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working on getalby.com - a browser extension with lightning and Nostr support

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2024-10-05 21:59:16

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvsR9ojQ66E

2024-09-24 19:45:11

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pssst: https://getalby.com/auth/users/new?invite_code=63ac0e99

2024-09-21 10:10:45

After the last update ditto.pub works so nicely with the Alby Extension! thanks @npub1q3s…d26p

2024-09-20 06:49:43

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thanks for the feedback. seems people don’t read the text…
channel opens are also sadly still hard. and some want one-click and some want big scary second warnings.
It’s open source, ideas and pull requests are also very welcome.
everyone works hard on those things to get right for the different cases and users.

2024-09-20 06:28:20

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which LSP did you use? we don’t run the LSPs. but this is likely a wrong email. could it be that you tried to open a public channel from a LSP that does not support it?
in that case you also did not pay.

2024-09-18 15:41:45

Is open hardware becoming more important?
like https://mntre.com

2024-09-17 12:51:53

Anyone using CasaOS here?

2024-09-17 10:17:00

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great, thanks.
we open up further soon and we are constantly sending out waitlist invites.
if you have an account you can also invite your friends directly.

2024-09-17 09:14:29

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where? in the extension? maybe just change the names there in the settings?

2024-09-17 05:19:18

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debugging...

2024-09-17 04:37:38

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We have Alby Go already in the @npub10r8…t2p8 it's the easiest mobile app to use Bitcoin on the Go. Built for the Hub (and NWC).

2024-09-16 15:59:04

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Alby Go is coming! - it's the most easy mobile app to use Bitcoin on the Go!

2024-09-16 14:04:29

send me some negative feedback on Alby Hub. What do we need to fix asap for you?

2024-09-16 09:49:21

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a channel is basically your connection to the payment network.

2024-09-16 07:44:36

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like what issues?

2024-09-15 21:46:22

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why is more money at risk? what's the risk you fear?

2024-09-15 16:29:17

this looks gooood! 🤩
#note1skr…c777

2024-09-15 15:22:48

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imo LUD21 or maybe even better just relying on NWC (Which has the lookup invoice function or also notifications https://github.com/nostr-protocol/nips/pull/1164 )

2024-09-15 15:17:42

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it's the most easy mobile app to pay and receive bicoin on the Go. It connects to your Alby Hub. - The sats are on the Hub but you use the mobile app to send/receive on the Go.

2024-09-15 10:39:32

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sadly not, yet. There is still some work to do for this.

2024-09-15 10:38:30

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https://getalby.com/auth/users/new?invite_code=1def859a

2024-09-15 10:36:46

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Both is on the roadmap. I think for the lock option there is already a pull request open. Notifications will still take a bit of time but we're on that.

2024-09-15 10:34:58

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You don't have to pay for each function/limit. But in lightning you have those "channel" and those channels have a certain capacity of how much you can receive/send. So you need to make sure you have enough capacity.
If you have onchain bitcoin (e.g. on your ledger) you can go to the "node" page and deposit into your savings balance.
From there you then can open a channel (Topup your sending balance)
Just make sure that you use a big enough channel. Small channels economically don't make sense.
let us know if you have more questions.

2024-09-14 23:21:05

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As an update on this. in v1.8.0 the account is now optional in the Alby Hub.

2024-09-13 11:26:20

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that's the main feature that we work for!! Do we achieve it?
"Yep.. very very basic. But it works!"

2024-09-13 09:03:38

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oh thanks. that needs to be updated:
https://github.com/getAlby/hub/blob/63cd230159c26ee5bad00d538fb29241cdd8bb5a/config/models.go#L28
we run this and also have some optimizations in there, e.g. for fee estimates to mitigate unexpected channel closure potential.
we also try to use internal tools where possible that users by default only (if not chosen otherwise) interact with us.

2024-09-13 08:24:31

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let me know if I can help. I am also happy to walk you through the setup.

