Interoperability without ***sacrificing*** privacy: ***Matrix*** and the DMA

bitcoin

Interoperability without sacrificing privacy: Matrix and the DMA

bataroot

***Matrix*** 2.0: The Future of ***Matrix***

tech

Matrix 2.0: The Future of Matrix

chowwiwang

Rsync25

Who will have control over the choice of experiences that are delivered to us in the ***matrix***? ... The questions that are yet unanswered are:

Will we have a choice as to whether we want to be in the ***matrix***

The ***Matrix***

nostr

At some point in the future there will be computer systems that are able to simulate reality for human beings to point where they cannot distinguish the experience from reality. Computer technology is getting ever more sophisticated and VR experiences have progressed significantly over the last few years. There is nothing that will provide an absolute limit to the improvements that can be made. The pace of development is increasing and there is no shortage of funding for software development that creates more life-like experiences. The questions that are yet unanswered are:

1. Will we have a choice as to whether we want to be in the matrix or not?
2. Who will have control over the choice of experiences that are delivered to us in the matrix?

Currently we experience digital media through various platforms on the internet. We are able to chose to engage with digital experiences or to focus our attention on the analogue world. The content that we chose to focus on is nominally under our control, but our choices are influenced by algorithms that are optimised to capture our attention for as long as possible. The digital media platforms are businesses that are maximising revenue from advertising and the more engaged a user is for a longer time, the more likely it is that they will proceed to spend money with one of the advertisers. The system is incentivised to use user data in order to understand their reactions and to deliver content that is optimised to have them spend more money. The most profitable strategy for the platform is to develop carefully devised techniques that aim to induce users into thinking their lives will be better if they buy goods and services that they don’t really need. 

If you consider how technology might evolve over the next few years, then one can imagine that the content selection process in a VR experience will become an extension of the way that content is chosen on digital media platforms right now. The algorithms will likely be even more sophisticated than the ones that we have now and they will feed addictive experiences to users to the point that they don’t want to leave.

The above situation is a problem that is created by bad financial incentives where the users believe that they are getting the content for free. If we have a system where users have the option to pay for content on a per item basis, then the incentive system is different. Creators could be rewarded for delivering quality rather than for capturing attention. The platform would be incentivised to promote the highest quality content to the customer in order that they could generate the highest total revenue. A user’s decision to make a payment is discrete and thoughtful. If they feel like they have received quality, then they will be more willing to pay more for it. An algorithm that prioritises the content that has received most payments could be employed in this space, as it would hopefully lead to the highest quality experience for the customer. Customers be inclined to use this platform more and recommend it to their friends.

A quality digital media experience is likely to be one where the customer feels satiated as a result of it. They can happily walk away from it and re-engage in their everyday lives where they will be able to be productive members of society and earn money to spend on food, shelter, family and friends. An incentive system that aims to keep the user engaged for as long as possible is one where they will never be satisfied, they will find it very difficult to walk away and their engagement with normal life will be weak and unproductive. The best way to get a customer to pay voluntarily is to make them feel satisfied. The best way to induce someone to pay for something that they don’t really want is to leave them wanting.

The evolution of digital media platforms into virtual reality experiences and of algorithms into autonomous information machines that deliver experiences to us is all but inevitable. We have the opportunity to build new systems now that could give a degree of control over how these machines operate in the future. 

We can’t stop this ship that we are on, it’s moving fast and gaining speed. All we can do is try to alter the direction a little. Shifting the trajectory a couple of inches right now might mean that we can miss an obstacle that is miles wide a few years down the line.


The Matrix

ShortSimon

@***SatRat's*** bio

@SatRat's bio

SatRat

The ***Matrix*** and Bitcoin

The Matrix and Bitcoin

TNStacker

***Matrix***: Bitsurrections

Matrix: Bitsurrections

ideasourcing

Why is "The ***Matrix***" so popular in bitcoin culture? ... Congratulations, the ***Matrix*** no longer has you. ... "The ***Matrix*** is everywhere. It is all around us. Even now, in this very room. ... Eventually you're fully orange pilled, but the stains from The ***Matrix*** are still there. ... In this thread of Bitcoin and ***Matrix*** memes we'll look at how some of the most iconic scenes translate

The ***Matrix*** and Bitcoin.

