The hosts discuss transitioning their payment splits to the Alby Hub. Adam Curry reports technical failures with his Start9 box, noting that the Tor connection and Helipad interface stopped functioning, possibly due to recent software updates.
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The hosts discuss transitioning their payment splits to the Alby Hub. Adam Curry reports technical failures with his Start9 box, noting that the Tor connection and Helipad interface stopped functioning, possibly due to recent software updates.
Revenue from the Lightning Network for the Podcast Index has plummeted from $50 per week to approximately $11, making the $240 monthly cost of maintaining a Voltage node unsustainable. The decline is attributed to changes in protocols, the rising price of Bitcoin causing users to "HODL" their sats, and a general shift away from the initial excitement of streaming micropayments. The hosts are now considering whether to shut down the node entirely.
The decision to shut down the Podcast Index Lightning node is finalized due to its high cost, technical instability, and lack of usage. The hosts express "sour grapes" regarding the Bitcoin Maximalist world, accusing figures like Jack Dorsey and Jack Mallers of allowing the technology to be captured by venture capital interests. They plan to close the node's channels over the coming weeks, signaling an end to their attempt to run a major piece of Lightning infrastructure.
Podcasting 2.0 Episode 258 Introduction, Cedar Fever and Node Issues
Adam Curry and Dave Jones open episode 258 of Podcasting 2.0 from Texas and Alabama. Jones describes suffering from cedar fever while Curry addresses technical issues regarding his Alby lightning node not appearing in the live splits. The hosts exchange banter about domestic interruptions and the "whatever" response before transitioning into the official board meeting.