2024-09-13 08:21:28

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where do you run it?
If you run it at home and know what you do there is the `AUTO_UNLOCK_PASSWORD` env variable that you can set:
https://github.com/getAlby/hub?tab=readme-ov-file#optional-configuration-parameters

2024-09-13 08:12:49

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Default and the most simple one to use is LDK.
(Alby runs an optimized Esplora server so it's not depending on blockstream's public server) Out of the box everything should just work
If you already have an Umbrel, Start9, RaspiBlitz, or some LND setup then LND is a good option. You need to take care of your LND node then
PhoenixD has the advantage to use Acinq's LSP
the rest I would not recommend much at this point actually. Ecash is fun.

2024-09-10 08:28:49

Did you know that in the SEPA region you can stack stats directly to your Alby Hub with an Alby account?
I call it: " STACK SATS TO ZAP SATS "

2024-09-09 20:46:41

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Yes, those sats are held for when the channel will be closed.
You basically save up until you have enough.
The channel is already open, now you fill up the reserve.
Those 354 will be kept in the channel as reserve, the amount above that you can spend.

2024-09-09 13:37:55

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yes, kind off. but that page is pretty minimalistic. a but more info could help for some trust in the ops.

2024-09-09 08:56:31

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oh nice, $3 for hosting Alby Hub.

2024-09-09 08:56:10

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:D I think those have way more style than some AI these days :)

2024-09-09 08:51:13

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https://nostr-personality.vercel.app

2024-09-09 08:50:58

I need your help to review this analysis of my personality.
https://m.primal.net/KkiX.png

2024-09-07 18:41:24

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yes. so you have one channel. that is great. you can receive up to a million.
do you see that “10/354” reserve? so you need to get some more sats to meet the reserve and then you can send out sats. (those sats are still yours but reserved for closing the channel some time in the future)

2024-09-07 13:31:07

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if you're happy with primal and only want to do nostr zapping then keep primal. no need to use Alby Hub.
If you want to do other things or want to be self-sovereign by owning your keys and having your own lightning channels, then Alby Hub might be interesting.

2024-09-07 07:39:25

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You might run the Alby Hub on your Desktop computer.
To be able to receive (and send) you have to have this application running!
That's why we recommend using a server/cloud setup which is always online.

2024-09-06 22:11:36

https://megalithic.me/

2024-09-06 17:18:48

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hehe ;)
you will never know what people wrote to me… ;)

2024-09-06 15:34:10

wanna get private? you can reach me now here:
https://simplex.chat/contact#/?v=2-7&smp=smp%3A%2F%2Fhejn2gVIqNU6xjtGM3OwQeuk8ZEbDXVJXAlnSBJBWUA%3D%40smp16.simplex.im%2FL9obmNFeu3yQf8AUc_JWuOs1Pcf0s-rE%23%2F%3Fv%3D1-3%26dh%3DMCowBQYDK2VuAyEANOrueU6TDmAvUECY4sAO_YpdAt76ECKtx_89lAmOyXA%253D%26srv%3Dp3ktngodzi6qrf7w64mmde3syuzrv57y55hxabqcq3l5p6oi7yzze6qd.onion

2024-09-06 12:56:17

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nice, looking forward to your thoughts and feedback.

2024-09-06 12:55:50

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Do you have a screenshot? You have installed it through the alby community store?
https://app.supademo.com/demo/clyrcc5ao0e5ez9kdnu6vls08
(official release will be coming soon to umbrel)

2024-09-06 12:54:58

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We're sending out invites daily. But maybe you find a nice nostrich here that can invite you already.

2024-09-06 12:51:28

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For now only with the Hub.
it uses NWC as a communication protocol and thus it would actually also work with other nodes/wallets that support NWC.

2024-09-06 12:20:35

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I see. so I assume receiving had issues because of the node not being online on the Desktop.
Alby Hub works best as an always online node on a server. which is why we also offer the Alby Cloud hosting.

2024-09-06 11:32:00

Alby Go is optimized for the bars and the lightning beer taps out there! 🍻🍻🍻
(with a budget configured in the hub you could also control the sats you have available for drinking... but no good bar story every started with limiting your spending for drinks ;) )
#note1ajh…jgdn

2024-09-06 09:25:37

what actually happened to paid relays? I want a well operated, trustworthy relay service. what's out there?

2024-09-06 04:50:44

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they only talked about “low-cost passive radiative cooling” in the article that I read.

