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My frustration with Nostr copycats.

2024 reflections and 2025 predictions from a humble pleb

An elegant, simple, vegetable-cream soup.

A rating scale for humans.

On scarcity.

Traditional preparation of pork roast. Tastes excellent with potato dumplings and sauerkraut.

Reflections on OP_CAT, Coffee, and Bitcoin soft forks from the left side of the curve

Learning something new can feel overwhelming—like trying to put together IKEA furniture without the instructions. But with a solid plan, it becomes manageable and even enjoyable. The Four-Layer Method is a simple strategy to help you break down any subject into digestible steps, understand it thoroughly, and remember it long-term. Here’s how it works, plus tips to get the most out of each layer.

January 1st, 2025 evening musings.

On the importance of social distancing.

Self custody

If you’re looking to explore Linux distributions and prefer using torrents for downloads, this guide will walk you through the steps to do it safely and effectively. Using The Pirate Bay (via proxy), BitTorrent, and a VPN, you can find and download Linux distros while maintaining privacy and security. Follow these steps to ensure a smooth experience.

Are we ending the tyranny of innovation over invention?

Most eggs are still closed. We don't know if they will ever open up.

There's a good chance you don't understand how cholesterol works. (Disclaimer: I may not, either)

The open-source is dead. Long live the open-source!

On the day Solzhenitsyn was arrested, February, 12, 1974, he released the text of “Live Not by Lies.” The next day, he was exiled to the West, where he received a hero’s welcome. This moment marks the peak of his fame. Solzhenitsyn equates “lies” with ideology, the illusion that human nature and society can be reshaped to predetermined specifications. And his last word before leaving his homeland urges Soviet citizens as individuals to refrain from cooperating with the regime’s lies. Even the mo...

More noStrudel features, a massive amount of code cleanup, and the applesauce nostr SDK

Redefinition of Bitcoin into “Titcoin” and redefinition of sats into “tits” using that as the Unit Base of Denomination.

About the whole Christmas.

Chef Darin's authentic red beans & rice recipe—an explosion of Cajun flavor featuring subtly sweet red beans, spicy Andouille sausage, and diced ham. A blend of herbs and spices brings it all together, making a dish you'll make over and over again! You won't regret this one.

The article covers essential aspects of running a reliable Lightning node, from choosing enterprise-grade hardware to configuring Eclair's unique features and handling common pitfalls. While Eclair may not be the most popular Lightning implementation, its stability and reliability make it an excellent choice for serious operators willing to invest time in technical setup and maintenance.

Why I am against martialising women.

A running list of Tips and Tricks to guide Linux Umbrel users through the upgrade process from 0.5.4 to 1.x.x.

Why FOSS projects are so antisocial.

My mother's Cranberry Sauce is a Thanksgiving staple in my family. It's very easy to make, and is an absolutely delicious addition to your annual feast (or anytime you get the craving!) Plump cranberries, California raisins, brown sugar and a bit of orange are all you need!

Feminism exposed how weak the maternal urge is, and how strong the paternal one is.

This brief blog post describes a novel concept to build non-interactive payment streams with cashu

ChatGPT Weighs in on NVK's Trademark Claim

An experiment where I publish a full transcript from THE Bitcoin Podcast and people highlight it, creating new Nostr events which earn them zaps while simultaneously giving my podcast more exposure.

All the projects I worked on in Q3 2024

Stay colorful. Don't let them turn you into a beige person.

Rss feed and other links, collections and updates of the week

Super simple and flavor packed. Perfect for a cold winter night.

Why the people I love most, don't agree with me on politics.

Musings after the first Bitcoin Election

Your kind 01 feed doesn't need to suck. Stop laughing. I'm serious.

... but not that sort of post.

Yeah, so I have a new phone. It's new. Also, it's a phone.

What to do with all of that hair.

These are the most-peanuty cookies you can possibly bake, as anything anymore peanuty wouldn't be able to stay together in a cookie shape. This is the #PeakPeanut cookie.

You don't choose software. You choose software developers.