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While we debate OP_RETURN limits (BIP-110), thousands of US patents remain under indefinite secrecy orders (35 U.S.C. §181-188) inventors bound to silence under federal penalty. 

That's the censorship an immutable block chain should expose, not memes.

#Bitcoin #BIP110

BIP 110

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Posted 1 day ago by AF_reload
I created this tutorial for my children, they like bluewallet, it is simple for them, I know that there are Zeus and other apps with better functions that use Tor.
Since Bluewallet stopped using Tor, this is a good option to use our sats at any time.

Pre requirements 
-Bluewallet 
-tailscale 
-static address for the node

Procedure.

1. Install the Bluewallet app on your node and your smart device. 

https://image.nostr.build/5ef960e8b503f1470d7488dd404ef8f650c6a35f75d4076d3979d478b5664fc3.jpg

2. Install Tailscale on your node, it will ask you to create an account using email. Install the application on your smart device and use the same email that you used on your node.
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3. On your smart device open the Tailscale application and log in, you will see two devices connected with their own IP (your node and your cell phone, in my case), press the name of your node and your addresses will appear, IPV4, magicdns, IPV6, in addition to the expiration of your access key.

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Test 
We are going to copy and paste the IPV4 address into your browser, the log in of your node should appear, in my case it is umbrel. With this we know that there is a connection with our node.

Connect tailscale to bluewallet
-On our device we open the Bluewallet application and select the 3 dots “…” in the upper right corner (settings) > Network> Lightning settings > paste the IPV4 address and add at the end: 3008 is the port that Bluewallet uses on our node. You can also use magicdns and add the port :3008 at the end. e.g.

http://200.200.100.81:3008

Create accounts
We can now create accounts connected to our node using tailscale. In bluewallet >press the “+” sign> lightning>create A QR image will appear with an address at the bottom, we will use it later to create the same account but with a local network.
E.g.
lndhub://user:password@http://host:port
lndhub://numbers and letters:number and letters@http://IPV4:3008

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Create the same account but on a local network
Once the account with tailscale connection is created, we can recreate the same account. In our new Lightning account we press “…”> export/backup> copy the account We import the existing account but we will change the host to the local umbrel host, for that we go to the “+” sign in bluewallet > lightning > import Wallet > we paste the backup of the tailscale account and modify the end with our local umbrel ip.

E.g.
lndhub://user:password@http://host:port
lndhub://numbers and letters:number and letters@http://umbrel.local:3008
lndhub://numbers and letters:number and letters@http://10.90.87.191:3008

https://image.nostr.build/15ac1a4ba69a337a8f1f1fa585b92c4a84fa823dc252d6657294c58dc4f22e8a.jpg

You already have the same account on the local network and with tailscale.

Important considerations 
-Accounts with IPv4 only work and are updated when tailscale is activated. 
-Tailscale keys expire, so it is good to create the same account on the local network and then modify it with the new IPv4 that is generated after the previous one expires. 
-The account may cease to exist and with it your sats if the node ceases to exist, an account for personal use is recommended.
-Accounts are updated when Tailscale is online, so it may take a few seconds to load. 

remember not your keys not your coins

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How to create a Ln account connected to your node using Bluewallet and Tailscale

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Since Cove Wallet doesn't use Tor (at the time of writing), this is a good option for using our sats anytime while maintaining privacy.

Pre requirements
-Cove Wallet (https://covebitcoinwallet.com)
-tailscale
-static address for the node

Procedure.
	1	install the Cove Wallet app on your smart device.
	2	install Tailscale on your node, it will ask you to create an account using email. Install the application on your smart device and use the same email that you used on your node. 
https://image.nostr.build/4952aac246d9ae0db7ca9103084b892ea3b9fbbbcf79463531f8c0311b23c72b.jpg
	3	on your smart device open the Tailscale application and log in, you will see two devices connected with their own IP (your node and your cell phone, in my case), press the name of your node and your addresses will appear, IPV4, magicdns, IPV6, in addition to the expiration of your access key. https://image.nostr.build/2067862c814619327ff5f3a43682d8a642cf5123a89b7763b8e96f7fb83fc2d6.jpg

Test
We are going to copy and paste the IPV4 address into your browser, the log in of your node should appear, in my case it is umbrel.
With this we know that there is a connection with our node.

Connect tailscale to Cove Wallet
- On our device, open the Cove Wallet app and select the three lines in the top left corner. Then, select Settings > Node > Electrum Custom. Paste the IPv4 address and add 50001 to the end, this is the port used by Electrum on our node.
You can also use magicdns and add port 50001 to the end.
For example: http://200.200.100.81:50001

https://image.nostr.build/0c01f2a86977380a84069392a43d62574f466754b115585f40aa07982513ca5c.jpg

If everything is ok you should read a connection notification.

