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Nils Fleischhacker @cryptomaeher.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Dear cyclists, your lights are set too high. You're blinding everyone.

Nils Fleischhacker @cryptomaeher.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Someone at Strava turned up the "toxic positivity" dial of their weird AI-commentary up too far. Now all its comments sound mocking and sarcastic.

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Nils Fleischhacker @cryptomaeher.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

The skin on the tip of my right thumb started peeling a bit, which, long story short, caused me to lose access to my bank account. The future really is now.

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Nils Fleischhacker @cryptomaeher.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Apparently our dishwasher is into Olympic weightlifting.

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Nils Fleischhacker @cryptomaeher.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

The difference in meaning of the word "ledig" in Norwegian and German remains a source of great amusement to me.

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Nils Fleischhacker @cryptomaeher.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Oh yeah. That's the shit. See you in five days.

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Nils Fleischhacker @cryptomaeher.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

There comes a day in your life when you understand – rationally – that your parents will eventually die and that you'll likely be around to see it. But nothing about that prepares you for the day it happens. Bye mom, you were the best.

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Nils Fleischhacker @cryptomaeher.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Silly Brits. How on earth is "half twelve" 12:30 instead of 11:30? Where would I file a complaint about this silliness?

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Nils Fleischhacker @cryptomaeher.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

My kids keep singing a song about the fact that the train doesn't have any brakes¹ and I seem to be the only one concerned about this serious lapse in railway safety. ___ ¹There's apparently a kids version, not to worry.

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Nils Fleischhacker @cryptomaeher.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Now that's highly suspicious. 🤔

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Nils Fleischhacker @cryptomaeher.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

For a country absolutely filled with roundabouts, the average British driver seems to be surprisingly bad at using them.

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Nils Fleischhacker @cryptomaeher.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Brits: German crisps are boring, the only flavour is paprika. Also Brits: The available crisps flavours are salted, lightly salted, sea salt, as well as salt and 10 different kinds of vinegar

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Nils Fleischhacker @cryptomaeher.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

This conversation chart seems to have surprisingly major implications for mathematics.

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Nils Fleischhacker @cryptomaeher.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

I'm looking for a job! I'm an experienced researcher in cryptography. My focus is on the transition to post-quantum cryptographic protocols and protocols related to blockains. If that sounds like someone you might want to hire or you know someone who might, let's talk!

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Matthew Green @matthewdgreen.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Does anyone have a connection to Randall Munroe (@xkcd.com) or any way to reach his company? I’m writing a book and wanted to license some of his cartoons but can’t get a response from his licensing or press emails.

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Nils Fleischhacker @cryptomaeher.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

I have many complaints about Deutsche Bahn, but at least they do their best to tell you the platform your train is leaving from in advance.This is absolute madness.

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Nils Fleischhacker @cryptomaeher.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

They have strong opinions on open source licenses here.

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Nils Fleischhacker @cryptomaeher.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

My time at RUB is coming to an end and I'm looking for an industry position. Primarily looking for remote or Rhine-Ruhr area positions, but will consider any exceptional offers. So if you're looking to hire a cryptographer to work on cryptographic protocols, or related areas, maybe we should talk!

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Nils Fleischhacker @cryptomaeher.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

And off we go. Why do I always take the early morning flight? 😴

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Nils Fleischhacker @cryptomaeher.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Yes yes, teaching them how to deal with the experience.

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Nadim Kobeissi @nadim.computer · 17/04/2026

Announcing the preliminary program for Cedarcrypt — our inaugural applied cryptography summer school and conference, July 13–16, 2026 at the American University of Beirut - Mediterraneo in Paphos, Cyprus! An absolutely fantastic program awaits — check it out, register today, and share widely!

cedarcrypt.org

Cedarcrypt 2026 — Applied Cryptography Summer School & Conference

Join us for four days of applied cryptography in the Mediterranean. July 13–16, 2026 at AUB Mediterraneo Campus, Paphos, Cyprus.

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Nils Fleischhacker @cryptomaeher.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Trying to imagine the sad life of the person who felt the need to inform me that I'm not allowed to play *with* my kids on the playground, because the sign says it's only for persons under the age of 15.

