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A key innovation of the #bitcoin network and carried over to #nostr was putting the control of of identity outside the control of the network and directly into the hands of users. Oh, and also signing everything with those identities and only relaying signed messages/transactions.…

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

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…