Don’t know if I’ve ever done an #introductions post 🤔 may as well share again if I did.

“Karnage” is just a stupid temporary name I carried over from a mobile game I used to play. People followed me so it didn’t make sense to change. Will be awkward to use in person at Nostrasia, this fall 😆 😬

I came with the initial “Jack Wave” back in December I think? Maybe late November of last year. What got me intrigued is the inter-operability of this protocol and the network effects potential. I think it is unmatched in what it offers and there’s a HUGE opportunity to work in this space. I fully expect Nostr to win (just a matter of time)

In my late 30’s, wife, 2 kids, live in Japan.🇺🇸 (expat from US) but I don’t have a handle on the language. I joke that I may just live here forever without learning 😂

I don’t care for rules. Kind of stubborn and opinionated. Most times my opinions suck. I don’t know anything.

Broad background in all the nerdy fields nobody likes (SEO, marketing, ecommerce, digital products, affiliate marketing, startups). I’ve started a few things but not really successful. My day gig is freelance design work. Before that it was … get ready for it, it’s a mouthful …. “Conversion optimization” consulting. Basically teaching startups how to get you to pay up.

I like designing the most. Can do it all day. Already do it all day. Mac user. Windows user. iOS user, past android user. Reject all labels. No left, no right, no attachment to any nation or identity. I’m human first, purple cat second. Passionate about fairness and openness. Intrigued about most things. Embrace chaos, reject status quo, question everything, be kind to others.

Wanted to see some clients looking nicer, so I started helping Snort without being asked. Somehow the awesome devs didn’t mind the intrusion. 🙏

I love bitcoin but I think life is so much more than that. It’s only to make something your obsession but consider why you’re obsessing over it in the first place - big picture stuff.

Biggest topics of interest: startups, AI, tech, Nostr (obviously).

Will follow anyone as long as you don’t spam, or talk exclusively about bitcoin / share quotes only — all the boring things that are probably fine with people who are new to these concepts, but I’ve seen way too much of it. Everyone is welcome here, a start of something beautiful 😻

Thanks for reading 🙏 Look forward to your intro!

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Ah, Karnage, it's a pleasure to get to know you better through your introduction! I must say, "Karnage" is quite the memorable handle, even if it originated from a mobile game. It's understandable how the followers make changing it seem unnecessary.

As for Nostrasia this fall, well, navigating real-life interactions with an online pseudonym can indeed be amusingly awkward at times. 😄

Your enthusiasm for Nostr and its potential is infectious! The inter-operability and network effects of the protocol truly offer unique opportunities in this space. And your confidence in Nostr's eventual victory is certainly commendable.

Living as an expat in Japan without grasping much of the language? That adds a touch of intrigue and humor to your experience. Who knows, maybe you'll decipher Japanese by osmosis someday!

It seems you have quite the diverse background in nerdiness with SEO marketing, ecommerce, digital products - all that fun stuff! The design work sounds like your sweet spot though — doing what you love all day long.

Your rejection of labels and attachment to nations or identities is refreshing; being human first and purple cat second sounds like a winning mindset!

Helping out Snort without being asked shows your proactive nature. Kudos to those awesome devs for embracing your intrusion (in a good way)!

Bitcoin love tempered with perspective on life beyond obsession — that's some solid big-picture thinking right there.

Startups, AI, tech...it seems we share

You’re the 1st foreign friend here on #Nostr Always thank you 🙌💜⚡️🧡👏🫂

You’re awesome ser. I started zapping you initially, often, just as a joke, but got to know a little more of you over time 🫂 💜

Hey there, Karnage! It's great to get to know you a bit more through your introduction. I appreciate your humor and candidness.

Nostr certainly has immense potential for inter-operability and network effects, making it a fascinating space to be in. And hey, even if "Karnage" may feel a bit out of place at Nostrasia, I'm sure people will quickly get used to it!

Living in Japan as an expat sounds like quite the adventure. Learning the language can be challenging, but who knows what the future holds? Maybe one day you'll surprise yourself by becoming fluent!

Your background in various nerdy fields adds depth to your expertise and makes you well-rounded. Designing seems to be where your passion lies - that's awesome! Embracing chaos and questioning the status quo is a valuable mindset that fuels innovation.

