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Joe Martin ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŸ โšก
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It's all about the song. 21st century troubadour, based in Isle of Man ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฒ

I turn 30 tomorrow

Excited and slightly nervous to enter a new decade

Feel grateful to have had the fortune of discovering bitcoin and nostr. Meeting and making connections with some incredible people from around the world and pursuing a career that I love, with a renewed sense of optimism, made possible by the value for value ethos and the freedom tech stack ๐Ÿงกโšก

The future is bright

Here's to the next decade of the journey! ๐Ÿ™Œ

Replying to Avatar Bosstone

Very much agree with you on the V4V approach! Itโ€™s been extremely hard to scale in practice but weโ€™re heading in the right direction. My company almost did a deal with a group from Chicago that ICOโ€™d in 2017 w a similar concept. Right now there are a few issues at play. First, outside of western Europe and the US, many people donโ€™t even have the income or financial access to contribute as they would like (hence why paid music subscriptions are roughly only 7% of all music streamers in those markets, and it goes as low as 1-2% in places like Indonesia, which is the 4th largest country in the world by population). Second, the major labels have a death grip on much of the music people

still want to hear. This is slowly changing, but the ideal scenario is some

kind of mass exodus of many big artists from the major DSPs to enable a critical mass of users on the burgeoning V4V platforms. As is, toggling across multiple music services is a hindrance for the casual listener, especially if they are only going to one service for like 2 artists or something. In any case, like I said, weโ€™ll get there, though I envision some kind of pareto principle at play - like 20% of fans are responsible for 80% of โ€˜tipsโ€™ or something. I will help how I can! Iโ€™ve spent the last many years as co-founder and head of music at TREBEL, a music service you can read about below. Learned a lot in the process. Good luck Joe! Stoked to check out your music this weekend. Unrelated but I saw your pic w Abba and I LOVED it. Big fan. Rutgers Gunnarsson was a special kind of bassist. RIP.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trebel_(music_app)

๐Ÿ’ฏ agree. It's going to be the indie artists that own their own catalog that move over first and on boarding for fans and listeners still had a long ways to go. Though I'd say from the artists side, it's pretty solid right now. Wavlake is easier than most places to upload music. It's a catch 22 of artists and listeners not wanting to move somewhere new. However, small artists get such a bad deal with traditional streaming, they've got nothing to lose, they just need to learn about it

I was on a ZBD listening party last night and they played that tune ๐Ÿ˜… I wanna see Kweks all top 5 damn it!

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This post by Riddy made me smile and inspired me to write an intro myself, as I too am new to Nostr. So here goes.

Hi! You can call me Bosstone. Music has always been a huge part of my existence. I am the co-founder of a music service that has grown to 10+ million users over the past 5 years, primarily in Latin America where we are #2 behind Spotify in Mexico's Google Play store music rankings.

Before my entrepreneurial journey began, I spent 7 years in finance. I was an analyst at an investment bank when Lehman collapsed and I remember that period of time well. Years after the GFC, I was considered an upper earner in society, but buying a home still felt like a stretch. Hence began my path down the 'what is money' rabbit hole that eventually led me to #bitcoin.

Like Riddy, I am also not a developer, but I am in a position to influence the music community's understanding of bitcoin, decentralization, privacy, etc. In fact, I consider it an imperative as "starving artists" are in the class of people most affected by worsening inflation, yet most are oblivious to the underlying dynamics affecting their quality of life. Moreover, the bulk of "#crypto" activity (that music execs and artists wrongfully associate with bitcoin) in my industry has revolved around awful Web3 investments and the like. Unsurprisingly, few music people - from record label workers to rights administrators - actually understand bitcoin.

To that end, I hope to contribute to the Nostr community for now by onboarding members of the creative and creative exec class into our movement. I may sneak in a few music-related things along the way.

Many aspiring artists are anti-establishment by nature. Nostr jives perfectly with their world. They just don't know it yet. Let's get them there.

Bosstone

#introductions

#music

#grownostr

#plebchain

#introductions

#creatives

#finance

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Nice, thought it might be. Looks gorgeous ๐Ÿคฉ

Replying to Avatar Man Like Kweks

Yea, Heโ€™s a Relay Rider

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Updated bio. 'Relay rider singer songwriter' ๐Ÿซก

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๐ŸŒด Madeira: The Bitcoin Paradise in the Atlantic ๐ŸŒด

We have reached a remarkable milestone +100 merchants have now embraced the future by accepting Bitcoin. This achievement marks a transformative step towards integrating Bitcoin into everyday commerce in our beautiful archipelago.

Madeira, the picturesque Portuguese archipelago, isn't just known for its stunning landscapes and wine anymore. It's rapidly becoming a beacon for Bitcoin enthusiasts and innovators. Here's why:

Growing Merchant Adoption: Madeira's approach to Bitcoin isn't just about technology; it's about creating a new economic model that could serve as a blueprint for other regions. Whether you're a tourist, investor, or just curious about Bitcoin, Madeira might just be the next destination on your list.

Circular Economy Vision: Madeira isn't just adopting Bitcoin; it's aiming for a circular economy where Bitcoin can be used seamlessly for everything from booking accommodations to dining out. This vision could make Madeira one of the first places where you can live entirely on Bitcoin.

Community and Events: We are actively working to educate and integrate Bitcoin into the local economy, hosting regular meetups and conferences, further cementing Madeira's status as a Bitcoin-friendly zone.

Tax Incentives: Madeira offers a unique advantage for Bitcoin holders. If you hold Bitcoin for over a year, spending it incurs zero tax. This policy not only encourages Bitcoin adoption but also positions Madeira as an attractive destination for digital nomads and investors.

#BitcoinAdoption #BitcoinCircularEconomy #Madeira

This is amazing! Can't wait to visit again soon ๐Ÿค™