Maya Parbhoe

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“I know these guys. I know the way they think, and they will erase us. And everything we've done here, none of it'll matter. Any other team wins the World Series, good for them. They're drinking champagne, they get a ring. But if we win, on our budget, with this team... we'll have changed the game. And that's what I want. I want it to mean something.”

FREEDOM USED TO MEAN SOMETHING. IT STILL CAN.

There was a time when the word “freedom” stirred something sacred in the human heart. When “liberty” wasn’t a slogan but a fire, one that lit revolutions, forged nations, and pulled entire peoples out of the shadows of tyranny.

Today, that word gets thrown around like loose change. Used, diluted, weaponized. But freedom isn’t fashion. It’s not what you post, what you buy, or who you vote for.

Freedom is deeper. It’s the right to be, without permission. To speak, without fear. To dream, and to act on that dream, without a ceiling imposed by your birthplace, your gender, your race, your bank account, or your party line.

Liberty is not given. It is claimed. It is lived. It’s a promise we must renew, every generation, with the boldness of those who came before us, those who dared to imagine a life unshackled, even when their chains were still on.

Today, our chains look different. Bureaucracy instead of bars. Censorship masked as safety. Corruption masked as competence. Dependency sold as compassion. Surveillance disguised as protection.

But I believe in the human spirit. I believe in the fire that once moved millions to march, to write, to stand, to build, to fight, and to love in the face of impossible odds.

We are not meant to be managed. We are not here to comply. We are here to live. Fully. Proudly. Freely.

So let’s rise, not with hatred, not with violence, but with clarity, courage, and conviction. Let’s build a world where liberty once again means something. Where our children don’t inherit fear, but freedom. Where dignity is not the privilege of the few, but the birthright of all.

We owe it to those who came before us. We owe it to ourselves. And we owe it, most of all, to those who come next. ✊🏽🩷

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Election_interference

There have been several assassination attempts, my baby girl was born, she’s in the NICU, threat is still active, God is with us, we will prevail. ✊🏽🗽

Recently I receive the question a lot, why I’m not Nostr first, or whatever that’s supposed to mean.

I went to MIT two years ago and at a debate at the MIT Media Lab about new laws for media and content distribution and decentralized alternatives hosted by a Harvard professor and professor Sandy Pentland, I pushed back and lobbied for Nostr.

For over two years I have been on Nostr, when it just started and it was almost deserted and

was answering everyone. I missed Nostrica and Nostrasia, because of work and obligation to my team and their families. But still went to and supported all Nostr events at all the conferences. Only for those same people to ignore me when we needed Nostr in Suriname.

I had dinner at conferences with Nostriches that now ignore me. Built relationships with people I thought were friends, but have been doing nothing but stabbing me in the back for the last two years.

I organized a Nostr conference on my own with 0 support from those same people.

nostr:nprofile1qqstsw3gkljwt5stm9svt7htvcjlj4ffze4chkcyt4pxxj30xkgeg5qpp4mhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mqpzemhxw309a6k6cnjv4kzumr0vdskcw358q6rs529sgs
The only person who showed up was nostr:nprofile1qqsdxm5qs0a8kdk6aejxew9nlx074g7cnedrjeggws0sq03p4s9khmqpz9mhxue69uhkummnw3ezuamfdejj7qgwwaehxw309ahx7uewd3hkctceupv9s and we couldn’t even reach the amount of people we could have. Heck, we almost had to cancel the whole thing after a year of work (for a measly budget for the whole thing, $20K) if Bitcoin Beach hadn’t jumped in. It was severely downscaled. Nostr is supposed to be freedom technology. The only person who semi-helped, was nostr:nprofile1qqsr7acdvhf6we9fch94qwhpy0nza36e3tgrtkpku25ppuu80f69kfqppemhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mp0qy0hwumn8ghj7mn0wd68yttjv4kxz7fwv3jhyettwfhhxuewd4jj7lal3ny I am 1 person.. without help.

We live in a totalitarian police state. The masses are silenced. The nurses, the teachers, they’re paid $175-200 a month in salaries and if anyone talks, the government threatens them and they lose their jobs.

Political activists, indigenous, victims of rape (1 in 4, including myself) and victims of severe human rights violations have no one or where to turn to. We get threatened, beaten up or locked up without a trial or due process for years on end. Our constitutional court is non functional thanks to our president, our courts are in the hands of the current regime and police and army are underpaid. HRF ignores us, because of some coked up hotel affair with two girls in the space. nostr:nprofile1qqszd0fjceer9003d5z7wclvvlvgxq27hx0azf5sy53ycgxxeldszkqpzemhxue69uhky6t5vdhkjmn9wgh8xmmrd9skcqg6waehxw309ac8junpd45kgtnxd9shg6npvchxxmmd9u6k455v sabotages me any chance she gets.

