Nostr The US router ban is real, but much of the panic around it is off base. This is not a recall. Your current router is not about to be switched off. Previously approved models can still be sold, and software and firmware updates are allowed until at least 1 March 2027. The real impact lands on future foreign-made consumer routers, which now face a much tougher path into the US market. Will this genuinely improve security, or shrink consumer choice and push up prices? #Routers #Cybersecurity #Privacy #TechPolicy #DigitalRights #SelfSovereignty

Own the stack before the stack owns you. March has been a good reminder that self-sovereignty is practical, not theoretical. Tails 7.6 is out, Nextcloud is reporting strong momentum for digitally sovereign infrastructure, Self-Host Weekly is still surfacing the tools and trade-offs that matter, and Blockstream keeps pushing Bitcoin self-custody closer to everyday use with Jade Lightning and Lightning in its desktop app. Linux, self-hosting, privacy, and Bitcoin are not separate conversations. They are parts of the same path: control your machine, control your data, control your money. Read links below.

New Release: Tails 7.6 | Tor Project

Tails 7.6 is now available.

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How digital sovereignty is accelerating: millions of new enterprise users and over 50% growth for Nextcloud - Nextcloud

Explore how millions of new users and rapid growth are driving adoption of open, secure collaboration platforms like Nextcloud.

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Self-Host Weekly (27 March 2026)

Controversial donation banners, Booklore successors, and a public service announcement for GitHub users

https://blog.blockstream.com/jade-lightning-payments-are-here/ https://blog.blockstream.com/on-chain-swaps-and-lightning-come-to-the-blockstream-desktop-app/ What part of your digital life do you most want to take back right now? #Linux #SelfHosting #Privacy #Bitcoin #SelfCustody #DigitalRights #Decentralisation #Freedom #FreeSpeech #OpenSource

Every Bitcoin cycle creates the same seven characters, and this video absolutely roasts them before they roast each other 😅 Watch it here: Which one are you right now, and which one were you in your first cycle? #Bitcoin #BTC #Crypto #HODL #SelfCustody #DigitalSovereignty #Privacy #Decentralisation

Nostr: Watching Iran being cut off from the internet while women and ordinary people fight for freedom is horrifying. A blackout is a weapon, it silences evidence and isolates people. If you can: amplify Iranian voices, share verified updates, support digital rights groups, and keep your platforms talking about it. YUNGBLUD said it best in this clip: nobody is free until we are all free. #Iran #WomenLifeFreedom #InternetFreedom #HumanRights #DigitalRights #Censorship #Freedom #Solidarity

5 reasons Bitcoin could go parabolic in 2026 👀 Institutional demand keeps rising, supply keeps tightening, and the macro cracks are getting louder. Add ETFs, sovereign interest, and a public that no longer trusts fiat, and things get spicy fast. Are we early, or just finally paying attention? Watch: #Bitcoin #Crypto #Economics #Decentralisation #SoundMoney

Yeah, this really is a piss take, and you’re right to be angry. I get that HSBC has a duty to keep accounts secure. Nobody is arguing against fraud protection. But scanning your device for unrelated apps, judging where they came from, then locking you out of your own money crosses a serious line. Bitwarden is a respected, open source password manager. Treating that as suspicious behaviour is absurd. Worse, it sets a precedent where banks decide what software you’re allowed to run on your own phone. That’s not security, that’s control. If access to your money depends on complying with a bank’s idea of “approved thinking”, then something has gone badly wrong. This is exactly why people are losing trust in centralised systems and looking for alternatives. View quoted note →

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This is an interesting deep dive into what living fully on Bitcoin by 2026 could look like. The discussion goes beyond theory and looks at practical steps, everyday spending, budgeting, and adapting to a Bitcoin-based lifestyle as adoption grows. Joe Nakamoto shares real-world insights on how people are already moving in this direction. It raises important questions about independence, money, and how digital economies may evolve over the next few years. Watch here: #Bitcoin #SoundMoney #DigitalEconomy #CryptoLife

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Social Media is Dead. Long Live Social Protocols. From algorithmic censorship to ad-fueled lock-in, the social media status quo is broken. In this episode, we trace the collapse of legacy platforms like TikTok and YouTube, examine rising alternatives like Mastodon and Nostr, and unveil a new path forward: OmniSocial, a decentralised Protocol for sovereign Identity, creator-first monetisation, and trusted community reputation. Whether you're a builder, a creator, or just someone tired of being owned by platforms, you'll want to hear this. 🛠 Explore the Protocol:

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I am trying to move my content fully onto Nostr and I could really use some guidance from people who are further along than me. I am looking for Nostr native or Nostr aligned alternatives to the following platforms: YouTube TikTok Twitch Podcasting Instagram My goal is not just to mirror content, but to make what I create work naturally within the Nostr ecosystem where identity, reach and interaction are not owned by a platform. If you know of good tools, clients, services or workflows that already support this, or are being built right now, I would love to hear about them. Even experimental projects are welcome. I am especially interested in things that respect self custody, open protocols and creator control. Any pointers, links or personal experiences would be massively appreciated. #Nostr #Decentralisation #CreatorEconomy #OpenProtocols #SelfHosting #Bitcoin

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This clip shows how working people get crushed by taxes and still struggle to afford basic living costs. You work more, earn more, and somehow end up with less. Something is clearly broken. Watch here: #CostOfLiving #Tax #WorkingClass

Worth reading this security disclosure from Blockstream about Jade. It is a good example of why transparency matters in Bitcoin and open source security. No system is perfect, but honest disclosure, fixes and clear communication build real trust over time.

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Jade Security Disclosure

This disclosure gives more context on the Jade firmware vulnerability and information for our users on how to upgrade and stay safe.

#Bitcoin #Security #HardwareWallet #OpenSource #Transparency

I have just published a new article: Facebook-Like Decentralized Social Media. It explores how a familiar, Facebook-style social experience can exist without centralised control, surveillance, ads, or algorithmic manipulation, using the Nostr Protocol as the foundation. Profiles, feeds, groups, messaging, and community interaction are all possible while users retain full ownership of their Identity and data. No corporate gatekeepers. No behavioural tracking. No engagement farming. Just people, communities, and direct value exchange through Lightning tipping. This piece looks at both the technical reality and the ethical shift required to move social media back into the hands of its users, while remaining practical, usable, and accessible to everyday people. If you care about decentralisation, privacy, digital sovereignty, or the future of online communities, this one is for you. ⚡ Built on Nostr 🔑 User-owned Identity 💬 Real communities, not algorithms 💸 Lightning tipping, no ads #nostr #decentralised #socialmedia #digitalsovereignty #privacyfirst #userownership #opensource #lightningnetwork #bitcoin #web3 #federated #noads #ethicaltech #futureofsocialmedia View article →