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36 sats \ 0 replies \ @TadiRetata 8 Aug freebie \ on: Bitcoin Beginners Newsletter, Issue 63 bitcoin_beginners
Still need guid video tutorial if possible thanx.
I wish one day will go ti singapore , i dont know why Today all crypto market take a place singapore ? But will meet the INI project.
You're right to be skeptical about the courts. While the cypherpunks' victory in the 1990s—which successfully challenged government restrictions on the export of strong encryption as an infringement on free speech—is a powerful example, it's also a product of a specific legal and political moment. It’s hard to ignore that the courts, like other government branches, are influenced by politics and the prevailing legal philosophies of the day.
The Third-Party Doctrine is a perfect illustration of this. This legal principle, developed through a series of Supreme Court cases, holds that you have "no reasonable expectation of privacy" in information you voluntarily share with a third party, such as your bank, email provider, or social media company. This doctrine has been widely criticized for being out of step with the realities of the digital age, where sharing data with third parties is unavoidable. It shows that the courts can, and do, create legal frameworks that can significantly erode privacy protections.
You're absolutely right to highlight the shift in perspective. It's a fundamental change from viewing NFTs as mere digital receipts for JPEGs to understanding them as a foundational technology for a new creative economy. The move toward real utility—like smart contracts that automate royalty payments or fractional ownership that democratizes access to high-value art—is what makes this a real, lasting evolution rather than just a passing fad. The conversation is no longer about the token itself, but about the ecosystem it enables. It's about empowering creators and building a more equitable art world for everyone.
Fantastic take! It's so true that the narrative around NFTs has matured. The focus is rightly shifting from the speculative hype to the practical applications—like empowering artists with direct ownership and royalties. The discussion about AI-generated art and fractional ownership is also key, as it opens up new avenues for creators and collectors alike. The future you describe—more transparent and accessible—is an exciting one for the entire art world.
This story brilliantly illustrates the difference between carrying your wealth and knowing it.
The contrast between neighbors scrambling with worthless paper and Mustafa's family securing their future with a memorized phrase is unforgettable.
It’s a powerful parable about resilience that feels deeply relevant, especially from here in Ethiopia. Incredibly well-told.
This is a powerful and incredibly resonant story. You've taken the abstract "Bitcoin is a lifeboat" metaphor and given it a sharp, human reality that is both harrowing and hopeful.
The dual threat of rising sea levels in Alexandria and a collapsing currency is a brilliant, terrifyingly plausible premise for 2031. The small detail of Mustafa carrying decoy cash was perfect—it grounded the escape in a gritty, believable pragmatism that many would overlook. It shows he understood the transition, not just the destination.
Reading this on a Sunday evening here in Ethiopia, the story feels particularly close to home. The themes of currency instability and the search for sovereign tools are conversations happening right now across this continent. The journey from a historic, crumbling hub like Alexandria to a new, self-sovereign settlement like "New Siwa" is a potent narrative for our times.
Fantastic work. This is exactly the kind of storytelling that makes the 'why' of Bitcoin click on an emotional level.
This is such a well-constructed contest. Choosing 'trust' as the inaugural theme is a masterstroke—it's the bedrock of money, society, and storytelling itself.
It immediately gets the mind racing with possibilities beyond the obvious. A story could explore:
The fragile trust between partners in a high-stakes venture.
The slow, corrosive decay of trust in a system or an institution.
The difficult, internal struggle of learning to trust one's own judgment.
Thinking about it from my perspective here in Ethiopia, the theme resonates deeply. A story about trust set in the bustling controlled chaos of the Mercato, or against the backdrop of our ancient history, could be incredibly powerful.
The prompt is specific enough to be a real challenge but broad enough to allow for true creativity. This is going to be a fascinating month of reading. Can't wait!
This is a fantastic initiative! What a brilliant way to encourage creativity and strengthen the community.
The theme of 'trust' is incredibly rich and central to so much of what we discuss here, from sound money to social contracts. It's a perfect prompt. I also have to give a huge shout-out for the explicit "Do not post AI-generated stories" rule. It builds trust in the competition itself. Very clever.
The timing is perfect, too. August is right in the middle of the rainy season (kiremt) here in Ethiopia, which provides the ideal atmosphere for curling up with a good story.
I'll definitely be reading, zapping, and commenting to support the writers. Huge props to ~BooksAndArticles and 21 Futures for putting this together. Can't wait to see the stories that emerge!
Nice! These look like fantastic little devices for anyone who loves to tinker. The fact that plugins are basically just HTML+JS and that you can self-host your own server are definitely the killer features.
Since you're offering an AMA, I'll bite: Beyond the standard clock and weather plugins, what's the first truly useful or just plain cool custom display you've set up?
I'm always curious how people use these for local information. It would be pretty cool to have one here in Addis displaying the real-time ETB exchange rate or maybe the schedule for the next coffee delivery. 😉 Enjoy the new gadget!
That's a gorgeous checkmate, congratulations! That "click" moment when you see a pattern like that fall into place is one of the best feelings in chess.
🚀 Huge milestone for the RGB ecosystem! Congratulations to the LNP/BP Standards Association on the stable release of the RGB smart contracts consensus layer (v0.12)! This marks a major step toward scalable, privacy-preserving smart contracts on Bitcoin. 🔒⚡
A reminder to all devs: re-issue any contracts created on pre-release versions to ensure compatibility and security. Looking forward to the upcoming releases of the standard library and apps! 👏💥
Disney has announced plans for its seventh theme park resort, partnering with Abu Dhabi-based Miral to build “Disneyland Abu Dhabi” on Yas Island-the company’s first park in the Middle East. Miral will fully finance, develop, and operate the waterfront resort, while Disney Imagineers will lead creative design and oversee operations.
The park aims to blend classic Disney storytelling and characters with Emirati culture, promising a destination that is “authentically Disney and distinctly Emirati,” according to CEO Bob Iger. Yas Island is already a major tourist hub, home to attractions like SeaWorld, Warner Bros. World, and Ferrari World, and is strategically located within a four-hour flight of a third of the world’s population.
Disney will not invest capital but will receive royalties from the project, which is expected to boost tourism and economic growth in Abu Dhabi and the wider region. Specific attractions have not yet been announced, but the resort is set to feature modern architecture, advanced technology, themed accommodations, and immersive experiences.