I share a thread from @utxo_one on Twitter.

- Why is "The Matrix" so popular in bitcoin culture?

In this thread of Bitcoin and Matrix memes we'll look at how some of the most iconic scenes translate perfectly into what's happening in the world today.

"You know something. What you know, you can't explain, but you feel it. You felt it your entire life. There's something wrong with the world. You don't know what, but it's there. Like a splinter in your mind, driving you mad. ... Do you know what I'm talking about?"

- Things in the world are increasingly making less and less sense, and bitcoiners believe the root of this imbalance is the perversion of incentives created by money printing and the centralization of power.

- They lock us in our houses, feed us corn syrup and canola oil and harvest our energy through massive taxes and inflation.

They tell us what to think, what to inject in our bodies, what to wear on our face, how much carbon to use, what protests are ok and so on.

- But who exactly are "they"?

"The Matrix is everywhere. It is all around us. Even now, in this very room. You can see it when you look out your window, or when you turn on your television. ... It is the world that has been pulled over your eyes to blind you from the truth."

- They are a collection of perverse incentives that are created when the foundation of an economy is built on funny money.

What is a rational way to behave in a negative interest rate environment? What behaviors would you expect to see when there is no credible way to save money?

- "You have to understand. Most people are not ready to be unplugged. And many of them are so inured and so hopelessly dependent on the system that they will fight to protect it."

Many of us dismissed #bitcoin at first, for the simple reason that we were not ready to be unplugged.

- But eventually, slowly but surely, modern day Morpheus' are unplugging people from their pods and showing them how deep the rabbit hole goes.

Notable unpluggers include (but not limited to):
@ODELL
 
@dergigi
 
@saifedean
 
@nvk
 
@TheGuySwann

- So ok great, you follow the white rabbit into the world of Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency.

You are excited to see how much money can be made, and looking at how much people who came before you have made.

- The thing is, you are still freshly unplugged from the Matrix and you don't know how it works. 

For many first timers, this means jumping straight into Ponzis, scams and casinos.

Nobody makes the jump their first time.

- But you persist.

You intake incredible amounts of information from podcasts, books, meetups, telegram groups and of course Bitcoiner Twitter.

Eventually you're fully orange pilled, but the stains from The Matrix are still there.

- You're confident, full of knowledge and vitality, but short on wisdom.

You have not yet been humbled.

Maybe you over-extend with leverage, maybe you think you can day trade, maybe you sell everything you have and go all in...

- But without at least one cycle under your belt, you're missing out on all the lessons that can only be learned one way: the hard way.

For you see, even some people who call themselves bitcoiners don't really believe in the cause, they just want fiat gains for themselves.

- Maybe they host a popular show and invite @stablekwon and @muneeb and use Bitcoin's good name to print their own tokens to get your bitcoin.

Maybe they spend all year pumping @BlockFi and showing off their car they have off the interest.

Maybe they do both.

- And so, as was almost certain, a bear market would eventually arrive.

You read about them, heard about them, saw the price on the chart.

But you never experienced one first hand.

People around you getting rekt, everyone selling, even suicides.

Bear markets are real.

- Maybe you told yourself that since you follow very prominent analysts, many of which recently completed high school, that you'd be able to time this market.

Maybe you thought $29k was the absolute bottom, went all in and now wonder what went wrong.

- And so after a wild ride, you find yourself approaching a real bottom in Bitcoin for the first time.

And somehow, you're still alive. You're still here.

Congratulations, the Matrix no longer has you.

- No matter how many new alt coins come to market, how many services want you to be their yield, no matter how low or high bitcoin's price gets...

You easily tune it all out.

- In fact, it's possible to be so orange pilled you can destroy agents of the matrix with a few tweets.

