
Whenever I get invites I’ll post it on here for those who want to check it out.

2023-07-04 21:08:07

- reply

I have started noticing these strangely attractive women, with no followers all of a sudden follow me.
Careful out there folks.

2023-07-04 21:07:18

- reply

Udi, you’ve been around long enough to see how these things go. Twitter was always viewed as the ‘weird’ platform by allowing pseudonyms to tweet with its strict character limit because Jack wanted to make sure mobile users can participate. Eventually politicians and ‘normal’ people hopped on board.
I’m far from a laser eyed maxi, but it’s not surprising that nostr attracted a certain crowd first. The great thing is that it will continue to spread out over time.
Don’t fall for the trap of viewing this like an old bulletin board. Those things still exist, but these platforms are open to all with no central topic.

2023-07-04 21:01:38

- reply

Looking healthy. Always tune in to what the ‘other’ Jack has to say.

2023-07-02 18:55:33

- reply

For the longest time I was 100% confident it was him. Still my top candidate, but still researching as it’s not bulletproof.
12 year anniversary of his passing tomorrow.
RIP

2023-07-01 17:22:23

Yikes, it appears all the ‘issues’ on Twitter are intentional.
Elon is hell bent on getting those $8 at any cost.
Joining the @npub1qny…95gx blue check resistance
https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1675187969420828672?s=46&t=NLs6cpR4Z2Ec9tArLkqhLw

2023-07-01 02:46:57

- reply

And yea PWA sucks lol

2023-07-01 02:46:31

We already had this right.
Websites
Webapps
Apple has tricked people into thinking everything needs to be this way via app stores.
Visit Damus.io on your iPhone/Android. You get a notification asking you if you want to install the webapp and place the shortcut on your screen. #note1yz4…lpy0

2023-06-29 13:34:15

- reply

I don’t think they have a deal.
Signing up for Twitter blue via iOS costs more than signing up on web for this reason.

2023-06-27 19:58:48

- reply

Whoa, very exciting.
One of the biggest disappointments in mobile is the lack of ability for people to choose their own OS as one could do on a custom built desktop or x86 laptop. There is no reason why this shouldn’t be the norm.
Such a shame Ubuntu Touch failed, but we are seeing signs of great signs of advancement with projects such as graphene and calyx!
Best of luck if you guys decide to go forward!

2023-06-26 22:42:48

Unreal 😆 #note14yt…grnp

2023-06-25 22:19:14

- reply

Im assuming very rarely in NYC.

2023-06-19 20:26:35

- reply

I see a lot of people pointing to malware/key logger etc. maybe. My guess is that it’s an internal Twitter issue and why I’m suggesting to deactivate the account for a few days to see what happens.
If they can reactivate with all new account details it’s the post #[3] Twitter you guys love so much.

2023-06-19 20:24:29

- reply

You have to deactivate your account if you regain access for a few days and nuke everything associated with it.
Update with new contact details and possibly a new phone number you have stored away for online accounts that require it (No SMS 2FA obviously if it can be avoided)
Haven’t heard of a yubikey being compromised. That’s the last thing I would swap out if the above steps won’t work.

2023-06-15 20:58:10

#[0] can you share anything about price with the bitkey wallet yet? I donated some Jades to El Salvador a while back, trying to do the same with this.

2023-06-13 20:14:32

Damus should be progressive.

2023-06-13 01:56:39

The people trying to dunk on #[0] are being silly. Look at the whole picture, past actions and consider the fact that not a single individual can possibly keep up with all the intricate details at such a large company as Twitter.
Confirmation bias 😆

2023-06-13 01:53:36

- reply

lol it will be buried somewhere near their environmental reports on apple.com

2023-06-10 21:55:19

This is by far the most extensive deep dive I’ve ever come across when it comes to Satoshi Nakamoto and the origins of Bitcoin.
I’ve been following the release of this for close to a year. The amount of information is staggering
Highly recommended!
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9OHaYcGOhXMyrRPXaMpoD1eRGuNWnrye

2023-06-06 21:38:20

- reply

I actually don’t see many people defending Binance? The biggest issue is surrounding Coinbase. I’ve been saying since they were allowed to go public that it was a mistake.

2023-06-06 13:50:57

- reply

Bittorrent

2023-06-06 00:04:15

Who has access to Rizzo? He should deactivate his Twitter account so he can fully reset.

2023-05-31 02:59:44

- reply

This is actually playing perfect on the regular app. I can still hear it playing it while replying to this right now.
iPhone 14 Pro Max if it matters at all. Latest iOS.

2023-05-28 03:28:44

- reply

Never

2023-05-27 23:53:14

- reply

It’s sad that this is still going on with him.
The formation of Blockstream and #[6]‘s efforts keeps bullies like him in check, but I wish it wasn’t necessary.

