I am a tank of bitcoin. Free Chauvin. GM☕ since 759283 [Nostr WoT](https://npub.world/npub1c856kwjk524kef97hazw5e9jlkjq4333r6yxh2rtgefpd894ddpsmq6lkc)
Brunswick @Brunswick - 4h
You almost had me until you showed the translation. Lol
Brunswick @Brunswick - 6h
Maybe the Pentagon can't be audited because they know how to delete the paper trail? nostr:nevent1qqs98qfwcp8kzf8t3jz9qp4cev7jaksnxvruza2ex2pymfkfvn7gpnqprpmhxue69uhkv6tvw3jhytnwdaehgu3wwa5kuef0qgsw34n9r8jrkys54350nu4ah3pcd4q6ce4jp3dzvzumqsgz0pq8f6grqsqqqqqpsqyter
Don't stop HODLing
Brunswick @Brunswick - 7h
Can you call it wankernuts?
This has the "woman scorned" vibe nostr:nevent1qqsyqym5m5ev824950gvxqyah5uvemsmpejky4fza6rzrhydrvwyzqqpzemhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumt0wd68ytnsw43z7q3qdzkq7f7q23fh0mrw03wwd23ddmu258k6m34gctl6ark6qlex4l7qxpqqqqqqzmsj20e
Brunswick @Brunswick - 11h
Yes, it only shows how stupid we are today
The real nostr:nprofile1qqs0nt9skq6vfsgh06v979rrnuchau87mmnk2lqxpv2xaeusqfp30mqpz3mhxue69uhkzmr8duh82arcduhx7mn99uq3wamnwvaz7tmzd96xxmmfdejhytnnda3kjctv9uqsuamnwvaz7tmwdaejumr0dshsvkk925 says you are a fool if you pay taxes. Call me a fool, I don't like living in a cage.
So, I should take smoking back up. Got it, thanks Doc!
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GM 80IQ here
Brunswick @Brunswick - 20h
I hope you're wrong. I got into an argument with it the other day and it was spewing out nonsense in a loop
## I. Introduction The phenomenon known as "speaking in tongues" has long been interpreted as either the miraculous ability to speak foreign languages or utter mysterious syllables by divine power. However, a re-examination of scriptural and apostolic texts suggests a deeper, spiritual interpretation: that "tongues" refers not to foreign speech but to the utterance of divine truths so profound that they are incomprehensible to most unless illuminated by the Spirit. This treatise explores that interpretation in light of the writings of Paul, Peter, John, and the early Apostolic Fathers. We seek not to diminish the miraculous but to reveal the deeper purpose of spiritual utterance: the revelation of divine knowledge that transcends rational comprehension. ## II. The Nature of Tongues as Spiritual Utterance Tongues are best understood as Spirit-inspired expressions of divine truth—utterances that do not conform to human categories of knowledge or language. As Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 14:2, "He who speaks in a tongue speaks not to men but to God; for no one understands him, but he utters mysteries in the Spirit." Such mysteries are not unintelligible in a chaotic sense but are veiled truths that require spiritual discernment. The speaker becomes a vessel of revelation. Without interpretation, the truth remains hidden, just as a parable remains a riddle to those without ears to hear. ## III. Paul and the Hidden Wisdom of God In his epistles, Paul often distinguishes between surface knowledge and spiritual wisdom. In 1 Corinthians 2:6-7, he writes: > "We speak wisdom among those who are mature, yet not the wisdom of this age... but we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, the hidden wisdom which God ordained before the ages." Tongues, then, are one vehicle by which such hidden wisdom is spoken. The gift of interpretation is not mere translation but the Spirit-led unveiling of meaning. Hence, Paul prioritizes intelligibility not to invalidate tongues, but to encourage the edification that comes when deep truth is revealed and understood (1 Cor. 14:19). ## IV. Peter at Pentecost: Many Tongues, One Spirit At Pentecost (Acts 2), each listener hears the apostles speak "in his own language"—but what they hear are "the mighty works of God." Rather than focusing on the mechanics of speech, the emphasis is on understanding. It was not merely a linguistic miracle but a revelatory one: divine truth reaching every heart in a way that transcended cultural and rational barriers. ## V. John and the Prophetic Language of Revelation The apostle John writes in symbols, visions, and layered meanings. Revelation is full of "tongues" in this spiritual sense—utterances