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Physicist turned bitcoin developer aka "shadowy super-coder", author of Bitcoin: A Work In Progress, tfr [bridged from f.sprovoost.nl/users/sjors on the fediverse by fed.brid.gy ]

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provoost @sjors.f.sprovoost.nl.ap.brid.gy · 05/01/2025
So the first half of Nexus is a great read. But it immediately falls of a cliff in Part II. That's where Yuval the historian is replaced by Yuval the trendwatcher. In Part I he clearly illustrates how the witch hunt insanity was made possible by the printing press, without any algorithm […]
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provoost @sjors.f.sprovoost.nl.ap.brid.gy · 04/01/2025
Just a song about inflation :-) youtu.be/CzvQxQYKO88
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Nanowar Of Steel - Tooth Fairy (Lyrics Video) [feat. Mario Draghi]
Lyrics video of "Tooth Fairy" by Nanowar Of Steel. Song taken from "Stairway To Valhalla" Album, produced with Alessandro Delvecchio. Video by Christian Ice....
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provoost @sjors.f.sprovoost.nl.ap.brid.gy · 03/01/2025
I understand that a class action lawsuit is potentially profitable, while criminal prosecution doesn't help the victims much. But isn't the act of swapping referral codes text book wire fraud? youtu.be/4H4sScCB1cY
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I'm Suing Honey
I'm taking legal action against "the biggest scam in YouTube history." Learn more about the lawsuit here: http://honeylawsuit.com Read the operative civil C...
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provoost @sjors.f.sprovoost.nl.ap.brid.gy · 02/01/2025
@fa984bd7 I was thinking, perhaps #Olas could automagically distinguish between the two account types: a dedicated picture identity (like I do with @f72dc259) vs. a combined account with lots of non-picture content. It could check if the account has any kind 20 notes and if not, always show […]
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provoost @sjors.f.sprovoost.nl.ap.brid.gy · 31/12/2024
Blossom uploads started failing for me after the latest noStrudel and Olas updates. Fixed by updating my route96 instance.
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provoost @sjors.f.sprovoost.nl.ap.brid.gy · 30/12/2024
Shameless podcast plug, if you want learn more about #MilkSad after the #38c3 talk this morning. bitcoinexplainedpodcast.com/@nado/e…
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provoost @sjors.f.sprovoost.nl.ap.brid.gy · 29/12/2024
This illustrates the scale and level of detail with which #Volkswagen spies on its customers. Their first reaction: lying that no sensitive information was leaked and the hack was sophisticated […] [Original post on f.sprovoost.nl]
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provoost @sjors.f.sprovoost.nl.ap.brid.gy · 29/12/2024
Good encryption is not vulnerable to a known-plaintext attack, but that's no reason for #NATO to yolo here. They used a plaintext that's fully knowable by an adversary with a good antenna, a clock and some knowledge of the pilot schedule. If said adversary […] [Original post on f.sprovoost.nl]
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provoost @sjors.f.sprovoost.nl.ap.brid.gy · 29/12/2024
This #38c3 talk on how to hack a fax machine, using just a fax, was highly entertaining. And also worrying given the types of organizations that still use this retro tech. media.ccc.de/v/38c3-dialing-into-th…
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Dialing into the Past: RCE via the Fax Machine – Because Why Not?
Remember the days when faxes were the pinnacle of office tech, and the sound of a paper getting pulled in was as satisfying as a fresh cu...
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provoost @sjors.f.sprovoost.nl.ap.brid.gy · 24/12/2024
Ok mensen, abboneer je even op de term "bitcoin" op opentk.nl Dan zie je gelijk de FUD van Van der Lee (GroenLinks-PvdA): > Ik zei het al: een ander groot nadeel van crypto's is de enorme CO2-footprint. Iedere bitcointransactie kost 500 kilo CO2. Alleen al in 2021 werd er zo'n 86 […]
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provoost @sjors.f.sprovoost.nl.ap.brid.gy · 20/12/2024
Another morning rebase workout ahead... This paves the way to the last IPC interface method on my (short term) wish list, one that waits for fees to increase and then pushes a new block template.
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provoost @sjors.f.sprovoost.nl.ap.brid.gy · 19/12/2024
How often do you rebase in the morning?
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provoost @sjors.f.sprovoost.nl.ap.brid.gy · 19/12/2024
Looks like three changes: 1) Legal reforms will make acceptance of Bitcoin by the private sector voluntary. 2) Taxes will only be paid in U.S. dollars and 3) the government’s participation in the crypto e-wallet (Chivo) will be gradually unwound. 4) For the public sector, engagement in […]
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provoost @sjors.f.sprovoost.nl.ap.brid.gy · 16/12/2024
If you like the waitfornewblock RPC and would like it to be reliable, and no longer considered a test-only feature, here's an easy PR review: github.com/bitcoin/bitcoin/pull/306…
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rpc: add optional blockhash to waitfornewblock, unhide in help by Sjors · Pull Request #30635 · bitcoin/bitcoin
The waitfornewblock is inherently racy as the tip may have changed since the last RPC call, and can even change during initial processing of this call. Add an optional blockhash argument so the cal...
