Technology Featured The Marmot Protocol: Six Specifications for Private Group Messaging on Nostr The Marmot Protocol is an open specification for encrypted group messaging built on Nostr and the MLS (Messaging Layer Security) cryptographic standard. It defines how a group of people can communicate privately over a decentralised network without trusting any single server or exposing the fact that they are communicating at
Technology Featured FIPS and the Quiet Revolution in Mesh Networking What Is FIPS? FIPS stands for Free Internetworking Peering System. It is an open-source mesh networking protocol that allows devices to connect directly to each other without relying on internet service providers, DNS servers, certificate authorities, or any central infrastructure whatsoever. The project was built by Arjun, who also works
Technology Desert Legacy: A Bitcoin Puzzle Sparks Global Climate Awakening A new short story from 21 Futures: Tales From the Timechain is capturing imaginations worldwide — blending mystery, environmental activism, and Bitcoin into a gripping generational saga set in the Algerian Sahara.
Technology Bitcoin for Kids: A Growing Shelf of Family-Friendly Books A new wave of children’s books is helping families explore Bitcoin together. The Bitcoin Junior Club has compiled a list of over 10 titles aimed at young readers and their parents, offering fun and educational ways to learn about digital money.
Technology Amethyst Launches MedNostr App Challenge with 14M Sats Prize Pool A new competition aimed at building decentralized health and wellness apps on Nostr is now underway. Dubbed the MedNostr App Challenge, the event offers a total bounty of 14 million satoshis (0.14 BTC) to top contributors.
Technology BTCPay Server v2.1.0 Supercharges Multisig, Plugins, and E-Commerce Tools BTCPay Server has rolled out its latest major release, v2.1.0, bringing powerful improvements across usability, performance, and extensibility.
Technology YakiHonne Debuts Smart Widgets to Embed in Social Feeds YakiHonne is introducing Programmable Smart Widgets, a new toolset designed to bring payments, voting, and mini-games—directly into social media content. The goal: make interacting with decentralized apps as seamless as clicking a button in your feed.
Technology Bitcoin FilmFest 2025: Where Cinema Meets Freedom. The third annual edition of Bitcoin FilmFest returns to Warsaw this May. From its niche beginnings in 2023 to today’s global stage, BFF has become a catalyst for authentic storytelling—merging independent cinema, permissionless art, and Bitcoin’s ethos.
Surveillance Meta AI Rolls Out Across Europe — But Users Can’t Turn It Off Meta’s artificial intelligence assistant is officially made its European debut — whether users want it or not.
Technology RoninDojo v2.2.0 Improves Backup Features and Streamlines Recovery RoninDojo v2.2.0 focuses on improving system backups and streamlining data recovery.
Technology Featured BFF’2025: A Unique Event Beyond Independent Cinema The next annual edition of Bitcoin FilmFest is set to take place from May 22 to 25 in Warsaw, the capital of Poland.
Technology Barcelona Cyphers Conference - BCC8333 With governments and institutions exerting more and more control, learning about sovereignty is crucial for anyone who wants to be in charge of their own destiny.
Technology The IMF’s $1.4 Billion Shackle The recent $1.4 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) agreement between the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and El Salvador marks a significant turning point in the nation's economic and monetary policy.
Technology The Fine Line: Bitcoin Companies Navigating Regulation and Freedom We all know the value proposition of Bitcoin: Bitcoin cannot be controlled by the state. Bitcoin is permissionless, it doesn't need a KYC and we can send money to anyone in the world, without middlemen, without censorship, without limits.
Technology The Rapid Rise of Bitcoin Fiction These books (and many others) have successfully seeded explanations of the workings, ethos, and economic necessity of the bitcoin network.
Technology The Flaws of the Lummis Bitcoin Act. Have you read and carefully analysed the Lummis Bitcoin Act of 2024? I have, and I must explain why this bill is not only philosophically misguided but also practically preposterous.
Technology Uncensoring Art Censorship today has evolved into something far more insidious than its traditional form. No longer limited to overt bans or government blacklists, it now thrives in subtler, more pervasive ways—hidden behind corporate policies, social algorithms, and political pressures.
Technology 100k and Counting: The Revolution Beyond The Price From the approval of spot Bitcoin ETF’s in January, increased adoption by corporations as well as pension funds following the Microstrategy playbook, to talks of creating Strategic Bitcoin Reserves (SBR) by different countries including the United States of America.
Technology Why Fix Something That Isn't Broken? Bitcoin's fixed supply of 21 million is more than a technical feature; it is a cornerstone of its identity, a symbol of scarcity and monetary soundness that has captivated users and investors for over a decade.
Technology Inspiring Bitcoin Education With AmityAge The Bitcoin Educators Academy (BEA), by AmityAge, is teaching people how to educate others on Bitcoin. Rather than traditional lessons, BEA refines public speaking, simplifies complex ideas, and tackles common myths.
Technology Bitcoin and Fixed Income Fiduciary duty is the obligation to act in the client’s best interests at all times, prioritizing their needs above the advisor’s own, ensuring honesty, transparency, and avoiding conflicts of interest in all recommendations and actions.
Technology Think You Know Bitcoin Security? As a boy, my grandmother shared stories of her experiences in wartime Germany, each revealing a common theme: the terrifying reality of living without security.
Technology The "Fools" Golden Generation Nobody wants to work anymore. Millennials need to grow up and stop spending all their money on avocado toast.
Technology The Educational Mind Virus For many of us, The Matrix is more than just a movie; it is a cinematic masterpiece that vividly reflects the injustices and ills of modern society.
Technology What Do People Mean When They Say “Fix the Money Fix the World” The golden age of any human civilization is predicated on advancements in technology. Ambitious societies build things that are actually valuable to their constituents.
