We're all here by accident.

I worry that high fees could be a major challenge for non-custodial bitcoin. Even with Lightning, the cost of opening a channel could become prohibitive, and this could significantly advantage custodial solutions that can offer the double-whammy of key management and free zaps.

The thing I never understand about people who buy into the argument the war in Ukraine is the US's fault "for expanding NATO", as if the U.S. unilaterally admitted the Baltic states, is how they explain the whole Turkey blocking Sweden from joining NATO thing. I thought the US is supposed to have unilateral agency in NATO, as the only party with any agency here something something.

Really enjoyed Bitcoin Miami this year. Met so many great people. Thanks for all the great conversations. Biggest takeaway: a LOT of people want me to resume tweeting again, in addition to being on Nostr. The thing is, it's not even a protest at this point. I just don't trust myself to not get sucked in to what I look back on as one of the most unproductive time sinks. Trying really hard to limit my time on social media. 🤷🏻‍♂️

If you can't defend an idea in an open and honest debate with someone, do you even really believe it?

I'm not convinced that Elon Musk has a firm grasp on what the word "moral" means at this point.

Mediaite

Elon Musk Calls Remote Work ‘Bullsh*t’ and ‘Morally Wrong’

Tesla and Twitter CEO Elon Musk delivered his harshest criticism of working remotely on Tuesday, calling it "bullshit" and morally "wrong."

The WEF is a confab of self-congratulatory, self-important people, who demonstrate a detached relationship with the concerns of ordinary people. But it's not a global conspiracy. Everything is ten times more boring than you think it is.