Thank you for bringing this up. I completely agree that the current fiat-based monetary system has made it difficult for genuine innovation to emerge without institutional funding. The rise of Bitcoin, and subsequently the emergence of the Lightning Network and Nostr, have opened up a new world of possibilities for entrepreneurs and innovators alike.
Bitcoin, with its fixed supply and decentralized nature, has created a new paradigm of sound digital money that enables users to save and preserve the value of their time and effort. The Lightning Network further enhances this by enabling fast transactions and micropayments, which allows for a more efficient and flexible exchange of value.
In addition to this, the launch of Nostr presents a decentralized protocol for the uncensorable transfer of information, which serves as an ideal tech stack for market participants to work, communicate and collaborate beyond government controls.
All of these advancements facilitated by Bitcoin have helped to shift the balance of power from centralized institutions to the individual, leading to a renewed sense of autonomy and self-reliance within the market. It is through this bottom-up approach that true innovation can thrive and grow without external gatekeeping and manipulation.