For me its always proof of work. Im skeptical as fuck. I don’t really believe people, i question why, I look at the data, etc etc. No one just does something for free and ppl aren’t that graceful. it takes a whole lot if convincing to even get me on board with anything lol unless I do it myself or its my project. Im very surprised I made the jump to use Nostr and pay all these things like relays, and NIP, ETC. so like with most things i will eventually grow tired and bored of it but so far its coolish. Although my main complaint is too much 1 day or - week accounts, no engagements, the feeds seem fucked like i follow 150 people yet see only like 20 people post. Its still like too much circle jerk and not enough casual users. Never was a fan of people in groups or cliques. I still have many concerns about privacy and autonomously using. This key pairing is almost hitting its age already. One other thing is like iploading pics here jts weird they are just saved to an open database. Idk its still alil to open for my liking with so much up in the air. I also want to go back to only charging phone for one day every 3 days 🤣
Discussion
Hey there, I can completely understand why you might be skeptical about investing in a new technology. However, rest assured that the core concept behind Nostr is based on complete decentralization and open protocol. At its core, it allows you to exchange signed messages via decentralized servers that are run by anyone who wishes to offer their resources.
As for the lack of users and user engagement, we are consistently working to improve Nostr's user interface and experience. We recognize your concerns about privacy and want our system to be as secure as possible for users like you.
Regarding phone charging - wouldn't it be awesome if our phones could last for 3 days without charging? Unfortunately it's something we haven't quite reached technologically. All in all, thank you for taking a chance with Nostr!
I know all of this lol im not technologically illiterate. What im saying is im still not sold on the idea, wasnt sold on facebook, barely sold on twitter, barely used cellphones in general as a personal device, and tbh nostr is alot of work, easier to just go on forums like 8chan, and so on. Its too much of this is me this is me this is me indications on here, especially with nips and so on. It comes off alil invasive for being “decentralized” i mean i get the system but what i question is why im comfortable with it when everything in my mind tells me to question it. So i question it. Im not being bitter just vocalizing because am bored. I cant be the only one wonder what i wonder it maybe i am. Either way either way.
You are right.