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Husband, Dad, Grandad, Serial Entrepreneur, VC, reader, camper, opinionator, #Bitcoiner.

I would use 'legacy media' to refer to the medium e.g. print, tv, radio. I would use 'corporate media' to refer the companies engaged.

8 of the 9 #BitcoinETF's have now filed their ammended applications; only waiting on WisdomTree. SEC said? "Update by end of October, and we will approve in November." Anticipating initial pop, then drop as GBTC and others unwind and then slow steady gain.

Looking forward to this weekend 8/11-8/13 at:

Bitcoin Beach North - BBQ Meetup at 'Lake Satoshi' Michigan.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lake-satoshi-bitcoin-retreat-2023-tickets-601355780327?aff=oddtdtcreator&ref=eemaileventremind

I run the bitcoin/lightning node Sideways (and devstr.org devstr@nostrplebs.com). I need 3 referrals to join the Amboss Nodestrich Community. If you know, you know. Here's the link: https://amboss.space/communityRequest/9cb1d93d-7860-4630-aea6-64cc30427a3a Thanks

They are most certainly hiding an old garotting scar. More common than you might think.

## Welcome to Nostr.

Nostr is half a million people, and now you, trying to build a better social media space. The protocol is new and still developing rapidly, with many smart developers building all sorts of things. It can be a little overwhelming and confusing for new arrivals. This page is a modest attempt to get you grounded before the noise overwhelms.

## Wallet and Keys

You should have a public key (npub1A2b...) and a secret key (nsec1z1x3...). Share the npub, never share the nsec. Together they serve as your username/password, so don't lose them. You should also have a Bitcoin/Lightning wallet. With those three things secured, everything else is easily changed. We currently recommend [Alby](https://getalby.com/) as the best way to manage both wallet and keys.

## Clients

There are numerous clients with different goals and features. [Here's a list](https://devstr.org/clients/). Use one or as many as you'd like - your wallet, keys, and profile can come right along. So try a client and post your own note - maybe sharing how you heard about Nostr. Congratulations, you are now a Nostrich. Now you can buy an Ostrich at the exotic pet store to serve as a mascot.

## Setup Your Profile

Nostr includes a personal profile with; name, about, avatar, name@domain (NIP05), a name@lightning address (LUD16), and a few other things. Name is usually a handle or nickname. About is a short bio of up to 150 characters. Avatar is any small picture. NIP05 is an optional shorthand address for your npub key; [numerous providers exist](https://nostr.how/en/guides/get-verified). LUD16 is a shorthand address for your lightning wallet (name@getalby.com). Don't sweat it. You can change these elements later. Your profile is linked to your npub, not your client.

## Build Your Tribe

Like most social media platforms, you will want to build your tribe or who you want to follow. Read some notes, tap on interesting people, and then press follow. Now you will see all the notes they share. Each client is set up differently but all have a 'follow' function. You can search for specific people and follow them, or even follow who they follow. If you use Twitter, here's an easy way to [move your follower list to Nostr](https://nostr.directory/). Again, low stress, you can unfollow someone easily too.

## Zaps

Now for the fun stuff. Most nostriches use zaps instead of likes. Zaps are tiny amounts of bitcoin that you 'tip' people for notes you appreciate (and they 'tip' you). And I mean really tiny, like 20 sats (satoshis - the smallest unit of Bitcoin) which is about half a US penny (ha'penny?) You can easily load your Alby wallet with something like CashApp). Most people find it way more fun and meaningful than likes. It's part of what makes Nostr Nostr. Now go out and Zap something.

## Relays

Relays allow you to tune your Nostr experience. For now, we recommend you leave them be. You will know when you are ready. [Here's more information](devstr.org/relays/) for when you are ready.

## Have Fun and Express Yourself

Some applicable cliches: Attack ideas, not people. We are all on the same planet. Learn daily. Create something. Fix, don't complain. Now go Zap us to a better world.

I am switching to @Strike as my $USD/#Bitcoin ramp from @coinbase, @binance, and @kraken due to recent SEC activity and new @Strike features. Join me, and we each get $5.00. https://invite.strike.me/MDXOPC

Please add your Nostr-related events to the Nostr Global Events Calendar:

Send a Google-style calendar invitation to group@devstr.org. Fill out all the details: title, location, guest=group@devstr.org, location physical/virtual, and a full description including signup details, websites, and all your contact information. Your event will automatically appear on the Nostr Global Events Calendar.

Add Calendar to your calendar (recommended): calendar.google.com/calendar/u/1?cid=Z3JvdXBAZGV2c3RyLm9yZw

View Calendar in a browser: https://bit.ly/450MAts

Replying to Avatar Derek Ross

We also have the Nostr Karaoke event that myself nostr:npub1hqaz3dlyuhfqhktqchawke39l92jj9nt30dsgh2zvd9z7dv3j3gqpkt56s nostr:npub1utx00neqgqln72j22kej3ux7803c2k986henvvha4thuwfkper4s7r50e8 and nostr:npub1clk6vc9xhjp8q5cws262wuf2eh4zuvwupft03hy4ttqqnm7e0jrq3upup9 are hosting. And then I just got invited to another Nostr meetup yesterday, but it's during the Toxic Happy Hour Pleb Party. Here's a link to that one if you didn't get into the pleb party: https://lu.ma/nostr_bitcoin

Please add your Nostr-related events to the Nostr Global Events Calendar:

Send a Google-style calendar invitation to group@devstr.org. Fill out all the details: title, location, guest=group@devstr.org, location physical/virtual, and a full description including signup details, websites, and all your contact information. Your event will automatically appear on the Nostr Global Events Calendar.

Add Calendar to your calendar (recommended): calendar.google.com/calendar/u/1?cid=Z3JvdXBAZGV2c3RyLm9yZw

View Calendar in a browser: https://bit.ly/450MAts