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npub1zk6u7mxlflguqteghn8q7xtu47hyerruv6379c36l8lxzzr4x90q0gl6ef

NIP-05 Address

rolznz@getalby.com

NIP-57 Address

rolznzfra@getalby.com

Profile Code

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2025-04-13 14:08:07

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I think one day soon that’s going to be like saying the worst way you can start your journey is using a high level language instead of assembly or straight binary

2025-04-13 11:09:31

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Hmm. You don’t even have to read or understand the code when you do true vibe coding, but you do need to learn how to write a good prompt, and maybe that’s hard without dev knowledge. Genspark.ai for example you don’t need a local setup. It’s great!

2025-04-13 05:41:17

I can see this happening with AI agents and MCP (custom tools/plugins for your AI agent). All you need is an interface to an AI agent and then it has all these tools it can use to compose anything you need. There's already MCP servers for NWC and Nostr. Although very basic, they allow you to interact with these tools with natural language. Right now when I use it I get text, but soon the AI can build the most user-friendly interface based on the data / requirements?
It's kind of a scary but also exciting thought - the end of traditional websites and applications as we know them, but to be replaced by a much more efficient and modular way, through thousands of small tools that the AI can choose from and use together to solve a particular request.
#nevent1q…uhfc

2025-03-27 11:54:52

My 100% cotton T shirt arrived today from https://www.thebullish.shop/ by @npub15yp…mpcx
https://image.nostr.build/132278ed1be986e4f1bc0ad288f7e38af667b52837bc4078c4d5bd8b21e9e05d.png

2025-03-15 06:43:20

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Yes got it, thank you 💪

2025-03-15 05:13:15

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Awesome!
Do you do worldwide shipping? it seems there is no shipping price.

2025-02-26 14:40:59

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Most Alby Hubs are self-hosted so I don’t think it’s easy to run a mint over http. That’s what NWC fixes

2025-02-26 08:40:44

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They force you to use a custodial wallet or run your own mint, I think? NWC allows for both custodial and non-custodial wallets.

2025-02-26 08:39:05

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@npub18kz…x5sz Alby almost has a simpler version of NWA implemented for Alby Go. Flash wallet is also interested. We are getting there!
I will share a PR soon for the proposed updates to the NIP-47 spec (rather than a separate NIP).

2025-02-19 07:20:44

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We are also working with @npub1xnf…lpr5 to enable automatic extensions of channel duration. This should help, but will take some time to implement.

2025-02-17 04:21:21

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It should be back up!

2025-02-17 04:13:09

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The Alby nostr relay was not functioning correctly, we are looking into the cause. Sorry about this!

2025-02-12 06:42:39

Support the Thailand Bitcoin City project!
https://geyser.fund/project/huaiphuengproject?hero=roland
#siamstr

2025-02-11 03:08:57

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I think I just updated lightning tools to be able to decode 0-amount invoices. What functions from lightning tools do you use in your app?

2025-01-24 06:17:30

เงินเฟ้อคือคดีอาญา
Inflation is a crime
#siamstr #chitbeer
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2025-01-21 06:37:14

There are two types of bitcoiners.
One who stacks bitcoin and spends fiat.
One who stacks bitcoin and spends bitcoin.
Which one are you? Which one do you want to be? Which one WILL you be?

2025-01-20 16:29:42

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Alby Hub currently doesn’t store a nostr private key and is only for payments right now, not social (although we are considering nsecbunker support)
To import a nostr private key into the Alby Extension, open the popup and click the dropdown on the top right. When you open that, you should see your currently selected wallet and a settings icon on the right hand side. From there you can get to the nostr settings

2024-12-25 06:54:51

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เสียใจด้วยครับ

2024-12-25 04:28:29

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ถึงตอนนั้นแล้ว คงไม่ถึง 10 sat

2024-12-25 03:02:51

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Hi! Our experience on Raspberry PI Zero has been a bit mixed and it is still quite experimental. I would probably recommend to start from scratch if you are ok to open a new channel. You can run two hubs connected to the same Alby Account, but you can only receive lightning address payments to one of them.

