Trump is more likely to advocate a return to a gold standard than a transition to a Bitcoin standard, but Bitcoin will keep on doing Bitcoin stuff whether the USA backs the Dollar with gold or Bitcoin.
Just keep stacking and don't worry too much about it.
Can't wait for the Great Golden Savior to take charge
I don't care to own a self-driving car, but a lot of people shouldn't drive.
Individual freedom is evil apparently
https://www.politico.com/news/2024/11/17/robert-kennedy-vaccine-theories-besser-00190034
Sounds like a good policy but I don't honestly know if I can adhere to it
We sure do love zaps and the value for value economy here. Though, one of the largest user based technical hurdles for Nostr, IMO, are zaps. While not required, they do enhance the experience. Because of this paired with the fact that many of us are Bitcoiners, we tend to get a bit overenthusiastic when new users join. So, how do we make this easier?
Does Nutsack fix this? Maybe?
I'm still not entirely sold on Nutsack fixing this issue, at least in it's current form. Mint selection may need to be automatic or have recommended mints, but also allow advanced mint selection for more technical people. We also need incredibly easy solutions to convert from 🥜 to ⚡.
Telling people that they're going to need a second application or even a third application doesn't seem like a good experience either.
Would you be comfortable holding hundreds of thousands of sats in a Cashu mint? I would not. Because of this simple fact, I would not be able to recommend Nutsack to new users. I cannot recommend something to people that I don't use or don't fully endorse.
For me, the key is to help users help themselves and while helping them, don't set them up for failure. Don't set them up to be rugged.
I know that nostr:nprofile1qqs04xzt6ldm9qhs0ctw0t58kf4z57umjzmjg6jywu0seadwtqqc75sprfmhxue69uhhq7tjv9kkjepwve5kzar2v9nzucm0d5hsz9mhwden5te0wfjkccte9ec8y6tdv9kzumn9wshszynhwden5te0wp6hyurvv4cxzeewv4esdp32r9 is aware of all of these shortcomings and that he's actively working on making NIP-60 Cashu wallets better and easier to use.
Hell, maybe I'll dive in and switch my zaps to nuts for a while. Do a little bit of dogfooding. Er...squirrelfooding.
Anyways. All of that said, I truly am excited to watch clients integrate this and am hopeful that we can solve all of these onboarding issues. Maybe I'll be surprised.
Cashu mints are a nice idea, but yes there's room for improvements when it comes to usability. Maybe it will get there eventually.
Currently I think the best solution for non-technical users, which is the average human you're going to onboard to Nostr, is a reliable custodial wallet like #Strike. Easy to set up, easy to use, and custody by a trustworthy, US-based company.
How ironic that mere hours after a million angry leftists stormed off of X and opened Bluesky accounts they're suddenly being inundated with content reports.
I'm sure the one has nothing to do with the other.
Making mulled wine tonight
It's coming. China is already starting to do it. Current demographic trends are a threat to life as we know it.
RAW MILK??? 😱
Somebody stop this madman!
There's going to be a serious need for caretakers in the future. All these young adults not having kids will have nobody to take care of them when they're old.
Liberal women selectively removing themselves from the gene pool. More crazy old cat ladies in the making.
https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2024/11/16/4b-movement-america-political-protest-00189314
She thinks she's people
Long live the empire!
Sam Banky-Fried bragging about effective altruism gave it a bad, scammey rep, but honestly it's the way things should be.
It's basically capitalism combined with the teachings of Jesus.