From Ross Stevens, Founder and Executive Chairman of NYDIG.

Bitcoin's Protection under the First Amendment

Bitcoin as Speech: First Amendment Legal Protections Explained

#Bitcoin is speech and therefore protected by the First Amendment. Any regulations attempting to curtail bitcoin therefore have clear constitutional implications.

# Constants blocks_per_adjustment = 2016 # Number of blocks between difficulty adjustments target_time_per_block = 10 * 60 # 10 minutes per block in seconds target_time_for_adjustment = blocks_per_adjustment * target_time_per_block # Time for 2016 blocks # Function to calculate new difficulty def calculate_new_difficulty(previous_difficulty, actual_time_taken): # Difficulty adjustment factor is based on the ratio of actual time to target time adjustment_factor = target_time_for_adjustment / actual_time_taken # Limit the adjustment factor between 0.25x and 4x (Bitcoin's rules) adjustment_factor = max(0.25, min(adjustment_factor, 4)) # New difficulty is previous difficulty multiplied by the adjustment factor new_difficulty = previous_difficulty * adjustment_factor return new_difficulty # Example usage: previous_difficulty = 1000000 # Example previous difficulty value actual_time_taken = 14 * 24 * 60 * 60 # Example actual time taken for 2016 blocks (14 days) new_difficulty = calculate_new_difficulty(previous_difficulty, actual_time_taken) print(f"New difficulty: {new_difficulty}")

Here's the full talk on how we're bringing Bitcoin to disadvantaged communities in Northern Thailand, using it as a tool for financial inclusion, and how we're connecting children's homes to the #Bitcoin network. I share what we're building and why it's so important.

Thank you @`Right Shift` Team. 🙏 ขอบคุณทีม Right Shift มากครับ ความพยายามของพวกคุณไม่ได้ถูกมองข้าม พวกเราทุกคนขอชื่นชมในความทุ่มเทและความขยันของพวกคุณในการพัฒนา Bitcoin ไปข้างหน้า 🧡 #siamstr #bitcoin

Is it time to heat things up with Bitcoin mining? 🔥 I’m thinking about using miner heat to warm up a sauna when we build out the 3rd floor! I’ve been looking for a push to solo mine and we have a few extra S19J Pros laying around. Who’s ready for a Bitcoin-miner sauna experience? 🟠💻🔥 #Siamstr #Bitcoin

Most will dismiss this, as they always do, but what’s coming is beyond extraordinary—it’s inevitable.

Whether you realize it now or later, everyone eventually experiences that “aha” moment—it’s just a matter of when. In the Bitcoin world, we say, “Everyone gets #Bitcoin at the price they deserve.” But what’s about to happen in Bhutan goes far beyond profound—it’s transformative. While developed economies see their GDP crawl at 2-3% annually, Bitcoin’s rise will soon propel Bhutan’s GDP to surge between 30-50% every year for the next two decades. And I believe this begins as soon as next year. Most will dismiss this, as they always do, but what’s coming is beyond extraordinary—it’s inevitable.

If this keeps up, by next year Bhutan's treasury could be as big as their GDP. After that, their GDP growth would follow Bitcoin's growth rate, which means Bhutan's economy could see some serious growth for a long time to come!

Entering the belief zone 📈 #Siamstr #Bitcoin

Last week, a group of Bitcoiners gathered in Chiang Mai for @Evan (Captain Sidd) Mastermind, and we took an incredible hike to a nearby waterfall. It was the perfect mix of adventure and conversation, making for an unforgettable experience. If you’re into #Bitcoin and community vibes, experience driven events and activities is the natural evolution for Bitcoiners and Captain Sidd is leading the way. Do you recognize any of these faces? #Siamstr #Thailand

Connecting Hill Tribes and Children's Homes to the #Bitcoin Network in Thailand. #Siamstr

The @Bitcoin Learning Center can now be found on Grab Taxi by typing in “Bitcoin” when in Chiang Mai, Thailand #Siamstr

Thank you team @Right Shift 🙏

The #Yubikey is a game changer. Thank you @Right Shift for putting on #TBC2024 Thailand. #Siamstr 🧡

Discontinuing fiat with @keypleb

Nostr101 @Right Shift #TBC2024 is at full capacity. Very inspiring to see so much interest. #Siamstr #Thailand