2024-12-24 03:53:43

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This is why DM integration is harder than expected. But thanks for the feedback, maybe we can find a way to easily add it if we see more usage of ZapPlanner

2024-12-24 03:52:15

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We might soon add ZapPlanner integration directly into Alby Hub 😉

2024-12-24 03:48:41

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Would you provide an nprofile so we know what relays to publish the dm to?

2024-12-24 03:45:33

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Did you manage to actually pay it? There was one failure

2024-12-24 03:44:32

@npub19hg…yv9p fixes subscription payments #note1pdg…njxc

2024-12-24 03:43:06

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NIP-17 DMs? Does your client support them?

2024-12-22 03:53:48

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I hope only on the recipient end or it’s a complete waste of time.
“ensuring stability” 🤡

2024-12-18 06:31:30

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Did you unlock Alby Hub after the reboot?

2024-12-17 17:09:17

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Alby Hub

2024-12-17 06:51:30

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BOLT-12 is planned! but it needs to be prioritized among our other features or we need to receive a PR from an external contributor. We will most likely add support for LDK-node first (the default Alby Hub node backend)

2024-12-16 05:59:49

Any #cashu developers interested in contributing to the Alby Hub cashu backend? https://github.com/getAlby/hub/issues/890
@npub1get…0nfm

2024-12-05 02:44:13

Paying for coffee with lightning at October Coffee in Chiang Mai Thailand 🇹🇭 also a hostel with private rooms available! #siamstr https://video.nostr.build/05e328e9d9a3de4ac32c9f7f1371e088f0e4558c52e9a66f745cf41f86939eba.mp4

2024-12-01 23:40:36

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I will probably try to go when I visit for the xmas party

2024-12-01 22:17:09

After visiting Berlin and El Zonte in El Salvador 🇸🇻 , I am looking forward to the chance to visit Huai Phueng in Thailand 🇹🇭 #adoptingbitcoin #hpp #siamstr #note16hd…50el

2024-11-30 06:03:26

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Just saw in Chiang Mai Bitcoin-Only telegram today!

2024-11-27 02:04:52

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Awesome! Unfortunately the website is not on github, but I think @npub1m0s…gcru is best to update it. Can you add the new snippet?

2024-11-22 02:08:51

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Yes, with NWC and Alby Hub you can add metadata when you create an invoice. You could look at the Alby JS SDK as an easy way to get started

2024-11-21 21:46:10

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The LSPs we work with aim to keep channels open indefinitely as long as you use it and keep your node online.
If a channel is closed, the funds on your side of the channel will go to your onchain balance.

2024-11-20 17:24:54

Since I arrived in El Zonte three days ago I have not spent fiat. Not even once. #bitcoincountry

2024-11-16 19:15:17

https://image.nostr.build/caf454c55799d6b7e6ab39041d4dfb43297f6556e9ce605256b7a801731614d1.jpg
You don’t change Bitcoin. Bitcoin changes you

2024-11-16 07:18:52

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ถ้าใช้ custodial ก่อนปีหน้าควรจะย้ายเงินออกครับ หรือเปลี่ยนเป็น Alby Hub ได้ครับ

2024-11-12 02:53:00

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I’m so glad I don’t use Windows anymore

2024-11-12 01:32:28

Bitcoin Satoshis hit parity with Argentine Peso overnight: https://rolznz.github.io/satparity/ #note1spt…tu4n

2024-11-11 11:44:38

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The current max fee is 1% + 50 sats for LDK (we just use the defaults). In LDK-node 0.4.2 which was recently released it makes it a bit easier to customise from the Alby Hub side, but I’m not sure we will add the ability to change it. The best solution could be to do bigger zaps 😁

2024-11-11 04:44:17

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Just a linear algorithm for past prices and my own random future price predictions

2024-11-11 03:05:18

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Both channels you have are private, right? There could be cheaper routes to your hub via LNServer.