Don't believe me? Follow @coryklippsten and find out for yourself.

- After enough stacking, you will acquire enough wealth and power that you can completely stop virtually any attack from the system.

You won't need their job.
You won't need their pension.
You won't need their credit scores.

You won't need them, period.

- In summary, to successfully exit The Matrix, you must:

✅Save your surplus in bitcoin, and don't use leverage. Dollar cost average.

"Stay humble, stack sats".

✅Hold your Bitcoin in cold storage, never with a custodian.

"Not your keys, not your coins".

FIN. 


The Matrix and Bitcoin.

21JCLP

Compatibility ***Matrix***

Compatibility Matrix

nostr-***matrix***: Feature ***matrix*** for nostr clients

nostr-matrix: Feature matrix for nostr clients

AR0w

@***Sat1si's*** bio

Passionate about advancing the Lightning Network to solve Bitcoin’s scalability challenges. I focus on enhancing usability and maintaining decentralization in our quest for widespread adoption. Join me to explore technical nuances and drive discussions on improving the network. Let’s champion Bitcoin’s evolution together!

@Sat1si's bio

Sat1si

The ***Matrix*** Trashfire

The Matrix Trashfire

Find My Cat: Raspberry Pi GPS Tracker For Pets

**Sahas Chitlange is a creative engineer with a passion for cats. He built a GPS tracking device using Raspberry Pi to keep an eye on his cat’s whereabouts.**

![](https://m.stacker.news/35910)

**[... read more at raspberrypi.com](https://www.raspberrypi.com/news/find-my-cat-raspberry-pi-gps-tracker-for-pets/)**

0xbitcoiner

Glitch In The ***Matrix***?

Glitch In The Matrix?

BitcoinIsTheFuture

@***Samrit's*** bio

@Samrit's bio

Samrit

It's the ***Matrix***, but for locusts.

science

It's the Matrix, but for locusts.

ablunderfilledlife

Those who steer the first ***matrix*** wouldn't leave the off-ramps unsupervised. ... We are in a ***matrix*** of THEIR making and it is drawing the wool of THEIR reality over your eyes. ... This illuminates the deeper mechanics of the second ***matrix***: capturing awakening through sophisticated

The Second ***Matrix***

Politics_And_Law

> This principle of forced participation hasn't disappeared - it has evolved. Today's system doesn't merely demand silence but active complicity in its narratives, weaponizing resistance itself as a means of influence. Watching trusted voices expose real corruption, only to redirect into managed solutions, reveals an even deeper pattern: The system doesn't just create propaganda - it creates contained paths for those who see through propaganda. Breaking free from mainstream programming is only the first step. What follows is both subtler and just as disturbing. Untethering from institutional narratives creates an immediate vulnerability—the need for new answers, new leaders, new direction. Those who steer the first matrix wouldn't leave the off-ramps unsupervised.

> This illuminates the deeper mechanics of the second matrix: capturing awakening through sophisticated channels of inauthentic opposition.

We are in a matrix of THEIR making and it is drawing the wool of THEIR reality over your eyes. You have a choice, you can know it is there and resist or you can float along with it as a battery for THEM. I guess that everybody must make the choice for themselves because you cannot make it for anybody else. What do you think about what this guy is saying?

The Second Matrix

Rothbardian_fanatic

I created this account to organize the ***satsraising*** projects on SN. ... If you're feeling generous, zap Anita's link below:

Anita Posch ***Satsraiser***

@***satsraiser's*** bio

This is Siggy. I created this account to organize the satsraising projects on SN. I will post them from here, but I will also make general, more frequent short posts about general fundraising stuff.  I plan on taking advantage of the SN percentage forwarding feature to forward sats to more than one project when the posts are not targeted. This also gives me the ability to zap my own posts!

I'm just thinking out loud, so please send me your suggestions, ideas, and content. It would be great if one of the artistically inclined among us can come up with a logo. Even link post suggestions are fine, since all rewards will be going to a worthy cause. 