2023-05-27 01:13:25

- reply

Bits makes more sense and easier to explain to new people.
Is there any reason why Adam is suddenly pushing this again though? I saw some chatter about it last year, died down and now popping back up again.

2023-05-22 06:27:40

- reply

Not surprised.

2023-05-20 05:48:30

- reply

I wasn’t lying…
https://twitter.com/haileylennonbtc/status/1659774938570530818?s=46&t=NLs6cpR4Z2Ec9tArLkqhLw

2023-05-20 00:37:55

Is the bitcoin conference a political conference now? What’s happening?
Maybe all bets are off since asking permission to mine is now encouraged. #note1jq2…u3fz

2023-05-17 21:42:41

lol nice move. #note1xg2…lgt5

2023-05-17 21:42:27

- reply

Split-Key address generation? Slick

2023-05-17 21:00:38

https://twitter.com/hrtlndbitcoin/status/1658866026212126724?s=46&t=NLs6cpR4Z2Ec9tArLkqhLw https://nostr.build/i/dac3de64e1434379448c90a4ed4bd182d0761d4f62278445ee87f66ab4ba66c2.jpg

2023-05-17 18:07:55

- reply

Over/Under on how many times he says energy over the 2 hours?

2023-05-17 13:40:00

https://twitter.com/ledger_support/status/1658824402694283267?s=46&t=NLs6cpR4Z2Ec9tArLkqhLw

2023-05-17 04:42:39

- reply

What’s the incentive for most who can work from home to come to the office? Congregating is literally discouraged in MANY office spaces where work is assigned individually.
Many employers stripped away so much fun at work in our obsession over efficiency that they can’t even lean on social currency to lure people back into the office.
Idiots.

2023-05-17 02:01:57

- reply

Yup

2023-05-16 20:40:50

- reply

50 cent is performing.

2023-05-16 20:39:45

- reply

The damage control:
https://twitter.com/ledger/status/1658463730676518920?s=46&t=NLs6cpR4Z2Ec9tArLkqhLw

2023-05-16 18:33:42

- reply

Thanks for the wisdom cyborg

2023-05-16 18:28:44

I was told by a few that I would never leave Twitter for an extended period of time, but I remind those in doubt that I along with many others left Facebook and have never looked back.
Permanence is a funny thing online. Those who posted on email lists and bulletin boards in the past will remind those that while the services might exist in some form, the next generation doesn’t care about the communities we’ve built. They select the platforms that best suits their needs.
I’m on nostr more now, #[0] and Jay Graber being a bit stingy with the invites to watch the blue sky 😔

2023-05-16 04:32:54

Hopefully there will be less people obsessed with a particular 92 year old on here.
Shame what Twitter has become.

2023-05-15 22:00:26

- reply

Jack understands us.
The legendary RSA shirt is still up for sale btw.
https://store.blockstream.com/product/rsatshirt/

2023-05-15 14:33:47

- reply

It’s not about questioning whether people CAN do it, it’s a matter of accepting the fact that most prefer not to.
This is better in the long run anyway as it forces development. If it wasn’t for this fact we would still be operating with paper wallets and private/public keys.

2023-05-14 02:25:44

Incredible how far the iPad has come. Apple needs to step up and throw Xcode on there for the pro models. #note1p6g…j4hg

2023-05-09 00:10:56

- reply

Yes #[1]. Well known suppressor of speech, scammer and every other nonsense I saw on Twitter since you exited.
All noise at this point. Assuming it’s not satire. Not reading.

2023-05-08 02:22:47

I was worried this day would come since Ordinals started, but here we are. My gut ultimately tells me that things will be fine considering that people willingly pay hundreds of dollars in gas fees on Ethereum.

