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What is Nostr? The Decentralized Social Media Protocol

In 2023, Nostr was a promising alternative to corporate social media. By 2026, it has grown into a mature, censorship-resistant digital town square. This guide explains how the protocol works, why your digital identity is your most valuable sovereign asset, and how modern 2026 features like native zaps and external key signers protect your keys.

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Geyser Monthly - All-or-Nothing campaigns are taking off 🚀

Geyser had a big month with 2X Matching, recurring contributions, Field Partners, and a new circular economies report, while All-or-Nothing campaigns like Proof of Work and Bitcoin Arena hit their goals. More tools, more funding momentum, more real-world Bitcoin impact.

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We're Adding A 2.1% Dev Cut

Why we're adding a default 2.1% dev cut to Routstr nodes — staying independent, resisting VC funding, and aligning incentives with actual usage.

Meet Maple, the Personal Intelligence Platform

Maple is AI for real life. Introducing the Personal Intelligence Platform. Built on a foundation of privacy, Maple enables people to tap into the full potential of AI by creating a space where you share details that you hesitate putting into other AI apps. That subtle difference makes Maple the AI for your real life. You can be you. The platform consists of multiple apps built on the same encrypted foundation. Maple Agent has long-term memory, Maple Research is your secure workspace, and Maple Proxy is the encrypted API.

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Escaping the Altcoin Mirage

If you finally understand why fiat is broken, your next hurdle is the "wall" of 20,000+ cryptocurrencies. From coins named after dogs to "world computers," the noise is deafening. This article breaks down the hidden trade-offs of altcoins, the "founder problem," and why Bitcoin exists in a category entirely of its own.

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How to Buy Dogecoin (DOGE) & Pepe (PEPE) in Canada and the USA

Searching for the next viral "moon-shot"? Whether you are looking for the classic Dogecoin (DOGE) or the modern 2026 favorite Pepe (PEPE), savers across North America are searching for the fastest way to buy in. This guide explains the process for Canada and the USA, but more importantly, it explores the massive risks of "meme-coin" investing and why your search for financial freedom should lead you to Bitcoin instead.

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