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Re: NucleKey – DNA as the Ultimate Cold Storage for Bitcoin Keys
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KarmaHODL
on 08/06/2025, 20:36:39 UTC
What type of material do you intend to house the system and the storage options?  It will need at minimum a USB port to transfer information and a way to take a sample to unlock, right?   If you have figured that out, you'll have a product, because the software part can be developed in a few weeks by a DNA company.

Great question - and it points to the heart of the physical layer challenge.

Storage Material:
The DNA itself can be stored in a variety of encapsulated forms:

Silica beads (like those used in academic long-term preservation)

Glass ampoules, vacuum-sealed

Or even polymer-encapsulated capsules

These are chemically stable, compact, and proven to withstand extreme conditions (heat, UV, oxidation). The goal is to create a medium that's not just durable, but also independent of contemporary electronics.

No USB Port Needed
There’s a key difference here: This isn’t a live hardware device like a cold wallet. It’s deep cold storage — think of it more like a time capsule.

Data isn’t read via USB. Retrieval is a multi-step process involving:

DNA extraction (if encapsulated)

Sequencing via standard DNA sequencers (e.g., nanopore or Illumina)

Running decoding software to reconstruct the key from sequence data

This workflow assumes long-horizon storage - retrieval is not meant to be routine. It’s built for scenarios where longevity and resilience matter more than speed or ease of access.

On the Software Side:
You're right that a basic encoder could be built relatively quickly. But building robust software that handles real-world biological edge cases (mutations, strand loss, synthesis artifacts) - and does so with full client-side key security - is non-trivial.

My focus is on error-corrected encoding tuned to biological realities and minimal-cost synthesis. That’s where most existing tools fall short or over-engineer for non-security use cases (e.g., archival of public data, not encrypted secrets).

The real “product” here isn’t a gadget. It’s a protocol and standard for turning digital secrets into biologically resilient artifacts.

Happy to go deeper on any of those layers if you’re curious.

I may be overly skeptical, but recently i see more thread about new project that
1. Appears to be written by AI/chatbot.
2. Showing Bitcoin address for support/access.
3. Show little/no contact and legal details.

🧠 Why DNA?
Because it’s arguably the only medium that has already proven it can preserve meaningful information for thousands of years (see: ancient genomes).

Considering human usually live below 100 years, why should be choose your product over other storage option that is easier to reach and have fairly long lifespan? For example, M-Disc (up to 1000 years) or magnetic tape (up to 50 years).

Thanks for raising this - skepticism is 100% valid and welcome in a space that should prioritize proof over hype.

Human vs Machine Authorship:
This post was written by me - with the help of a language model to clarify tone and structure. I’m an engineer, not a copywriter. So yes, it reads cleanly. That’s not a red flag - that’s a tool being used well.

Support Address Transparency:
The Bitcoin address is there for anyone who already understands and supports the idea - not as a marketing funnel. There’s no token, no presale, no promises. Just open-source R&D you can watch evolve.

Why not M-Disc or Tape?
M-Disc and magnetic tape are both excellent for medium-term cold storage. But they're still:

- Electronics-dependent
- Vulnerable to obsolescence (try finding a M-Disc reader in 2075)
- Require ongoing format migrations every few decades

DNA, on the other hand:
- Is already readable with general-purpose biotech tools
- Has no moving parts or device dependencies
- Can last thousands of years (we literally read Neanderthal DNA)
- Shrinks an entire Bitcoin backup to a grain-of-sand-sized molecule

This isn’t meant to replace daily wallets or even typical cold storage. It’s for generational custody - inheritance, vaults, deep-time backups.
If you value sovereignty for your heirs as much as yourself, you’ll want options that go beyond today’s formats.

I appreciate your skepticism - it’s part of building something worth trusting.

you would have noticed that the highly specialized teams you mentioned already exist and I intend to collaborate with them. I even listed the company names.


They definitely exist web is full of relevant references. Saying that you "intend to collaborate with them"means nothing as the real issue is whether they’d actually want to collaborate with you.

You came here begging for money without even revealing who you really are. No one is going to give money to someone completely anonymous. Money requires transparency.

Still I believe you are just fishing for crypto here.



I will answer the rest of the questions from the more serious forum members above your post this evening.


Answer first on the following key questions : Who exactly are you, and what field do you claim to have expertise in?.

P.S. I had a quick look on you history and got feeling that you are just "AI-milker".Go easy on itGrin.

I respect that you're asking for accountability. Let me answer directly and on the record, for anyone else reading:

Who I Am:
I’m an independent software engineer and researcher with experience in applied cryptography and a strong interest in bioinformatics.

