Nobody will care…

I removed all the music I had uploaded to wavlake. I am not comfortable with a platform which allows users to game their billboard and solely uses zaps to gauge engagement. nostr:note1myu7vm8e374g706glyr9uh9sm3jpw0ylykqt4x9dyzpta8smpuws3sy9lf paid promotion needs to be labeled as such.

How did I know users were gaming the billboard? Their zap tally kept growing, but the amount of supporters remained the same. The same sats we’re used multiple times (losing a bit on fees each time). The manipulation by this so called member of the community was relentless, and when I started competing with him replicating the approach it went absolutely overboard.

After the short exchange with WL quoted above, the supporters count suddenly went buggy and stopped displaying data. After pointing this to WL, they claimed a bug and then proceeded to remove it totally from their UI.

Last but not least, when looking at where WL gets its financial support from I noticed that Hivemind Ventures also funds Primal, a Nostr client with a gameable “leaderboard”.

Have fun, without me.

Engage constructively with others.

Do not try to argue.

Try to understand and help.

Gently explain.

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Do you like poison ivy seeds?🤔 Exploring the Intriguing World of Cashews 🌰🌿

Ever wondered about the botanical ties of cashews? Brace yourself for a fascinating revelation – cashews are in the poison ivy family, Anacardiaceae! This botanical connection might raise eyebrows, but fear not; there's more to the story.

Cashew Habitat and Growth:

Cashew trees, scientifically known as Anacardium occidentale, thrive in tropical climates, favoring regions with warm temperatures and moderate rainfall. Native to Northeastern Brazil, these evergreen trees have found homes in various parts of the world, including India, Vietnam, and Africa. Known for their resilience, cashew trees adapt well to different soil types, but they flourish in well-drained, sandy soils.

Fruits and Nut Formation:

Cashews, intriguingly, produce what's called a "cashew apple." This accessory fruit is juicy and pulpy, boasting a sweet and tangy flavor. However, the real star of the show is the cashew nut – the kidney-shaped seed attached to the bottom of the cashew apple. What makes this nut stand out is its peculiar development. The cashew nut forms outside the cashew apple, hanging below it, encased in a double shell.

Urushiol Content and Processing:

Now, here's where the poison ivy connection comes into play. The outer shell of the cashew nut contains urushiol, a toxic resin also found in poison ivy and poison sumac. However, the good news is that processing methods, such as roasting or steaming, effectively remove the urushiol. This ensures that the cashews we enjoy are safe and delicious.

So, the next time you savor a handful of cashews, remember the unique journey these nuts take from tropical orchards to your snack bowl. Nature's wonders never cease to amaze! ✨

#CashewChronicles #BotanicalWonders #NutritionExploration

jade wallet giveaway coming soon $follow and $boost to enter the raffle!!!

giveaway is when i hit 1000 follows.

LFG 🚀🚀🚀

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Loving the new design! Some of my playlists got debased, worth it to have them displayed on my profile though. #debasedcuration refresh inbound

The Wavlake Top 40 was always intended to be just one, introductory way to recommend new music to people. It seemed logical — just count how many sats each track earned within a certain period of time and show the results (we’ve been using a 30-day window since January). When we first launched, this seemed like a good enough place to start. The idea of putting your music everywhere on the internet for free was — and still is — a kind of crazy idea. The Top 40 was a familiar way to show people how this could work.

I’m now realizing value for value is only going to succeed if fans are even more involved. With so much music out there, it’s impossible for casual listeners to discover new music without a little help. We need curators — true enthusiasts — out there showcasing the things they love for us all to hear. And those curators need to be a part of the value stream. Podcasts like Boostagram Ball, Sidestream Music, and UpBeats are some early, innovative examples of how effective this mechanic can be — where the curator is rewarded for their work alongside the artists they feature. This doesn’t have to take the form of a podcast, of course. We can imagine this playing out on blogs, videos, any medium… but right now, these new podcasts work. They feel like radio, which is familiar and proven. Only now, with zaps, it’s even better.

Things have evolved a lot more quickly than we ever imagined and it's exciting. This concept — of a publicly available music library with a standard payment protocol baked in — is starting to show its power.

Gm