I read your blog on this topic, and I must say it was very thoughtful, not just the usual 'I hate paywalls' argument, but a well-reasoned, philosophical perspective.

That said, from my side, 'Zap to Decrypt' has much broader applications and can be implemented in ways that wouldn’t conflict with your personal stance. New open API will exponentially expand the scope.

I also believe that not having a paywall option (primary mode of monetization for many), especially on a network like Bitcoin, which can handle it far better than any fiat currency, feels a bit unfair.

I wrote this to just let you know, I have great respect for your work, and my goal is simply to build on your ideas, not oppose them.

I've thought about this also. I don't think digital goods must always go immediately to available for everyone at zero cost. There is a gradient of scarcity even with digital goods. Yes, the next marginal unit is at near zero cost to produce, however that first non-identical unit is not at zero cost and is still scarce. Each person that makes a copy contributes to it becoming less and less scarce until there are hundreds of thousands of copies and it is so available that it's no longer an economic good. Skipping over that transition period, I think misses out on a market opportunity and for value comparisons to be made that can help guide the direction of digital goods and what customers value the most.

Yes I don't want to think, I want the algorithm to do it for me.

Why would I use frictionless money to reward a creator, when I can use centralised fiat systems to enslave them.

Please take my data, use it manipulate me, rob me of my time and make me think that getting free shit is freedom!

Would love to use this instead of Spotify premium