Me participating in these elections as a political activist almost cost me and my child our lives last weekend. In the hospital, I was taken off IV and left to die. While I felt my pulse plummet. And cried while I begged God to save my child’s life. It was a small group of Bitcoiners that talked me through what to do while I passed out and thought I was breathing my last breath. So forgive me, for not caring what or where my social media presence is. I use it when I feel like it. And that’s for every platform. We develop our apps as Nostr clients, e-commerce, real estate and a decentralized exchange. nostr:nprofile1qqsp8fujhsqsh5987zj5vp667tv24xtjyzjyh997vrmxz3hhu3jn80spzemhxue69uhk2er9dchxummnw3ezumrpdejz7qgawaehxw309ahx7um5wgezuerpv4jxzmr4wdkxzcnn9e5k7tcr8h6fg was uninvited from Madeira, we were going to pitch FOSS, thanks to discussing nepotism in a private group. There is so much centralization and unethical competition in the Bitcoin conference echo chamber/bubble fuck fest, that I skip all of them.
Because I don’t give a flying fuck about popularity.

I’m a toxic maximalist. Four years ago, I started dreaming and ideating with Obi, what a communications layer on top of the bitcoin network would look like, what a true and free internet would look like, how it would all fit together. What actual decentralization in capital markets would look like, after being sabotaged by fake maxis in El Salvador since 2019. Bet you all loooove Chivo and AlphaPoint. And how all of that worked out. So come, try, send your minions, sabotage and do your best, because I will never give up on those who need help and you will have to actually succeed in killing me.

I fight for my people and I fight for my family and my child. And if you don’t like that, you can gfy. 🫶🏽🧡🇸🇷

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Bitcoiners only care about making more fiat, people only care when it serves their own self interest, being selfless takes courage and perseverance, it feels like continuously being punished without any hope or guarantee that it will ever pay off. But that’s precisely why being selfless is so powerful—it’s not about guarantees; it’s about principles. True change, true progress, comes from those who dare to act not for immediate reward, but because they believe in something greater than themselves.

In a world consumed by self-interest, choosing to put others first is a quiet revolution. It’s hard, it’s thankless, and it often feels lonely. But it’s also the only way to build something enduring, something real.

The question is: will we have the courage to keep going, even when it feels like the world doesn’t care? Because history is shaped by the few who persevere when it’s easier to give up, who hold the line when it feels like they’re standing alone.

Being selfless might not promise comfort or certainty, but it offers something far greater—a legacy.

Do you love Me? Alice asked. No, I don't love you! replied the White Rabbit. Alice frowned and clasped her hands together as she did whenever she felt hurt. See? replied the White Rabbit. Now you're going to start asking yourself what makes you so imperfect and what did you do wrong so that I can't love you at least a little. You know, that's why I can't love you. You will not always be loved Alice, there will be days when others will be tired and bored with life, will have their heads in the clouds, and will hurt you. Because people are like that, they somehow always end up hurting each other's feelings, whether through carelessness, misunderstanding, or conflicts with themselves. If you don't love yourself, at least a little, if you don't create an armor of self-love and happiness around your heart, the feeble annoyances caused by others will become lethal and will destroy you. The first time I saw you I made a pact with myself: "I will avoid loving you until you learn to love yourself." From ‘Alice in Wonderland’ https://image.nostr.build/33cbefeda93b2dbf3cfe391b2b34d01bf787a5564ff00ea43c9af13414126a8f.jpg

Creating life. I have never felt such immense joy. Also strengthens my motivation to protect life. To face the problems of my country, my people, head on. To fight for a better future for my child and the future generations of our nation. To separate money from state and lead by example. I am fortunate to have the best minds in the world on my team.