I’m not a molecular biologist - that’s precisely why I’m seeking collaboration with synthesis and sequencing partners. I'm not reinventing wet-lab protocols; I'm building encoding and client-side tooling designed to integrate with them.

On “AI-milking”:
If using LLMs to structure technical content or draft initial documentation is "milking AI", then yes - I use modern tools. Just like I use a compiler instead of writing machine code by hand. That doesn’t make the project fake - it makes the workflow more efficient.

On Funding:
No one is being asked to donate blindly. I stated clearly:

I’m self-funding development and early research, but… opening up to early-stage support.

There’s no token, no false scarcity, no roadmap hype. Just open, verifiable progress. Anyone is free to ignore the address or wait until more is published. Skepticism is encouraged.

Transparency
I’m protecting my personal data - not because I’m hiding something, but because doxxing is a real risk in early-stage crypto R&D.

I appreciate serious questions. You’re free to keep watching, or move on.
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Re: NucleKey – DNA as the Ultimate Cold Storage for Bitcoin Keys
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KarmaHODL
on 08/06/2025, 15:42:11 UTC
It looks like OP has skimmed a lot of the published material on using DNA chips to store binary data and then decided to snatch some BTC on his address. But projects like this aren’t just sci-fi ideas; they require advanced equipment and highly specialized team across nanotech, molecular biology, bioinformatics, electronics, and more. I can't help, but wonder what field OP is actually trained in. My guess? None.They just fishing for crypto.Grin

I'm really glad that my thread is attracting spammers who write posts without reading it.
If you had taken a few moments to read before posting, you would have noticed that the highly specialized teams you mentioned already exist and I intend to collaborate with them. I even listed the company names.

My guess - you’re only writing posts to earn from your signature campaign.

I will answer the rest of the questions from the more serious forum members above your post this evening.
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NucleKey – DNA as the Ultimate Cold Storage for Bitcoin Keys
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KarmaHODL
on 07/06/2025, 21:54:53 UTC
I’m working on an ambitious, deeply technical idea:
Storing encrypted Bitcoin private keys in synthetic DNA.

This isn’t sci-fi for sci-fi’s sake. This is a real, research-driven exploration of what might become the most physically durable form of key storage humans have ever created.

🧬 Project: NucleKey
NucleKey is a research initiative with one goal:
To create physically immutable, encrypted cold storage for Bitcoin keys using DNA strands, designed to last centuries, survive harsh environments, and remain secure even across generations.

This is a long-horizon project, but it is based on actual existing technologies (synthetic DNA synthesis, DNA-based data encoding, encapsulation protocols), and not wishful thinking.

🔐 What’s Being Built
As of now, I’m developing core components:

- DNA Key Encoding Algorithm: A custom encoding protocol that translates encrypted binary key data into DNA sequences, with three priorities:
- Minimized nucleotide count (to reduce synthesis cost)
- Built-in error correction (to guard against point mutations, strand breaks, and sequencing noise)
- Avoidance of unstable patterns (homopolymers, palindromes, GC extremes)

The algorithm is written with real-world biological limitations in mind, and aims to be fully open-source when mature.

Workflow for Secure Client-Side Key Handling:
At no point will private keys leave the user’s machine in unencrypted form. Users will handle:

- Local key encryption (AES256, password-based or via keyfile)
- Encoding to DNA
- Export to printable synthesis-ready FASTA strings

Physical storage options (DNA capsules, silica beads, or glass ampoules)

🧠 Why DNA?
Because it’s arguably the only medium that has already proven it can preserve meaningful information for thousands of years (see: ancient genomes).

DNA:
- Doesn’t rely on electronics
- Isn’t subject to obsolescence
- Is immune to EMPs, magnetic erasure, and software bugs
- Can store entire backups in nanogram quantities

If done right, this could serve as Bitcoin's Ark – deep-cold, long-view storage for those who measure value in lifetimes, not cycles.

🧪 State of the Project
I’ve completed the first stage of algorithm design (binary-to-DNA encoding with ECC integration).

Initial tests using simulated mutation models show >99.9% recoverability with 2–3% nucleotide redundancy.

Now researching synthesis protocols and looking for reliable B2B synthesis partners (e.g. Twist Bioscience, Helixworks).

Building tooling for secure client workflows (CLI first, UI later).

💸 Funding & Support
I’m self-funding development and early research, but to reach the next stage (real synthesis, physical storage testing, sequencing validation), I’m opening up to early-stage support.

What do supporters get?

- Early access to alpha software tools (encoder, simulator, ECC framework)
- Access to synthesis orders (I'll batch orders and handle logistics with partners)
- Option to receive physical samples of DNA-encoded test keys
- Credit in open-source repo and eventual whitepaper (if desired)
- Influence over feature direction, formats, tooling standards

I’m not selling promises or tokens. This is R&D. Support it if you believe in the long-term sovereignty of Bitcoin storage beyond USB sticks and steel plates.

