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@npub126n…e9ll really knocked it out of the park with StartOS 0.4.0 and StartTunnel. Bravo to the team! Just made my life a whole lot easier and more secure! Running two boxes for different uses. Thanks!
Long time user of MyNode, switching mainly because of StartTunnel.
I see the donation page is down because of BTCPay things, I guess? When it's available I'll be sending some V4V for sure!
Hopefully I tagged the right accounts... 😅
@npub17kv…9wn4 @npub1j87…3hzx

2026-09-12 20:54:25 UTC

WORD5 #708 5/6
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https://otherstuff.ai/word5/

2026-09-09 19:48:56 UTC

WORD5 #705 3/6
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2026-08-22 15:43:32 UTC

https://youtu.be/di-R_soeBe8
Good video about CC entropy before and after the firmware update.

2026-08-15 06:53:34 UTC

Join the blockparty and help decentralize mining just a little bit! Bring your miner(s), easily rent some hash or don't show up at all. Your choice. Two of these choices could win you more KYC free bitcoin, the other one is... lonely. 😉🔥 #bitcoin #blockparty #mining #plebs
#nevent1q…tr96

2026-08-10 16:01:06 UTC

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Have to KYC to delete, so I consider it a malicious hacked site.

2026-08-08 00:16:18 UTC

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Yeah the patch just makes sure it uses the proper RNG. So once that's fixed, it's technically good again.

2026-08-01 06:57:31 UTC

Very cool test of simply cooling with stack effect.
https://youtu.be/ZUG73BzZIJ4?si=Sbz5D2Tb6iBC0TkG

2026-08-01 02:25:05 UTC

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Sorry to hear that. 😞 💜

2026-07-31 21:43:46 UTC

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Also from CoinKite's technical backgrounder blog post: https://engineering.block.xyz/blog/predictable-rng-fallback-and-32-bit-reseed-in-coldcard-firmware

2026-07-31 21:05:50 UTC

https://x.com/LLFOURN/status/2082990000896147942
#ColdCard

2026-07-31 20:19:07 UTC

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Fiat thinking pollutes the mind.

2026-07-31 17:46:38 UTC

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https://blog.coinkite.com/entropy-technical-backgrounder/

2026-07-31 17:46:03 UTC

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Pretty sure all devices would have to be compromised.
Always a possibility that the method used to create the multisig could be an attack vector, but not sure how that would work.

2026-07-31 17:38:13 UTC

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From what I understand from past research is that the passkey entropy is less safe than adding entropy with 100 dice rolls. But it likely depends on the complexity of the passphrase. If you used a very hard passphrase then they would have to guess the hard passphrase as well (like cracking a password). So it should keep you secure. Please pile on if you have more/better info.
If the hacker knows the code/pattern/method used to create the entropy, it's easier to guess.
This stuff can happen with password managers as well. The plus side is that if you protect yourself up front by learning, then it gives you more time to move everything and change all your passwords.
We semi-recently learned this from LastPass's whole vault debacle. A third party got hacked (usually the case) and people's LastPass vaults are likely still being worked on by hackers to try and crack them. Because the information inside of the vault is a snapshot of all the data at the time of capture, you can't do anything except change it all. Hope everyone changed ALL their passwords from that hack, and stopped using any information that was captured (seed phrases, pass codes, 2FA backup keys) not just moved to a new password manager.

2026-07-31 17:17:43 UTC

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I don't recall saying anything about you. People need to learn harder, not regress into ignorance.

2026-07-31 17:08:37 UTC

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Learn how this stuff works. The bug has been fixed, the wallet will be fine again. Random number generation always has risk. It's possible these issues exist in other wallets, even exchange wallets. At least ColdCard lets you generate entropy above their code guided generation, a lot of wallets don't.
ColdCard suggests that users roll dice in the manual. @npub1rxy…hnp8 encouraged it and explained why it's important.

2026-07-31 17:03:31 UTC

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And then the exchange gets hacked because their RNG or they don't even have the bitcoin. RTFM. Doing dice rolls and learning is the best option.

2026-07-31 16:58:35 UTC

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Because of the possible split if there is a small number of miners signalling or because there is a technical problem in the code?

