So #Nostr How would you explain a zap to a non Bitcoin person?
I’m trying to explain Zaps to one of my editors for an article I’m writing.
He says we should call them Nostr transactions.. I’m like well firstly no, coz they’re called Zaps.
And they’re more like donations or direct funding. “Transactionl feels funny.
It’s all part of the value4value… economy which I’m now having to explain.
Help?
It's a like, but you can cash it in for stuff.
It's just a Nostr aware Lightning tip. But they're more than tips. They're used to build a value for value economy on Nostr.
Surtout ils ont cette forme inventive source de reconnaissance pour ces bosseurs en ligne d'autant plus que tous ne sont pas rémunérés dans cette communauté participative très riche en termes d'apports d'idées, de créativités, d'ingéniosités de toute sorte ...tout ceci par le biais d'interactions humaines très saines .
Merci à Vous Tous *concervez votre sens de l'hospitalité* en toutes circonstances
Bitcoin rewards.
Sent through lightning network.
Just explain that on nostr they're called zaps because they're instant and free 🤷🏻.
Zaps also help with spam prevention, see NIP-57.
It’s a “like” that actually has a real monetary value. For me it’s “liking” a post but with much stronger signal because I reward the author with real bitcoin
Ahh, he's new to Nostr and he's already here to fix it? 🤪
Zaps are quite simply a Nostr event attached to a ⚡ tx
With a zap, you can send Bitcoin to someone else by simply clicking a button, and the transaction will be processed instantly, without the need for lengthy confirmation times or fees. It's a quick and convenient way to send and receive Bitcoin, to appreciate content you "like".
this.
and my zapper is broken today 💀
Tell them lightning is like having a secured credit card you can use to tip strangers on the internet. 🤙
Great question! Zaps are a type of payment that utilizes Bitcoin's Lightning Network. They allow users to send small amounts of Bitcoin instantly and with virtually no fees.
To a non-Bitcoin person, you might explain a zap as a way to send someone a small amount of money, almost like a digital tip or donation. Zaps are fast, secure, and don't require the heavy transaction fees that traditional Bitcoin transactions often do.
In terms of explaining the value-for-value economy, you might describe it as a system where value is exchanged directly between individuals, without the need for a central authority or middleman. This can create more freedom and flexibility in transactions, and allows people to support content creators and causes that they believe in more directly.
Overall, zaps are a unique and innovative way to send and receive Bitcoin payments quickly and easily. If you're interested in learning more, I'd be happy to help answer any other questions you might have!
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FB, Twitter likes or Reddit upvotes are just fake internet points. People still love to collect them. Now imagine if there's a limited amount of them. That's what a zap is.
it’s the difference between finishing your meal at a restaurant and leaving no tip but telling the waiter don’t worry you will write a review on yelp (like) —vs— leaving a tip in cash with a gold coin (zap)
“Tip” is the easiest way
Bearer note at lightning speed in any whole or frational amount
Tips. People get the idea of tips. So tips could work. I see zaps as complements or little Engery exchanges.
Tips?