Do you want to become a supporter? Here is my Bitcoin address: bc1q955fz4agkyt9fy53gznlx99w30xyvl46e9ynnd

🎯 Vision
NucleKey is futuristic, but not speculative. DNA is real, durable, and increasingly affordable.
If we can encode and retrieve data from synthetic strands today – we can store the ultimate form of value: Bitcoin private keys.

This is a long game for cypherpunks, archivists, and those who think 100+ years ahead.

🧩 Looking For:
- Crypto-native biotech investors or researchers
- Feedback from Bitcoin devs or custody engineers
- Contacts in genomics or synthetic biology firms
- Rational skeptics with technical insight

If this resonates, feel free to comment or reach out.

Stay sovereign,
Code, sequence, preserve.
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Re: Developing projects with AI
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KarmaHODL
on 07/06/2025, 21:18:59 UTC
I read that you're writing about AI Agents, so maybe I can help you a bit.

With Langflow, designing agent architectures becomes intuitive and visual. Combine that with DataStax - a robust vector database built on Apache Cassandra - and you’ve got a scalable, production-ready setup for memory and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG).

Whether you're prototyping or deploying at scale, this combo offers flexibility, speed, and serious potential.

Of course, you don't have to use DataStax - you can run Langflow on your own server or locally.

https://www.langflow.org/
https://github.com/langflow-ai/langflow
https://www.datastax.com/products/langflow

Need to connect a language model to Langflow but don’t want to pay for it?
With some limitations, providers like Cohere offer quite a few free tokens.
https://cohere.com/

Setting it all up yourself? Okay - then you can find plenty of good models here:
https://huggingface.co/models

Have fun ;-)
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Re: Satoshi appeared in my mirror - now I make Bitcoin memes with AI
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KarmaHODL
on 05/06/2025, 21:55:27 UTC
Ladies and gentlemen, hodlers and jesters - I have seen the future, and it is shiny.

https://i.ibb.co/fdkcbP77/qqqwwweee.webp

Today, I approached a humble Bitcoin ATM to withdraw a modest sum. I expected the usual: a few beeps, a screen that looks like it was coded in 1997, and a digital transaction. But no. Not today.

The machine clanked, whirred… and out came ACTUAL BITCOIN COINS.
Real. Physical. Clinkity. Coins.

Either:
A) The ATM achieved sentience and misunderstood "proof of work"
B) Satoshi returned in the form of a rogue vending machine
C) I’ve been pranked by a time-traveling Victorian banker

Attached is photographic proof of this monetary miracle.
Beware, friends — today it’s coins. Tomorrow, it may demand a goat in exchange for 0.01 BTC.
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Re: Satoshi appeared in my mirror - now I make Bitcoin memes with AI
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KarmaHODL
on 05/06/2025, 21:43:41 UTC
Ladies and gentlemen, hodlers and jesters - I have seen the future, and it is shiny.

https://i.ibb.co/jP9hFjpx/20250605-2340-Bezwartos-ciowe-Monety-Bitcoin-simple-compose-01jx10h5spe8abc0hsd3rrj820.png

Today, I approached a humble Bitcoin ATM to withdraw a modest sum. I expected the usual: a few beeps, a screen that looks like it was coded in 1997, and a digital transaction. But no. Not today.

The machine clanked, whirred… and out came ACTUAL BITCOIN COINS.
Real. Physical. Clinkity. Coins.

Either:
A) The ATM achieved sentience and misunderstood "proof of work"
B) Satoshi returned in the form of a rogue vending machine
C) I’ve been pranked by a time-traveling Victorian banker

Attached is photographic proof of this monetary miracle.
Beware, friends - today it’s coins. Tomorrow, it may demand a goat in exchange for 0.01 BTC.
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Re: Full Stack Developer Needed As Soon As Possible!!
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KarmaHODL
on 21/05/2025, 16:46:09 UTC
still looking?

Yep four years later still looking Smiley

Hi officialcryptomainia,

Since I’m unable to send you a private message because "User 'officialcryptomainia' has not enabled messages from new users," I’ll leave my message here instead.

I'm primarily a frontend developer, but I also have experience with Node.js.

I have over 15 years of experience as a frontend developer, along with several years working with Node.js.

I'm proficient in both Angular and React.

Please send me more details: how many hours per week do you expect the developer to work, what is the pay, and what kind of web service would be developed?

P.S. I don’t like Telegram because you have to provide your phone number there. Do you have any other ways I can contact you?

Thanks!
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Re: WANTED: YouTube Live (or X Live) transcribe via AI
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KarmaHODL
on 20/05/2025, 19:12:00 UTC
Hello DannyHamilton!

