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Matthew Walther
@matthewwalther.bsky.social
building better questions
🧰 @openthc.bsky.social‬
🌐 Seattle, WA
http://matthewwalther.com
Since it is #SpotifyWrapped release day, here is the playlist that helped me while writing my last essay.

open.spotify.com/playlist/3zq...
December 3, 2025 at 6:45 PM
American Multitudes
mashio.net
November 25, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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There's nothin' to it
November 7, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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Seattle #NoKings, Pike Place
October 18, 2025 at 10:53 PM
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Pastor @revcalebcampbell.bsky.social is also doing really important work to equip missionaries to reach Christian nationalists with the gospel. Check out the important conversation he and some others are hosting early next month. 3/

blog.j29coalition.com/p/an-evangel...
An Evangelical's Guide to American Christian Nationalism
Join us for an opportunity to learn from Christian scholars and clergy
blog.j29coalition.com
October 15, 2025 at 9:11 PM
This how-to is actually a story.

One chapter of the Team OpenTHC epic.

It's the story of stewardship.

It's about building public utilities, not products.

It's about giving folk what they need to solve their own problems.

It's about the promise of open source.

openthc.com/blog/2025/21...
July 29, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Been working on this essay for a couple months.

I'm really proud of it, and of the effort it took our team to get to a place where we could write about it.

Tune in Tuesday
How can we shape our government into a more perfect union?

This week, we're speaking on one way open source can make a valuable contribution to transparency and democracy.

Stay tuned for tomorrow's new blog.
July 28, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Happy Monday everyone #intro
It's been a while since I were active on a platform like bs.

Thanks everyone who followed. I'm Matthew. I go by Matt too

Lately I’ve been heads-down grinding. I tell folks there isn't much out here except work, and that's what I do.

This is not a grind-culture profile. Don't get the wrong idea. 🧵
July 28, 2025 at 5:26 PM
It's been a while since I were active on a platform like bs.

Thanks everyone who followed. I'm Matthew. I go by Matt too

Lately I’ve been heads-down grinding. I tell folks there isn't much out here except work, and that's what I do.

This is not a grind-culture profile. Don't get the wrong idea. 🧵
July 26, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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OpenTHC isn't just about code.

It's about community & support for small cannabis businesses.

From flexible pricing to our free B2B marketplace, we're here to ease your compliance burdens.

Read more: openthc.com/blog/2025/13...

#CannabisIndustry #SmallBusinessSupport #OpenSource #RegTech
May 13, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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Written through the helpful lens of a foreign correspondent using language American journalists traditionally use to describe coups elsewhere.
American institutions—from the media to Congress—continue to underreact to the unraveling of our democracy. Overseas our media would not hesitate to call what we’re living through a full-blown autocratic coup. Here's my attempt at the story they should write: www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/musk-trump...
Musk, Trump Establish New Era of Kleptocracy in America
A third dispatch comparing how the US media would cover this moment if it was happening overseas
www.doomsdayscenario.co
February 15, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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👋 Reintroducing OpenTHC: The Open Source Pioneer in Cannabis Tech.

Need a quick refresh on why thousands of cannabis businesses trust our platform?

openthc.com

1/5
OpenTHC
Since 2015 OpenTHC has been delivering open source cannabis software and technology solutions
openthc.com
February 3, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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"Like all things METRC does, Retail ID is an overcomplicated, barely effective, and profit-focused tool that does little to address the real problems and further exploit the data of its government mandated users."

www.higherorigins.com/articles/the...
The Problems and Hollow Promises of METRC's Retail ID - Higher Origins
METRC Retail ID is a cannabis track and trace feature of the Connect API based on QR codes to inform California consumers and operators. We break down the problems with this new feature.
www.higherorigins.com
January 21, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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Just made a quick and dirty high-level overview of how #metrc works for #cannabis regulations www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpSa...
January 13, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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We condemn the targeted harassment of @wikipedia.bsky.social editors.

We stand in solidarity with them and open source contributors everywhere. forward.com/news/686797/...
Scoop: Heritage Foundation plans to ‘identify and target’ Wikipedia editors
The conservative think tank told prospective donors that the project was part of its work to combat antisemitism.
forward.com
January 9, 2025 at 1:26 AM
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Introducing Everyday Noms Every Monday I’ll share simple recipes made with pantry staples. This week, an easy meal that packs a punch.
This Caesar Pasta Salad is my new go-to!
Made with simple ingredients you likely have on hand, it's a protein powerhouse that comes together in mins ⚡️
Recipe 👇
January 6, 2025 at 10:54 PM
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🍻 Introducing Brewtiful Bites: Join me every Wednesday for tasty beer-infused recipes! This week: Pork chops with a larger & mustard pan sauce. Using Seattle’s own Jellyfish Brewing.

Beer suggestions? Comment below 👇

#food #cookingwithbeer #beer #brewtifulbites
January 1, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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What’s your ideal cookie? 🍪 🍽️
I like a crispy bottom with a chewy middle for my chocolate chip cookies 🤤
December 31, 2024 at 2:12 AM
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Christmas Ham! Brown Sugar bourbon glaze & homemade rolls 🍽️ 🐷 🎄
December 27, 2024 at 12:15 AM
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BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich 🍽️ 🐖
Homemade BBQ Sauce & slaw for the perfect bite 🤤

Dry rub (let sit min 1hr)
- dry mustard
- paprika
- brown sugar
- salt
- garlic powder
- black pepper

Bake 5hrs at 300F (or until 205F) Be sure to base it in its fat for that delicious char outside.
December 23, 2024 at 7:02 PM
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Hot chocolate cupcake anyone?
A moist chocolate cake with velvety hot chocolate ganache 🤤 Try the recipe and get cozy!
Also on website: delicious drinking chocolate 🍫 🍽️

nomishbynature.com/2024/12/20/d...

#holidaybaking
December 20, 2024 at 11:44 PM
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Chicken Alfredo w/ kale 🍽️ 🤤
December 16, 2024 at 1:45 AM
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Crash Course on the #BioTrack #Cannabis #Compliance engine -- youtu.be/cpphPpGlP1Q
BioTrack Compliance Engine Crash Course
YouTube video by OpenTHC
youtu.be
November 26, 2024 at 6:01 AM
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Here's a quick rundown of how #cannabis compliance reporting works across USA -- youtu.be/_KHoLSd7cvw
Cannabis Compliance Systems Crash Course
YouTube video by OpenTHC
youtu.be
November 12, 2024 at 3:02 PM