I just posted this on the /r/PennStateUniversity subreddit, but it was removed.
Hey Penn Staters!
If you’ve been hearing about Nostr, the decentralized social future, and wondering what all the buzz is about, now’s your chance to find out! We’re hosting a live event where you can dive into the world of decentralized social media and learn how to take control of your online presence and your attention.
👉 What’s Nostr?
Imagine a world where you own your data, and no one can cancel or censor you. Nostr is all about freedom, privacy, and connecting with a global community—WITHOUT the gatekeepers of traditional platforms.
Here’s why YOU should be there:
🛡️ Privacy-first: No need to hand over personal info.
🔥 Decentralized: No one controls it, so the power stays with YOU.
🌐 Global network: Connect with students and like-minded people from around the world.
💡 Open-source tech: Whether you're a coding wizard or just curious, you’ll get to explore how it all works!
Event Details: 📅 When: Saturday, October 12, 2024, 12pm - 4pm
🌐 Where: Happy Valley Brewing Company
💻 Who’s invited? EVERYONE! But especially YOU, Redditors and Penn Staters who love discovering cool new tech!
🔗 RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nostr-valley-tickets-972202372467
Bring your curiosity, your questions, and maybe even your friends. It's time to get ahead of the curve with a social media protocol that's actually for the people.
Let’s grow the future of social together. See you there! 🚀
Want to do some research before you head to the event? Hit up these websites for more information:
🌐 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aA-jiiepOrE
🌐 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVm_jGdwTjQ
#NostrValley
I live fairly close but I'll be working away from home that weekend.
Read "The Creature from Jekyll Island" in 2005 then followed J Orlin Grabbe and learned about attempts to create digital currency. Got busy with life but had told my father what I had learned and years later he asked if I had bought bitcoin (around 2011). I didn't know what it was but didn't think much of it. He passed away in early 2014 and I didn't hear about it much again until 2018. Started watching videos and learned how decentralized it was so started buying in late 2018 and early 2019.
