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By CarTechnology
Thriller "A Bitcoin Zine" episodes
- Stacker News Live #60: Multiplicity
Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News top posts, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers.
We discuss:
- Ben Carman analyzed zaps on nostr and discovered 95% of zaps are to custodial wallets.
- https://twitter.com/benthecarman/status/1638006709741289474
- SN Discussion
- Balaji, most recently the author of The Network State, bet $1m that Bitcoin's price will reach $1m per Bitcoin in 90 days. tldr: most US banks are insolvent, regulators hid their insolvency, the FED is "printing" them into solvency, the CBDC trap is set (ie banks consolidating), smart money will move into Bitcoin faster than ever.
- https://twitter.com/balajis/status/1636827051419389952
- SN Discussion
- The Cultural Impact of Paper Wallets is Going to Be Huge suggests Bitcoin paper wallets will someday be hunted for like treasure. I mean … why not?
- SN Discussion
- @DarthCoin, never breaking from character, is unhappy with Bitkit not fixing bugs in their lightning wallet. After being banned from BitKit's telegram group, DarthCoin posted Bitkit John Carvalho - I am calling you out!
- SN Discussion
- The mempool became exceptionally full as of yesterday and remains so today with pending txs at ~1GB as of this writing. Transcriptions appear at least partially responsible for the blockchain usage.
- The mempool memory usage is > 1GB
Car's pick:
- Chaincode Podcast with Tadge Dryja: Writing the LN paper and working in Bitcoin
- SN Discussion
Keyan's pick:
- For how long could you keep your lifestyle without any income?
- SN Discussion
For the week of March 24th, 2023.
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41 min - Ben Carman analyzed zaps on nostr and discovered 95% of zaps are to custodial wallets.
- Stacker News Live #59: Only Two Beers
Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News top posts, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers.
We discuss:
- Trust is a Scaling Solution is a collection of essays on trust by futurepaul packaged in a brutal, nostalgic design. Why and who do we trust? Why do we betray trust? How does trust relate to money? Paul provides insight.
- https://trustisascalingsolution.com/
- SN Discussion
- Someone exploited a vulnerability in Robosats' on-chain swap feature earning themselves 5m sats. The vulnerability has since been closed, and was apparently caused by a race condition.
- https://nitter.at/RoboSats/status/1635432123648622593
- SN Discussion
- LNBits shows you how to make a nostr hardware wallet for $10. They also sell them pre-made with a case for $20.
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SD6OQPoNlzA
- SN Discussion
- Before micropayments were technically possible (ie pre-Lightning), the internet's visionaries dismissed micropayments on the grounds of decision fatigue. Brandon Lucas surveys the history of micropayments and the tech that might change it in Micropayments and the Lightning Network.
- https://brandonlucas.net/posts/lightning/micropayments
- SN Discussion
- Most of use now know Silicon Valley Bank has been taken over by the FDIC following a bank run. @felix provides a short explainer in ELI5 – What's happened to Silicon Valley Bank? ☠️.
- SN Discussion
Car's pick:
- Tari Labs wins restraining order against Lightning Labs over Taro protocol
SN DiscussionKeyan's pick:
- Following SVB's bank run last week the US government stepped in to guarantee the deposits of SVB and any US bank in a similar position allocating two trillion dollars to the effort.
- https://www.theguardian.com/business/2023/mar/12/silicon-valley-bank-collapse-no-bailout-janet-yellen
- SN Discussion
For the week of March 17th, 2023.
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40 min - Trust is a Scaling Solution is a collection of essays on trust by futurepaul packaged in a brutal, nostalgic design. Why and who do we trust? Why do we betray trust? How does trust relate to money? Paul provides insight.
- Writing talk with Ninja Grandma
Car and Ninja Grandma discuss various topics, including writing, gender in bitcoin, noun classes, and more. They dive into gender in bitcoin, exploring why women fail and how the "masculine frame" plays a role. The discussion then turns to the concept of noun classes, which leads to discussing the life of "the most dangerous man," exploring the fascinating idea behind the nature of good and evil men. Finally, they explore the geography of genius, examining how different places throughout history have been hubs of creativity and innovation.
