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npub1txwy7guqkrq6ngvtwft7zp70nekcknudagrvrryy2wxnz8ljk2xqz0yt4x

NIP-05 Address

k3tan@k3tan.com

NIP-57 Address

ketan@btcpay.ministryofnodes.com

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Last Notes

2024-08-18 13:03:34

Thoughts on Windscribe VPN?
Mullvad/IVPN servers getting blocked by globohomo big tech.

2024-08-15 09:40:49

The internet is getting worse by the day. For your safety.
Thankful Nostr exists.
https://m.primal.net/KAIv.png
https://m.primal.net/KAJG.png

2024-08-11 02:48:58

almost there, buddy.
#note13j7…fxwy

2024-08-11 02:48:35

2 sat/vbyte, clearing August 2024.
#note1jld…4n7h

2024-08-11 01:47:22

now clearing 2sat/vb

2024-08-04 17:49:33

HODL

2024-08-04 12:51:41

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Chancellor on brink of second bailout for banks.

2024-08-03 00:11:18

Found a new self hosted dashboard called Glance.
Makes for an excellent home page.
https://github.com/glanceapp/glance
Home page with various widgets - weather, world clock, search engine directed to Kagi, bookmarks, markets, rss feed and latest releases of favourite software.
https://m.primal.net/JmQK.png
A thumbnail view of all my favourite YouTube channels.
https://m.primal.net/JmQL.png
Top posts on my favourite subreddits.
https://m.primal.net/JmQM.png

2024-07-24 09:14:24

Looking for cleaner, non-toxic alternatives to:
- toothpaste/toothbrush
- dishwasher tablets
- laundry detergent
- hand soap
- body wash
- shampoo
- deodorant
- shaving cream
- moisturizing cream
- fragrances
(asking for a friend, of course)

2024-07-19 09:53:19

This is the year of the Linux desktop!

2024-07-17 04:54:48

If anyone is looking for a privacy respecting, open source keyboard for Android with swipe typing support, consider Futo Keyboard.
Trying it out now. Descent replacement for gboard.
https://keyboard.futo.org

2024-05-22 02:21:47

2024-04-25 07:58:27

IMPORT YOUR EXISTING SAMOURAI WALLET INTO SPARROW WALLET
Read entire post before attempting at home!
You will need:
1. Your Samourai Wallet seed phrase (12 words)
2. Your passphrase
3. Sparrow Wallet downloaded and installed on to your computer. (https://www.sparrowwallet.com)
Configure your server. This could be your own node, or a public electrum server. I have selected Blocksteam's electrum server here.
https://void.cat/d/tepSUYuDJZwEZtwNmuf6C.webp
Toggle on your server using the switch on the bottom right. It should turn yellow, green or blue depending on what you've selected.
Go to File -> New Wallet, or click on New Wallet.
https://void.cat/d/77w9Z2qJVWRw8hqKjgrU54.webp
Name your wallet.
https://void.cat/d/Mpjvk4PUpaMbUW8TQDXZdy.webp
Click on New or Imported Software Wallet.
https://void.cat/d/Qe3dUWMpXikRabdrwYU95u.webp
On the dropdown menu besides the Mnemonic Words (BIP39), select 12 words. Type your seed into the fields displayed in the correct order from 1 to 12.
Check the "Use passphrase?" option. Insert your passphrase and click Create Keystore.
https://void.cat/d/RwGXKENhUxDop61gmFEsZZ.webp
Click on Import Keystore.
https://void.cat/d/6gnrC8FAYy1LqFTqJHL2V8.webp
Reenter your passphrase as prompted
https://void.cat/d/EF2cnjoDQ1sAiqwMYqW3wV.webp
Click on Apply on the bottom right.
https://void.cat/d/GBzT1GXF14YMTSTtTWo5FB.webp
If you want to add a password to open up your wallet with, enter one, otherwise click No Password.
https://void.cat/d/RRGNKKmpQikdUJKxbFccXJ.webp
In the bottom of the settings page, you will see "Add Account..." button. Click on it.
https://void.cat/d/SzPC67pcdjZPQe7imFn3An.webp
From the dropdown menu, select Whirlpool Accounts
https://void.cat/d/JZn4zB5Zj2xXxR9maDuhny.webp
Your wallet will be scanned by the server you have selected. You should also be able to see your respective deposit, premix, postmix and bad bank accounts.
https://void.cat/d/XnAkV8pYvReFbqmKCPiXg8.webp
You should now be able to send your bitcoin to another wallet/address of your choosing. I would recommend sending this out to a hardware wallet.
Notes:
- Be sure you obtain sparrow wallet from sparrowwallet dot com. Get it right!
- Because you are inputing seed words into a computer, ensure no keyloggers are installed. Be wary of dodgy browser extensions.
- Dojo users need not worry. This is for those who used SW backend.
- Beware of scammers on the Sparrow Telegram chat. They're out in full force today. Nobody will ask you for your seed words. Do not give them out to anyone.