2024-11-11 02:55:49

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If you use Umbrel or Start9 then Alby Hub uses the local bitcoin core. You don’t need to connect your Alby Account to Alby Hub, and the final thing is the relay, where you can configure to use a different one via env (NOTE: the relay communication is end to end encrypted)

2024-11-11 02:52:18

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We’re working on an experimental open source LNURL server that you can create a lightning address using a permissioned NWC connection secret. It’s not quite ready yet (Missing NIP-05 and zapper functionality) but it’s here: https://github.com/getalby/lite

2024-11-10 06:32:01

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Hi, unfortunately we don’t have a MyNode package yet. We’d be happy for help! There’s an open issue on the Alby Hub GitHub repository

2024-11-09 16:36:52

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It’s another app with exactly the permissions (make invoice, lookup invoice, get balance, list transactions) and is isolated. I have an Alby Hub PR to make this easy to do :-)

2024-11-09 16:02:03

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Sure, maybe I can add a zap button on the page too. Thanks!

2024-11-09 16:00:44

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It’s just a linear equation based on some random guesses I made for cycle tops for the next few cycles. 300k this cycle, 3M next, then 10M, then 100M 😁

2024-11-09 15:23:46

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Thanks! It’s hard to make custom permissions for isolated apps right now which is what this uses, but I have a PR to improve it which will hopefully be in the next version of Alby Hub.
This app isn’t in the hub (I don’t think it makes sense there) but it’s open source. https://github.com/rolznz/satparity

2024-11-09 15:16:48

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It’s using NWC to fetch the transactions from an isolated read-only app in Alby Hub

2024-11-09 15:15:43

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There’s a tip box on the info page where you can leave a message with a tip!

2024-11-09 14:45:52

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I’ll ask the AI exactly what you wrote:-) when I’m on my pc again

2024-11-09 14:03:17

I made this currency sat parity checker 99% with AI: https://rolznz.github.io/satparity/
PPQ.ai (Claude 3.5 Sonnet) + cline vscode plugin
We are 19% on the way through "The Sattening"

2024-11-08 04:50:47

Just this week, bitcoin achieved sat parity and then surpassed the South Korean Won. Today 1 sat = 0.95 KRW.
I'm going there for the first time a few days before I head to El Salvador. Any bitcoiners in Incheon?
#adoptingbitcoin #asknostr

2024-11-07 08:37:29

So inspiring to see what Jimmy is doing in Chiang Mai! #note18h8…w2lq

2024-11-07 08:27:16

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We sent out an email to cloud subscribers on Monday to give you two days notice that an update was required and you could update beforehand to avoid disruption.
Unfortunately in rare cases there are urgent updates that we must do, and that requires unlocking afterwards. We hope this should decrease in frequency going forward - Alby Cloud is still a new product.
Because it is a lightning node running in the cloud, it must be unlocked after an update so it can start the node. You don’t need the browser open - just for Alby Hub to be unlocked.
We plan to add an option to disable automatic updates of important security updates. But also, if you have any suggestions on how we can improve, please let us know!

2024-11-06 05:29:40

I am doing an Alby Hub AMA with the Victorian Bitcoin club today, 9AM UTC. I will do an overview of Alby Hub and then open up for questions. Feel free to listen in!
@npub1get…0nfm
https://www.meetup.com/victorianbtc/events/304103070/

2024-11-03 10:35:29

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Wow, cool! Is the Thai version easy to read?