I’m sharing the instructions on how to do it.
You can skip using Whisper if you prefer to upload the audio files manually to Fireflies.

I can try to set this up for you on EC2, but I’ll admit - I haven’t worked much with EC2. If the free tier allows it, I can give it a shot.

1. Requirements
-Linux/macOS or Windows with WSL installed
-Terminal access
-Internet connection

2. Install required tools
On Linux (Ubuntu/Debian) or WSL terminal:
Code:
sudo apt update
sudo apt install -y ffmpeg python3-pip
pip3 install yt-dlp
pip3 install openai-whisper

On macOS (with Homebrew):
Code:
brew install ffmpeg
pip3 install yt-dlp openai-whisper


3. Create the recording & transcription script
Create a file named record_and_transcribe.sh with this content:
Code:
#!/bin/bash

# Check if URL argument is given
if [ -z "$1" ]; then
  echo "Usage: $0 <YouTube_Live_URL> [duration_in_seconds]"
  exit 1
fi

URL=$1
DURATION=${2:-1800}  # default 1800 seconds (30 minutes)
OUTPUT="live_audio_$(date +%Y%m%d_%H%M%S).wav"
TRANSCRIPT="transcript_$(date +%Y%m%d_%H%M%S).txt"

echo "Recording audio from: $URL for $DURATION seconds..."
yt-dlp -f bestaudio -o - "$URL" | ffmpeg -i pipe:0 -t $DURATION -c:a pcm_s16le "$OUTPUT"

echo "Recording finished: $OUTPUT"
echo "Starting transcription with Whisper..."

whisper "$OUTPUT" --model tiny --output_format txt --output_dir .

# Rename transcript to consistent filename
mv "${OUTPUT%.*}.txt" "$TRANSCRIPT"

echo "Transcription complete."
echo "Audio file: $OUTPUT"
echo "Transcript file: $TRANSCRIPT"

Make it executable:

Code:
chmod +x record_and_transcribe.sh

4. Run the script
For example, to record 10 minutes:

Code:
./record_and_transcribe.sh https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOUR_LIVE_LINK 600

5. Result
-A .wav audio file with recorded live stream audio
-A .txt file with the transcript of the audio

Open the .txt file with any text editor to see the transcription.

6. Optional notes
Adjust the duration_in_seconds parameter to change recording length.

Whisper’s tiny model is fast and light; for better accuracy use larger models (base, small, medium, or large) but they require more resources.

For Windows users, use WSL Ubuntu or Git Bash with Linux tools installed.


If this works for you, feel free to leave a tip Smiley

If you want me to set this up on EC2, I can give it a try.
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Re: Satoshi appeared in my mirror - now I make Bitcoin memes with AI
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KarmaHODL
on 19/05/2025, 23:02:40 UTC
Are you earning off these page views?  A lot of advertising on them.

Thank you for asking! No, I don’t earn anything from the page views - Imgur handles the ads, but none of that revenue goes my way. I just use it because it's fast and easy to share images.

That said, I am definitely open to suggestions - is there a better platform for hosting images like these?
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Re: Satoshi appeared in my mirror - now I make Bitcoin memes with AI
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KarmaHODL
on 19/05/2025, 21:29:13 UTC
https://i.imgur.com/q6JIWVN.jpeg
https://i.imgur.com/HjCKGSp.jpeg

Just dropped some fresh pixels.
One’s a wallpaper, one’s a meme.
Both have zero utility but might moon emotionally 🚀💎

Not financial advice. Not even artistic advice. Just… vibes. 🧘‍♂️
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Satoshi appeared in my mirror - now I make Bitcoin memes with AI
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KarmaHODL
on 18/05/2025, 21:07:36 UTC
Abstract:
While brushing my teeth, I swear I saw Satoshi Nakamoto in my mirror. Could’ve been the toothpaste, but it gave me an idea: use AI to make weird, funny Bitcoin memes.

Introduction:
Bitcoin isn’t just code - it’s memes, dreams, and laser eyes. So why not make more?

Method:
Type weird prompts into AI. Get epic Bitcoin art back. Repeat.

Funding:
AI costs money. No begging here, but if you want to throw some sats my way, I won’t say no. (bc1q955fz4agkyt9fy53gznlx99w30xyvl46e9ynnd)

Conclusion:
If memes are the new block reward, consider this your daily dividend.


https://i.imgur.com/fvgAuLT.jpeg
https://i.imgur.com/M0d9Kln.jpeg
https://i.imgur.com/32LslI5.jpeg
https://i.imgur.com/drtRkqN.jpeg

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— KarmaHODL
Chief Meme Miner <3