that reveal while concealing. His Gospel presents the Spirit as the "Spirit of truth" who "will guide you into all truth" (John 16:13). This guiding is not logical deduction but illumination. ## VI. The Apostolic Fathers on Inspired Speech The Didache, an early Christian manual, warns that not everyone who claims to speak by the Spirit is truly inspired. This aligns with a view of tongues as spiritual utterance—deep truth that must be tested by its fruits and conformity to the ways of the Lord. Polycarp and Ignatius do not emphasize miraculous speech, but their prayers and exhortations show a triadic awareness of Father, Son, and Spirit, and a reverence for spiritual knowledge passed through inspiration and faithful transmission. ## VII. Interpretation: The Gift of Spiritual Discernment In this model, the interpreter of tongues is not a linguist but a spiritual discerner. As Joseph interpreted dreams in Egypt, so the interpreter makes the spiritual intelligible. This gift is not external translation but inward revelation—an unveiling of what the Spirit has spoken. ## VIII. Conclusion: Tongues as a Veil and a Revelation The true gift of tongues lies not in speech but in meaning—in truth spoken from a higher realm that must be spiritually discerned. It is a veil that conceals the holy from the profane, and a revelation to those led by the Spirit of truth. Thus, we do not reject the miraculous, but recognize that the greatest miracle is understanding—when divine mysteries, spoken in spiritual tongue, are made known to the heart by the Spirit. _"He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches."_ (Revelation 2:7)
# Nutsax: A Nostr-Based Blind Token Access System for Relays ## Introduction **Nutsax** is a capability-based access control system for **Nostr relays**, designed to provide flexible, privacy-preserving **rate limiting**, **permissioning**, and **operation-scoped token redemption**. At its core, Nutsax introduces: - **Blind-signed tokens**, issued by relays, for specific operation types. - **Token redemption** as part of Nostr event publishing or interactions. - **Encrypted token storage** using existing Nostr direct message infrastructure, allowing portable, persistent, and private storage of these tokens — the *Nutsax*. This mechanism augments the existing Nostr protocol without disrupting adoption, requiring no changes to NIP-01 for clients or relays that don’t opt into the system. ## Motivation Nostr relays currently have limited tools for abuse prevention and access control. Options like IP banning, whitelisting, or monetized access are coarse and often centralized. Nutsax introduces: - Fine-grained, **operation-specific access control** using cryptographic tokens. - **Blind signature protocols** to issue tokens anonymously, preserving user privacy. - A **native way to store and recover tokens** using Nostr’s encrypted event system. This allows relays to offer: - Optional access policies (e.g., “3 posts per hour unless you redeem a token”) - Paid or invite-based features (e.g., long-term subscriptions, advanced filters) - Temporary elevation of privileges (e.g., bypass slow mode for one message) All without requiring accounts, emails, or linking identity beyond the user’s `npub`. ## Core Components ### 1. Operation Tokens Tokens are blind-signed blobs issued by the relay, scoped to a specific **operation type** (e.g., `"write"`, `"filter-subscribe"`, `"broadcast"`). - **Issued anonymously**: using a blind signature protocol. - **Validated on redemption**: at message submission or interaction time. - **Optional and redeemable**: the relay decides when to enforce token redemption. Each token encodes: - Operation type (string) - Relay ID (to scope the token) - Expiration (optional) - Usage count or burn-on-use flag - Random nonce (blindness) Example (before blinding): ```json { "relay": "wss://relay.example", "operation": "write", "expires": 1720000000, "nonce": "b2a8c3..." } ``` This is then blinded and signed by the relay. ### 2. Token Redemption Clients include tokens when submitting events or requests to the relay. **Token included via event tag**: ```json ["token", "<base64-encoded-token>", "write"] ``` Redemption can happen: - **Inline with any event** (kind 1, etc.) - **As a standalone event** (e.g., ephemeral kind 20000) - **During session initiation** (optional AUTH extension) The relay validates the token: - Is it well-formed? - Is it valid for this relay and operation? - Is it unexpired? - Has it been used already? (for burn-on-use) If valid, the relay accepts the event or upgrades the rate/permission scope. ### 3. Nutsax: Private Token Storage on Nostr Tokens are stored securely in the client’s **Nutsax**, a persistent, private archive built on Nostr’s encrypted event system. Each token is stored in a **kind 4** or **kind 44/24** event, encrypted with the client’s own `npub`. Example: ```json { "kind": 4, "tags": [ ["p", "<your npub>"], ["token-type", "write"], ["relay", "wss://relay.example"] ], "content": "<encrypted token blob>", "created_at": 1234567890 } ``` This allows clients to: - Persist tokens across restarts or device changes. - Restore tokens after reinstalling or reauthenticating. - Port tokens between devices. All without exposing the tokens to the public or requiring external storage infrastructure. ## Client Lifecycle ### 1. Requesting Tokens - Client authenticates to relay (e.g., via NIP-42). - Requests blind-signed tokens: - Sends blinded token requests. - Receives blind signatures. - Unblinds and verifies. ### 2. Storing Tokens - Each token is encrypted to the user’s own `npub`. - Stored as a DM (kind 4 or compatible encrypted event). - Optional tagging for organization. ### 3. Redeeming Tokens - When performing a token-gated operation (e.g., posting to a limited relay), client includes the appropriate token in the event. - Relay validates and logs/consumes the token. ### 4. Restoring the Nutsax - On device reinstallation or session reset, the client: - Reconnects to relays. - Scans encrypted DMs. - Decrypts and reimports available tokens. ## Privacy Model - Relays issuing tokens **do not know** which tokens were redeemed (blind signing). - Tokens do not encode sender identity unless the client opts to do so. - Only the recipient (`npub`) can decrypt their Nutsax. - Redemption is pseudonymous — tied to a key, not to external identity. ## Optional Enhancements - **Token index tag**: to allow fast search and categorization. - **Multiple token types**: read, write, boost, subscribe, etc. - **Token delegation**: future support for transferring tokens via encrypted DM to another `npub`. - **Token revocation**: relays can publish blacklists or expiration feeds if needed. ## Compatibility - Fully compatible with NIP-01, NIP-04 (encrypted DMs), and NIP-42 (authentication). - Non-disruptive: relays and clients can ignore tokens if not supported. - Ideal for layering on top of existing infrastructure and monetization strategies. ## Conclusion **Nutsax** offers a privacy-respecting, decentralized way to manage access and rate limits in the Nostr ecosystem. With blind-signed, operation-specific tokens and encrypted, persistent storage using native Nostr mechanisms, it gives relays and clients new powers without sacrificing Nostr’s core principles: simplicity, openness, and cryptographic self-sovereignty.
Brunswick @Brunswick - 21h
Should I read Polycarp or ask ChatGPT to explain it to me?
Steve, it is a bot.
Nostr is different the way bitcoin is different. The arbitrage the nostr network has over centralized is uncensorability. Continue calling attention to people losing access to their decades investment in social capital that is captive inside private corporations' databases.
Earn interest in dollars, pay tax on the interest. Save sats that deflate and pay no taxes until you spend it.
Brunswick @Brunswick - 22h
$82k is a lot of money
Brunswick @Brunswick - 1d
Tariffs, though will be good for economic activity in the US, it will spur runaway inflation. Combine this with reduced QT, lower rates or even full QE, will rapidly drive bitcoin into 7 digits and gold into 5 digit prices. If you want to bet on weakening of the dollar, take out as many dollar loans at the lowest interest rates you can because they will be very easy to pay off over a 5 year period.