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Important considerations
-Wallets are updated and only work with IPv4 when tailscale is enabled.
-Tailscale keys expire, pay attention to updates and repeat the process.


remember not your keys not your coins


Cove Wallet + Tailscale (connect to your own node)

AskSN

Any idea if Bluewallet will have integration with NWC?
Since AlbyHub requires the Pro version to create subaccounts, the following tutorial makes sense: https://stacker.news/items/666183
The only thing missing would be the custom lightning address.
It would be great if Bluewallet could create NWC accounts and use the staker news custom lightning address as a bridge. 

Bluewallet + NWC?

bitcoin

Thoughts of the Day! ordinals

It isn't, but if they are going to put images and information on the blockchain, immutable and permanent, it is better for everyone to see patents than memes.

**Context**
Ordinals on the Bitcoin network are a way to inscribe unique data (such as images, text, or even videos) directly into satoshis (the smallest unit of Bitcoin, 1 BTC = 100,000,000 satoshis). This is achieved by taking advantage of Bitcoin updates, such as SegWit (Segregated Witness) and Taproot, which allow more data to be stored in transactions.

Unlike NFTs on Ethereum (which usually point to an external link), Ordinals store the image directly in Bitcoin, making them immutable and permanent.

**Instead of storing their memes on the Bitcoin network, why don't people store patents that are being censored for national security reasons (the Invention Secrecy Act) and that can help humanity improve in various areas?**

May Bitcoin help humanity, apart from the obsolete monetary system.

Free the world.



LNDHub + MyNode questions

SHA256man

things someone new should know about bitcoin?

It seems that AI is understanding this better than many people.

I asked deepseek the following: things someone new should know about bitcoin, how to use it and make it part of their life?

What is Bitcoin?
Definition: Bitcoin is a decentralized cryptocurrency, meaning it is not controlled by any government, bank, or central entity. It is a form of digital money that operates on a peer-to-peer (P2P) network.

Underlying technology: It runs on blockchain, a secure, public ledger that records all transactions.

2. Key features
Decentralization: There are no middlemen like banks.

Limited supply: There will only ever be 21 million bitcoins, making it scarce and potentially deflationary.

Security: Transactions are encrypted and verified by the network.

Transparency: All transactions are public on the blockchain, but identities are pseudonymous.

3. How to get started with Bitcoin
Get a wallet:

Types of wallets:

Hot wallets: Connected to the internet (mobile, web, or desktop). Examples: Exodus, Trust Wallet.

Cold wallets: No internet connection (hardware or paper). Examples: Ledger <dont use ledger>, Trezor, Coldcard.

Important: Keep your recovery phrase (12 or 24 words) in a safe place. It is the only way to recover your funds if you lose access to your wallet.

Buy Bitcoin:

Exchanges: Platforms like Binance, Coinbase or Kraken allow you to buy Bitcoin with fiat money (dollars, euros, etc.). <search for apps made on your local area or country>

P2P: Platforms like LocalBitcoins or Paxful allow you to buy directly from other people.

Bitcoin ATMs: In some countries there are ATMs where you can buy Bitcoin with cash.

Learn how to send and receive Bitcoin:

Each wallet has a unique address (a string of numbers and letters). To receive Bitcoin, share your address. To send, enter the recipient's address and the amount.

4. How to integrate Bitcoin into your life
Savings: Many see Bitcoin as a long-term store of value, similar to digital gold.

Payments: Some stores and services accept Bitcoin as a payment method. You can use it to buy products, services, or even donate.

Investment: Bitcoin is volatile, so some see it as an investment opportunity. However, do your research and only invest what you are willing to lose.

Remittances: It is a fast and cheap way to send money to other countries.

5. Risks and Precautions
Volatility: The price of Bitcoin can rise or fall dramatically in a short period of time.

Security: Protect yourself from hackers and scams. Never share your private keys or recovery phrase.

Regulation: Bitcoin laws vary by country. Find out about regulations in your area.

Scams: Be wary of offers that are too good to be true, such as Ponzi schemes or fake exchanges.

6. Continuing Education
Resources:

Books: "The Bitcoin Standard" by Saifedean Ammous.

Websites: CoinDesk, Bitcoin.org.

Podcasts: "What Bitcoin Did", "The Pomp Podcast".

Communities: Reddit (r/Bitcoin), Twitter, Telegram.

7. Long-term mindset
Bitcoin is an evolving technology. Adopting it requires patience and continuous learning.

Don't get carried away by FOMO (fear of missing out) or panic during price drops.



**Not your keys, Not your coins**

SN Essentials: Guides on How to Connect your Node or LN Wallet to Stacker.News

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In the case of Buzzpay, this platform facilitates the integration of payments in Bitcoin through the Lightning network, allowing users and merchants to accept payments more efficiently, with lower fees and much faster confirmation times compared to traditional transactions on the Bitcoin network. Additionally, Buzzpay focuses on improving the user experience and sats go directly to your node.