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provoost @sjors.f.sprovoost.nl.ap.brid.gy · 14/12/2024
Yo, if you just barge into an already complicated thread with a useless and inciting one-liner, you just end up on my mute list. Keep those bad habits to X please.
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provoost @sjors.f.sprovoost.nl.ap.brid.gy · 14/12/2024
Good question from four years ago, anyone know the answer? bitcoin.stackexchange.com/q/100221/…
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provoost @sjors.f.sprovoost.nl.ap.brid.gy · 14/12/2024
Much money wasted and they didn't write a single of code.
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provoost @sjors.f.sprovoost.nl.ap.brid.gy · 13/12/2024
Sounds just like Twitter jail back in the day. Nobody answers any questions, eventually you get released. Well, at least you can use the bathroom whenever you want.
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provoost @sjors.f.sprovoost.nl.ap.brid.gy · 13/12/2024
Protected rabbit and hares are slowing down development planning in cities (they need to be accommodated or deported, uhh, relocated). Meanwhile protected wolves are wreaking havoc on sheep farmers. This presents an obvious compromise […]
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provoost @sjors.f.sprovoost.nl.ap.brid.gy · 13/12/2024
Geofencing needs to die in a fire. And more generally you should always offer a "website". "App not available in your region" image.nostr.build/b64dd94c496b89228… […] [Original post on f.sprovoost.nl]
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provoost @sjors.f.sprovoost.nl.ap.brid.gy · 12/12/2024
Spreading the hash power?
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provoost @sjors.f.sprovoost.nl.ap.brid.gy · 11/12/2024
Another €299,42 interest payment was made on a 400 year old eternal bond. This time the New York Stock Exchange folks visited in person to collect it. That's three years worth of interest, they should use lightning :-) […]
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provoost @sjors.f.sprovoost.nl.ap.brid.gy · 10/12/2024
The Netherlands green (opposed, good) vs Belgium (in favor, evil) reminds me of this: youtu.be/erliKvci1EI #ChatControl
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provoost @sjors.f.sprovoost.nl.ap.brid.gy · 10/12/2024
The owner of a place in Delft (that used to take Bitcoin) suddenly remembered that his laptop was stolen eight years ago. It had 2 BTC and some Doge on it. Now he's asking the thief to return it, in local news interview. This is a reminder to make backups even for small amounts. Also it seems […]
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provoost @sjors.f.sprovoost.nl.ap.brid.gy · 10/12/2024
Do clients keep enough logs to retroactively determine if this happened?
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provoost @sjors.f.sprovoost.nl.ap.brid.gy · 10/12/2024
A table for how fast you can actually drive on Dutch roads without getting a fine, taking various corrections and thresholds into account. Not recommended without accurate cruise control. And reckless driving is a separate offense based on more subjective […] [Original post on f.sprovoost.nl]
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provoost @sjors.f.sprovoost.nl.ap.brid.gy · 08/12/2024
Reading between the lines here, and over generalizing, gives me two impressions: 1. Reparations mainly serve a political purpose, to make the victor population feel like they're getting sufficient revenge. In reality you want as much economic growth as possible because that's mutually […]
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provoost @sjors.f.sprovoost.nl.ap.brid.gy · 08/12/2024
for (int i = 0; i < foo; i++) { System.out.println("Hello World!"); } youtu.be/yup8gIXxWDU
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NANOWAR OF STEEL - HelloWorld.java (Source Code Video) | Napalm Records
Live album "XX Years Of Steel" out this Friday!Order here: https://lnk.to/NoS-XX-YearsOfSteelMixed by Christian Ice at Temple of Noise StudiosVideo by LyricV...
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provoost @sjors.f.sprovoost.nl.ap.brid.gy · 08/12/2024
How many times do I need to say this? If you're a recently deposed dictator don't fly your plane over rebel territory. Especially when said rebels took over your Russian air defense systems just days ago. x.com/flightradar24/status/18656482…
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provoost @sjors.f.sprovoost.nl.ap.brid.gy · 08/12/2024
Voor de liefhebbers (mogelijk alleen ik), het Raad van State advies over vermogensaanwasbelasting in #box3 is interessant leesvoer: www.raadvanstate.nl/adviezen/@14419…
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provoost @sjors.f.sprovoost.nl.ap.brid.gy · 08/12/2024
Signal popup: "privacy over profit" But then all payment options are mass surveillance tools. image.nostr.build/bd18dc6d43c41fa7a… image.nostr.build/074ec9e805bca28ed…
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provoost @sjors.f.sprovoost.nl.ap.brid.gy · 08/12/2024
Additionally, with AI on the Blockchain, welcome back to 2017!