2024-09-05 11:20:29

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which podcasting 2.0 do you mean?
it’s not a podcast player. :)
it’s a simple af app to pay on the go.

2024-09-04 15:00:46

does this mean that @npub10r8…t2p8 users can now install the beta of the Alby mobile payment app to pay with Alby Hub on the Go?
#note1n2a…3zjz

2024-09-04 13:34:23

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Run Alby Hub it comes with good default peers/LSPs to get channels with.
Would love to hear your feedback.

2024-09-03 16:54:51

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we make things up as they happen 😉 trying to move fast.
I like Go also better.

2024-09-02 21:38:26

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🤯🧡🚀⚡️🪄 this is so mind blowing cool.
I am actually somehow sad that this at some point will be just a normal thing online. ;)

2024-09-02 20:28:58

It’s summer always somewhere :) 😎
https://fountain.fm/episode/XrrlZYKY3bjVrJLB0BfE
#nevent1q…wpng

2024-09-02 19:18:44

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whoa! 🤘

2024-09-02 17:26:52

I love to hear that many people are excited about Alby Hub and how they got their lightning node running and how cool it is to use it to zap and do all the crazy things we now do with sats!
But I also need to say: it's still a very long way to go and what will matter is how it performs long term. It needs to get battle tested 😉
Can't wait to look back in 6 or 12 months...
We work super hard that you will then be even more excited using the Alby Hub! But only time will tell 😉

2024-09-02 17:12:07

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actually that's bad english, isn't it? 🙈
it should be "I'll randomly select a person who comments on this."

2024-09-02 17:10:11

ok, that was quick. but because the first reply is a bit unfair I will get another iOS Testflight invite for Alby Go and will invite a random person who comments on this.
Alby Go is a super simple mobile app to send and receive lightning payments on the Go. It's build around NWC and perfectly works with your Alby Hub.
You will need an active Alby Hub and you will need to give us feedback!

2024-09-02 17:03:17

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An active Alby Hub is required.
And I heard rumors that Alby Cloud subscribers will be invited, soon.

2024-09-02 17:01:25

I think I have one iOS Testflight invite for Alby Go.
Alby's super simple mobile app to send and receive lightning payments on the Go.
It's build around NWC and perfectly works with your Alby Hub.
Who wants it? First reply gets it but you must promise to give feedback. 😉

2024-09-02 16:57:08

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ok, cool. looking forward to the update (I bet it will look different :D )
take 5 minutes and do it. 😉

2024-09-02 16:50:47

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did you try Alby Hub, yet?
if not can you do it and then update this picture after a few weeks?

2024-09-02 16:50:04

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Yeah, data is encrypted with the password and thus it needs to be unlocked. There have been talks on lifting this but I am not sure when it happens.
I think there is an issue for it in case somebody wants to contribute to it. :)

2024-09-02 12:59:43

👀 @npub10r8…t2p8
https://m.primal.net/KaWI.png

2024-09-02 12:39:57

https://m.primal.net/KaVE.mp4

2024-09-02 11:00:01

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I thought you have built it from source. do you think you're able to do this? It requires to have Go installed.

2024-09-02 10:54:57

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what does it say if you run it?

2024-09-02 10:49:18

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With Alby Hub you always have your own channels, but Alby Hub makes it easy. It has integrated LSPs to buy channels and we want to give users a setup with good defaults and where channels have to be setup once and then work as long as possible.

2024-09-02 09:40:04

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whoa! nice! 😍

2024-09-01 20:54:38

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Start9 is currently in the progress of releasing Alby Hub in the official market place. I hope it will be there in the next days.
LND on Start9 is soon also optional and you can choose either to use LND or just Alby Hub with it's embedded node.

2024-09-01 20:52:58

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no, not at all. With the LSP it costs you 10k-20k sats (<10USD) and get enough incoming liquidity which should be good for most users for a long time.
Uses then can receive any amount they want.

2024-09-01 20:35:51

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If you already have an Alby Account you'll find the option to upgrade to run the Alby Hub in your getalby.com dashboard

2024-09-01 20:32:18

it's the best time to start a lightning node.
Alby Hub is here and the mempool fees are cheeeeeap ~2 sat/vB.
are you running it?

