A Nostr-based IMDb service with Lightning Zaps could be a decentralized, censorship-resistant movie and TV show database where users contribute, rate, and review content while earning and sending Bitcoin micropayments. Here’s how it might work:

👉Core Features

1. Decentralized Movie Database (Nostr)

• Movie and TV show metadata (titles, cast, director, release dates, summaries) stored as Nostr events.

• Each movie or show has a unique public key (npub) as an identifier.

• Users can sign and verify reviews using their Nostr keys.

2. User-Generated Ratings & Reviews

• Users post ratings and reviews as Nostr notes.

• These are cryptographically signed to ensure authenticity.

• Other users can “like” or “zap” (Lightning tip) good reviews.

3. Lightning Zaps for Engagement

• Users zap their favorite reviews, incentivizing high-quality content.

• Movie producers or independent filmmakers can receive direct support through Lightning payments.

• Pay-to-Unlock features for exclusive reviews or behind-the-scenes content.

4. Decentralized Search & Filtering

• Relays store and serve movie/show data.

• Users query relays for trending movies, highly rated films, or niche categories.

5. P2P Movie Recommendations

• Users follow other trusted reviewers.

• Content discovery via zapped posts and social graph recommendations.

6. Lightning Paywalls for Premium Content

• Critics or filmmakers can charge small sats for in-depth reviews or early access to indie films.

7. Nostr Relays as Content Hosts

• Some relays could store trailers, posters, or even short indie films, while others focus on text-based metadata.

👉Potential Benefits

• No central authority controlling content.

• Direct peer-to-peer monetization (no ad-driven models).

• Censorship-resistant movie discussions.

• Transparent and verifiable ratings.