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 (DIR) Post #AncNIyrXKKuo72oiCu by fbe5e80ec8db5c439e2582d5799d25e2fe8b958b1edf595a173ae1c8aaf46077@mostr.pub
       2024-11-01T04:52:24.000Z
       
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       https://video.nostr.build/c9adb6b7b5d39f63afb49632474a9729ccb352bafa7b4e2121fd60fc68ca0dff.mp4
       
 (DIR) Post #Ao2zIlHJ4LcSk55V0S by fbe5e80ec8db5c439e2582d5799d25e2fe8b958b1edf595a173ae1c8aaf46077@mostr.pub
       2024-11-14T20:27:13.000Z
       
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       Is that really accurate??Making a search using AI I've found several cases of synagogues closed or destroyed by soviet authorities!Here are specific cases of synagogues closed or destroyed by Soviet authorities:*Ukraine*1. *Great Synagogue of Kharkiv* (1915): Closed in 1929 and converted into a museum (Source: "The Jews of Kharkiv" by Vladimir Levin).2. *Brodsky Synagogue (Odessa)*: Confiscated in 1926 and converted into a warehouse (Source: "The Jews of Odessa" by Jarrod Tanny).3. *Synagogue of Zhytomyr*: Destroyed in 1930s (Source: "The Encyclopedia of Jewish Life Before and During the Holocaust" edited by Shmuel Spector).*Russia*1. *Synagogue of Vladivostok*: Closed in 1930 and converted into a cinema (Source: "The Jews of Vladivostok" by Mikhail Krutikov).2. *Synagogue of Rostov-on-Don*: Destroyed in 1930s (Source: "The Jews of Rostov-on-Don" by Leonid Smilovitsky).3. *Great Synagogue of Petrograd (Leningrad)*: Closed in 1930 (Source: "The Jews of St. Petersburg" by Mikhail Krutikov).*Belarus*1. *Great Synagogue of Minsk*: Destroyed in 1932 (Source: "The Jews of Minsk" by Leonid Smilovitsky).2. *Synagogue of Bobruisk*: Closed in 1929 and converted into a club (Source: "The Jews of Bobruisk" by Vladimir Koval).*Other Regions*1. *Synagogue of Tashkent*: Closed in 1930 and converted into a museum (Source: "The Jews of Uzbekistan" by Asher Sandler).2. *Synagogue of Baku*: Closed in 1930 and converted into a warehouse (Source: "The Jews of Azerbaijan" by Lev Spivak).Sources:1. Yad Vashem's "Pinkas HaKehillot" (Encyclopedia of Jewish Communities) series.2. "The Jewish Community in the Soviet Union" by Mordechai Altshuler.3. "The Encyclopedia of Jewish Life Before and During the Holocaust" edited by Shmuel Spector.4. "The Jews of Eastern Europe, 1772-1980" by Israel Bartal.
       
 (DIR) Post #Ao7381QdrGos60QchE by fbe5e80ec8db5c439e2582d5799d25e2fe8b958b1edf595a173ae1c8aaf46077@mostr.pub
       2024-11-16T21:07:37.000Z
       
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       Left-anarchism is cringeworthy https://image.nostr.build/385f7de9f9b90a0173f6168e1290a418c41d278eb6c85da3bdc8c77c07ba5e4b.jpg
       
 (DIR) Post #Ar3JIKn2XMmwX0MPrM by fbe5e80ec8db5c439e2582d5799d25e2fe8b958b1edf595a173ae1c8aaf46077@mostr.pub
       2025-02-10T23:41:12.000Z
       
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       This computer needs a troubleshooting 🤷
       
 (DIR) Post #Ar3JYUqCw2h2KzY5uS by fbe5e80ec8db5c439e2582d5799d25e2fe8b958b1edf595a173ae1c8aaf46077@mostr.pub
       2025-02-12T00:11:28.000Z
       
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       https://video.nostr.build/c0b3e2fbbeb4a766781d0ccb70c92ae397b0b3be0549dc666b50f4304a3f193d.mp4
       
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       2025-06-27T05:50:50.000Z
       
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       Sheeple became accustomed being tracked 24/7 by their masters
       
 (DIR) Post #AwDFt1UkrlU1giWATI by fbe5e80ec8db5c439e2582d5799d25e2fe8b958b1edf595a173ae1c8aaf46077@mostr.pub
       2025-07-17T01:20:24.000Z
       
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       Podia mandar todos os deputados e senadores pro olho da rua e deixar o XandĂŁo governar o bostil sozinho. Imagina o tanto de dinheiro suado que a gente iria economizar https://image.nostr.build/b70b5ec4b30b3592ba7f3de44af4d8903a85e2b388dadceb61e43ad71c633f22.jpg
       