2024-09-01 16:53:31

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yeah, let me know how your experience with that is anything we should improve

2024-09-01 13:04:24

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enjoy Berlin! in case you're traveling through Cologne, let me know. my house is your house here.

2024-08-31 08:56:41

Can someone help with a docker question around the phoneixd docker image:
https://github.com/sethforprivacy/phoenixd-docker/issues/5
the container uses a less priviliged user, how to correctly mount a volume that the container can write to that data directory?

2024-08-31 08:05:44

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is that the latest version? can you check?
because I think it should no longer load external fonts. for various reasons…

2024-08-30 22:38:55

It's the year 2034 Nostr usage is fined with 8000 sats (in 2024 terms: 8000USD)... what do you do?

2024-08-30 22:30:43

question is always: what's your price when you stop using a VPN or something.
#note1jkc…yh32

2024-08-30 18:55:35

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Right now you connect it with the Alby account for notifications like this, channel recommendations, etc.
in one of the future versions this will be optional and users have full control over these features.

2024-08-30 17:42:30

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I think a typical Desktop PC should be fine. Alby Hub for default usage does not have any high requirements.
But we're still in the process of collecting real world data. So let us know how it goes for you.
Just keep in mind on a desktop computer you need to keep the app open to be able to send/receive.

2024-08-29 23:24:32

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so less than a cup of coffee per month?

2024-08-29 23:23:39

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Alby can't close the channel as users can open channels with any peer and by default we recommend some awesome LSPs (Megalith, Olympus, LNServer) are used. Alby is not an LSP.
Alby/the hosting provide could shut down the servers then you'd have to migrate somewhere else.

2024-08-29 22:50:26

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so true! this is huge!

2024-08-29 20:34:13

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Yes, that's how lightning works currently. Nodes have to be able to talk to each other.
That's why we recommend an always-on device and also offer reliable cloud hosting.

2024-08-29 20:24:32

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then don't use a lightning wallet 😉 there are good other options.
The Alby Extension is not for you then. The Alby Extension is about Bitcoin AND nostr.

2024-08-29 20:23:26

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yeah, sorry about that. multiple accounts across the extension and the web app is not very good. we hope to get better there.

2024-08-29 20:20:55

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Can I help? If you're using the desktop wallet then you have to make sure the app is running. Lightning can only work if the node is online.

2024-08-29 20:11:22

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that sounds too complicated.
I think you just need to download the new version and replace your existing files. The only important directory is the working directory which is in your home dir.

2024-08-29 17:29:52

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and he is likely also satoshi 🤫

2024-08-29 15:56:17

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wanna help with a AUR package?
Nix might be a bit more universal and got quite some adoption in parts.

2024-08-29 15:36:06

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let me know where I can help.
Are nix flakes always building from source or is downloading the executable ok?

2024-08-29 15:35:32

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what UI or bindings do you mean?
and there are two options: the http version or the desktop version. I guess starting with the web http version is the easiest first step?

2024-08-29 15:34:24

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What do you think would be a good price?
we spend a lot of time giving the user the option to self-host the Hub wherever they are comfortable.
I think many things are either paid with time, personal data or money. People have to choose one.
Independent of Alby how much do we want Nostr and Lightning apps to succeed and because of that we are as early adopters maybe not the most price-sensitive audience for apps?

2024-08-29 09:47:28

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what service would be valuable for you to pay for? or why don't you want to pay?

2024-08-29 05:56:43

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since day one you could use the Alby Extension with any wallet you want. your LND, CLN, etc. if you ever used it you know that.
With Alby Hub now every user even has to and we work hard to make it easy to do so.
so I have no comment on such FUD, which I guess is commonly known as wrong at least to anyone who ever looked at the Alby Extension.

2024-08-28 19:59:13

We could use some Nix help to package Alby Hub as a Nix Flake
https://github.com/getAlby/hub/issues/519
anyone out there? it should be pretty simple I expect as Alby Hub is a single executable with no other runtime dependencies.

2024-08-27 21:46:27

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so it was actually able to make it mobile usable.
move the bitcoin around and double tab to shoot:
https://bitcoin-vs-fiat-invaders.tiiny.site/