Topics discussed:
- writing
- gender in bitcoin
- feminine frame
- masculine frame
- noun classes
- chaos
- abusive relationships
- homeschool
- lotr
- most dangerous man
- command presence
- jumping out of airplanes
- why women fail at bitcoin
- geography of genius
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Zap Car on NostrFollow Thriller Bitcoin on TwitterFollow Car on InstagramRead more Thriller BitcoinSubscribe to Thriller podFollow Thriller Bitcoin on YouTube & BitcoinTVSupport us on GeyserAdvertise with Thriller1 hr 9 min - Stacker News Live #58: Dystopian Chip Implants
Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News top posts, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers.
We discuss:
- With a few core devs stepping down, it's worth celebrating new Bitcoin Core contributions however small. @ekzyis made their first Bitcoin Core PR, changing a line to interpolate a value rather than hard coding it. It's since been merged!
- https://github.com/bitcoin/bitcoin/pull/27232
- My first bitcoin PR
- @DarthCoin Translation Guide
- SN Discussion
- Homes are treated like unconditional risk free investments likely because governments promote and support them as such. But might prioritizing the investment nature of housing conflict with their use as, well, housing? Maybe Treating Housing as an Investment was a Colossal, Society-Shattering Mistake makes this case.
- SN Discussion
- Roulette is a ubiquitous game many of us have never bothered to learn. @BubeniCZECH schools SN on the basics of roulette and the Martigale system in #1 The Magic of Roulette - Martigale. They've subsequently followed on with 4 other installments.
- #2 The Magic of Roullete - Bonds Bet
- #3 The Magic of Roulette - Superior
- #4 The magic of Roulette - Sylvia's Choice
- #5 The Magic of Roulette - ATM
- SN Discussion
- Most of use now know Silicon Valley Bank has been taken over by the FDIC following a bank run. @felix provides a short explainer in ELI5 – What's happened to Silicon Valley Bank? ☠️.
- SN Discussion
Car's pick:
- Bitcoin at SXSW
SN Discussion- Apple will popularize chip implants. Here is how.
SN Discussionand why it's chaos right now in Austin for SXSW. For the week of March 12th, 2023.
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Zap Keyan on34 min - With a few core devs stepping down, it's worth celebrating new Bitcoin Core contributions however small. @ekzyis made their first Bitcoin Core PR, changing a line to interpolate a value rather than hard coding it. It's since been merged!
- TabConf talk with Michael & Brandon
Car, Michael, and Brandon discuss TABConf, a technical Bitcoin conference that will take place in Atlanta, Georgia, from September 6th to 9th, 2023. They discuss how community conferences like TABConf provide the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and learn from the experts. They discuss the importance of workshops, panels, and villages and the value of live-coding sessions and hackathons. They also touch on pay-to-play and nepotism in the conference industry and how TABConf aims to be an inclusive and accessible event for all.
Topics discussed:
- tabconf
- atlanta
- github
- villages
- live-coding
- community conferences
- pay to play
- nepotism
- ordinals
- nostr
- zebedee
- workshops
- panels
- atlanta bitdevs
- builders day
- hackathons
- terminus
- georgia housing market
- atlanta trees
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Follow Brandon on TwitterLearn more about TabConfLearn more about ZebedeeFollow Car on Twitter: @ThrillerX_
Zap Car on NostrFollow Thriller Bitcoin on TwitterFollow Car on InstagramRead more Thriller BitcoinSubscribe to Thriller podFollow Thriller Bitcoin on YouTube & BitcoinTVAdvertise with Thriller58 min - Stacker News Live #57: Airbnb Bros
Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News top posts, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers.
We discuss:
- Many of us are anticipating marketplaces on nostr and Nostr Market is an early attempt at one. To place an item for sale, tag a note with #nostrmarket and your listing will appear on Nostr Market.