 (DIR) Post #AwMZ9bhTfe8WA4jHwO by fbe5e80ec8db5c439e2582d5799d25e2fe8b958b1edf595a173ae1c8aaf46077@mostr.pub
       2025-07-20T14:10:19.000Z
       
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       There's not much difference between a regular prostitute and a modern civil woman
       
 (DIR) Post #AwU8Iz5Owt61neqVlY by fbe5e80ec8db5c439e2582d5799d25e2fe8b958b1edf595a173ae1c8aaf46077@mostr.pub
       2025-07-24T01:32:38.000Z
       
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       # Monero vs. Bitcoin: Why Monero Is Superior in Privacy, Scalability, Anonymity, and DecentralizationMonero and Bitcoin are two of the most well-known cryptocurrencies but differ fundamentally in their design goals and technological approaches. While Bitcoin has established itself as “digital gold” and a widely accepted store of value, Monero excels in privacy, scalability, anonymity, and decentralization—addressing many of Bitcoin’s inherent challenges. A comprehensive comparison shows why Monero can be considered superior in several key fields.## Privacy and Anonymity**Bitcoin transactions are pseudonymous but fully transparent on a public ledger.** Every transaction, including sender and receiver addresses and amounts, can be traced and analyzed through blockchain explorers and chain analysis tools. This transparency, while beneficial for auditability and trust, exposes users to surveillance risks and reduces financial privacy[1][2][3][5][9].**Monero, conversely, is designed for complete transaction privacy by default.** Using advanced cryptographic technologies such as ring signatures, stealth addresses, and Ring Confidential Transactions (RingCT), Monero hides the sender, receiver, and transaction amount on-chain. This makes Monero transactions untraceable and unlinkable, offering strong anonymity guarantees for users concerned with privacy, fungibility, and resistance to censorship[1][2][3][9].- **Fungibility difference:** Bitcoin’s traceability can taint “tainted” coins associated with illicit activity, causing some coins to be blacklisted by exchanges. Monero’s privacy ensures every minerable and spendable coin is indistinguishable from another, preserving fungibility and equal economic value[1][5].## Scalability and Transaction PerformanceBitcoin’s blockchain uses a fixed 1 MB block size, limiting throughput to roughly 3–7 transactions per second (TPS) with ~10-minute confirmation times. During congestion, fees often spike, making Bitcoin unsuitable for small or frequent payments. Layer-2 solutions like the Lightning Network aim to address this but introduce complexity, custody risks, and face their own centralization challenges[5].Monero uses **dynamic block sizes**, automatically adjusting to transaction demand. This flexibility helps sustain higher throughput, typically around 10–15 TPS, with average 2-minute confirmation times. Because there is no reliance on complex off-chain solutions, Monero transactions maintain privacy and finality natively on-chain while remaining affordable, often costing only a few cents per transaction[1][5][8].Advantages of Monero’s protocol for scalability:  - Dynamic blocks scale with usage surges, reducing bottlenecks[5][8].  - Efficient integration of privacy tech minimizes overhead[1].  - Fees generally remain low compared to Bitcoin under typical load[1][5].## Decentralization and MiningBitcoin mining is **highly centralized** due to ASIC dominance, specialized mining pools, and concentration of mining capacity in specific geographic areas. This centralization risks network security, susceptibility to regulation, and potential censorship[1][2][3][5].In contrast, **Monero favors decentralization by design**:  - It uses a **proof-of-work algorithm (RandomX)** optimized for CPUs and GPUs rather than ASICs, making mining accessible to a wider range of participants.  - Mining power is therefore more dispersed, enhancing security and censorship resistance.  - Community-driven governance enables protocol improvements and upgrades with agility[1][2][3][5].This approach promotes greater true decentralization and resists monopolization.## Use Case and Ecosystem Focus- **Bitcoin** primarily serves as digital gold and a store of value. However, its transparency, slower transactions, and rising fees limit its utility for private, everyday payments[1][2][3].  - **Monero** targets users who prioritize privacy, anonymity, and fungibility—ideal for activists, people under oppressive regimes, and anyone requiring confidential financial transactions[1][2][5].  ## Summary Table| Feature               | Bitcoin                              | Monero                                  ||-----------------------|------------------------------------|----------------------------------------|| **Privacy**           | Pseudonymous, transparent ledger   | Fully private by default (RingCT, stealth addresses, ring signatures) || **Transaction Speed** | ~3–7 TPS, ~10 min confirmation     | ~10–15 TPS, ~2 min confirmation        || **Fees**              | $1 to $10+ (in congestion)          | ~$0.01–$0.05 typically                 || **Mining Hardware**   | ASIC dominated                     | CPU/GPU optimized (RandomX algorithm)  || **Supply Limit**      | 21 million fixed supply             | Main supply capped plus perpetual tail emission || **Governance**        | Decentralized but slower upgrades   | Community-driven, faster improvements  || **Use Case Focus**    | Store of value, digital gold        | Privacy-focused, fungible everyday payments |## ConclusionMonero effectively addresses many limitations of Bitcoin by offering native privacy on every transaction, better scalability with dynamic blocks, more accessible mining for true decentralization, and preservation of fungibility. While Bitcoin dominates market value and institutional adoption, Monero stands out as a superior option for users requiring privacy, fungibility, and censorship resistance.Both coins serve different needs within the crypto ecosystem; however, for privacy, anonymity, scalability, and decentralization, **Monero is a more effective and privacy-respecting solution compared to Bitcoin in 2025**.---## References and Sources[1] Exolix.com. *Monero vs. Bitcoin: Full Comparison*.  https://exolix.com/blog/monero-vs-bitcoin[2] FXCM. *Monero (XMR) Vs Bitcoin (BTC)*.  https://www.fxcm.com/markets/insights/monero-xmr-vs-bitcoin-btc/[3] Investopedia. *Monero (XMR) Cryptocurrency: Definition, Mining, vs. Bitcoin*.  https://www.investopedia.com/tech/introduction-monero-xmr/[4] DIVA Portal. *Pearson and Spearman correlation coefficients of cryptocurrencies*.  https://www.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1265361/FULLTEXT01.pdf[5] Reddit. *What are the main differences of Monero and Bitcoin?*  https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/comments/1875cu9/what_are_the_main_differences_of_monero_and/[6] ScienceDirect. *Spillovers and multiscale relationships among cryptocurrencies*.  https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0313592624000766[7] Wiley Online Library. *Blockchain networks: Data structures of Bitcoin, Monero, Zcash ...*  https://wires.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/widm.1436[8] Monero Stack Exchange. *What are the primary differences between Monero and Bitcoin?*  https://monero.stackexchange.com/questions/415/what-are-the-primary-differences-between-monero-and-bitcoin[9] TRM Labs. *The Rise of Monero: Traceability, Challenges, and Research Review*.  https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/the-rise-of-monero-traceability-challenges-and-research-review---#Monero #Bitcoin #CryptoPrivacy #Cryptocurrency #Decentralization #Blockchain #Anonymity #CryptoScalability
       