2026-07-31 16:28:44 UTC

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TAPSIGNER, OPENDIME, and SATSCARD are not affected because they use different codebases.
https://blog.coinkite.com/entropy-technical-backgrounder/

2026-07-31 16:28:03 UTC

Slight up-side? Now everyone has a legit new boating accident excuse, even if you didn't use a ColdCard.

2026-07-31 15:51:41 UTC

Bitcoiners gonna be learning a lot this year if they're serious. How to run a node and secure your personal network, how to secure wallets, how fiat will try to to infiltrate Bitcoin to protect itself, how to guard from $5 wrench attacks, etc.
If you knew enough, you know not to trust random number generators no matter who the source is. Adding entropy is always needed, thankfully ColdCard lets you do this, a lot of hardware wallets don't.
ColdCard assuming that the attackers aren't using better AI is pompous. (at a minimum they have knowledgeable prompters, that know what the ask). Still a great wallet, but HOW the RNG is generated is ALWAYS an concern.
"Both attackers and defenders have the same AI tools, but today it did not help us, and only helped the bad guys."
https://blog.coinkite.com/entropy-technical-backgrounder/

2026-07-24 19:37:25 UTC

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Knee jerk to you. For many of us who have been paying attention it's been a 3 year process. If it doesn't happen now, it will be more painful in the future as the opened attack surface will be used and node runners will be the ones who suffer. Which will bring centralisation.

2026-07-24 17:30:43 UTC

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Nothing? One guy asked a few people at Core to make changes for his project and they did. Because they were the majority implementation (Yes, it's not 100%, but it's close), it was essentially pushed through to everyone. Your scenario has already happened.

2026-07-24 04:19:34 UTC

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Party time! Excellent! 🎸🎸🎸

2026-07-23 05:59:00 UTC

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Issue by issue voting. No more omnibus bills!

2026-07-23 05:42:40 UTC

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I tried to exit LinkedIn. I have to KYC myself to get back in to delete the account. 😆 All the info is stolen anyway, so I just consider it a hacked account.

2026-07-22 20:51:00 UTC

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Sad to hear. He will be missed!

2026-07-21 23:29:54 UTC

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2026-07-12 16:59:52 UTC

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Yep, we're doing blockparty 30 today!

2026-07-12 14:40:00 UTC

#blockparty assemble!

2026-07-04 08:18:17 UTC

Whoa. @nprofile…lajl #BlockParty is almost to 2 EH today. We'll get there once the BYOMs (Bring Your Own Miner) join in. Should be an interesting one!
https://blockparty.rigly.io/

2026-06-29 15:50:09 UTC

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Always need regulation to keep out the competition. These guys are cooked.

2026-06-29 15:47:00 UTC

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How many of them are jpeg/side hustle scammers or in over their head and need to sell?

2026-06-28 15:20:55 UTC

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GM!

2026-06-27 21:04:50 UTC

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Icon #2 and #16. Depending on how we're numbering these.

2026-06-27 21:02:34 UTC

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I can't wait to see how wrong I am! 😆

2026-06-27 21:01:33 UTC

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Thanks for your dedication and care for us plebs! ♥️

2026-06-27 20:34:32 UTC

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History has been made!
!#nevent1q…0e2h

2026-06-27 20:33:57 UTC

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Nice!

2026-06-27 13:06:59 UTC

1 hour till #blockparty

2026-06-25 22:16:07 UTC

Inflation doesn't go away, until we fix the money. We're a loooong way from 8 cent bread and only we can stop our own self-induced pain. #toxic #bitcoin
https://i.nostr.build/iLU2smjCeAgJqwXM.png

2026-06-25 22:07:33 UTC

Love the data deep dives @npub1gth…3a7q
https://substack.com/inbox/post/201578339
Issue #29: Counting the Leaves
Core’s newest argument against BIP-110 says it catches only a few percent of spam. The number is correct. The conclusion is wrong, twice.

2026-06-23 13:39:15 UTC

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Ahh, right.

2026-06-23 13:15:43 UTC

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Ouch. Does Start9 has a replacement board option or warranty?

2026-06-23 07:16:39 UTC

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No power or post? Looks like you took the ram and drives out already?