Please don't zap this bio. If you're feeling generous, zap Anita's link below:

---

### [Anita Posch Satsraiser](https://stacker.news/items/239180)

@satsraiser's bio

satsraiser

anita

This ***satsraiser*** is a small start, but it’s a start. ... If we are successful, this might just be the first of many Stacker News charity ***satsraisers***.

Anita Posch ***Satsraiser***

![anita](https://imgprxy.stacker.news/PLjnXvX-pzUar_UOediT0jkLUdbRhZFnEjsgKmqosQ8/rs:fit:600:500:0/g:no/aHR0cHM6Ly9pLnBvc3RpbWcuY2MvNHhmUGtGajkvYW5pdGEuanBn)


#### ***“In an environment filled with noise, her work is crystal clear and honest."***

#### ***Andreas M. Antonopoulos***

The idea for this event came from @grayruby. I have been posting here for the past few months about Anita’s activities and forwarding the earned sats to her Stacker News account, with limited success. Now, @grayruby and I are kicking it up a notch.

I am starting things off with a 100,000 sats boost. @grayruby has agreed to zap this post 100,000 sats, and his wife has agreed to zap an additional 20,000 sats.  Keyan Kousha (@k00b), Stacker News founder and CEO, has graciously agreed to zap 100,000 to this post, in essence reimbursing the boost I made to assure visibility. It’s then up to the Stacker News community to see how big we can make the final number.

If we are successful, this might just be the first of many Stacker News charity satsraisers. If so, I can’t  think of a better way to start than with Anita Posch and Bitcoin For Fairness.  

### Bitcoin For Fairness Resources and Programs

If you have some time, watch this [documentary](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXLiwrrk3sk) to get an idea of how Anita sees bitcoin as a tool for enforcing human rights:

On the BFF [web site](https://bffbtc.org/) you can find many learning resources, including books, instructional videos, a weekly newsletter, and [The Anita Posch Show](https://fountain.fm/show/GEO1bBIhUkFLCnAaqXQ5) podcast, which I listen to on fountain. She’s been doing this podcast since August of 2018. Her first episode’s guest was Saifedean Ammous, who had recently published “The Bitcoin Standard.” 

I have subscribed to her newsletter, The Orange Journal, for the past year or so, and I highly recommend it for its informative content.

The organization also hosts meetups and workshops in African nations. 

According to the web site:

> Bitcoin For Fairness is a non-profit initiative raising awareness and understanding of Bitcoin for people in emerging countries and for disadvantaged communities. We connect and boost the profile of local stakeholders, identify and work with educators on the ground to expand Bitcoin adoption locally and Bitcoin awareness globally.

I’m glad we decided to do this fundraiser now, because Bitcoin For Fairness just released its [Crack The Orange](https://my.cracktheorange.com/) platform. Here is how that program is described in The Orange Journal:
> 
> #### Bitcoin made easy

> Over the last years in the Bitcoin space, I have observed and understood the obstacles in Bitcoin education. The amount of Bitcoin information out there can be overwhelming and make it hard to orient oneself. This lack of clarity creates a fertile ground for scammers, who in return give Bitcoin a bad reputation. After my experiences in Africa, I don’t believe in quick fixes such as sending a shop or restaurant owner some Satoshis and leaving them shortly after, to fend for themselves. Other attempts are very technical and require a deeper understanding of highly technical terms which can be a barrier for people without previous economic education.



> #### So what was missing?

> It became clear to me that people needed a structure and a trustworthy contact person. Someone they could ask questions after they learned something new. Also different learners require different materials. This is why I created my learning platform Crack The Orange which includes text, video, audio, and the possibility of live call participation, in which learners can ask me and other thought leaders questions that come up during education. The goal of this program is to offer long term sustainable Bitcoin education. Today I want to offer you a 10% discount on all products paid in national currencies. The coupon code 21ORANGES is valid until the 21st of September 2023.



> #### Course & Membership Options

> Memberships
> 1. Become a Supporter & get access to the private community channel.

