So, a quick question for you more-experienced folks out there - are there ways for creators to offer a product in exchange for BTC, or is simply buying/trading/staking the only real way to accumulate?

I'm a creator for people who play tabletop roleplaying games #ttrpg, specifically Dungeons and Dragons #DnD but not exclusively. Are the BTC/nostr communities so exclusive of gamers that it's a waste of time to try to offer creative products in exchange for BTC?

Just looking for a little guidance; I don't have the disposable income to straight-up buy at an exchange, but would love to be able to turn my passion into a way to accumulate a little BTC and get ahead in this life.

Any guidance is appreciated - and if the answer is, "yes, you're wasting your time," then that's ok, too. I'll be disappointed, but at least I'll know. Thanks for any guidance.

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There’s lots of overlap between bitcoiners and ttrpg players, so your market is good. Especially because you’re on Nostr; lots of creators making sales here! Check out shopstr.store

Also, you can buy fractions of a bitcoin!

Super-helpful feedback, thanks a million. Will def check out shopstr.store today - really hoping I can make a go of this. I truly believe in the future of BTC and am doing whatever I can to get involved. I know I'm not early, but it's not too late! πŸ˜€ Thanks again ~

oh yeah you can!

check the methods used by npub1eequz6v23szzyx9utphsh8kg6kll50wte6sfh4vah8gdjtplcz6qg7at9s they are great merchants!

also explore the entire nostr ecosystem, there are marketplaces built on top of the protocol just like plebian market

bitcoin is money, and money follows value! if you have something valuable to offer, people will buy it!

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Thanks, this is great information - I will have to do more reading to better-understand nostr marketplaces and how I can try to position myself to make this work. I know that what I create is valuable, it's just a matter of getting myself in front of the right people! Again, thanks a million.

So, my recommendation is to not make this a #nostr only business.

1. It's unlikely you'll make a "living wage" in Sats here, but you are early in its use, so set up your territory now. The more you personalize you work here, the better. Utilize the #### to include your name or the signature you go by.

2. Diversity where possible. I'm a member of fb and discord D&D groups. Lots of people create original content for use. Some use AI, some hand draw, dome photoshop. But spreading out to multiple platforms will help you. Maybe even have a Patreon/etc. to link people to. If this is about making enough money to live on, it has to be a full time job with production.

3. If you're looking to build btc in general, consider using the Fold Card (prepaid debit card, look it up or I can send a link) for your day to day purchases.

4. Get into a routine for your posts. Like, say, an item in the morning, an NPC in the afternoon, and an original monster in the evening. Use your original hashtags. Learn how to make D&D stat blocks (for 1 edition or multiple) and put it down as a picture. Pictures catch the eye faster than text, especially on nostr.

This is tremendous, thanks for this - every single point makes great sense. I really think diversifying across multiple platforms is great advice, and I will start working up a plan along that line. I love to create this stuff, and I do it because it's fun and because I'm hoping it'll add to other gamers' enjoyment, but the ultimate objective is to generate BTC directly, or to generate fiat that I can use to get started on accumulating BTC. I'm new to this, but I honestly believe that this is the way forward - I know it's late, but everyone keeps saying that it's never too late, so I'm working to try to marry up something I love with something I think is important for my future. I may be late for BTC, but I seem to be early-ish on #nostr as far as #ttrpg and gaming goes - like you said, establishing my presence here early can work to my advantage.

I also really like the idea of a daily schedule for releases - I'm going to spend a couple of days sketching out a plan for all of this stuff.

Again, thanks for taking the time to offer some great advice. That's been a feature of #nostr for me - everyone seems extremely supportive and wants others to succeed here. You've been a tremendous help, thank you.

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