This is a very well reasoned and presented argument against the digital IDs and CBDCs that are coming for you wherever you live. The other angle of course is that these things are designed to increase citizens’ dependence on the state. If that is not the future you want for you and your family then the time to act is now. View article →

Give governments the tools to suppress and control their population and they will use them. EVERY TIME. We have to resist - don’t use social centralised media, and make a point of abandoning platforms that implement age controls. The responsibility for pushing back on this starts with me and you. Today. View quoted note →

She’s right you know - this is NOT about protecting the children, it’s about normalising having to show papers to access the internet. We can either resist or obey. Which will you do? View quoted note →

Been spreading the love in the #bitcoin Basin by spending sats in Queenstown. This time we got a dulce de leche donut from Leo and the good bros at The Gypsy Oven. Amazing!

This interviewer couldn’t be more obtuse, even rolling out the ol’ “if I haven’t got anything to hide…” trope. A transparently agenda-laden hit job on Meredith Whittaker, Signal and privacy tech generally, which she dealt with with tact and grace. #privacy View quoted note →

Ultimate popcorn recipe This is our go-to mix for movie nights at home - it takes only 3 ingredients, 3 minutes, works perfect every time and is so crazily better than the toxic, off-the-shelf, microwave variety that you’ll be questioning your life choices. The secret here is ghee. You can use rice bran oil or other oils with a high smoke point, but honestly why would you? Ghee is less processed, better for your body and gives the popcorn that buttery flavour that makes this so goddam delicious. Hit up @Great Ghee for the good stuff. The ratio is 30g of ghee to 100g of popcorn kernels - sorry I don’t know what that is in freedom units (maybe George knows? - With three hungry kids I usually make 1.5x the quantity (45g ghee, 150g popcorn). Step 1 - heat a stovetop element to 75% of max, put the ghee in a big pot, ideally with a glass lid, together with 4 kernels and put the pot on the element. The 4 kernels are the point squad that tell you when the ghee is hot enough. Step 2 - Once all 4 kernels have popped, pour the rest of the kernels into the pot, crank the element to max heat and shake the pot around for 30 seconds (dancing optional) to make sure all the kernels are coated with hot ghee. Return the pot to the element and watch the fireworks! Step 3 - Usually 90% of the kernels are popped within a minute. Give the pot a shake after a minute to make sure any unpopped kernels return to the bottom of the pot. Remove once popping slows or your pot is full. Step 4 - put in a big bowl, salt to taste and enjoy the adulation (and the popcorn). #foodstr

Found an old hardware wallet - now if only I could remember the private key…🤔 #bitcoin