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2026-01-10 19:58:38 UTC

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not yet. will look

2026-01-10 19:30:45 UTC

I gave it an honest try with cal.com (open-source) but am finally giving in to the calendly crowd. Any other meeting scheduler tools y'all like?

2026-01-10 19:20:14 UTC

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2026-01-10 19:10:52 UTC

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I feel you on everything but vim. Why you gotta hate on the GOAT

2026-01-10 19:09:16 UTC

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bottle it up and open in the future. these are his true feelings regardless of how he expresses them as a teenager

2026-01-10 19:01:54 UTC

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Please do. That's precisely what Maple is built for. Personally Identifiable Information (PII), sensitive client data, and intellectual property.

2026-01-10 18:58:10 UTC

I'm so excited that two-way voice has returned to Maple, even though it's only in the desktop app to start. My morning Maple walks can resume. https://blossom.primal.net/fe35f48ccdac55b97511bf17f49cf20d71fffc7748b9fb38cf96048d30d559b9.jpg

2026-01-08 22:38:49 UTC

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That's really fast. Did you have a long conversation with it? The longer a single chat gets, the faster it uses up credits, no matter the model.

2026-01-08 15:27:17 UTC

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Done 🤙

2026-01-07 18:33:23 UTC

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Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/088-privacy-first-in-ai-mark-sumans-blueprint-for-personal/id1742474146?i=1000744056632

2026-01-07 18:32:27 UTC

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Fountain: https://fountain.fm/episode/TXHtw8fpxHySxPcePJyN

2026-01-07 18:17:05 UTC

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Rumble intern: "There is a surprising number of people with the legal name of 'Deez Nuts' using our new wallet."

2026-01-06 19:20:10 UTC

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For now we offer the Teams plan

2026-01-06 19:09:57 UTC

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#nevent1q…q75a

2026-01-06 13:36:33 UTC

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it really elevates things
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2025-12-31 15:29:12 UTC

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Android apk is available on the downloads page https://trymaple.ai/downloads

2025-12-22 22:24:57 UTC

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Traeger

2025-12-21 22:52:51 UTC

Last day of increased darkness 🌞
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2025-12-20 02:52:21 UTC

Come to Austin and hack for freedom! Prize pool is 1 BTC.
The @nprofile…58g9 guys will be there!
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2025-12-20 00:18:44 UTC

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Qwen3 is spotty with tools at the moment. gpt-oss-120b is better with it

2025-12-19 17:05:45 UTC

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admittedly i'm the same. it's easy to get caught up excitment of things and forget what he's building

2025-12-19 00:22:49 UTC

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think of the children at christmas
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2025-12-19 00:17:36 UTC

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hey, any SD bitcoiner meetups happening during new year? I'll be in town for a few days around the ball drop.

2025-12-18 21:48:57 UTC

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Actually, yes I do pay for my Maple account

2025-12-18 21:43:21 UTC

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I'll start. I have a "Proof Read" chat that checks for grammar and spelling on important communications including personal emails.
I would not want to give that data to Grammarly or ChatGPT.

2025-12-18 21:20:29 UTC

For weeks I have wanted to write up a feature spec for Pinned Chats in @nprofile…uh5t. Then ChatGPT went and released that feature today. Oh well, time to work on it.
I like having Maple help with product scoping by adding more detail to the feature spec and catching edge cases.
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2025-12-18 20:31:49 UTC

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Coming soon: ads and purchase tracking so they can know everything you buy and make more money from you.
Can’t see that creating any misaligned incentives with the “truth” you get from the AI. 😐
https://blossom.primal.net/394249f5a8eec76f00b5a8f22f0614f009037cf3bf92b6b679ca8bd479bbc1e5.jpg
#nevent1q…edlz

2025-12-18 18:32:46 UTC

Maple has helped me do quite a bit of Christmas shopping. The live web search combined with chat really came through for me.

