MLS over Nostr - 4th September 2024
The sixth in a series of updates on the progress of bringing secure messaging to Nostr
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The sixth in a series of updates on the progress of bringing secure messaging to Nostr
A Call to Action from Riga
They want to loot your wealth. Don't let them.
Platforms are fragile. Protocols are robust.
Infinity has no value.
The Extraordinary - a journey
Nostr Wallet Connect (NWC) is an open protocol that integrates Bitcoin Lightning Network payments into any app using the Nostr protocol. It allows wallets and apps to communicate through Nostr relays, enabling seamless, 1-click payments without the need for a Nostr account. NWC supports various payment types, including subscriptions, and works with both custodial and self-custodial wallets across platforms.
How I got here
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This is the fifth in a series of updates about the progress of bringing secure direct and group messages to Nostr using the MLS protocol.
The fourth in a series of weekly updates detailing progress on bringing MLS protocol DMs and group messaging to Nostr.
Personal update: I’m on to new adventures, including starting up with a talented team of developers, product designers, and cypherpunks (ask me who when you see me).
The third in a series of weekly updates detailing progress on bringing MLS protocol DMs and group messaging to Nostr.
The second in a series of weekly updates detailing progress on bringing MLS protocol DMs and group messaging to Nostr.
MLS over Nostr progress update for 28 June 2024
The Nostr community came together, not only in raising funds, but also in support of the Nostr booth at BTC Prague. The Nostr booth was the most popular booth, packed for three days straight.
Easy to make, healthy, and nutritious raw vegan soup. All you need is a blender and a few ingredients with many options to choose.
The Bitcoin conference in Sofia on June 8-9 featured various projects and highlights. Aleksander Svetski introduced his book "The Bushido of Bitcoin", alongside a new social media app for travelers called Satlantis, which is a Nostr client that can integrate BTC payments. Pierre Corbin discussed Nostr Wallet Connect for Bitcoin Lightning payments. Ben de Waal shared tips on spending Bitcoin, and Jacob Piotrowski promoted Bitcoin meet-ups. Daniel Prince did a great job MC'ing. The conference was well organized and there was also program in Bulgarian.
Onramp is a bitcoin-only asset management platform offering multi-institution custody for high-net-worth individuals and institutions. It uses a 2/3 multisig system with keys held by Onramp, BitGo, and Coincover, ensuring security and reducing single-point failure risks. Funds are auditable on-chain, stored offline, and withdrawal requires KYC and video verification. Onramp provides long-term storage, tax advantages, and services like inheritance planning and investment funds, catering to those seeking professional bitcoin custody solutions.
Bringin is a service that allows fast conversion of bitcoin to euros using personal IBAN accounts, mitigating risks of getting "debanked" for just buying bitcoin. Users receive a dedicated Maltese IBAN account for transactions, facilitating quick fiat withdrawals through SEPA Instant. Bringin charges a 1% fee and plans to offer single-use virtual debit cards. Currently available only in Europe with mandatory KYC, it also provides an API for businesses to accept bitcoin.