 (DIR) Post #AwU8J0pWStaDCzQrIG by fbe5e80ec8db5c439e2582d5799d25e2fe8b958b1edf595a173ae1c8aaf46077@mostr.pub
       2025-07-24T16:10:23.000Z
       
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       Hi, most of the sources I searched shows average transactions per day at 26k, I couldn't find any with 1M per day
       
 (DIR) Post #AwU8J2HD5RKBh9OU5Y by fbe5e80ec8db5c439e2582d5799d25e2fe8b958b1edf595a173ae1c8aaf46077@mostr.pub
       2025-07-25T02:52:27.000Z
       
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       The link you provided show about 26k / day. Where do you see the 1M / day? https://image.nostr.build/242cc18445d0491b703496b7fd2cfdeaf0edb2640f8c9b47e06cf945d0f8164b.png
       
 (DIR) Post #AwUxmylHoa6F8xUtNI by fbe5e80ec8db5c439e2582d5799d25e2fe8b958b1edf595a173ae1c8aaf46077@mostr.pub
       2025-07-25T17:00:12.000Z
       
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       https://image.nostr.build/42e0e0981f2f0881dc049a3dcbe50cfd0acc3f98b40816d1435be922eb9d51ce.jpg
       
 (DIR) Post #AwXbJscNxjEKArvuim by fbe5e80ec8db5c439e2582d5799d25e2fe8b958b1edf595a173ae1c8aaf46077@mostr.pub
       2025-07-26T01:50:51.000Z
       