2025-12-18 16:02:34 UTC

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most delusional football team in recent history

2025-12-17 14:13:01 UTC

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definitely Sound On for that one

2025-12-15 19:11:59 UTC

Thinking of starting a dedicated AI podcast. Do you listen to any? What kind of AI content do you wish they covered more of?

2025-12-15 17:52:38 UTC

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A reason why we require anonymous accounts to pay? Because running AI services have a cost and we can't open them up for free to the anonymous web.
Our free accounts that use an email address are still as anonymous as users want to make them. The extra work of using an email address for auth limits the cost impact to us when offering a free service.

2025-12-15 15:20:41 UTC

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Yes. I think the confusion is that Anon Accounts require payment to use the service.
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2025-12-13 18:16:28 UTC

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Fixing door hinges and cabinets around the house that have needed repair for a while

2025-12-12 13:47:08 UTC

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I responded 16 hours ago but Primal didn't send it 😟 I am sitting here with a mic ready to join if possible.

2025-12-11 19:14:09 UTC

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I don't want to get in the way of an open, honest discussion but this topic is my complete focus. Would you be open to having me on as a guest for some or all of this to chat AI, privacy, and freedom tech?

2025-12-09 17:18:59 UTC

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In 2025, we created private AI in the cloud and shipped tons of features. For December we’re catching our breath and refining the app.
Let’s hear your feedback! What’s working, what’s broken, what do you want to see in Maple?
2026 is going to be huge for private AI.
#nevent1q…7a8y

2025-12-05 15:25:09 UTC

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Dovydas is an unsung hero in the world of podcasting. I’ve hosted shows on his tech for years and can say he’s one of the best in the business.
So glad that @nprofile…n5aa and @nprofile…38e8 teamed up together. @nprofile…av8e has really grown. It’s the best place for hosting a podcast now.
#nevent1q…ty7m

2025-12-05 14:34:13 UTC

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Turns out OpenAI is open after all
#nevent1q…7736

2025-12-03 17:07:30 UTC

In the future, I think we give up our ability to manually drive cars on public roads. The safety & efficiency gains are abundant. The fight will be about who controls the AI drivers.
Imagine being denied a ride because you texted a funny meme about the government to a friend.
To be clear, I don't want to give up that ability but I think it's inevitable.

2025-12-01 16:19:26 UTC

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Last day to get 20% off private AI that syncs to all your devices
#nevent1q…7xvl

2025-11-23 19:33:50 UTC

You ever wish you could have a transcript of an audiobook? Someone should work on that

2025-11-18 22:53:55 UTC

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if it doesn't have personal information, would you be okay sharing it with us to figure out why? [email protected]

2025-11-18 22:44:54 UTC

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There were broader Cloudflare issues affecting various services this morning. I was able to attach a PDF to a chat in the mobile just now. Will you try again?
iOS or Android?

2025-11-15 23:53:11 UTC

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I'll start. Texas gets a W over Georgia tonight, it makes a big impact toward playoff contention! 🤘
https://blossom.primal.net/8a8dbfb2a0bb52cf9bf1753813214320a471fb9e13b4cf2496e638036e76125a.jpg
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2025-11-15 20:50:26 UTC

Spent my first Bitcoin through a Square terminal at Medici Roasting at the Domain. The barista was super friendly and knowledgeable about the checkout process. Used the @npub12vk…pugg wallet with ease!
Thanks @npub1ds3…hzcn and all the teams at Block!
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2025-11-14 06:46:28 UTC

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nailed it

2025-11-14 03:50:03 UTC

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gold

2025-11-14 03:20:43 UTC

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bro you’re on nostr? that rocks!
and yes to more kids. we wish we would have kept going

2025-11-13 23:28:33 UTC

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🤘

2025-11-13 13:31:13 UTC

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End result is merchants start demanding 3% markup for customers that don’t pay through Bitcoin rails.
#nevent1q…y4xm

2025-11-13 02:18:48 UTC

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Just launched DeepSeek Terminus v3.1.
Always evaluating the latest models. So many come and go that we take our time. In the AI world, a long time means "weeks" 😆

2025-11-13 02:12:53 UTC

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🧐

2025-11-12 21:29:23 UTC

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Anon accounts are paid-only. Gotta pay for the AI servers.