2023-12-17 09:57:40

@npub1qny…95gx reached out to me today, concerned for my welfare after seeing the state of the mempool.
I'm fine, doing well, with my lightning channels that were opened at 1sat/vbyte.

2023-10-28 01:04:45

When does the middle east start exclusively accepting Bitcoin as payment for oil?

2023-10-26 10:49:45

Anyone working on open source firmware for cars? I don't trust any of the shit these car manufacturers are loading into their dashboards.
GrapheneOS motor vehicle edition?

2023-10-24 23:27:16

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https://www.ministryofnodes.com.au/sparrow-wallet-101-self-custody-your-bitcoin
https://image.nostr.build/35ae1aa9aa71cd174c71140292be357dd7a339ae323444d99059096be56ea9e0.jpg

2023-10-24 22:47:40

MINISTRY OF NODES BITCOIN NODEBOX
Plug & play Bitcoin node available for purchase
Full description and details here:
https://shop.ministryofnodes.com
https://image.nostr.build/6ac97d0d283bb83401879889f5611d48a95f569f9a22b1ee3cf2eb8dee9b4e36.jpg
Easy to follow 6 minute setup and configuration video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RdftQywN6A
Prefer to build your own? Tutorial playlist here:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCRbH-IWlcW2A_kpx2XwAMgT0rcZEZ2Cg

2023-10-24 00:11:42

The road to hell is paved with good intentions.

2023-10-10 19:36:34

Seeing what is currently going on over at X, "bring back the guillotine" doesn't seem so bad now, does it?

2023-10-10 03:51:26

Let's see what happens to this account. Probably nothing, because he supports the current thing.
https://image.nostr.build/78eabe3f9358185e253d656306a1f9cf16432dc6aa3592b372782abe69750d7f.jpg

2023-10-03 01:17:38

You may not like it, but this is what peak performance looks like.
https://image.nostr.build/5b0e4ed465aa5f84bc9ed6331d8af0484007a56dfbcfd62bc37f8450e0e9b179.jpg

2023-10-01 12:50:36

I can't believe how good the game theory of Bitcoin is. Amazes me everyday.
The block size
The supply cap
The difficulty adjustment (absolute genius)
The ~10min block intervals
The fee market
The private/public keys
The UTXO set
The p2p network
The adversarial and anti-fragile nature of it all
Just incredible foresight. Never seen anything like it before.

2023-10-01 07:31:46

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if by 'human' you mean 'consistently wrong', yes.

2023-09-28 23:35:54

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prob not

2023-09-28 12:36:03

For your safety.
https://www.commbank.com.au/support/security/cryptocurrency-payments.html

