If you're a developer working in crypto, you might be interested in LizardOS - a custom configuration of the security-centric Qubes OS, providing an "out-of-the-box" experience with pre-installed programs and sane default settings.

Find out why and what other devs are saying 🧵 Default apps include web browsers, communication & social apps, media players, document tools, and more. It also comes with a preconfigured VPN

Installation took a few hours, with clear and concise instructions. Expect a learning curve if you're coming from a Windows background

Imagine this: you find a lost USB stick labeled "My Bitcoin Wallet."

Temptation kicks in, and you plug it into your device. Little do you know, you've just become a victim of USB malware or a #BadUSB attack. Let's dive into this frightening world of malicious USB devices! 💀🔌 USB malware isn't new. In the wild, we've seen cases like Stuxnet (2010) & Flame (2012), where USB devices were used to infiltrate & disrupt systems. Such attacks exploit the ubiquitous nature of USBs & users' tendency to trust them. We need to be more vigilant than ever!

Wondering what happened in the crypto markets over the last few days?

Why are we rallying when there's nothing but bad news?

And how to profit from these conditions?

A quick thread 👇

https://twitter.com/BowTiedIguana/status/1625276325715136513

One of the most consistent ways I've found to make money in crypto is fading bad news during *good* market conditions.

(you don't want to be long in a bear market - this news strategy worked during the last bull market and since the November 2022 bottom)

Crypto hardware wallets like Ledger and Tezor are great security for *most* people.

But. They are terrible for travelers, even a security risk!

Being found with a wallet marks you as a crypto holder who could be robbed or kidnapped for your digital assets.

What should you do? You could use an airgapped computer and split signing instead

Let's talk about how this would work.

An airgapped computer is often used for sensitive tasks, such as handling private keys for crypto wallets or storing classified information.

It doesn't ever connect to the 'net

If your bank blocks payments from crypto exchanges, you may want to consider @bisq_network

Bisq is a peer-to-peer exchange that allows you to buy and sell crypto without having to go through a centralized entity like a bank.

Learn more 👇 Peer to peer means that your transactions occur directly between you and the person you're trading with.

This reduces the risk of your bank blocking your transactions, as it doesn't know they're crypto related.

I daren't think of music too much before retirement or I'll never get there (passion is a weird thing), but another few favorites... Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 13 in E-flat major, Op. 27, No. 1 2nd mvt "Andante" is a very introspective and expressive piece, you can hear the left hand play legato while the right places stacatto, and the rhythm of the horses, glorious recapitulation

1/ If you're need to keep your identity private online
(that's all of us 'toons)

...here are some tips to help you stay anon: 2/ Avoid using a ‘handle’ or pseudonym that you’ve used before, or that people would associate with you.

Becoming a BowTied Animal is a good choice.

Avoid using personal information that can be easily linked to you. This takes some thought.

In "The General", an episode of the "The Prisoner," the distinction between rote learning and reasoning is a central theme.

Rote learning is a memorization-based method of learning that emphasizes repetition and repetition of information without understanding its meaning. In the episode, the military academy's method of teaching, Speedlearn, is based on rote learning and the students are expected to memorize and recite information without questioning it.

Decent advice but for those wanting extra protection

1. Use a *local* password manager, don't blindly trust cloud services (see recent Lastpass incident), be responsible for your own encrypted backups. @KeePassXC / @KeePass on Linux

https://twitter.com/aboutprivacyNL/status/1608850741472661505

2. Implement Two Factor Authentication with something you have better control over than a third party / cloud service. Remember that if you lose your 2FA you're locked out, so the secret should be backed up. You can use a Yubikey but I have oathtool (Linux) handy just in case

Viral BowTiedJungle Threads From 2022

(based on 1.2K members in @BowTiedBaboon 's Jungle Directory twitter.com/i/lists/139223…)

Chronological order @BowTiedNightOwl explains why moats are important in the crypto world

https://twitter.com/BowTiedNightOwl/status/1493376404720861186

For my new followers, welcome to BowTied - a community of various experts

dentist @BowTiedGatorDDS
chef @BowTiedOctopod
bodybuilder @BowTiedOx
and more!