2023-05-04 22:02:50

- reply

Full text for those who prefer to stay on nostr.
Hal Finney:
I thought I'd write about the last four years, an eventful time for Bitcoin and me.
For those who don't know me, I'm Hal Finney. I got my start in crypto working on an early version of PGP, working closely with Phil Zimmermann. When Phil decided to start PGP Corporation, I was one of the first hires. I would work on PGP until my retirement. At the same time, I got involved with the Cypherpunks. I ran the first cryptographically based anonymous remailer, among other activities.
Fast forward to late 2008 and the announcement of Bitcoin. I've noticed that cryptographic graybeards (I was in my mid 50's) tend to get cynical. I was more idealistic; I have always loved crypto, the mystery and the paradox of it.
When Satoshi announced Bitcoin on the cryptography mailing list, he got a skeptical reception at best. Cryptographers have seen too many grand schemes by clueless noobs. They tend to have a knee jerk reaction.
I was more positive. I had long been interested in cryptographic payment schemes. Plus I was lucky enough to meet and extensively correspond with both Wei Dai and Nick Szabo, generally acknowledged to have created ideas that would be realized with Bitcoin. I had made an attempt to create my own proof of work based currency, called RPOW. So I found Bitcoin facinating.
When Satoshi announced the first release of the software, I grabbed it right away. I think I was the first person besides Satoshi to run bitcoin. I mined block 70-something, and I was the recipient of the first bitcoin transaction, when Satoshi sent ten coins to me as a test. I carried on an email conversation with Satoshi over the next few days, mostly me reporting bugs and him fixing them.
Today, Satoshi's true identity has become a mystery. But at the time, I thought I was dealing with a young man of Japanese ancestry who was very smart and sincere. I've had the good fortune to know many brilliant people over the course of my life, so I recognize the signs.
After a few days, bitcoin was running pretty stably, so I left it running. Those were the days when difficulty was 1, and you could find blocks with a CPU, not even a GPU. I mined several blocks over the next days. But I turned it off because it made my computer run hot, and the fan noise bothered me. In retrospect, I wish I had kept it up longer, but on the other hand I was extraordinarily lucky to be there at the beginning. It's one of those glass half full half empty things.
The next I heard of Bitcoin was late 2010, when I was surprised to find that it was not only still going, bitcoins actually had monetary value. I dusted off my old wallet, and was relieved to discover that my bitcoins were still there. As the price climbed up to real money, I transferred the coins into an offline wallet, where hopefully they'll be worth something to my heirs.
Speaking of heirs, I got a surprise in 2009, when I was suddenly diagnosed with a fatal disease. I was in the best shape of my life at the start of that year, I'd lost a lot of weight and taken up distance running. I'd run several half marathons, and I was starting to train for a full marathon. I worked my way up to 20+ mile runs, and I thought I was all set. That's when everything went wrong.
My body began to fail. I slurred my speech, lost strength in my hands, and my legs were slow to recover. In August, 2009, I was given the diagnosis of ALS, also called Lou Gehrig's disease, after the famous baseball player who got it.
ALS is a disease that kills moter neurons, which carry signals from the brain to the muscles. It causes first weakness, then gradually increasing paralysis. It is usually fatal in 2 to 5 years. My symptoms were mild at first and I continued to work, but fatigue and voice problems forced me to retire in early 2011. Since then the disease has continued its inexorable progression.
Today, I am essentially paralyzed. I am fed through a tube, and my breathing is assisted through another tube. I operate the computer using a commercial eyetracker system. It also has a speech synthesizer, so this is my voice now. I spend all day in my power wheelchair. I worked up an interface using an arduino so that I can adjust my wheelchair's position using my eyes.
It has been an adjustment, but my life is not too bad. I can still read, listen to music, and watch TV and movies. I recently discovered that I can even write code. It's very slow, probably 50 times slower than I was before. But I still love programming and it gives me goals. Currently I'm working on something Mike Hearn suggested, using the security features of modern processors, designed to support "Trusted Computing", to harden Bitcoin wallets. It's almost ready to release. I just have to do the documentation.
And of course the price gyrations of bitcoins are entertaining to me. I have skin in the game. But I came by my bitcoins through luck, with little credit to me. I lived through the crash of 2011. So I've seen it before. Easy come, easy go.
That's my story. I'm pretty lucky overall. Even with the ALS, my life is very satisfying. But my life expectancy is limited. Those discussions about inheriting your bitcoins are of more than academic interest. My bitcoins are stored in our safe deposit box, and my son and daughter are tech savvy. I think they're safe enough. I'm comfortable with my legacy.
[edited slightly]

2023-05-04 21:57:35

Happy Birthday Hal!
Hal contributed so much in cryptography outside of Bitcoin. I recommend anyone who hasn’t done so to read ‘Bitcoin and me (Hal Finney)’ to see how lucid he was even as he battled with ALS
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=155054.0
My favorite bitcoin related artwork by @cryptograffiti. Glad to own one of these.
https://nostr.build/i/nostr.build_a94c3f1477ed2b37b7d1852e83a6eebd2b0d579d50169156fadb8d52706e3e12.jpg

2023-05-03 00:59:11

- reply

Thanks Jack and everyone involved.

2023-05-02 02:50:20

- reply

Have you considered something like the punkt MP02?
I wish it had a full QWERTY keyboard, but that’s close to something I’ve been wanting lately. Phone calls and SMS only, minimal features on top of that.
https://a.co/d/1a9ZS8y

2023-05-01 11:11:20

Twitter truly is becoming an unusable platform and it’s heartbreaking to see as someone who was around when the platform was one large feed of people saying hello. Spaces are full of conspiracy theories, propagandists with some wacky ideas across the board.
I miss clubhouse when it was invite only. Nostr is hope better tools continue to improve.

2023-04-30 20:58:05

- reply

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shigetaka_Kurita

2023-04-29 01:19:49

- reply

I would assume many are spectating to steal ideas. Give it time, even Twitter took a while to onboard people and wasn’t all that different to the public feed view we see on Damus.