2023-09-27 01:08:25

DIY MULTISIGNATURE WALLETS FOR SELF CUSTODY
There's been a bit of chatter around DIY multisignature wallets using hardware wallets from different vendors. As you dip your toes into it, here are some questions you might want to ask yourself.👇
1. What do I need to back up? What exactly am I backing up here?
2. What do I do if I lose one of the hardware devices?
3. What do I do if one hardware device is compromised?
4. What do I do if a hardware device updates to a new firmware that is no longer compatible with the multisignature software tool I'm using?
5. What do I do if the multisignature software tool I'm using is no longer compatible with a hardware device I'm using?
6. How often do I check my hardware devices to see if they're still functioning?
7. How often do I update the firmware to my hardware devices? Will this break anything? Have I tested post firmware update?
8. Where do I physically store my hardware devices?
9. Where do I store the seeds to the hardware devices?
10. Have I tested recovering my multisignature wallet?
11. Have I tested recovering my multisignature wallet in an alternative software to the multisignature tool I'm currently using? Do I get the same result?
12. Have I tested creating and signing a transaction from my multisignature wallet using all possible combinations?
13. If I need to restore my multisignature wallet, does the order of the devices matter in the software tool I'm using? Have I tested this?
14. Device specific considerations - Would you be comfortable with keeping (for eg) a Trezor One in a location that others have access to?
15. Have I thought about this setup from an inheritance perspective in the event something unforeseen were to happen to me?
Side note: some examples of multisignature wallet software tools include electrum, caravan, specter, sparrow and lily.
Whilst multisignature wallets add considerable security to your Bitcoin, DIY options right now present opportunities to shoot yourself in the foot if you're not careful. Some of the questions are deeply personal.
It takes time and effort to understand the complexities involved.
Freedom doesn't come for free.

2023-09-26 11:50:16

HERE WE GOOOOO
#nevent1q…j0wt

2023-09-26 11:40:06

Have they considered stopping the printing of money?
https://image.nostr.build/08c24ade3d218cfdc29c36d69ad0fe0dae67e854ec9de491e51650e0f4212e1e.jpg

2023-09-26 06:52:38

PSA: The electricity at my place will be out tomorrow from 7am to 5pm AEST (ridiculous, I know).
As such, the Ministry of Nodes website, webstore and BTCPayServer will be down.
Not your keys, not your coins.
Not your node, not your rules.
Not your home, not your hash.
Not your ISP, not your connection.
Not your grid, not your power.

2023-09-24 12:56:28

STATEMENT REGARDING MY TWITTER/X ACCOUNT
Today, my Twitter/X account was permanently banned and my appeal to have it overturned was denied.
There was no warning issued, no 2 week suspension, no option to delete the offending tweet. Just straight permanent deplatform.
My offending tweet?
"Bring back the guillotine."
I quote tweeted this sentence to the video presented here on 3rd September.
https://twitter.com/i/status/1698249077061009496
Someone reported the tweet and my account was irretrievably shut down on the basis of violating rules against violent speech.
The vaccines (and vaccine mandates) caused so much harm to people all over the world. Many lost their livelihoods, incomes, businesses, marriages, families, confidence and will to live. Some lost their good health and worse, some lost their lives. The coercion to get vaccinated was immense, and to be told "it was a choice" is a kick to the teeth. Today, many regret having taken the vaccine.
My crime? I dared open up the conversation on how best to hold decision makers accountable for their decisions.
Meanwhile, other Twitter handles are able to post these and keep their accounts. The inconsistencies and arbitrary nature of these suspensions is ashtonishing.
https://image.nostr.build/a1b456c03a938e3bbe2f89e6eccad0424088aae132844053fd519e80a853ba0c.jpg
https://image.nostr.build/a8ef0f9b25fb2d18cd870fdeb5dfa4de5d6b023004680d4e44ff52c5c2d1978b.jpg
Having said that, I fully accept the consequences of my actions.
On a brighter, more productive note, I'm proud to have educated thousands on my YouTube channel (Ministry of Nodes) on how to hold their own keys and run their own Bitcoin node such that these arbitrary decisions can't be made with people's money. I'm convinced it will get worse, and that we need Bitcoin more than ever.
As part of my educational content, I also sell plug & play Bitcoin Nodeboxes to those who want to quickly get up and running without the steep learning curve that goes behind it. Have a watch of how easy it can be.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RdftQywN6A
I'm offering 10% off to those who purchase a Nodebox with the discount code GUILLOTINE for a limited time.
shop.ministryofnodes.com for details.
https://image.nostr.build/4efeffd13a3c954f242196c10c6d810386f22398ac0485fe19dfe8a1d6e7611f.jpg
Thanks for reading, nostriches.