I help you
• understand Decentralized Finance
• find well paid remote jobs in web3
• secure your devices & wallets

👇 💵I've been working online since 2021 starting with the BowTied Community, the DeFi Education Substack, and advisory and tech roles at Decentralized Finance protocols

We've just released a course for those serious about finding a job in crypto, but read our free content first 👇

Did disgraced crypto founder Sam Bankman-Fried just cash out $684k to a crypto exchange in the Seychelles while under house arrest?

His release conditions are that he not spend more than $1,000 without permission from the court.

Let's examine the evidence on chain 👇 When SBF agreed to take over control of the Sushiswap exchange from anonymous founder Chef Nomi in August 2020, he asked for ownership to be transferred to his Ethereum address

https://twitter.com/SBF_FTX/status/1302501004118695936

Bitboy semi answered the call to "shine light" but tells followers he doesn't want to be kilt

Didn't use Nikolai's name or link the story

Should give intelligent people pause for thought

Stay Anon

And Shine On!

https://twitter.com/BowTiedIguana/status/1591302182074470400

Some of you need to get better at judging character

The quoted tweet is factual.

IF enough of you care, and you bring it to the attention of the few crypto leaders who have principles, and we start poking around in the real world

There's a very small chance the evil which rules you with fraud and violence will blunder

Boost
👇

https://twitter.com/BowTiedIguana/status/1591241167727112192

I'll start
@jespow Nikolai's death bothers me. How about you?

https://twitter.com/BowTiedIguana/status/1591241167727112192

Have been suggesting for years people read about financial history. (guess this is dry for most and fear its fallen on deaf ears)

But it protects you from losing money, don't you see?

An afternoon with a boring book can save the fortune you slogged for a decade to create.
👇 Exhibit 1. Jon Corzine and MF Global (2011)

Hundreds of millions of 'missing' customer funds following risky bets on sovereign debt by the firm run by a GS alum and former US Senator!

Everyone who has money vets their FCM, has funds in different accounts, some buy insurance

𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓐𝓬𝓪𝓭𝓮𝓶𝔂 ʙʏ ᴅᴇꜰɪ ᴇᴅᴜᴄᴀᴛɪᴏɴ is now LIVE!

Anyone who wants a well paid remote job in crypto should take this course!

If you’re ready to buy right now, here’s the link bowtiedacademy.com/courses/defi-a… (DeFi Ed subs see stack for discount)

If not, continue reading: 𝕎𝕙𝕪 𝕟𝕠𝕨?

Our followers know I've been bearish since January

Recommended people skill up and find work in crypto - earn money and invest to Make It next cycle

It's time to show you how we did this, and how you can too!

That's a big part of the course

But there's more

So you messed up?

Learn how you can start over with a new identity:
• get a new cell phone
• de-Google yourself
• use a Yubikey
• obtain clean crypto

Links to guides below 🧵 Your phone knows too much about you.

A new identity needs a new number and device.

Pay cash for the handset and cell plan. Don't give real name.

Your new phone can be a cheap / second hand Pixel (Android) - de Google it with @GrapheneOS or CalyxOS.

bitcoinmagazine.com/guides/how-to-…

Reminder on staying safe

•Separate laptop for Crypto
•Gnosis Safe for your hardware wallet
•Make a secure VPN using our guide, don't buy a VPN service
•Use a password manager for websites
•Authy not Google for 2FA
•block malware with hosts and uBlock

Links to guides below Crypto Laptop
I use and recommend @QubesOS because it:
• allows secure, leak proof VPN connections
• separates multiple identities easily
• can store data and passwords in a secure offline vault
Edward @Snowden uses it.
bowtiedbull.substack.com/p/cyber-securi…