<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></title><description><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></description><link>https://ecency.com</link><image><url>https://ecency.com/logo512.png</url><title>RSS Feed</title><link>https://ecency.com</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:16:08 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://ecency.com/@rubenstorm/rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Edge of Moshi: A Walk Beyond the City Buzz]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yesterday, I took a tuktuk to the edge of Moshi, stepping outside the city's boundaries for a quiet walk. The tuktuk cost 1000 TZS each way. There's something grounding about leaving the urban buzz behind]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@rubenstorm/edge-of-moshi-a-walk-beyond-the-city-buzz</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@rubenstorm/edge-of-moshi-a-walk-beyond-the-city-buzz</guid><category><![CDATA[digitalnomad]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[rubenstorm]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:31:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/2dk2RRM2dZ8gKjXsrozapsD83FxL3Xbyyi5LFttAhrXxr16mCe4arfLJJFq9mNxy5v1De8pqc8UkfxjsjBBG7GqJWh1PVcXUDzN6X6SbxthZbfeAFuXnSkeWWsmPKujmf3ubhhMCQboBAgQHpqmF9iy3gAifdrUPTJ7hhHuAmC?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rate Limits in AI: A Personal Journey from Data Loss to a Local Solution]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rate Limits in AI: A Personal Journey from Data Loss to a Local Solution I spent weeks feeding ChatGPT a steady stream of data – log files, sensor readings, and calculation outputs. 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It is intended to educate others on how these]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@rubenstorm/a-crypto-extortion-scam-analysis-how-fear-is-used-to-trick-victims</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@rubenstorm/a-crypto-extortion-scam-analysis-how-fear-is-used-to-trick-victims</guid><category><![CDATA[crypto]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[rubenstorm]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 20:41:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/2dk2RRM2dZ8gKjXsrozapsD83FxL3Xbyyi5LFttAhrXxr16mCe4arfLJJFq9mNxy5v1De8pqc7UnuBu78BLhYT3gGwk1CKUihPYT7b5LgU6ZBoXwdpivN6CiKh5fr9YT75Jk9c6CS2kHX5S3MrCdwjKPADRkdCCXawreHNaeNz?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hive Saved My Day: A Real Emergency Update]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hive Saved My Day — A Real Emergency Update I didn’t plan to write this post, and I definitely didn’t plan to make these moves financially. After the robbery in Windhoek, I had to act fast. My phone was]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@rubenstorm/hive-saved-my-day-a-real-emergency-update</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@rubenstorm/hive-saved-my-day-a-real-emergency-update</guid><category><![CDATA[hive]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[rubenstorm]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:32:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/2dk2RRM2dZ8gKjXsrozapsD83FxL3Xbyyi5LFttAhrXxr16mCe4arfLJJFq9mNxy5v1De8pqc8TcdBvPvCipeg4R9mtxD3B4MmxPovs7RPSyqBP9nXJjXhNw1ML24VVCBudfBFavD3rQxW9KtL9UR9MgEPTwVUkPvSZvpfJsHQ?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Future of Social Media: Big Tech vs. Decentralized Networks]]></title><description><![CDATA[🌍 The Future of Social Media: Big Tech vs. Decentralized Networks For nearly two decades, a handful of companies have shaped how we communicate online. They decide what we see, how we interact, and often]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@rubenstorm/the-future-of-social-media-big-tech-vs-decentralized-networks</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@rubenstorm/the-future-of-social-media-big-tech-vs-decentralized-networks</guid><category><![CDATA[decentralized]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[rubenstorm]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:52:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/2dk2RRM2dZ8gKjXsrozapsD83FxL3Xbyyi5LFttAhrXxr16mCe4arfLJJFq9mNxy5v1De8pqc7uBpXzApxSYDK9pwgQDVYSTk6W3321RZbunQGVg3b5amxKfe6XpG7dhyqzLhhtFUuxNddTQec9UX7pQdfML1kUUuEPy5vgakW?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Echoes of Valhalla — Norse Gods in a Dark Cinematic Slideshow]]></title><description><![CDATA[I created a dark cinematic slideshow inspired by Norse mythology, exploring the world of the old gods and the legends of Valhalla. 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I took an Intercape double-decker]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@rubenstorm/from-windhoek-to-zambia-borders-elephants-and-a-much-needed-rest</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@rubenstorm/from-windhoek-to-zambia-borders-elephants-and-a-much-needed-rest</guid><category><![CDATA[travel]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[rubenstorm]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:58:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/5s4dzRwnVbzGY5ssnCE4wXzkeAEXyVtgk1ApQTwHMTp6y5PvEo1yennC79381S9iYvJNAWex4PC45J3327eajNapmBQUqYookKXdRtQdXfaJi4AYstBH3bmK1gNmKCpzTxSf6c5NEHUbQxBgsZQwtgYZbq4YT9b63rtyfGS?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Day in Swakopmund 🇳🇦]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today I took a taxi from Walvis Bay to Swakopmund. The taxi stand was located in an area that didn’t feel very safe, which made the start of the journey a bit uneasy. 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