> 2. Become an Enthusiast & get access to one live Q&A with   per month. Users have the possibility to ask questions, get access to exclusive content, the (L)earn Bitcoin ebook and free access to my private community channel.

> 3. Become a Builder & be a part of podcast recordings with special guests, get access to one live Q&A per month with me, the possibility to ask questions, exclusive content, the (L)earn Bitcoin ebook and free access to my private community channel.

> 4. Become a Course Master & get access to all (future) courses as long as subscribed. Be a part of podcast recordings with special guests, live Q&As with me, the chance to ask questions, exclusive content, the (L)earn Bitcoin ebook and free access to the private community channel.



> #### (L)earn Bitcoin Course

> Heart of the educational program is the (L)earn Bitcoin course, which includes a one-year membership, where students can receive a certificate of completion after successfully finishing the course. This credential paves the way to becoming a "Certified Bitcoin Professional'' through the CryptoCurrency Certification Consortium (C4), equipping individuals to leverage Bitcoin technology professionally.

> Crack The Orange's impact extends beyond membership and courses. Scholarships made possible through donations grant Global South Bitcoin educators and community builders access to transformative education, breaking global financial barriers.





![journ](https://imgprxy.stacker.news/ZHlSd5EJxwPAC7EU5a1jL0Dp8_Lgqzb3RuKVGH5At4c/rs:fit:600:500:0/g:no/aHR0cHM6Ly9iZmZidGMub3JnL3dwLWNvbnRlbnQvdXBsb2Fkcy8yMDIyLzEwL2JpdGNvaW4td29yc2hvcC5qcGc)

### “If bitcoin works here, it can work anywhere.”

Someone asked Anita why she went to Zimbabwe to educate people about bitcoin. I assumed it was because of that nation’s notorious hyperinflation.  I’m sure that played a role, but she said that she wanted to show people that bitcoin can be adopted anywhere and everywhere.  Listen to a few of her podcasts. You’ll wonder where she gets her drive and focus.  

Anita grew up in Austria. Before becoming a bitcoin activist she worked in web development and e-commerce. As a woman, she describes the subtle or overt slights and disadvantages of being under appreciated in a male dominated world. She is openly gay and a professed feminist. I have never seen any indication that her politics has affected her success as a bitcoin activist. She speaks at bitcoin conferences and events throughout the world. She is a frequent guest on the most popular bitcoin podcasts. Her standing in the community belies the common misconception that bitcoin is only for “alt right” men, whatever the hell alt right even means. Bitcoin doesn’t give a damn about your politics or beliefs. Bitcoin is freedom for everyone, the opposite of the ideals embraced by virtue signaling authoritarians. 

Bitcoin is also still characterized in some circles as a scam or get rich quick scheme. The fact that this bullshit still gains traction amazes me. Maybe those pushing these narratives should follow Anita around for a few weeks, if they can keep up with her.

Bitcoin is about proof of work, and that’s where Anita excels.

She has dedicated her life to educating disadvantaged communities in the global south about bitcoin. She walks the walk. She lives on bitcoin, although doing so is not always convenient, and sometimes the volatility causes a loss of purchasing power. She’s not in it for a lambo. She’s not “investing” in bitcoin with the goal of gaining great wealth. I can’t imagine her saying “have fun staying poor”. She spends a good part of her life in the Global South, in overcrowded cities or tiny isolated villages. Internet connectivity is spotty and blackouts are frequent. Basic necessities are sometimes in short supply.  It’s not about Larry Fink and BlackRock. It’s about the communities that have been victimized by the neo colonialism of organizations like the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank.  It’s about those African nations forced to use the [CFA franc](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CFA_franc), which drains these nations of their resources while enriching France.

### “Keep The Unbanked Unbanked”

I heard her say this on a podcast once. It stuck with me. The point is that bitcoin is the only bank you need. Many people in the countries where she works have never had a bank account. They don’t need one. She describes the lightning network as your checking account, and onchain bitcoin as your savings account. She intentionally keeps her educational materials simple and practical. She isn’t teaching about merkle trees and elliptic curve cryptography.  She is teaching how to use bitcoin as the solid, bullet proof money that it is.

