This clip shows how working people get crushed by taxes and still struggle to afford basic living costs. You work more, earn more, and somehow end up with less. Something is clearly broken. Watch here: #CostOfLiving #Tax #WorkingClass

Worth reading this security disclosure from Blockstream about Jade. It is a good example of why transparency matters in Bitcoin and open source security. No system is perfect, but honest disclosure, fixes and clear communication build real trust over time.

Blockstream

Jade Security Disclosure

This disclosure gives more context on the Jade firmware vulnerability and information for our users on how to upgrade and stay safe.

#Bitcoin #Security #HardwareWallet #OpenSource #Transparency

I have just published a new article: Facebook-Like Decentralized Social Media. It explores how a familiar, Facebook-style social experience can exist without centralised control, surveillance, ads, or algorithmic manipulation, using the Nostr Protocol as the foundation. Profiles, feeds, groups, messaging, and community interaction are all possible while users retain full ownership of their Identity and data. No corporate gatekeepers. No behavioural tracking. No engagement farming. Just people, communities, and direct value exchange through Lightning tipping. This piece looks at both the technical reality and the ethical shift required to move social media back into the hands of its users, while remaining practical, usable, and accessible to everyday people. If you care about decentralisation, privacy, digital sovereignty, or the future of online communities, this one is for you. ⚡ Built on Nostr 🔑 User-owned Identity 💬 Real communities, not algorithms 💸 Lightning tipping, no ads #nostr #decentralised #socialmedia #digitalsovereignty #privacyfirst #userownership #opensource #lightningnetwork #bitcoin #web3 #federated #noads #ethicaltech #futureofsocialmedia View Article →

People have called me paranoid for years. They said I overthink, that my fears were unlikely, that I was imagining futures that would never arrive. Time has not been kind to that dismissal. As a child, I worried that our calls and messages were being monitored. I was told that was impossible. Now we know that vast systems were built to collect, store, and analyse our communications at scale. What felt like instinct turned out to be observation. I watched the internet change, too. Early on, it felt open, experimental, human. Then Web 2.0 arrived, and with it the rise of centralised platforms. X, Google, Facebook, Instagram. Services that felt free, but quietly turned people into products. Data became currency. Behaviour became inventory. I warned that something was wrong, even if I could not yet name it. Now the shape of it is clearer. Countries that once claimed to defend free speech and privacy are rolling out systems of control. Digital ID schemes. Online Safety laws that normalise surveillance. CBDCs that risk turning money into a permissioned tool. Australia is restricting social media by age. The EU is pushing for chat controls that scan private messages. VPN bans and restrictions are being discussed. Proposals to pre-install surveillance software on devices. This is not progress. It is a regression. How did we move from restraint to total oversight so quickly? From rights to permissions. From trust to monitoring. We cannot ignore this. We have to respond. The good news is that alternatives exist. Nostr offers a censorship-resistant social Protocol built on keys, not accounts. No logins, no central authority. Matrix provides self-hosted, end-to-end encrypted communication that you can control yourself. These tools are not perfect, but they are a start. Freedom does not disappear overnight. It erodes quietly, wrapped in safety language and convenience. If we want to keep it, we have to choose tools that respect autonomy and learn how to use them. Education matters. Participation matters. Building matters. This is not about paranoia. It is about paying attention. #Nostr #Privacy #DigitalRights #Decentralisation #Freedom #Surveillance #SelfHosting #Encryption

Be It Me Not You is my self-hosted project focused on digital independence, open tools and community learning. If you care about privacy, self-hosting and building a more human internet, you can support the project here:

Geyser | Bitcoin Crowdfunding Platform

A Bitcoin crowdfunding platform where creators raise funds for causes, sell products, manage campaigns, and engage with their community.

#SelfHosting #IndieWeb #Bitcoin

It can be incredibly rewarding to chat with friends online, especially during busy or challenging times. If anyone feels like having a conversation, I'm all ears! To kick things off, I'd love to hear how each of you is doing today. What's on your mind? Additionally, feel free to share what you've been up to lately, whether it's something exciting, a new hobby, or just the usual day-to-day activities. Let's catch up and make the most of our time together!