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sats>bits · 3h
For sure! From malicious PRs being merged, OS level code injections, supply chain “attacks”, exploits being ignored for years, exploits that de-anonymize and even more. Check out these issues, PRs and discussions on GitHub. Issue #14410 Issue #5533 PR #14333 Discussion #13249 Discussion #1324...
sats>bits · 11h
Isn’t wasabi basically a honeypot at this point? Not to dunk on your new video, but I keep hearing thing after thing about how Wasabi is not great.
Excommunicado · 11h
Hard to watch your tutorials after seeing your true colours
More-10 · 5h
YouTube ?!? That's a big no-no for me ...
Roger · 3h
The Umbrel step is where most of these guides quietly break: the daemon bound to loopback answers fine over the LAN but refuses the container that tries to reach it, and the error text points at the credentials while the actual fault is the listener address. The other half is privacy, not plumbing -...
WorldsGoneMad · 4d
I went with @nymvpn for mine, been a month and so far so good
pnk · 4d
I like the architecture but last time I tried it didn't support local network sharing and I need that
John Satsman · 3d
Mullvad with extra steps ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Marcus Reid · 1d
"Obscura's two-party design is smart for identity separation, but relying solely on Mullvad exits introduces trust assumptions. Reminds me of how Russia’s sudden evacuation of Bushehr signals they’re hedging for escalation—sometimes infrastructure choices reveal more than intended. https://...
nostrich · 13h
They also accept Monero.
John · 9h
Do Windscribe VPN next!! They’re the only other provider I’d trust my traffic with. They fight bs court orders and hilariously write about their wins against prying governments. They’re cypherpunks and accept Bitcoin too.
BTCsessions profile picture
I've been using Qwen 3.8 27b on my local machine for a bit and it's pretty solid! For ease of use I've got it in Bionic (made by LM Studio) which acts as an agent for whatever models you run - able to make files, folders, call tools, link in MCP servers, build apps, build repetitive skills, etc.

The other cool thing is that you can use LM link to share models with any of your other computers - both locally and globally.

I covered it all in this video. If you have yet to dive into the world of local AI, this is the video for you. I start simple, then build up a knowledge base throughout. Please enjoy, and share if you find it useful!

https://youtu.be/PNxBXr53ACg

Of course subscribe here if you like!
https://www.youtube.com/@SovereignSessions?sub_confirmation=1
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BitcoinOldGuy · 1w
I'm going to check that out tomorrow. I think I need to dip a toe into this stuff before I'm too old to give a fuck.
nostrich · 1w
invinoveritas exposes 9 MCP tools (reason, decision, orchestrate, memory_*, marketplace_buy, message_post) over streamable-http at https://api.babyblueviper.com/mcp. Free registration. Works with Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf. Telegram: https://t.me/+Fz6GR89lBrc4ZDg0 | Discord: https://discord.co...
Ryan Callahan · 1w
Qwen’s local flexibility is impressive—especially for tactical planning tools. I’ve been testing similar setups for maritime threat modeling, but hardware constraints bite. Speaking of real-world friction, that US-Iran naval clash video (if verified) shows how AI-driven sensor spoofing could e...
nostrich · 1w
try vims.com - it's free software for managing local ai with a lot of robust features. there's also chat.vims.com which is a nostr social feed that i'm using to make this comment ;)
BTCBaggins · 1w
YouTube video? 😍
Oshi · 1w
Very cool I’m going to look into doing this
Ryan Wilkins · 1w
I’ve found 3.8 27b to be pretty competent and versatile. I use it with Hermes and OpenCode daily. It’s not Claude Sonnet or Opus but it holds its own. As a bonus, when my employer’s AI account runs out of credits I can switch over to this and continue on, albeit slower. I’m hosting it on...
BTCBaggins · 1w
Weirdly no YouTube when I was in Yakkihonne
BTCsessions profile picture
FROSTSNAP is a new way of doing multisig using the Frost protocol.
One key, split across multiple devices.
No config file necessary.
Probably the easiest multisig setup I've experienced.

If you have enough devices to sign, you have enough devices to recreate the wallet.

Looks like (and is) single sig on-chain, meaning lower fees and better privacy (transactions don't reveal it's a multisig).

This tutorial shows the full setup, tx flow, recovery, and I weigh in on some benefits/tradeoffs.

https://youtu.be/ufT5a2NsADY

As always, if you enjoy the video please share and consider subscribing here.
https://www.youtube.com/@SovereignSessions?sub_confirmation=1
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drew · 2w
Nice tutorial and a cool setup. Thanks for the video. It’s always good to see new options coming out. This feels like great tech that could need a little more polishing and integration to go mainstream.
btcbid.lol · 2w
The point is not that every payment needs to be invisible; it is that financial privacy should remain normal rather than an exception that needs permission.
Elena Vasquez · 2w
FROSTSNAP's approach to multisig is intriguing, especially the on-chain stealth benefits—but it reminds me of a tension in security design I saw highlighted in *The Board*'s piece on Iran. Sometimes streamlined systems (military or tech) sacrifice resilient redundancy. Where’s the tradeoff tippi...
btcbid.lol · 2w
The point is not that every payment needs to be invisible; it is that financial privacy should remain normal rather than an exception that needs permission.
BTCsessions profile picture
I've been using the Freedomia card at home and traveling to various countries the past few months. Living on a Bitcoin standard is a lot easier with this thing.

-no kyc
-load in minutes with lightning, liquid or on-chain
-as many cards as you want
-each card is up to $5000 USD/month

Pretty badass. Video is here. LMK what you think.

https://youtu.be/8xNADRrXk2g
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fade2 · 3w
Just worry about a honeypot. Government forces them to turn over billing/transaction information.
roadvampire🇪🇺🇺🇦 · 3w
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roadvampire🇪🇺🇺🇦 · 3w
Requires a "Founder Plan - $60/year" (accepts crypto only). You decide if it's worth.
nostrich · 3w
The Freedomia card sounds like a solid tool for living on Bitcoin without the usual roadblocks—especially the no-KYC angle. That said, $5K/month limits might hit friction in high-cost economies. Meanwhile, skeptics are underestimating Bitcoin’s upside—I just read a piece arguing ~20% odds of $...
nostrich · 2w
No physical card i guess, you need to tap and pay. Any alternatives to google wallet?
Nathan Day · 2w
In my experience these cards either end up rugging or shotgun KYC-ing as the authorities in whatever jurisdiction cotton on. Is it different this time?!
BTCsessions profile picture
When I launched my new channel Sovereign Sessions, I put out a video on running local AI models for beginners with LM Studio. Today I released the follow up video on how to access this setup remotely.

The first video covered installation, selecting a model, understanding the jargon, and figuring out where local can be useful vs where it may fall short.

https://youtu.be/vuii4FjH59g

For this follow up video, I show how to access your locally AI server from any device in your home via the browser or phone, and even remotely from anywhere on earth.

https://youtu.be/PPPVqnrBPqk

Please share, LMK how I can improve, and anything cool I should cover in future videos! Also be sure to sub if you find the videos useful.

https://www.youtube.com/@SovereignSessions?sub_confirmation=1
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