2024-11-02 06:39:02

I finally listened to the audiobook of “The Moon is a Harsh Mistress” recommended by @npub15l5…7rgk @npub1m0s…gcru and @npub15dq…lm5m
10/10
Also did you know John Galt is mentioned in the book?
And he also mentioned Scarlet Pimpernel. I’m listening to this now.
#bookstr

2024-11-01 09:57:33

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สุดยอดครับ
มี linux แล้วที่จริงไม่จำเป็นใช้ docker ก็ได้ครับ ถ้าอยากทำเป็น linux service เรามี guide https://github.com/getAlby/hub/tree/master/scripts/linux-x86_64#installation-non-docker แค่ไปที่ run installation script ครับ

2024-10-27 06:55:35

@npub1get…0nfm BuzzPay PoS is a self-custodial receive-only PoS you can safely share with staff to receive payments, connected to an isolated @npub19hg…yv9p connection on Alby Hub for simple accounting and peace of mind. Yesterday we added support for entering fiat amounts!
Try mine: https://pos.albylabs.com/#?nwc=bm9zdHIrd2FsbGV0Y29ubmVjdDovL2M4OTg2NzM4NjYwZTVlNWVlOTJlMjFhNTFlMWYyZTU5MTVhZDdlZTllOTcyZjMwMWZjNjcwZjhlYjQ3ZTliZWQ/cmVsYXk9d3NzOi8vcmVsYXkuZ2V0YWxieS5jb20vdjEmcHVia2V5PTcwYjhjMjU4YTNlNzhiNGYyNjMxZDc1YmMzZjA0ZjUwOGI1OTIyYmM3YzE1NzM3ZDAzNzhmZmI0ZWNlZDFkYTAmc2VjcmV0PWVhM2VkMjFiNjlkZmY3NTQyOTUwNmY5NmViMDNmMjgzYjgzNzRiNzQxYTEzNGNjYjJhY2E4OTMyZTM2Y2U0NWE=
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2024-10-25 06:23:35

Great interview with @npub14wx…gcye about Alby Hub and how Alby builds for the bitcoin standard!
#nevent1q…mnu7

2024-10-25 04:02:32

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ทำให้จำถึงหนังสือเล่ม “ปฏิวัติยุคสมัยด้วยฟางเส้นเดียว”

2024-10-22 15:46:58

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“Rebalancing is a scam” 😁 #nevent1q…m38q
+1 for filters on the wallet page!

2024-10-22 15:28:07

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Can you check you allowed the camera permission in ios settings -> Damus?

2024-10-22 15:16:39

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It really is. The transaction details page is great too, I screenshot it and share it with the recipient. Maybe we could have a share button like that on the success screen 🤔 #albygo

2024-10-21 06:43:05

"If I can find ways to accept living my life without doing the things I really want to do, I'm just creating excuses to not follow my dreams"
#livingdead #น่าคิด
#nevent1q…3js7

2024-10-19 14:32:31

I just paid for my El Salvador Berlin accommodation from the other side of the world with Alby Hub and paid 0.06% in fees ⚡️#adoptingbitcoin

2024-10-13 14:57:05

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You probably have to use the bc-pay-button instead and add the preimage attribute once you receive a payment. https://github.com/getAlby/bitcoin-connect?tab=readme-ov-file#components
The bitcoin connect dev tools have an example of this (polling for an external payment and then setting the preimage to update the button)

2024-10-13 01:59:37

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The app implementing Bitcoin Connect needs to poll the invoice to check for external payments. What app was this?

2024-10-09 11:44:25

Going to Frying Fish Club in Chiang Mai with some bitcoiners today, 8:30pm. They accept #bitcoin #siamstr https://maps.app.goo.gl/cYXvEaTdg82kf8vc7?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

2024-10-06 11:00:23

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อ่านได้แค่คำง่ายๆ ครับ 😃

2024-10-06 10:56:41

เพึ่งอ่าน Inventing Bitcoin เล่มไทย แปลโดย @npub1pry…2xcv
อ่านง่าย สนุก และเห็นความฉลาดของ Satoshi ได้ชัดเจน
10/10 ครับ สุดยอด

2024-10-03 07:44:40

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@nprofile…sqkc balance

2024-10-03 07:42:12

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NWC could be used too as an alternative to having to top up first. But zapping the bot is quite easy!