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provoost @sjors.f.sprovoost.nl.ap.brid.gy · 07/12/2024
There really should be a website where I can paste a signed Nostr event JSON, pick a bunch of relays and broadcast it. In case one of my regular clients is broken.
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provoost @sjors.f.sprovoost.nl.ap.brid.gy · 07/12/2024
Waar je zoals tegenaan loopt als je baan is om lichamen op te halen en tijdig in te vriezen voor transport naar de VS. fountain.fm/episode/Kxksw9RzrzwIxhu…
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provoost @sjors.f.sprovoost.nl.ap.brid.gy · 07/12/2024
Interesting observation that cooling is probably not a deal breaker. Not surprised about latency not being a problem for stuff near Earth. It will be on Mars though, but it'll be a while before anyone builds an ASIC factory there.
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provoost @sjors.f.sprovoost.nl.ap.brid.gy · 06/12/2024
Zombie neutralized. But it'll be back...
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provoost @sjors.f.sprovoost.nl.ap.brid.gy · 05/12/2024
The #ChatControl zombie is back. It was spotted in Poland. Please destroy asap.
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provoost @sjors.f.sprovoost.nl.ap.brid.gy · 03/12/2024
The world of trademarks is rough. These guys messed with Matrix chat. www.europol.europa.eu/media-press/n…
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International operation takes down another encrypted messaging service used by criminals | Europol
Black glove holding phone
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provoost @sjors.f.sprovoost.nl.ap.brid.gy · 01/12/2024
The man used a Nokia 301 for most of his Prime Ministership.
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provoost @sjors.f.sprovoost.nl.ap.brid.gy · 01/12/2024
Please keep your money either in self custody Bitcoin, as verified by your node, or in FDIC insured banks, as verified by the FDIC. Anything in between may come back to bite you, whether it's fintechs promoted by Youtubers*, shitcoins, stablecoins or Bitcoin custodians** […]
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provoost @sjors.f.sprovoost.nl.ap.brid.gy · 01/12/2024
In de categorie kafka. Interessante discussie op het eind over wat nou de motivatie was voor al die landbouwsubsidies. Voedselzekerheid of toch stiekem iets anders? fountain.fm/episode/M2j9t3UeYnUfw2T…
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provoost @sjors.f.sprovoost.nl.ap.brid.gy · 30/11/2024
This is the correct level of obsessiveness for Christmas lights... youtu.be/qSFNufruSKw
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LED Christmas lights which don't hurt the eyes: it finally happened!
At last I see the light.links 'n' stuff:VINTAGLO:https://www.seasonsreflection.com/vintagloTru-Tone:https://tru-tone.com/Technology Connextras (the second ch...
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provoost @sjors.f.sprovoost.nl.ap.brid.gy · 30/11/2024
Why did I never come up with this pun? (didn't watch the video) image.nostr.build/0aaf0a275879ed450…
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provoost @sjors.f.sprovoost.nl.ap.brid.gy · 30/11/2024
Fascinerend. fountain.fm/episode/SNHh0HBAAYQyoLL…
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provoost @sjors.f.sprovoost.nl.ap.brid.gy · 30/11/2024
cc @8f6568de correct me if I'm wrong
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provoost @sjors.f.sprovoost.nl.ap.brid.gy · 30/11/2024
Some good news. 🇫🇮
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provoost @sjors.f.sprovoost.nl.ap.brid.gy · 30/11/2024
On Mastodon even low quality dunks go viral! :-) (you can legitimately argue whether using a Bitcoin miner is better than a heat pump, but most business owners don't voluntarily piss away money, so maybe check before assuming things) Guessing random numbers is pretty much exactly how it works […]
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provoost @sjors.f.sprovoost.nl.ap.brid.gy · 29/11/2024
Some hot takes from my end based on a first reading of the Fifth Circuit ruling deeming the #TornadoCash sanctions unlawful. That is, sanction on the autonomous parts of it. As the summary says, they are a nobody's "property" - whereas the district court emphatically found that pretty much […]
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provoost @sjors.f.sprovoost.nl.ap.brid.gy · 29/11/2024
No discounts on Bitcoin Core, CEO could not be reached for comment.
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provoost @sjors.f.sprovoost.nl.ap.brid.gy · 28/11/2024
A couple more Death Star construction desktop wallpaper attempts. Generated with mflux on the flux.1 dev model. These take about 20 minutes each. You can see the rough composition with 5 steps, and then make the final thing with about 42 steps. It would be […] [Original post on f.sprovoost.nl]
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