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Marcus Hutchins @malwaretech.com · 08/04/2026

I can't see the election changing anyone's mind. Trump didn't vote himself into office twice, or force congress to sit back and do nothing while he waged an illegal war that explicitly violates the constitutional limits placed on his power. The US doesn't have a Trump problem, it has a US problem.

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Pavel @spavel.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Sturm UND drang? In dieser Wirtschaftslage?

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Nils Fleischhacker @cryptomaeher.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

German news may have just figured out the super secret business model of oil companies.

Screenshot from tagesschau.de with headline "Bereichern sich Mineralölkonzerne am Spritpreis?" which translates to "Are oil companies profiting from fuel prices?"

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Nils Fleischhacker @cryptomaeher.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Can't wait for the announcement of the inaugural FIFAbel prize recipient.

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Nils Fleischhacker @cryptomaeher.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

I'm so sorry you're all going to have to go through this. 😟

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Opal @opalescentopal.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Note: this drop in attendance was attributed to two main factors. (1) The impact of drastic cuts to science and research funding in the United States (2) The fact that many non-US researchers don't feel safe visiting The first sucks. The second disqualifies the US from ANY future consideration.

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Nils Fleischhacker @cryptomaeher.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Maybe I should reconsider my career in cake decorating. 🤔

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Nils Fleischhacker @cryptomaeher.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

My physio: You should stop if something causes pain. Also my physio: Does this hurt? Good, then we're hitting the right spot.

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Nils Fleischhacker @cryptomaeher.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Azerbaijan could do something very funny right now.

A depiction of significant air traffic squeezing through Azerbaijani air space to avoid Russia and Iran.

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Nils Fleischhacker @cryptomaeher.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Paperback books are called Taschenbuch in German. Literally "pocket book". I don't think my pockets are large enough.

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Nils Fleischhacker @cryptomaeher.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

So if I'm reading these exam regulations correctly, only women need to be qualified to act as an observer. Men just need to exist. Seems unintentionally on brand for academia I guess.

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Prüfungen werden in der Regel von mindestens zwei Prüferinnen oder Prüfern bzw. einer
Prüferin oder einem Prüfer in Gegenwart einer sachkundigen Beisitzerin oder eines
Beisitzers abgenommen.

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Nils Fleischhacker @cryptomaeher.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

It is really impressive how shitty the "search" functionality in essentially all Google products is, considering that that used to their entire selling point. Search in the Gmail app just doesn't do anything, but also doesn't tell you that. Searching chrome history doesn't find anything ever.

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Nils Fleischhacker @cryptomaeher.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Honestly I'd prefer it without the pictures.

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Nils Fleischhacker @cryptomaeher.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

No need. The frigate Brandenburg already exists. 🤷‍♂️

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Nils Fleischhacker @cryptomaeher.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Whoever came up with the idea that phones should blink their camera flag as a form of notification should be forced to look directly into bright flashing LEDs for the rest of their life.

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Tjerand Silde @tjesi.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

I am co-organising (with @drl3c7er.bsky.social and Lucjan Hanzlik) a workshop on Privacy-Enhancing Cryptography in Rome on May 10 as an affiliated event to IACR Eurocrypt. Submit your best PEC-work (3-page extended abstract) for presentation by February 25th: privcryptworkshop.github.io

privcryptworkshop.github.io

PrivCrypt 2026

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Nils Fleischhacker @cryptomaeher.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Me, the naive dipshit: I'll just install sagemath real quick to check something. Wise Maintainers: Oh yeah, no there is no sagemath Ubuntu package anymore. M: Huh... W: But you can install it via "conda"! Much better. M: So there's an Ubuntu package for conda? W: [manic laughter]

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Nils Fleischhacker @cryptomaeher.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Public transit's on strike, so I couldn't get to the office. BUT, that meant I was much closer to school when they called that I should pick up my sick kid. So... Yay for public transit strike?

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Nils Fleischhacker @cryptomaeher.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

I guess it's not imposter syndrome if everyone apparently agrees. 🤔

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