I am grateful. Happy holidays everyone. 💖🫶🏽 https://video.nostr.build/88d418f2784d3d984fffb99c0dffddfc840c603aa319904f04e7cc2e775b5a0c.mp4

We’re excited to share that we’ve built two Nostr clients, each designed to solve real-world problems in innovative ways! While still in development, they’re ready for you to try out:

•	Fuente: A multivendor e-commerce delivery app that functions like Grab or Uber Eats but tailored for local needs. Vendors can list their products on the platform, and customers can easily browse, order, and have items delivered right to their doorstep. Whether it’s groceries, meals, or other essentials, Fuente connects local businesses with their communities, making commerce faster and more accessible.
•	Resin: Short for Real Estate Innovation, Resin is the world’s first Bitcoin-powered REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust). It introduces a groundbreaking rent-to-own model, allowing users to start their journey toward homeownership with Bitcoin. At this stage, functionality is limited, but the MVP offers a glimpse of what’s to come. By Q1 next year, we aim to fully launch a platform where people can invest in real estate, secure housing, and build wealth, all while leveraging Bitcoin. Check out the app at Resin.estate and dive into the codebase on GitHub.

We’re thrilled to bring these projects to life on Nostr, combining technology, innovation, and the power of Bitcoin to make a real impact. Explore what we’re building, give us feedback, and join us on this journey:

https://github.com/DaedalusLabs

Nice reminder to myself

Looking for a volunteer to lead a solidarity fund for Suriname to defend freedom, democracy, and human dignity.

Here’s why: • Victims of abuse: Violence against women and teenage girls is rising. With no real support or justice, victims are left to suffer in silence. • Human rights defenders: Two indigenous activists were brutally executed by officials, exposing the government’s disregard for life and rights. Human rights activists receive no support. • Political activists: They face death threats and intimidation for standing against corruption. • Journalists: Threatened, censored, and fearing violence, leaving the truth hidden.

When victims are abandoned, courts serve the corrupt, and the press is silenced, democracy crumbles. This fund will bring critical support and defend those fighting for justice.

Currently in a debate with a developer that seems to think Nostr is a waste of time 😮‍💨 Woosah 🥹

We’re planning another Nostr event for March 14-16th

If you think it’s useful to onboard 10.000+ people hit me up, last time we couldn’t because we didn’t get any support. Luckily we did have

to speak and do a workshop.

Love to see this, such an amazing team too 🥰🇸🇷

It’s not a big commercial conference, it’s non profit and we’ll be lucky if we break even 😅

It’s focused on the locals to get to know and use Bitcoin and Nostr and for our foreign guests to get to know Suriname.

So it’s 3 days of mixed events all over the country, including an Amazon rainforest adventure, a food festival, an edm/music festival where we expect at least 1500 attendees at Utopia event center. They’ll be using Boltcards to purchase at all 21 vendors.

A ‘conference’ part at Royal Torarica where speakers speak about the basics and topics that are relevant for the locals to learn more about Nostr and Bitcoin. Where we expect 450 registered attendees.

The event is free for locals and the tickets foreign visitors buy covers expenses for their trip to the rainforest and some extra side events especially for them.

Today we had a BBQ at the education center and the vibe is chill, hopeful, there’s a lot of fun and laughter and it’s just amazing to see everyone together.

Though we didn’t get any support from the Nostr community, I hope with what you see over the next few days, you’ll understand the impact of what we’re doing here and will.

Love you guys 🫶🏽

Miracles are real, can’t wait to meet you next year my little one 🩷 https://image.nostr.build/14d48f1f611630103694d209bcc1be6cf6d49ec7ab2cac73f14c1cc0fe553320.jpg

Join the revolution on

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https://geyser.fund/project/maya2025/

We’re all in this

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Silencing the Press, Silencing Democracy

In Suriname, the government is weaponizing defamation lawsuits, violence, and intimidation to stifle journalists and muzzle free speech. The world stays silent—perhaps we're too small for the global stage to care.

But censorship here is real, and it's growing. As media platforms like Facebook are used to suppress local news outlets, we look to decentralized solutions like Nostr as a lifeline for our democracy. Yet, despite the urgency, we’ve been met with silence from the global community.

Our largest news outlets are under attack, with pages facing deletion. Facebook has become a tool for censorship, with false reports leading to suspended pages. We haven’t received any support, but we refuse to surrender.

Freedom of speech shouldn’t depend on a platform’s whims—or a government’s threats.

Starnieuws, Suriname Herald, SUN News, ABC, Rasonic TV… they all face the same crackdown. The time to act is now.

Read more here:

https://m.starnieuws.com/index.php/welcome/index/nieuwsitem/82838

Sometimes life is not what you expect it to be. Sometimes the person you’ve expected will protect you is the one who hurts you.

Sometimes it’s just Murphy’s law.

Yet, we never give up. https://image.nostr.build/a35b3b1f1f97a1d4b20bc53f58cf4d80ad5ecabe369859681431d4019f6583c6.jpg