AlexisMckeePPI

**Mostro**, a bitcoin exchange, emerges as a P2P alternative, focusing on user privacy. It uses the decentralised node network Nostr and Bitcoin's Lightning network, giving it the quality of being "uncensorable" by not relying on a single point of failure. The platform operates through a process where a seller creates an order, and a buyer takes it, facilitating the exchange of bitcoin for local currency.

The project, still in development, offers two versions: a user-friendly web version for non-specialized users and a terminal requiring specific commands. Mostro has a limit of 20,000 satoshis per transaction and aims to expand with web and desktop versions in the future.

Mostro's focus goes beyond simple cryptocurrency exchange; it presents itself as a peaceful response to authoritarian governments. @negrunch, a developer of Mostro, emphasises that the platform can be a valuable tool for people in countries with oppressive governments, providing secure and private transactions. The utility of Mostro is highlighted in situations where financial privacy is crucial, such as in countries with authoritarian regimes or where citizens are identified as opponents.

Mostro's operation is based on Lightning network nodes that route payments through generated invoices, and these nodes, called "Mostros," are run by users who receive commissions for their services. The reputation of these nodes is crucial, as users can rate them, incentivising their participation in the platform's payment processing.

Francisco Calderón, also the creator of the successful Telegram bot, lnp2pbot, highlights the importance of privacy in financial transactions, especially in authoritarian environments. Mostro emerges as an alternative to lnp2pbot, using the decentralised infrastructure of Nostr to avoid potential censorship.

Regarding the future, Mostro aims to grow organically, attracting users through testing, bug correction, and expanding the node network. The decentralised approach allows nodes to compete for commissions, promoting participation without the need to create large companies. The platform presents itself as a free and resilient tool, capable of operating effectively in various contexts, from situations of authoritarianism to privacy issues in developed countries.

If you want to try the web client, you can do it [here](https://mostro.bilthon.dev/)

Mostro. No one can stop you from buying Bitcoin

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The Evil Baby Attack

IsaiahBlackwellMCR

I always saw this as no coder bro cope.

I don't get paid for shipping 90% of a product. Or 95% of a product. Or 99% of a product. I get paid for shipping 100% of a product and maintaining it indefinitely.

First law of thermodynamics: shit happens. Shit has happened. Shit will continue to happen.

AI does not fix this but it does indeed help you fix things faster.

Music

Starting with: Mutiny Wallet

MaryMcpherson5RK

I think there will always be people who don't want to be completely self-sovereign. But at least they will have the option of handing over responsibility to a party they know personally.

[LndHub](https://github.com/getAlby/lndhub.go), [LNBank](https://github.com/dennisreimann/btcpayserver/tree/plugins/BTCPayServer.Plugins.LNbank), [Galoy](https://galoy.io) and [Fedimint](https://fedimint.org) are all examples of a project that is custodial but at least they can be deployed and managed by friends/people you trust.

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If I might ask for 22min of your time. This video is veteran focused and I think captures well the condition of a lot of veterans today. It has had a profound impact on me today.

https://youtu.be/R5R4qWe8XsI
“

I have copy/pasted this to a dozen or more veteran buddies today via various comms channels. 

I am sharing here because I would like to hear non-veteran perception of the talk and concept in genera. 

I served 11yr 4mo and 3days in the war machine and have only just begun my bitcoin journey in the past two years. This video put to words emotion and thoughts I’ve come to have along my journey down the rabbit hole. 

Are there other veteran stackers? What are your thoughts? 
What’s the perception of those that are on their third or fourth halving?
Those around even longer?


Operation Bitcoin

Should we organize a member drive?

JeanStokesHML

It's: https://stacker.news/top/posts/week

We need to enable more fine grain control of time, but that's like a lagging homepage.