The post debunks the myth that central banks simply print money, emphasizing the complex relationship between central banks and commercial banks in money creation.
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True personal sovereignty is dependent on national sovereignty, as individual autonomy cannot exist without a resilient national infrastructure to support it.
Marx's critique of capitalism highlights class struggles and advocates for revolutionary change through the abolition of private property to empower the proletariat.
The post argues that free speech is often a myth, constrained by societal norms and the inherent vulnerabilities of human nature, despite legal protections.
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Pre-Socratic philosophers like Anaximander and Pythagoras laid the groundwork for moral cosmology, contrasting earlier notions of fate with ideas of cosmic justice and order.
A detailed guide for developers on setting up a Bitcoin and Lightning node to facilitate Bitcoin payments, emphasizing self-sovereignty and simplicity.
Core Lightning's complex installation and maintenance issues make LND the superior choice for running a Lightning node.
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Improvements in RPC logging and health checks during the transition from Discord to Matrix enhance system monitoring and pave the way for a new admin interface.
Gold's established demand and security advantages contrast with Bitcoin's retail-driven appeal, highlighting their divergent paths in the financial landscape.
The post chronicles the author's smartphone journey, revealing insights on device longevity, pricing trends, and the shifting dynamics of the smartphone market.
Recent improvements to the BTC Map project include a dedicated backup server, enhanced merchant page speed, and new API functionalities to support better data management.
5.3BTC Map January Recap
2026-02-01 • privacy api cryptocurrency payments btc map
Recent updates to the BTC Map app include a new event API, improved payment infrastructure, and a focus on user privacy and reliability.
BTC Map has migrated from Discord to Matrix, improved its Android app, and is addressing SSL issues in API health checks.
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5.1BTC Map Weekly Recap
2025-12-14 • automation api software engineering improvement
Key updates include moving BTC Map API chat automations to Matrix, enhancing server startup time, and streamlining the boosts process via REST API.
A chance encounter with an old wireless charger sparked an exploration of the Qi standard's evolution to Qi2, highlighting improvements in charging efficiency and user experience.
4.7Blog Cleanup
2026-02-07 • content strategy site cleanup digital government
A blog structure overhaul simplifies navigation and focuses on retaining only valuable content for long-term relevance.
The review of 'Chip War' reveals its historical bias and emphasizes China's growing competitiveness in the semiconductor industry, challenging the US's narrative of dominance.
Wi-Fi, especially with the Matter protocol, is the best choice for smart lighting due to its reliability and ease of integration compared to Zigbee and Bluetooth.
A personal travel account of exploring China, highlighting cultural experiences, practical travel tips, and reflections on the country's infrastructure and food scene.
4./projects
2025-12-19 • programming git software development project organization
The post shares insights on organizing programming projects and the evolution of personal coding practices over two decades.
The blog post evaluates the self-discharge rates of different rechargeable batteries, showing they retain near-full charge after one month.