2024-09-30 05:49:38

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Second best:
- support bitcoin-only trading platforms like HODLHODL
- trade P2P with friends in the local community

2024-09-29 14:56:16

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555 เลิกเลยก็ดีครับ ไม่จำเป็นต้องกินเบียร์ ทำจิตใจสดใสดีกว่าครับ จะได้ไม่ต้องรู้สึกว่าต้องกินเบียร์ใช่ไหมครับ

2024-09-29 08:26:14

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555 ใช่ครัยแล้วแต่ชอบ ผมกินง่ายๆก็พอ 😁

2024-09-29 07:43:22

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อร่อยครับ ไม่ใช่แค่เพราะถูกที่สุด
วันแรกที่ผมมาประเทศไทย มากินเบียร์ช้างติดทะเล รู้สึกอิสระครับ

2024-09-29 07:37:02

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https://image.nostr.build/4a2fbf052b78fcdac62a80f44af4935561cc60a8a2aaf5c7bd1e21d974db215d.jpg

2024-09-29 07:35:48

#siamstr #bookstr #beerstr #wherostr

2024-09-26 02:01:16

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To segregate funds you can use the isolated app feature inside Alby Hub
But you can also connect to LNbits using an Alby Account or NWC funding source!

2024-09-25 03:32:01

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Having to even leave the nostr client to set it up or manage it is too much friction for most people, I think

2024-09-25 02:29:37

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Noteworthy cypherpunks from https://bitcoinwiki.org/wiki/cypherpunk

2024-09-24 05:18:45

https://www.nostrzap.com/npub1zk6u7mxlflguqteghn8q7xtu47hyerruv6379c36l8lxzzr4x90q0gl6ef
I realised I have zapped almost 2M sats 😬 #v4v
Cool app by @npub1vwv…9tm0 !

2024-09-24 04:31:55

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ใช่ครับต้องเพิ่มประสิทธิภาพในการนอนหลับครับ

2024-09-24 04:09:45

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555 10 แก้วไม่ต้องห่วงนอนไม่หลับ ต้องห่วงหัวใจวายมากกว่า 😱

2024-09-24 04:03:06

ทุกเช้า อยากกินกาแฟสองแก้ว แต่เลือกที่จะกินแก้วเดียว นี้เรีกว่าชีวิตพอเพียงไหม 😅

2024-09-24 02:46:14

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สำหรับรับ Zap ยังต้องมี lightning address ครับ
แต่ zap คนอื่นได้ถ้า top up แล้ว

2024-09-22 10:56:49

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เพื่อที่จะเปิด filter ได้ คนจริงทุกคนต้องทำ POW ใช่ไหมครับ
ดีที่ Wherostr ทำให้มันเห็นได้ง่ายๆ

2024-09-22 02:42:07

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Thanks Keysa! Yes - Alby Hub supports subaccounts. You can create one for each of your kids and they’ll have their own wallet with an isolated balance. This combined with Alby Go gives them a super simple lightning experience.

2024-09-21 15:08:34

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Wow, thank you!

2024-09-21 04:09:08

Flights booked to El Salvador 🇸🇻 for Adopting Bitcoin in November #bitcoin #country
Looking forward to visiting Berlin and Bitcoin Beach. Where else?
@npub1m0s…gcru @npub1e5t…7mh9 @npub16gh…tw0n @BitcoinAlchemist @npub1nkk…puvr see you soon!

2024-09-20 02:09:33

ขอบคุณ @npub1nsx…q2hf ที่เสียสละเวลาทดลอง Alby Hub และ feedbackดีๆ
ยังต้องทำให้มันง่ายขึ้นเยอะเลย เราจะพัฒนาต่อครับ 🙏 #note1rst…wzqj

2024-09-19 02:49:17

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Now we need help from the #cashu team @npub12rv…85vg 😁

2024-09-17 18:27:25

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Nice idea!