“It also forced all people, great and small, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark… so that no one could buy or sell unless he had the mark.” (Rev 13:16–17) Centralized control over identity and money is no longer science fiction — it’s policy in the making. Revelation 13 isn’t just prophecy. It’s a warning. That’s why I protect my identity on Nostr, save in Bitcoin, and support Lightning as a censorship-resistant payment network. Freedom doesn’t defend itself. #Bitcoin #LightningNetwork #Nostr #Privacy #FreedomTech #Rev13 #CensorshipResistance #DigitalID #CBDC #SurveillanceState

💭 Reading Ephesians 6:10–17 reminded me of something deep today. We never really know what others are facing. Some hurt us because they’re hurting. Some fall because they’re exhausted. This isn’t a fight against people — it’s a fight against darkness. 🛡️ God gave us armor for a reason: Truth. Righteousness. Peace. Faith. Salvation. His Word. So I choose not to judge. I choose to pray. I choose to love. The victory is God’s. But we stand in the fight today. #GraceInBattle #ArmorOfGod #LoveFirst #SpiritualWarfare #Ephesians6 #JesusIsKing

“How long do we tolerate channel partners who don’t raise fees when their side is completely drained? This hurts routing incentives and wastes capital. Seriously, are they hoping for divine rebalancing or just asleep at the wheel? See screenshot. #LightningNetwork #Bitcoin #Routing #NodeOperators #LiquidityMatters #Nostr”

🔥 Just discovered Lightning Network Plus! 🚀⚡ I’m diving deep into running my own Lightning node, and the learning process is intense! Every day brings new insights, and the Bitcoin rabbit hole just keeps getting deeper. 🕳️🐇 Excited to explore liquidity pools, strategic channel management, and optimizing routing fees. Any tips from experienced node operators? 🤔💡 #Bitcoin #LightningNetwork #Nostr #BTC #Routing #LNPlus

📢 Nostr Post: Xapo Bank – Your Experience? “Hey Nostr community! 👋 I’ve been testing Xapo Bank for a while now and wanted to share my thoughts while also hearing from others. ✅ What I Like: • 4% APY on USD and 1% APY on BTC – solid yield compared to alternatives. • Lightning integration – makes spending BTC seamless. • Mastercard with BTC & USD spending – works well, but I’m still testing FX rates. • Competitive FX rates, but I’m keeping an eye on real-world performance. ❌ Concerns & Limitations: • Not your keys, not your coins – I don’t feel comfortable putting too much BTC in any bank. • KYC & custodial risk – it’s convenient, but still a centralized entity. • Withdrawal limits & fees – still assessing if there are any unexpected costs. • Mastercard FX rates & cashback – seem decent, but I wonder if there’s a hidden spread. ❓ Open Questions: • How do you handle tax reporting for BTC to USD swaps? • Do you use Xapo as a primary spending account, or just for specific purposes? • How do their FX rates compare to alternatives over time? • What other solutions do you use for BTC & USD banking? • Any thoughts on Xapo Mastercard vs. other BTC debit cards? Would love to hear your experiences! ⚡ #Xapo #Bitcoin #Lightning #BitcoinBanking #NotYourKeysNotYourCoins”

We don’t use sum protection in wintertime, do we? #Madeira #vacation

Vacation in Madeira

I really like podcasts with people who think differently and also dear to speak. A great episode.

Fountain

The Bitcoin Frontier • Is bitcoin the singularity? with big tech engineer Radu • Listen on Fountain

In this episode, we sit down with Radu, an engineer at Amazon and deep thinker in the bitcoin space. Radu shares his journey from discovering bitco...

Home mining with #Bitaxe, #NerdMiner, and #AvalonNano 🌍 Mining Bitcoin via a public pool, but also testing solo mining to my own node 🏠🔥 Supporting #Bitcoin decentralization while keeping my apartment warm! Proof-of-work isn’t just securing the network—it’s a way of life. 🚀 #HomeMining #Decentralization #Bitcoin #NodeLife

Big brother has arrived #mining #Bitcoin #Nerdaxe #bitaxe

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A Bitcoin maximalist's workspace.

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EN OG TYVE TANKER • #29 SONDRE RYDNINGEN TORBERNTSSON - Del 2, bitcoin multisig, bitcoin betalingsterminal for bedrifter og bør vi arrangere neste halveringsfestival på hotellet til Kjartan Lauritzen i Balestrand? • Listen on Fountain

I del 2 snakker jeg med Sondre om bitcoin multisig, hvordan ta seg betalt gjennom bitcoin betalingsterminaler, spennende nyheter innenfor det bitco...

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Hi. I have started my own Lightning Node. If anyone has their own Node and wishes to open a channel to mine, I will open a corresponding one to your Node. My Onion address is: 02491a3434a7db80abfa24f6bcfd8a848e4e5e107361ef458f5e558bfe5ca543ba@iqo242fcuarutdilctaaqjlsoclu3zhilvnate7exnc5tki5fovc22ad.onion:9735 #lightning #bitcoin #node

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🎉 Three generations of Bitaxe in action! 🎉 I now have a Bitaxe Gamma in place, and all the latest three generations of Bitaxe are working seamlessly together. It's incredible to see how the technology has evolved over time! Expected time to find a block: 5200 years... 😅 But patience is a virtue, right? #Bitaxe #Technology #Mining #Bitcoin

Back home in Norway, an Avalon Nano is waiting for me. It will be tested for noise and heat. If everything works as it should, there will be many more in the house. This is probably the best method for decentralizing Bitcoin mining, isn’t it? #Bitcoinmining