**Prerequisites:**
Own a bitcoin node with open channels and liquidity.
[Start9](https://start9.com/)
[Umbrel](https://umbrel.com/)
Add Albyhub to the node.
Within Albyhub>Buzzpay PoS> add a PoS name > a QR code and an https will appear with a link that you must save.
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Have NFC sticker (I recommend 540 bytes), search on Amazon, Alibaba or Temu. 
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Download the NFC tool application. 
[Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wakdev.wdnfc&pcampaignid=web_share)
[IOS](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nfc-tools/id1252962749)

**Steps:**
Obtain the Buzzpay https link (see prerequisites).
Ve a NFC tools>Write>add a record> Custom URL/URI
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In custom URL/URI enter and copy the https address
e.g.
https://pos.albylabs.com/#?nwc=bm9zdHIrd2FsbGV0Y29ubmVjdDovLzIyZDM4NjQ2NmVkYTRiOTIwODVjN2I3ZDhiMTZhZjU4M2NhNmVlYjc2NTcwZGFmZjljOTFmZGZkMzI2MmE2Nzc/cmVsYXk9d3NzOi8vcmVsYXkuZ2V0YWxieS5jb20vdjEmc2VjcmV0PWVjYzdjMTEyZGI0ZjI5MWJkOTIwMjQzY2RmODEzNDQyNzA3ZTMzOTBiNTQ5NjllNTM5MjlhMDhkY2RjZGYzYzk=&name=PoS NFC tutorial 

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5. Bring the NFC sticker closer and save the information 
6. Check the saved information by bringing the NFC sticker closer, a notification should appear (see image) that redirects you to the browser and you can now use your personal PoS whose sats go directly to your node.

https://image.nostr.build/b31cac03bae196c14a71253cd96f2c8c6cdc1e3482284822ac075529400f5e0a.jpg

Now if you want to make a payment, you just have to bring your cell phone close to your NFC sticker.

These tools combine innovation and security, positioning themselves as practical solutions to improve interaction and asset management in the Bitcoin ecosystem.



Not ypur keys, Not your coins.


Walkthrough NFC Sticker and Buzzpay PoS



In the context of Bitcoin, "watch-only" wallets (view-only wallets) are wallets configured to view balances and transactions without having access to private keys. These wallets are useful for monitoring activity at an address without risking compromising funds, as they do not allow signing transactions.
After protecting the private key (12 or 24 words) in metal sheets or washers and we want to add funds without entering the private key all the time, using an NFC sticker with the zpub can be very convenient, this is a tutorial on how to achieve that . 

**Prerequisites:**
Have a Bitcoin wallet and know how to get the zpub.
Download the bluewallet app on your device, it is the app that we will use to open and obtain the information read from the NFC sticker. 
[Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.bluewallet.bluewallet)
[IOS](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bluewallet-bitcoin-wallet/id1376878040)
Have NFC sticker (I recommend 540 bytes), search on Amazon, Alibaba or Temu. 
https://image.nostr.build/66ccef195de4c8e9b915d6ee62d1e3f8856a5438160200a00d4069c7caeda4da.jpg
https://image.nostr.build/1cfb47ea052e60f60add90d43cd1b70d28208188167a6cf90843cf594e088152.jpg

Download the NFC tool application. 
[Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wakdev.wdnfc&pcampaignid=web_share)
[IOS](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nfc-tools/id1252962749)


**Steps:**
Copy the Zpub from the Bitcoin wallet you want.
Ve a NFC tools>Write>add a record> Custom URL/URI

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In custom URL/URI enter and copy the zpub, bitcoin:<your Zpub> 
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5. Bring the NFC sticker closer and save the information
6. Check the saved information by bringing the NFC sticker closer, a notification should appear (see image) that redirects you to bluewallet and automatically adds the wallet in Watch-only mode. 

https://image.nostr.build/dd1fee5d93b4a2907a14781ede9afae07d38649ccd673a672c9371c740e7cfef.jpg

These tools combine innovation and security, positioning themselves as practical solutions to improve interaction and asset management in the Bitcoin ecosystem.





Walkthrough NFC Sticker y Watch-Only (Zpub) Bitcoin

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Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) Bitcoin

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Umbrel + Albyhub + Alby Go Accounts

Not necessarily, it works without direction from Alby, but you would be creating invoices all the time.
The idea of ​​adding alby address is to receive sats without generating invoices all the time.


The **Compound Annual Growth Rate** (CAGR) is a measure that describes the growth of an investment over a period of time, assuming that profits are reinvested at the end of each period. It is expressed as a percentage and provides a constant growth rate that, if applied each year, would result in the final value of the investment.

The formula to calculate the CAGR is:

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Where:
- **Final value**: the value of the investment at the end of the period.
- **Initial value**: the value of the investment at the beginning of the period.
- **n**: the number of years in which the investment has been made.

The CAGR is useful because it allows you to compare the growth of different investments or assets over time, eliminating the volatility that can occur in shorter periods.

https://image.nostr.build/b1fa50f1c84dc43ecf386097de34276766e9a176364f0dd2c56cf6984d7a7962.png

If we see the image, we could buy Bitcoin every September and we would have returns greater than standard and poors (market), returns greater than inflation (USD terms). 

You could have interesting returns if we use dollar cost average.

**remember not your keys, not your coins.**