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       # Agorist Views on PropertyAgorism is a libertarian social philosophy focused on creating a free society by engaging in voluntary, peaceful economic activities outside the state's control, often termed "counter-economics." Its views on property emphasize *property rights based strictly on occupancy and use*, opposing absentee ownership, landlordism, and property extracted through coercive or state-backed means.**Agorist View on Property and Occupancy-Use Principle**Agorists support private property as long as it is based on the principle of *occupancy and use*, meaning one legitimately owns property through actively occupying and using it. Property rights arise from direct interaction with the resource rather than from legal titles granted or enforced by the state or through absentee accumulation. This occupancy-and-use rule implies that idle or absentee property ownership—where someone claims property rights without actively using or occupying it—is illegitimate in an agorist framework.This contrasts with the common capitalist model where property can be owned, rented, or leased without the owner’s occupancy, leading to landlordism. Agorists see landlordism—the practice of owning property solely to extract rent from others—as a form of coercion, since it involves claiming rights and receiving income from stolen access to land or housing without productive involvement. Absentee ownership is similarly opposed as it allows individuals to claim property rights without actual use or contribution, often backed by state enforcement.**Opposition to Landlordism and Absentee Owners**Agorism opposes landlordism and absentee property owners because these arrangements represent coercive and parasitic economic relations. Rent extraction by landlords relies on state-enforced property rights that prevent others from using the property unless they pay rent. Agorists argue this violates freedom of association and the non-aggression principle by coercing individuals to pay for access to something they could use themselves if the land was free or legitimately possessed. Landlordism perpetuates social and economic hierarchies and contradicts agorism’s goal of a stateless society grounded in voluntary exchanges.**How Agorism Differs From Anarcho-Capitalism**- Unlike *anarcho-capitalism*, which generally accepts absentee land ownership, landlordism, and profit through ownership rights enforced by private entities or contracts, agorism insists on property legitimacy only through actual use and occupation. While anarcho-capitalists prioritize absolute property rights often abstracted from use, agorists emphasize the social and ethical dimensions of property rooted in direct engagement.In essence, agorism bridges the gap between the permissive property norms of anarcho-capitalists and the anti-property stance of some anarchist traditions by rooting property rights in actual use and voluntary association. This perspective aligns with agorism’s broader goal of dismantling coercion, replacing it with a society built on voluntary, decentralized market interactions in the "agora"—an open marketplace free from state control.This analysis synthesizes key points from agorist theory and relevant critiques, highlighting why agorism opposes landlordism and absentee ownership, while supporting property grounded in occupancy and use, thereby distinguishing itself from anarcho-capitalism.#Agorism #PropertyRights #OccupancyAndUse #Landlordism #AbsenteeOwnership #CounterEconomics #Libertarianism #VoluntaryExchange #NonAggressionPrinciple #StatelessSociety #AnarchoCapitalism #FreeMarket #PropertyEthics #SocialPhilosophy #DirectUse #Coercion #EconomicHierarchy #LibertarianSocialPhilosophy #AgoristTheory
       
 (DIR) Post #AxOuRnTJMwx92Ms8Vk by fbe5e80ec8db5c439e2582d5799d25e2fe8b958b1edf595a173ae1c8aaf46077@mostr.pub
       2025-08-21T01:12:10.000Z
       
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       Some people, even anarchists, don't understand that anarchy doesn't mean absence of rules / laws
       
 (DIR) Post #AxOvyuTCTFl4FhAoXw by fbe5e80ec8db5c439e2582d5799d25e2fe8b958b1edf595a173ae1c8aaf46077@mostr.pub
       2025-08-21T16:48:25.000Z
       
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       The problem is when rules are imposed top-down as bureaucrats from government do. Mutually agreed rules through voluntary contracts will be completely natural in anarchy
       
 (DIR) Post #B29uZBqmViNJM9sAIS by fbe5e80ec8db5c439e2582d5799d25e2fe8b958b1edf595a173ae1c8aaf46077@mostr.pub
       2026-01-10T14:45:55.000Z
       
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       Your freedom subscription will cost 99$/month to government
       
 (DIR) Post #B29ub5z1IN4vjsdPWK by fbe5e80ec8db5c439e2582d5799d25e2fe8b958b1edf595a173ae1c8aaf46077@mostr.pub
       2026-01-10T17:34:40.000Z
       
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       You mean panarchy
       
 (DIR) Post #B39NNBYFz4H1JyUHpo by fbe5e80ec8db5c439e2582d5799d25e2fe8b958b1edf595a173ae1c8aaf46077@mostr.pub
       2026-02-09T15:10:11.000Z
       
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       Nostr will remain the only solution
       
 (DIR) Post #B39NNDJnPntWnhjlZY by fbe5e80ec8db5c439e2582d5799d25e2fe8b958b1edf595a173ae1c8aaf46077@mostr.pub
       2026-02-09T16:01:56.000Z
       
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       These protocols like Matrix and Mastodon are federated but not fully decentralized like nostr
       
 (DIR) Post #B3UDhU5vpdBVOwRCme by fbe5e80ec8db5c439e2582d5799d25e2fe8b958b1edf595a173ae1c8aaf46077@mostr.pub
       2026-02-19T17:42:59.000Z
       
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       Better than the junkies we are forced to eat nowadays