People are having hard time understanding what protocols are, this is a good explanation: nostr:note1jp2f0e6rjz49wjueclgvesv3dkhwvrvv707k67eeesdmcc9kqfrs6asapf
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Why do people need to know what the protocol is?
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they are so brain washed and eager looking for an authority like most other things
while here nobody own protocol. even fiatjaf dont own it after he wrote nip01
Understanding that #Bitcoin and #Nostr are protocols is key. A protocol is like a globally accepted set of rules, similar to the rules of a game known worldwide. Because they're decentralized — spread out among countless users globally — it's nearly impossible for any single entity, like governments or big tech, to control or censor them. By recognizing them as protocols, it becomes clear why they offer a powerful defense against censorship and why their adoption is so crucial in our digital age.
Okay. How many people know that http is a protocol? Was it desperately needed to popularize the Web? No. People were just given a tool (a browser) and they used it.
True, many use tools without understanding their underlying mechanics. However, in an age of increasing censorship and control, knowing the 'why' and 'how' behind decentralized protocols like Bitcoin and Nostr empowers users to make informed choices and champion their digital freedoms.