- Nostr Market
- SN Discussion
- The late stage capitalism meme would have you believe civilization's progress isn't just stalling but rapidly declining. @tomlaies counters with Late Stage Capitalism? We're just getting started! The cited data suggests global well-being is at all time highs and that we are - hopefully - in "early stage capitalism."
- Late Stage Capitalism? We're just getting started!
- Build on L2's Core Lightning community is live! Blockstream's first Build on L2 community is filled with their resident wizards and is a cool blend of Twitter and Slack's UX.
- https://community.corelightning.org/home
- Steelmanning is the act of making the strongest possible argument for something you disagree with. @Anonomoto challenges us to do this with Ordinals and implicitly Inscriptions.
- Steelmanning Ordinals Challenge
- Bluewallet "nightmare" news? No problem, DarthCoin, come to help
- SN Discussion: https://stacker.news/items/147162
Car's pick:
- TBD Launches C=, a Lightning Service Provider
- SN Discussion: https://stacker.news/items/146215
- Ghost Checkout with Mash (No Account Needed)
- SN Discussion: https://stacker.news/items/144675
Keyan's pick:
- Lightspark Announces Xapo Lightning Network Partnership
- SN Discussion:
41 min - Many of us are anticipating marketplaces on nostr and Nostr Market is an early attempt at one. To place an item for sale, tag a note with #nostrmarket and your listing will appear on Nostr Market.
- Trust talk with Paul
Car and Paul engage in a thought-provoking conversation highlighting the critical role of trust in technology and society. Their discussion covers many topics, including scaling solutions, proof of work, faith, betrayal, Christianity, OP_VAULT, Taproot, selective disclosure, forgiveness, patriotism, and the workings of intelligence agencies like the CIA and NSA. Their conversation provides valuable insights into the multifaceted nature of trust, its impact on technology and society, and its indispensable role in social structures, enabling a comprehensive understanding of this concept's intricate complexities.
Topics discussed:
- trust is a scaling solution
- pow
- faith
- reliance
- betrayal
- broken trust
- christianity
- trustworthiness
- op_vault
- inscriptions
- taproot
- 4mb
- bitcoin soft forks
- nostr
- early twitter
- bitswarm
- decentralize wins
- nashville
- mutiny
- zaps
- social payments
- selective disclosure
- bolt12
- lnurl
- npubs
- flow 2.0
- zeroconf channels
- voltage
- prisoner's dilemma
- grace
- cia
- nsa
- a measured approach
- patriotism
- subjective point of views
- age of aquarius
- chatgpt
- operating systems
- her
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Zap Paul on NostrRead more writings from PaulLearn more about VoltageLearn more about MutinyFollow Car on Twitter: @ThrillerX_
Zap Car on NostrFollow Thriller Bitcoin on TwitterFollow Car on InstagramRead more Thriller BitcoinSubscribe to Thriller podFollow Thriller Bitcoin on YouTube & BitcoinTVAdvertise with Thriller1 hr 36 min - Stacker News Live #56: Booger
Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News top posts, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers.
We discuss:
- Blastr blasts your nostr events to most known public relays. If you want to make sure your nostr content is seen, add wss://nostr.mutinywallet.com to your relay list.
- SN Discussion: https://stacker.news/items/139358
- Blue Wallet is sunsetting their custodial lightning wallet, lndhub.io. Users have over 2 months to move their sats from lndhub.io to another, preferably non-custodial wallet. Note: this announcement only affects use of their custodial lightning wallet and not their bitcoin wallet or lndhub software you self-host.
- SN Discussion: https://stacker.news/items/142375
- The latest Bitcoin Core developer to step down amid Craig Wright's latest frivolous lawsuit is MarcoFalke.
- SN Discussion: https://stacker.news/items/141322
- Apparently bitcoiners hate carless cities? I probably missed a twitter thread somewhere, but I agree with @mallardshead. Cars suck on dimensions bitcoiners care about: KYC, privacy, over-powered law enforcement, and debt slavery. Cars are amazing machines, but have they become more central to modern life than they deserve?