2025-11-12 17:32:10 UTC

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No way, that's awesome! Wish I had the chance to get out there for it.

2025-11-12 17:29:46 UTC

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thanks for the heads up. are you able to scroll within that menu to see Advanced fully?

2025-11-12 17:21:09 UTC

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will queue it up, thanks

2025-11-12 17:10:08 UTC

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🤘

2025-11-12 17:05:33 UTC

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One of the best tracks on Wavlake
https://wavlake.com/track/427f1b83-3720-446a-a0ca-235a626fa85c
#nevent1q…lcqz

2025-11-12 16:52:26 UTC

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The number one most requested feature is now available! Stop choosing between good software and good privacy. You can have both in Maple.
#nevent1q…2nww

2025-11-12 16:51:27 UTC

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i think you meant "Zero. Cents."

2025-11-12 16:47:02 UTC

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Did you tap the globe icon to enable search?

2025-11-11 19:32:20 UTC

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Maple has a plan that is only possible with Bitcoin as a payment. We have plenty of signups for it.

2025-11-11 18:35:17 UTC

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lol. GLP-1s are on a collision course with mother nature that I don't think they will win.

2025-11-11 18:19:10 UTC

GPL is on a collision course for a legal battle with coding LLMs.
In the next 5 years I think we see a landmark ruling that puts the efficacy of the license to the test in this new world where AI trains on GPL code and writes new code.

2025-11-11 17:07:31 UTC

This is me dancing on stage with MC Hammer back in the day. Not sure why it isn't my pfp everywhere.
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2025-11-09 15:23:40 UTC

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#nevent1q…jja6

2025-11-09 15:23:09 UTC

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live data is coming

2025-11-09 15:20:34 UTC

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text to speech is broken temporarily. we are working on a solution that keeps it up and running

2025-11-07 21:24:02 UTC

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followed 🫡

2025-11-07 21:23:32 UTC

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ux for the win

2025-11-07 21:22:14 UTC

Maple AI users
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2025-11-07 19:55:15 UTC

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🎯
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2025-11-07 17:24:51 UTC

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Coming to beta soon!

2025-11-07 17:22:00 UTC

Maple with live data has quickly become my replacement for web search. It’s really good
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2025-11-06 00:24:33 UTC

We got a write up by a website in Italy. Here’s what @nprofile…y9mw looks like in Italian.
I read a translated version and it was actually quite good.
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2025-11-05 23:05:18 UTC

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🤘
#nevent1q…2xy9

2025-11-05 21:55:59 UTC

At Maple, people pay us everyday in Bitcoin and we hold onto it. We buy every dip and every top.
Giving people freedom AI and stacking sats.

2025-11-01 20:51:34 UTC

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i feel like 311 fans are similar to nostr fans. you see each other in person, instant friends

2025-11-01 20:49:39 UTC

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wow that’s totally rad! you played on the cruise? so cool

2025-11-01 20:48:32 UTC

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it was an awesome show 🤘

2025-10-31 22:57:50 UTC

Shirt for trick or treating:
Left or Right?
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2025-10-31 19:06:49 UTC

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We’re doing things a bit differently at Maple. Instead of holding features back for one major 2.0 release, we’re trickling them out as they complete.
Part of this comes from building in the open, part is repo mgmt, and part is just sheer excitement.
Here’s the latest: anon ai
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2025-10-31 14:01:51 UTC

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Great thoughts.
A new beast being potentially unleashed is AI. And we are witnessing many governments and organizations repeating the playbook of power, threat, and control.

2025-10-29 21:08:44 UTC

It was a blast coming on the show with @nprofile…5gu2 to talk all things AI! We discussed privacy and the bright future we can have if we're willing to build and use AI that is open and verifiable.
Closed AI apps are powerful but come with the big tradeoff that we must give them our most unique data: our minds.
There is a better way forward. Let's make it!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKxlNipAVSI

2025-10-28 01:54:58 UTC

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It's concerning to say the least. We still need to keep our minds sharp while using AI. And the more we give away to ChatGPT and central systems, the more we become captured by the blob.

