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I decided I need to go back to my origins and get back to use xmonad in my setup. First things first, have to fix screen resolution using xrandr and .xprofile #HardcoreLinux #xmonad

Cashu eCash is bringing back true digital cash—private, bearer-based with instant transactions and built on Bitcoin & Lightning. I’m really excited about what has been achieved so far and this whole exploration in general. In my latest post, I dive into what could happen if this system scales: competing mints, exchange rates, and even a Bitcoin-native credit market. No bailouts, just market forces at play. Some of my takes might be controversial in the Bitcoin community, but these are conversations worth having. Read it here:

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Cashu ecash: A Market-Driven Evolution of Digital Money

Cashu eCash reintroduces digital bearer money on Bitcoin, enabling private, instant transactions while opening the door to credit and financial inn...

#Bitcoin #Cashu #eCash #Lightning #Nostr

Hey all #LND #LightningNode maintainers, I created a #python script to backup the `channels.backup` file to an S3 bucket each time it changes. Feel free to use it: https://gist.github.com/salessandri/8253c36c7bce4481aa7a5cf41be02092

Probably shouting to the void. But is anyone having issues connecting the Web Lightning Terminal to the node today? Things were working fine for me until yesterday #LightningNode #LND #LightningNodeOperator

Gonna be getting my hands dirty by running a #LightningNode. Let's see how goes 🚀 🚀 🚀

Finally, I was able to write down my thoughts on #Ark (npub1hf5sgehj874r3y2hps9r36qap20cffauc7t895var2ajlsg32mcqa7dp8n), a Layer 2 protocol aiming to tackle #Bitcoin’s scalability and privacy challenges. 🚀 🔗 Check out my full analysis:

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Analyzing Ark: A Layer 2 Solution for Bitcoin

Ark is an evolving Layer 2 protocol tackling Bitcoin’s challenges like high fees and privacy concerns. By moving transactions off-chain via serve...

Ark moves most transactions off-chain, reducing fees, boosting privacy, and easing network congestion. While server coordination is required, users retain full control of their funds. It’s a clever and efficient approach built entirely within Bitcoin’s ecosystem. That said, Ark is not without challenges. Its reliance on servers introduces risks, from operational trust to DoS attacks. Server operators must also grapple with high liquidity demands and potential regulatory scrutiny, which could complicate widespread adoption. It takes an interesting approach to Bitcoin’s scalability and privacy limitations. The protocol is evolving quickly, and I’m curious to see how it develops over the next six months to a year. Will it overcome its challenges and gain traction? This has sparked my interest in exploring the broader landscape of Bitcoin Layer 2 solutions. I plan to dive deeper into them and share my thoughts in the future What do you think about Ark?