Really? I don’t get one. I will remove it since some other people will.

This is topical with the USA about to legislate cryptocurrency development out of their country.

I guess that is fine. The fact that it is opensource will allow the OpenRGB people implement the API easier I would assume.

Can OpenRGB work with this yet?

Just $85 M. That is not a lot at all for them. I assume they will continue doing the same thing.

Didn’t the book Freakenomics point to reduced lead exposure led to less criminality in the USA?

I’ll have to look into that!

Is the GNU Name System active? Have you used ENS (Ethereum Name System)? It is getting some use.

He just loves the idea that people think he lives in a spy novel. But he went out in the most McAfee way possible.

The best feature is… WINE won’t work anymore!

I am unsure what point is being made here. Is it good or bad that people don’t have to work?

I saw on the Matrix chat that the data centre was destroyed that they hosted in. They said they have back ups but are waiting.

That sounds pretty scary!

Mission not complete but well done so far people!

This lady’s immune system has fought off anything the world has throw at it for 116 years. Covid had no chance!

I see it

I agree. Follow who you enjoy hearing from. There are also instances that block more often. There are options for everyone.

Well done Drew!

I doubt blockchain is suited for distributed search but the idea that blockchain is a meme can only be held by someone who isn’t paying attention.

I am glad they are doing this. Are there still issues with Wayland and Wine for Windows videogames?

I like the bell button! Not sure how I feel about the video popout. Just feels like an add. But I bet it will save me scrolling away from a video I want to see.

I hope this court case reveals who actually influenced them to stop trading.

Zcash is another privacy coin. the difference with Zcash is that not every transaction is shielded like Monero. So what happens in practice is that even shielded transactions can be figured out since so many transactions around them are visible.

I am looking forward to when the PinePhone has a long battery life.

Here are Cory Doctorow’s thoughts on it https://mamot.fr/@pluralistic/105619906744435258

It would be cool if this was done with no external server, like Syncthing. The servers do make it more usable for users who may only use a single computer.

Extortion during a pandemic!

Sounds like a good thought. I am no expert either.

A lot of indigenous people make their living from the oil industry, so not generally good for them. good for the environment and in the long run the economy can diversify.

Does the existence of far off galaxies affect the calculations of dark matter? I thought we noticed dark matter from orbits. I would assume it would be hard to detect how far off galaxies affect orbits in our galaxy or even solar system.

government sometimes makes good decisions!

https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20201209/03061645849/german-court-orders-encrypted-email-service-tutanota-to-backdoor-one-account.shtml

I still haven’t played this game, but I am still excited after watching videos even with all the bad press. Just gotta beat Witcher 3… So maybe I’ll play in 3 or 4 years.

Apparently there is a paywall https://m.imgur.com/a/xdZTJlM

Oil money still has too much control in Alberta.

There are still Canadians who relate to this whole Trump following and he will always play to them a bit.

All bought and paid for.