Bitcoin off-ramps for spending fiat in the UK
A summary of the various on and off ramps I’ve used to buy and now spend Bitcoin in the real world In […]
Bitcoin and Debt
Is it even possible to use an asset to back a debt? When we had the Gold standard, gold only backed […]
My experience of running a Bitcoin + Lightning node
Why I started and why I stopped actively running my own Bitcoin Lightning node. I run 3 nodes: An upgraded Umbrel […]
A Dissenting Voice; Legacy Social Media
I applaud anybody who manages to leave legacy social media behind and embrace NOSTR only. I, however won’t be doing that. I […]
NOSTR Identity and Lightning address yourname@yourdomain
If you have your own domain and optionally run a node, then you can consolidate your email address, NIP-05 and Lightning address […]
Different NOSTR apps available
Here are some of the more interesting projects that I like: Messaging: https://www.0xchat.com/#/ – Private messaging – think WhatsApp Xitter Like Clients: https://damus.io/ – […]
NOSTR clients
We have a confession to make. NOSTR is not perfect, we are still building. No client you use does everything you want […]
NOSTR basic concepts for new users
A guide for new users to NOSTR First, Key management. When you “created” your NOSTR account, what you actually created was a […]
Bitaxe and mining pools
The difference between a solo (lottery) miner and a pool. If you’re thinking of buying a Bitaxe, here is some information […]
NOSTR – A social media protocol for the next epoch
The founder of Telegram has just been arrested in France. Charges include lack of cooperation with law enforcement, drug trafficking and fraud. […]