Girino Vey!

girino@girino.org

Software developer and political nihilist.

NIP-9999: Decentralized Human Reproduction over Nostr (DH-RoN)

This NIP defines a new event kind that enables the secure, decentralized transmission of human gametes (sperm and eggs) over the Nostr network. By leveraging Nostr event signing, end-to-end encryption, and relays, individuals can exchange encrypted genetic material and perform remote fertilization without trusted intermediaries. This feature democratizes human reproduction by removing the need for outdated centralized institutions (e.g., dating apps, clinics, candlelit dinners).

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🛡️ Running a Secure Lightning Node on Raspberry Pi 5

This guide explains how to build a secure, privacy-respecting Bitcoin and Lightning Network node on a Raspberry Pi 5. Using Docker, ZFS, Tor, I2P, and Cloudflare Tunnel, you’ll achieve strong isolation, encrypted communication, and controlled public access.

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How to Run a Sapphire Block Erupter USB for Mining on Linux in 2025

I found an old Sapphire Block Erupter USB from 2013 and decided to get it mining on Linux again. After several attempts, I discovered that I needed a specific version of CGMiner. In this article, I explain how to install dependencies, download and compile the miner, connect the device, and start mining. While obsolete for real mining, the Block Erupter is still useful for learning and experimenting with ASIC hardware.

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Como Rodar um Sapphire Block Erupter USB para Mineração no Linux em 2025

Encontrei um Sapphire Block Erupter USB antigo que usava para minerar Bitcoin em 2013 e resolvi colocá-lo para funcionar novamente no Linux. Neste post, explico como instalar as dependências, baixar e compilar o minerador, conectar o dispositivo e iniciar a mineração. Embora obsoleto para mineração real, o Block Erupter ainda serve para aprendizado e experimentação com hardware ASIC.

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Renoters: Proposal for Anonymous Event Relaying in Nostr

This Document proposes "Renoters," a mechanism for anonymous event relaying in Nostr, inspired by the Mixminion remailer design. Renoters aim to enhance privacy by obscuring the origin of events, making it difficult to trace the author of a message.

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