2026-06-23 02:33:07 UTC

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Yeah, trying to fake some more minutes from the battery. I really hate browser tabs refreshing in this same way.

2026-06-22 21:32:34 UTC

If you're using OSMand for driving navigation, you can now use Roadstr for traffic reporting. It's a separate app, but can give you traffic notifications.
It's Nostr based, and can use a random Nostr key to keep you anonymous.
I'm loving it so far.
https://zapstore.dev/apps/naddr1qq9kxmmd9eex7ctywd68yqgcwaehxw309aex2mrp0yh85ctswd6x7un99ejx2aszyrdtd3sxt3pehxa0kzc0rl66p35zww7wtsv4nfq43tt2wzz375rmvqcyqqq8uzc3ztdcr

2026-06-22 21:29:49 UTC

@nprofile…wywf I can't start a post, exit the app to copy more text, and then come back to the app to finish the post. It refreshes the app every time I minimize it.
@nprofile…vhl6

2026-06-19 15:43:00 UTC

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I don't see the name Israel in "US and Iran peace deal".

2026-06-18 20:17:42 UTC

"The share of non-financial blockspace crossed 45%. Six months ago it was 37%. The trend is not your friend."
https://blockspaceweekly.substack.com/p/issue-23-the-45-problem
#BIP110

2026-06-16 22:26:49 UTC

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Ok... what? Guess your original point is unclear (no context). It's possible to opt-out of owning those things. Is it a plantation if I live in the woods and built my own house from scratch?
Is it the owning of the house/car that makes you part of the plantation, or the debt burden that comes with it?

2026-06-16 16:15:41 UTC

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If you have a central bank, you're on the plantation.

2026-06-16 15:45:26 UTC

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Thank you for this work. This is a crazy amount of data points to sift through.

2026-06-16 15:42:43 UTC

The slow coordinated move over time. I suspect only a few major bad actors behind the scenes and a crowd of willing idiots to do most of the work. The usual, when it comes to politics (politicians are sacrificial figureheads for those behind the scenes) or when dealing with those trying to corrupt good things that interfere with their fiat scams. We are up against the biggest enemies of hard money, don't underestimate them. Bitcoin is hard money, keep it that way.
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2026-06-16 05:36:00 UTC

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Did it work pretty well?

2026-06-14 00:34:08 UTC

Pleb #blockparty is going! ~195 PH/s of hash power and a 10% drop in mining difficulty today. Good luck everyone!
Solo miners can still join in.
https://blockparty.rigly.io/
@nprofile…lajl

2026-06-14 00:24:22 UTC

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Your bot is out of control.

2026-06-13 18:35:47 UTC

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Soon, Brrrrrrrrr!

2026-06-13 18:35:03 UTC

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Thanks for the update. Hopefully we can get some more plebs to join in if they see this Saturday!
#nevent1q…e0jt

2026-06-11 21:40:43 UTC

Weyland-SpaceX Corporation tomorrow?

2026-06-11 21:32:45 UTC

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Hmm. Why would they sign in it Europe? Just to rub it in?

2026-06-11 21:15:21 UTC

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Group-think is so hot... for years.

2026-06-10 21:21:17 UTC

@nprofile…268u Bitcast is live
https://www.youtube.com/live/gYFiITry-E0

2026-06-09 05:52:45 UTC

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❌

2026-06-06 16:41:10 UTC

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Time frame is important. If you're just basing it on the last year, your time frame is wrong. Look at the full chart and you can see the trend. It does protect and once you Study Bitcoin (what it is, how it works, how money works, the history of money scams, etc) you start to see the cycles of manipulation. It's all to scam people out of their money (stored energy) in order to keep the scam system above water.

2026-06-06 16:29:29 UTC

Great episode. Good one to share. Thanks @nprofile…kxcv @nprofile…l2yj
https://youtu.be/exLTCV8cyUc?si=PHJELr9tlJq2hhgk

2026-06-05 21:18:31 UTC

Live now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A26twvIBh0M

2026-06-05 21:02:41 UTC

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Spiderman, confirmed.