2023-08-13 13:45:11

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia is pretending to care about my safety.
https://cdn.nostr.build/i/316dc59f053a977e0611bee63bf097537ef7dbfd06b7a395b13f6409af6539cf.jpg

2023-07-12 11:33:03

At the Bitcoin Sydney meetup today we discussed holding Bitcoin in your superannuation (retirement) fund. Thank you @npub1nul…8x3m for the presentation!

2023-06-24 06:56:01

🚨 🚨 🚨
Introducing the Ministry of Nodes Bitcoin Nodebox
An easy, plug & play way for you to run your own Bitcoin node and use your hardware wallet with the best bitcoin related free and open source software.
https://shop.ministryofnodes.com
It comes with a 6min setup instructional video.
Have a watch of how easy it can be to hold your own keys and use your own Bitcoin node. There are troubleshooting notes if you have issues and video call support is available.
https://youtu.be/0RdftQywN6A
Starting at $300USD, this offers a cost effective way to become a First Class Bitcoin Citizen.
Read the full FAQ to find out if this product is for you.
For those who want to take a DIY approach, or simply don't want to trust, the Ubuntu Nodebox 2022 playlist is for you. It takes you through step-by-step on building your own Bitcoin node.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCRbH-IWlcW2A_kpx2XwAMgT0rcZEZ2Cg

2023-04-07 12:32:23

Digital Privacy & Security Checklist
https://i.imgur.com/p380u6Y.jpg

2023-03-15 20:49:54

Produce goods and services that people want.
Accept Bitcoin as payment.
Spend earned Bitcoin on goods and services that you want.
Build circular economy. Escape CBDCs and centralised systems of control.
It all starts with you.

2023-02-27 03:29:31

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learning to fly a plane

2023-02-25 21:45:38

Focus on holding your own keys, building your bitcoin node and following privacy best practices so that one day I'm able to transact with you when required.
The rest is noise.

2023-02-25 10:10:33

https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/how-your-phone-and-mood-will-be-tracked-at-mardi-gras-20230223-p5cn1a.html

2023-02-22 11:32:21

There was a time, not too long ago, where you *could not* leave Australia if you were a citizen.
Fucking wild.

2023-02-21 22:04:15

FWIW, I'm on nostr using non-custodial lightning to send and receive zaps.
- My hardware
- My bitcoind instance
- My LND instance
- My BTCPayServer
- My Zeus Wallet

2023-02-21 11:01:16

So... is SBF in jail yet or what?

2023-02-18 09:51:34

Well, well, well, look at what we have here. A congo line of 1sat/vbyte transactions confirming.
https://nostr.build/i/nostr.build_f808bd4f98cdb9c2480070f11ea096debc6348aa3029ebd25c34a23c50a8e1e3.png

2023-02-17 07:07:50

1. Hold your own keys
2. Use your own node
3. Follow privacy best practices
These are the steps to becoming financially self sovereign using Bitcoin.

2023-02-15 06:28:08

Take down the federal reserve with free and open source software. You know you want to.
https://i.imgur.com/FcVdpuP.jpg

2023-02-15 01:34:57

I look at nostr and all I can think of is "A Declaration of the Independence of Cyberspace" by John Perry Barlow from February 8, 1996.
Read it and tell me I'm wrong. I'll wait.
https://www.eff.org/cyberspace-independence

2023-02-14 00:04:20

If you're interested in learning about running and maintaining your own Bitcoin and Lightning node, I have a series of video tutorials to share.
Learn more about free and open source software.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCRbH-IWlcW2A_kpx2XwAMgT0rcZEZ2Cg

2023-02-13 18:15:01

"Just zap it in. Give it a little zappy. Zap, zap, zaparoo."
- Happy Gilmore, well before his time.
https://i.imgur.com/kWkd2M6.jpg

2023-02-05 01:28:12

I stand for freedom.

2023-01-26 02:07:04

I put together a checklist of actionable steps you can take to improve your digital privacy and security. Work through them as you get the time.
https://i.imgur.com/I0EE4hl.jpg