Tim Bouma

The EU just released today (hours ago) their #digitalwallet architecture. Combined with the recent passing of the #eIDAS digital identity regulation many think that this is the inevitable march of progress toward a harmonious digital future (under the terms of the EU, of course). Well, I am not so sure.

It's DMA day in the EU where the big tech gatekeepers need to comply with the Digital Markets Act. My take is that legally regulating flawed architecture will never result in good outcomes. I've also realized that the emerging architecture of #bitcoin, #Lightning and #nostr makes

Regulations are one-sided obligations to the State.…

I definitely got that vibe watching the final presentations! I am looking forward to SEC-02!…

Everything needs to be digitally rebuilt from first principles. It will take time, patience and resolve, but fortunately there are people committed to this. #SovEng…

SIGN. EVERYTHING.…

“Privateers” 🔥🔥🔥…

Yep. #Blossom caught my attention, too. My takeaway - #nostr is ‘signed messages relayed’ and #blossom is ‘signed blobs stored.’ @hzrd149…

I hope to do a Python implementation during #SEC02…

After being in Madeira for #BitcoinAtlantis and meeting the #SovEng SEC-01 crew, I am even more bullish on #bitcoin #nostr #Lightning. The reason? By its very architecture you are contributing to the whole of the network whether you are collaborating and competing. It was amazing to see how the…

Lots of policy options to be explored yet.…

GM. Signed message. Relayed.…

GM. Signed Message. Relayed.…

I was there yesterday. The energy and optimism was incredible!…

Any idea why all of my relays are disconnected on Amethyst? I am posting OK from Primal…