SHORT “man brakn” version on my thought:

I really like #Nostr or is it #TheNostr

Aahhh nostr:npub180cvv07tjdrrgpa0j7j7tmnyl2yr6yr7l8j4s3evf6u64th6gkwsyjh6w6 what’s the correct way to say it? 🧐😵‍💫

LONG “girl brain” version of my thought:

By the time Twitter requested for additional credentials in order to maintain my verified status, I had already been deeply immersed in the Bitcoin ecosystem for several years. The increasing importance of privacy in my professional and personal life was growing and had already started to become something incredibly valuable to me, so it made the decision an easy straightforward pass, that ultimately led me to disengage from other social media pages.

After an intentional hiatus from all social media platforms, I became aware of the pervasive toxicity that had subtly infiltrated these spaces. My developmental years were intrinsically linked with the rise of the internet and its social platforms, hence I evolved in tandem with them.

Just like you might not notice you've grown until your pants don't fit anymore, my relationship with the digital realm similarly evolved. The rapid evolution of these platforms became discernible only when my once-familiar digital havens no longer aligned with my values. Just as one would buy new pants that fit their new height, I wanted to find a new space that fit my new state of mind. However, discerning the appropriate platform proved to be an elusive endeavor and I didn’t know where to go.

In December 2022 I read about nostr:npub1sg6plzptd64u62a878hep2kev88swjh3tw00gjsfl8f237lmu63q0uf63m donating around 14 BTC to Nostr, but I still had this lingering toxic taste from my past life of social media so I was hesitant to create a profile. Despite my initial hesitations, I kept an eye on Nostr's trajectory and soon recognized its profound potential along with the ideals it embodied. With each revelation, my conviction grew stronger that Nostr was poised to significantly shape the future, and I wanted to be a part of this.

I can genuinely say I’m glad I made a profile here.

I have found Nostr to be a serene place of community that has real questions about everything from bitcoin to recipes, accompanied by sincere responses. People are actually funny here, toxic Bitcoin humor is not banned, thoughts are intriguing to read, and people genuinely ask, “How you are doing?”. Most people here love freedom, and they don't just talk about building the future they want; I see many stacking and actively working towards that desired future.

There's a quaint feeling of solace that Nostr encapsulates. This is exactly what the internet felt like in the beginning, I was just a child, but I remember it.

In the early days of the internet, there was this novelty that everything felt like a new frontier, with countless websites to explore and new communities to discover. Anonymity was the order of the day; it wasn't so much about a conscious understanding of privacy, but more about the allure of crafting a unique handle like @RosenbergSwitzerlandCuttie. This veiled identity fostered freedom, allowing users to experiment with self-expression without the confines of real-world judgment. The digital landscape was refreshingly decentralized. Rather than a few behemoth platforms monopolizing user engagement, the web was dotted with independent sites and forums. Commercialization hadn't tainted its spirit; targeted advertisements were scarce, and the concept of "monetizing" one's online presence wasn't as prevalent.

There was a sense of genuine connection with fellow users because the internet was smaller and communities were more niche. The focus leaned more towards disseminating information and knowledge, reminiscent of early forums, Usenet groups, and rudimentary HTML sites, rather than the curated personal branding prevalent today. And while this may seem counterintuitive, but there was sort of this barrier to entry and the fact that not everyone was online meant that those who were, often had a genuine interest in the medium and a desire to contribute constructively.

While I could go on and on about the similarities, the main thing is this: it just feels good, it feels right. This is how it was supposed to be, and this is exactly how Nostr feels to me. Like a breath of fresh, free air.

#PlebCahin

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#BTC