2026-06-05 16:16:28 UTC

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Hmm, what is at a low price that can protect you from inflation? 🤔

2026-06-05 16:14:36 UTC

~21 Hours till the next #blockparty . Join other plebs in the quest for a block. Bring your own and/or buy some hash for a few sats.
https://blockparty.rigly.io/
https://i.nostr.build/OSNHYZJiAdy5qwaI.png https://i.nostr.build/OTYVCQGruyxdEsvo.png

2026-06-03 21:25:49 UTC

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Bunch of scaredy cats.

2026-06-03 21:24:43 UTC

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

2026-05-29 18:08:01 UTC

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Come check out @npub10ut…xdlq stream on zap.stream! https://zap.stream/naddr1qqjr2df58qcnyefn94skve3e956xvv3n95uxven994nxzdrrvccnscenxejkzqghwaehxw309aex2mrp0yh8qunfd4skctnwv46z7q3qs8hfgutgmvhepxy4m020w9f57szqqd2htavp2m568qpdrh2x0cwsxpqqqpmxwj4wc7p

2026-05-28 05:22:56 UTC

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Congrats!

2026-05-28 05:00:41 UTC

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Now we can use AI to find the source and extermina... er, shame it.

2026-05-28 00:42:22 UTC

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Been running mine for years. Very little cost, lots of transactions (mostly out, V4V and online stores). Now mining. Learned tons. Had many good peers drop due to node blow-ups and apathy. Smaller channels with friends/plebs are pretty easy and don't take a lot of capital. At one point I had a small group and we each had one main channel a different LSP, so payments rarely had issues.
If you're just sending basic zaps, just get a small LSP channel for cheap and zap away. No channel management really needed.
Being self sovereign is worth it.

2026-05-27 22:59:35 UTC

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They we're not able to get @npub1eaz…rcgz to accept sats.

2026-05-27 22:58:18 UTC

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We're having too much fun in a bear market. 😆

2026-05-18 01:39:31 UTC

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Artsy and data driven. Nice.

2026-05-15 02:51:06 UTC

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Retail is broke.

2026-05-13 15:49:18 UTC

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Cool idea!
https://fountain.fm/episode/jk7U8umCUk5rU60aeJks

2026-05-04 15:51:04 UTC

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Yep, once you've seen stories in the news that you've directly been involved in, it reveals that the "journalists" usually don't do a very good job.

2026-05-04 15:44:42 UTC

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Been doing well lately, the content is important. It all leads to more bitcoin. BTW, links work on Nostr. :P

2026-05-03 17:00:15 UTC

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I think I noticed the ability to change currencies in the payment screen. Thank you for this option, it's made transacting in USD a lot easier now!

2026-05-01 22:42:26 UTC

"Inflation's not that bad. You're all going to be millionaires!" - Fiat Money

2026-05-01 22:00:06 UTC

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evil.

2026-05-01 21:56:57 UTC

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Just had to swap to a new phone after breaking a screen. Zapstore was great.

2026-05-01 21:49:01 UTC

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Thank you SOOOOO much for building the store. It's awesome and I love it. Hope to see more devs use it.

2026-04-29 16:35:59 UTC

You've got that right. Taxes are a humiliation ritual.
#nevent1q…gun8

2026-04-22 02:49:28 UTC

https://youtu.be/46hy3r_1VqY
Encrypted DNS isn't enough. David Bombal doing some "Don't trust, Verify".

2026-04-20 01:51:05 UTC

Got energy integration setup in Home Assistant and integrated with the power providers smart meter via Zigbee (might as well make use of the forced spyware). Very cool to be able to track power usage as a whole. Ordered a few more power monitoring ThirdReality plugs so I can track a bunch of the major power draws (car, computers, heater ;)
Got a plug setup on our PHEV charger (Plug-in Hybrid) so we can track the overall power used when charging. Previously I just had a kill-a-watt setup, but now history and cost can be tracked more accurately.
This all reminded me that all the appliances we use give off their own power signature. So the power provided can tell if you're running a computer, heater, dishwasher, etc. just based on the signature of the power draw. Easier to do now with smart meters.

2026-04-11 00:23:03 UTC

There's always one guy that has the PPT pushed. 😆 #artemis2