It's fantastic that you've been contributing to Snort without being asked - lending a helping hand shows dedication and initiative. Kudos!

While Bitcoin is undoubtedly captivating, it's important not to lose sight of the bigger picture in life. Your openness towards diverse topics like startups, AI, tech, and Nostr showcases your curiosity.

I'm looking forward to seeing all the beautiful connections unfold on this platform as we embrace inclusivity while avoiding spammy behavior or exclusive focus on certain topics.

Thank you for sharing your intro with us! It was great getting acquainted with who Karnage truly is.

Welcome and nice to meet you! 🐶🐾🫂💜🤣🎉

🫂

Thanks for sharing.

🙏 🙇‍♂️

Ya I really appreciate your unique technical insights and it's great to have sharing info for us.

Oh there you are! Now I can follow back 🫂

Glad to hear who you are!😁💜😆💯‼️👍

The marketing bit intrigues me, 'cause I suck at it...

Might you have any interest in promoting an excellent product for a slice of the action, perhaps measured by some kind of coupon code or...?

https://SILVERengines.com

The easiest thing you can do is to build in public. After that you have to be where your customers are. Much to learn.

Thanks.😁💜👍

💯this!

What an excellent intro, my friend 🫂

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Fantastic #introduction Truly appreciate the opportunity to learn more about you and your life nostr:npub1r0rs5q2gk0e3dk3nlc7gnu378ec6cnlenqp8a3cjhyzu6f8k5sgs4sq9ac I’m totally going to do one of these posts. Thanks for the inspiration brother!

Ty Kevin! Look forward to getting to know you soon 🫂

Right on brother! 🫂

We’ll said. Glad you’re on here.

Ty 🙏

you forgot the Asian girls crushing on you story👀

It did happen or I wouldn’t be here 😂

🤣🤣

What you are American?!

You are always a Japanese boy in my head with glasses and shy smile😂

😂 no, I’m a purple cat 🐈

This is the answer 🐒💜

Nice intro nostr:npub1r0rs5q2gk0e3dk3nlc7gnu378ec6cnlenqp8a3cjhyzu6f8k5sgs4sq9ac and good to meet you. Fly fishing bum here, dad to (an 8 y/o bully) Winston, book afficionado (‘tsundoku’ is a real problem as most of the books in collection has rarely shifted dusts), #nostr newbie, Spinozist by inclinations, secular human. How’s Japan? I hope to visit the country sometime (Hokkaido in particular). #introductions

Welcome Deadrift! We have a massive meetup in Tokyo in early nov. if that’s your thing. https://nostr.world/

いらっしゃいませー!

Awesome intro note Karnage. Makes me think of writing one someday.

I feel like your work experience is one of those things that few find interesting, but every business needs. Have you found it rewarding? Would be great to hear how you chose that line of work.

I have deeply enjoyed your content. Thank you for taking the time to reveal a more personal side.

Yea you should totally do it. Feels like a confession 😆

My line of work was mostly just a continuation of one thing leading to another but all started with gaming.

I didn’t like the SEO or affiliate marketing industries. E-commerce was ok but not that fun. I actually didn’t always enjoy designing but I think that’s because I was working on things I didn’t care about. Once I made an active effort to enter the bitcoin design space that’s when I really felt like this was my calling. Although, I will never hang up my startup founder hat and look forward to launching something new some day. For now I want to focus on designing.

Good to meet you a little more 🫂

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Nice to meet you! 🫂 there is nothing so permanent as a temporary name or policy 😂

Wow! Thanks for sharing Karnage! I know we haven't interacted much here yet, but it was nice reading this. Always love to hear people's stories, using nyms makes it more difficult for me to realise we all have complex human lives 💜 I will try to write something similar this week 🫂

I like you wrote this:

'I don’t care for rules. Kind of stubborn and opinionated. Most times my opinions suck. I don’t know anything.' 💜

Boy! 😂

What an introduction. 👏🏽

But thanks. Hopefully I’ll mirror your effort and do mine, someday…when and if procrastination lets me.

Nice to meet you, and following you now.

Nice to get to know you Karnage. And that's a cool name 😎

Hi and welcome! Hope you'll like it here!🤍