- SN Discussion: https://stacker.news/items/139878
- Introducing Flow 2.0: A New LSP Focused on Just-In-Time Liquidity
- SN Discussion: https://stacker.news/items/141920
- Car's pick: KYC Bitcoin: Individuals are on Lists
- SN Discussion: https://stacker.news/items/139736
- Meta: booger: A nostr relay
- SN Discussion: https://stacker.news/items/141320
and why Keyan is . For the week of Feb 24th, 2023.
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We love Foundation app for Lightning 2.0 podcasting
Send us a Boost, and we will read it on the next SNLWe also send 26% of our sats streamed to us over to opensats.com
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46 min - Blastr blasts your nostr events to most known public relays. If you want to make sure your nostr content is seen, add wss://nostr.mutinywallet.com to your relay list.
- Creative talk with PlebPoet
Car engages in a dialogue with PlebPoet, where they delve into the realm of writing by examining the concepts of self-perception and creative identity. In addition, they explore other subjects such as artistic inspiration, open-source craftsmanship, and the motivation behind PlebPoet's debut book on her grandfather, Leon Sutterfield.
- self-perception
- writing flow
- valentine's day florists
- identity
- creative types
- bitcoinnews.com
- arts & crafts
- san antonio bitcoin club
- leon sutterfield
- family
- zines
- spirituality & openness
- tapping into frequencies
- staying present
- grandparents
- reflecting on liberalism
- open source crafts
- nostr
- pleblab
- ordinals
- church
- musicals
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Read more writings from PlebPoetRead her book, Just an Old Country Boy - a reflective history of Leon Sutterfield.Follow Car on Twitter: @ThrillerX_
Follow Thriller Bitcoin on TwitterFollow Car on InstagramRead more Thriller BitcoinSubscribe to Thriller podFollow Thriller Bitcoin on YouTube & BitcoinTVAdvertise with Thriller1 hr 10 min - Stacker News Live #55: Finally we get bookmarks!
Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News top posts, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers.
We discuss:
- The SEC's crack down on staking protocols threatens the casino-side business of many centralized exchanges (CEX). @mallardshead argues companies like Coinbase can't survive the loss of this revenue in Coinbase, Kraken, Binance-->their business models don't work anymore.
- SN Discussion: Coinbase, Kraken, Binance-->their business models don't work anymore.
- Bitcoin Optech Newsletter #238 covers the bitcoin-dev mailing list's recent discussion around Ordinals, both moving them offchain and making it more straightforward to put them onchain, and some of the flaws in certain multiparty protocols as they relate to fees.
- SN Discussion: https://bitcoinops.org/en/newsletters/2023/02/15/
- Next version of Damus will let you earn sats directly on posts.
- SN Discussion: https://stacker.news/items/134906
- Sunday Survey: Are you on nostr?
- SN Discussion: https://stacker.news/items/135179
- Riots erupt in Nigerian cities as bank policy leads to scarcity of cash
- SN Discussion: https://stacker.news/items/137553
- Car's pick:
- Sign up for the Mutiny Wallet Waitlist via Email or Nostr
and why Car is saying bye to his dog this week. For the week of Feb 17th, 2023.
Stacker News Live Website
Thriller Bitcoin SN Newsletter
Please find us on YouTube & BitcoinTV
We love Foundation app for Lightning 2.0 podcasting
Send us a Boost, and we will read it on the next SNLWe also send 26% of our sats streamed to us over to opensats.com
Support contributors to Bitcoin and other free and open-source projectsFollow Car on Twitter
Follow Car on SNLearn more about Thriller Bitcoin
Follow Keyan on Twitter
Follow Keyan on SNLearn more about Stacker News
43 min - The SEC's crack down on staking protocols threatens the casino-side business of many centralized exchanges (CEX). @mallardshead argues companies like Coinbase can't survive the loss of this revenue in Coinbase, Kraken, Binance-->their business models don't work anymore.
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