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Lightning and BIP-110: How to not lose Sats while everyone else argues

What actually happens to your Lightning node in every chain split scenario, and what to do about it. No sides taken. My side is the Lightning Network. Disclaimer: I'm just a Node Operator, while this article contains zero AI slop, it could contain mistakes. If so, please point them out in the comments. When in doubt, verify against your own implementation.

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The Retardation of Bitcoin

Arbitrary data — inscriptions, tokens, spam — is being used to slow Bitcoin's growth, raise node costs, and push the network toward capture. The answer is BIP-110: a node operator's veto.

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⚔ BTC Hashrate Battleground ⚔

Most solo mining pools are boring. You plug in your miner, you stare at a dashboard, you wait. Maybe you find a block. Probably you don't. That's it. That's the whole experience. Arguing about Core vs. Knots is boring as well. I built something different, check it out!

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SCREWTAPE PROPOSES A TOAST

To Operation Divide and Con-Core!

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The illusion of understanding.

The attempt to reduce the status of non technical users.

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Bitcoin Core vs Knots: An Objective Look

This article is an objective, AI-assisted analysis of the differences between Bitcoin Core and Bitcoin Knots based on the actual code-bases. Bitcoin Knots is a modified version of Bitcoin Core that is currently the center of no small amount of controversy. The purpose of this piece is to inform the reader about this subject and cut through the emotional, subjective noise surrounding the debate.

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Marxist Inversion of Bitcoin

A psychological 51% attack

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Bitcoin: From Rebel Dream to Digital Vault Trap

Adrián Bernabeu, author of Bitcoinismo, who preaches the gospel of self-custody while simultaneously hyping Lightning for micropayments. It’s a contradiction.

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Running a node? Don't take the easy route. IT'S A TRAP !

Node management platforms like Umbrel, Start9, myNode, and Citadel make running a Bitcoin node easier but introduce hidden complexities, update delays, and reliance on third-party maintainers. For serious Bitcoiners, learning CLI commands and running a node natively is the best long-term approach.

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What’s New in Bitcoin Core 28.0

for Wallets?

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Wallet — Basics

Refreshing the fundamentals of wallet for new users

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