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big curt 1 week ago
- A nickel ain't worth a dime anymore. -Yogi Berra
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big curt 1 week ago
- I never said most of the things I said. -Yogi Berra
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big curt 1 week ago
Current Lottery Jackpots - Win dollars; Buy Bitcoin ================================================== Texas Two Step: $1.38 Million Powerball: $57 Million Mega Millions: $303 Million
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big curt 2 weeks ago
Nostr (Notes and Other Stuff Transmitted by Relays) is a protocol, not a single platform. Because your identity (public key) is separate from the app, you can use one "account" across all these different applications. As of early 2026, here are the major applications in the ecosystem, categorized by their primary function: 1. Social Networking (Micro-blogging) These are the most popular entry points to Nostr, similar to X (Twitter) or Bluesky. * Primal (iOS, Android, Web): Often considered the "gold standard" for new users. It features an incredibly fast, polished interface and an integrated Bitcoin Lightning wallet for "zapping" (tipping) other users. * Damus (iOS): The original flagship client for Apple users. It focuses on a clean, native Apple feel and was famously promoted by Jack Dorsey and Edward Snowden. * Amethyst (Android): The most feature-rich client for Android. It supports almost every experimental Nostr feature (NIP) and is highly customizable. * Iris (Web, Android): A popular web-based client that focuses on a "connected world" feel, making it easy to discover people you might know. * Snort (Web): A fast, minimalist web client that is popular among power users for its clean UI and speed. 2. Long-Form Writing & Blogging These apps are the "Substack or Medium" of the Nostr world. * Habla: A professional-grade long-form publishing platform where you can read and write articles, all tied to your Nostr identity. * YakiHonne: A comprehensive "content palace" that supports articles, curation, and social media feeds in one place. * Highlighter: Focuses on highlighting and commenting on specific pieces of text, creating a layer of social discourse over written content. 3. Media & Entertainment * Zap.Stream: A decentralized alternative to Twitch. It allows for live streaming where viewers can "zap" the creator with Bitcoin in real-time during the broadcast. * Plebstr: Often described as the "Instagram of Nostr," focusing heavily on visual content, images, and a story-like interface. * Wavlake: A music-centric platform that uses Nostr to allow musicians to distribute tracks and receive direct payments from listeners. 4. Specialized & Utility Apps * Jester: A platform for playing Chess over the Nostr protocol. Every move is a signed "event" sent across the network. * Satlantis: A "Proof of Community" app that gamifies the experience, often used for local meetups, discovery of Bitcoin-friendly businesses, and community building. * Shopstr / Plebeian Market: Decentralized marketplaces where you can buy and sell physical or digital goods directly for Bitcoin. * Current: A mobile client that focuses heavily on being a "Bitcoin-native" social app, making the wallet and identity feel like one experience. 5. Essential Infrastructure (Signers) Because you should never enter your "Private Key" into every app, these "Signer" apps keep your key safe and just "talk" to the other apps: * Amber (Android): A dedicated app that holds your keys and signs requests from other Nostr apps. * Nostore / Alby (Browser Extensions): These allow you to use web-based Nostr apps (like Primal or Snort) without ever giving the website your password or key. Would you like me to guide you through setting up a "Nostr ID" (npub) or explain how "Zaps" work with your Bitcoin wallet?
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big curt 2 weeks ago
Has anybody built any kind of games that sit on top of noster?
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big curt 2 weeks ago
I love waymo I've been using it for 2 years here in Austin all the time It was free for a long time But when there's ice on the roads they don't operate When there's nothing left but robot cars that's obviously got to change
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big curt 2 weeks ago
18 degrees in Austin We handle it poorly
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big curt 2 weeks ago
As I age and I see the catastrophe of bad decisions made by humans everywhere I am more and more the miracle that was the enlightenment Steven pinker wrote a book called 'enlightenment now' and many other books that I love with reckless abandon He he and Hans rosling should be read by everyone
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big curt 2 weeks ago
How much is the dollar reserve currency status actually deteriorating based on real metrics
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big curt 2 weeks ago
Chip Wilson invented yoga pants and his birthday is April 25th These garments make Austin Texas how much more beautiful place and I would like to nominate chip Wilson for a Nobel Peace prize He's done more for the Peace of mind of men everywhere than any president ever At the very least we should have an international day of celebration on his birthday
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big curt 2 weeks ago
You'll be glad your accumulating at this level later