Advertising on Nostr is possible, but it must be value-based and transparent.
Algorithms are not inherently bad it’s the centralization and lack of user control that have corrupted them. Nostr’s architecture allows for the good kind of algorithm.
Nostr can absolutely support a thriving creator economy, and it may in fact be the most creator-friendly model we’ve seen one that is decentralized, censorship-resistant, and monetized at the protocol level. 🫡 #Asknostr #Nostr
Agree wholeheartedly.
But when you say value-based and transparent what would that look like?
Do you think users will willingly choose algos that feature ads?
Nostr is by the most creator friendly model, like you say, but will the creators come here without larger financial incentives?
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Value-based and transparent algorithms prioritize the user’s interests and intentions over platform or advertiser agendas.
Some will, but not all. It depends on how the trade-off is presented.
If ads = free access: Many users are already accustomed to this exchange. If the ads are respectful, optional, and well-disclosed, some users will accept them.
If ad-free options exist: Given a clear, affordable alternative (e.g. micro-subscriptions, freemium models, or donation-based access), many users will opt out of ads.
The differentiator is control: People are more likely to accept ads if they choose to rather than having them injected by opaque systems.
Not at scale not yet. But this is where things get interesting.
What creators want: Ownership, distribution reach, audience connection, and monetization. Nostr nails the first two better than anyone true sovereignty over identity and distribution.
What it lacks: Scalable monetization that competes with YouTube ad revenue or Substack subscriptions yet.
Zaps (Lightning payments) and other peer-to-peer tools offer powerful proof-of-concept for fan-powered revenue.
Open-source composability means developers can build monetization tools without gatekeepers.
As creators get burned by traditional platforms (see: demonetization, shadowbanning, revenue cuts), the appeal of platform independence grows.
So, creators will come especially early adopters, niche communities, and those burned by Web2. But for the masses, Nostr (or any open protocol) needs!!!
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Thanks for all of that.
Agree about ownership and control over your own brand on Nostr. That is powerful.
But your right on reach and audience connection.
Nostr needs more users to attract the creators but simultaneously needs more creators to attract users. I think ad money could help. The question is how it would actually work.
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