2025-10-27 17:59:41 UTC

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We can think for ourselves, but for how much longer? If we continue channeling our cognitive echoes through proprietary AI systems, we risk handing over the very thing that makes us unique – our mind.
I've launched AI with Confidence and published "The Free Thought Manifesto." It explores the threat of subconscious censorship in AI and the case for verifiable systems. Read it here as a Nostr-native article or on the site:
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2025-10-24 20:32:20 UTC

Reasons for the US To Print Massive Amounts of Money
1. we can't make our own military equipment anymore. Need to get mineral production and factory production going
2. we can't afford our debt interest and entitlement programs
3. AI is a global arms race. We need to develop models, computing, and the full stack
4. housing is where boomers stored their wealth. If prices fall too much, they take the economy with them
5. more

2025-10-22 17:55:11 UTC

Qwen3 Coder is a huge upgrade over previous models that were available in @nprofile…uh5t. It's faster and produces better code. Really enjoying it!
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2025-10-22 05:09:14 UTC

find yourself a mosh pit from time to time
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2025-10-21 21:23:33 UTC

Next couple of months are going to be very exciting for @nprofile…veae. So stoked!

2025-10-16 17:20:13 UTC

how about block means block
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2025-10-14 19:03:20 UTC

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yeah i think it’s only slop if you don’t review it. it’s a fine line, but your human curation in the end makes all the difference.

2025-10-14 19:02:01 UTC

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Maple was my choice not only because it’s what i do for work, but also because i wasn’t going to share my thought process with big AI apps. it was either Maple or local AI, and Maple was more powerful.

2025-10-14 18:21:59 UTC

I am working on a long-form article in the AI space. Funny enough, AI has been incredibly useful with the process. I started with my own words from hours of voice memos where I explained the concept and direction I wanted to go.
AI took my words and wrote a rough draft. I edited the draft heavily, changing phrasing, rewriting multiple paragraphs at a time, and more. Now I'm using AI to incorporate feedback from select people as well as performing final edits. I often debate with it about two options for incorporating a specific item of feedback, just like I would with an editor.
The result is a long piece of writing from me, but it's difficult to know which words were me and which were the AI. In my experience, it's similar to how I've worked with a human editor in the past, except the feedback loop compressed from weeks to days.
In the end, I'm the one pouring over the words and putting my name on it, so it's going to be my published work. And it is far from a one-shot prompted paper. These tools are remarkable.

2025-10-10 03:32:47 UTC

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Claude has become the current standard for coding. Qwen3 Coder performs well on benchmarks. It’s also less expensive than Claude and comes with the benefit of data privacy.
With most models, benchmarks only get you so far. A lot of it is personal preference and situational context. You have to plug them into your workflow to see how they perform for you.

2025-10-10 02:23:23 UTC

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You have a very pressing matter on your hands

2025-10-10 02:17:52 UTC

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We offer seven models at the moment, each running in a secure enclave for end-to-end encryption:
DeepSeek R1 671B
OpenAI GPT-OSS 120B
Qwen3 Coder 480B
Meta Llama 3.3 70B
Google Gemma 3 27B
Mistral Small 3.1 24B
Qwen 2.5 72B
More details on our blog: https://blog.trymaple.ai/maple-ai-model-guide-with-example-prompts/

2025-10-04 17:21:32 UTC

Did Bitcoin die yesterday? I was busy catching up with frens irl and going to a football game with my daughter. Forgot to check in.

2025-10-02 17:21:16 UTC

The future of AI. You’ll own no thoughts and you’ll be happy.
I didn’t make this but it hits.
https://blossom.primal.net/e1cfe89aa9ff34e4abfed5d50fcb9f58e9b91d3b4426679eaa62346c52aa784f.mov