Shoutout to nostr:npub1qny3tkh0acurzla8x3zy4nhrjz5zd8l9sy9jys09umwng00manysew95gx for putting his money where his mouth is when it comes to nostr, zaps, and value-4-value. The ad-funded attention economy on the web and social media captures artists/creators by way of their wallets and livelihoods, and therefore it also captures their audiences by way of censorship and manipulation.

Many artists are simply trying to make ends meet, and social media is a necessary tool for them in today’s world. It’s where connections are made, where they can showcase their art, and in many cases where they can generate a revenue stream.

Nostr, Bitcoin, and #value4value give us back our voices and power, but only if we are willing to participate. If we expect everything to come for free, then Nostr WILL find itself going down the same path as every other online platform before it.

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