If you look at the Bitcoin For Fairness web site, there are links to videos and blog posts teaching how to download a wallet to a cell phone, where to buy bitcoin, and a guide to the Machankura platform, which 

> allows you to buy goods, send and receive bitcoin via the Lightning Network without the need for internet or smartphone.

This is all basic, nuts and bolts advice to get you using bitcoin right away. There is little technical theory. BFF does provide links to resources for those who do want to pursue a career in bitcoin development, but that’s not where the emphasis lies. 

![table](https://imgprxy.stacker.news/QwTKf004luAP1Dltnt2MiG1wGx8oOuOZsGTyWwh8LH0/rs:fit:600:500:0/g:no/aHR0cHM6Ly9iZmZidGMub3JnL3dwLWNvbnRlbnQvdXBsb2Fkcy8yMDIzLzAxL2JmZi5qcGVn)

### My Goals

Learning about Anita and the many others in the bitcoin community doing this type of work always makes me feel a little guilty. I may be obsessed with bitcoin, but it’s mostly through reading and interacting with other bitcoiners on Stacker News and Nostr. I surf the web while comfortably lounging on my cushy recliner chair. 

![chair](https://imgprxy.stacker.news/TXK7OF7iGblc13vtfPWeQ9jXPr2So16VslRTIKJLYbY/rs:fit:600:500:0/g:no/aHR0cHM6Ly9pLnBvc3RpbWcuY2MvZFE0RmhnMnkvY2hhaXIuanBn)

So I want to make some changes. I want to get off my ass and spend more time working on fundraising for the people who are dedicating their lives to bitcoin education and adoption. This satsraiser is a small start, but it’s a start.



Another thing I am trying to do is also inspired by Anita. I am trying to get closer to the ideal of “living on bitcoin.” I have used the excuse that it’s too difficult for too long. I’m going to take it one expense at a time.  I’m asking local merchants if they accept bitcoin. I get some weird looks. I haven’t had much success. I hope to get better with practice.

I’m asking you to help too. Give what you can

### How To Help

- You can zap this post. All sats are directed to @anita ‘s Stacker News wallet. 

- You can privately donate to Bitcoin For Fairness on their [web site](https://bffbtc.org/donate/).

Whatever you choose, please reply to this post if you want your support to be recognized.


If you can’t spare the sats right now, you can contribute to the bitcoin cause in other ways. Use Anita Posch as your model. You don’t need to travel half way around the world to find disadvantaged communities that would benefit from the establishment of a bitcoin circular economy. There are homeless encampments throughout the U.S. There are plenty of impoverished people in western Europe. You speak their language. You already have a leg up on Anita. You know their culture. The people you encounter are more likely to have a cell phone and a reliable internet connection. The neighborhoods you visit won’t be under constant threat of blackouts. Maybe you can establish the next Bitcoin For Fairness.

Thanks,
Siggy










Anita Posch Satsraiser

siggy47

possibility that you, @ekzyis, or the resident lightning stats man @kr can post some stats from the ***Satsraiser***

***Satsraiser*** Stats Request

Hey @k00b, since 80% of comments are support/feature requests, here is another one for you. (Great tweet by the way) 

No rush here but any possibility that you, @ekzyis, or the resident lightning stats man @kr can post some stats from the Satsraiser yesterday. We know the total raised but would be nice to know how many zaps, how many zappers and how many Guest zaps. 

At your convenience, if possible, it would be greatly appreciated. 

(fyi @siggy47)

Satsraiser Stats Request

grayruby

OpenSats

***Matrix*** 2.0 Is Here!

privacy

I don't know anything about this-- it just popped up on my nerd feed. I'm curious how it compares to Keet, Nostr, etc in terms of privacy, speed, etc. 

Matrix 2.0 Is Here!

Tehila