I give nostr and near-0 chance of failure, but only because zaps are a thing.

It’s not clear to me that an open protocol on its own is big enough incentive for it to prosper over existing alternatives. Logically, it should be, but in practice - not definitive. See signal. It managed to grab some users from WhatsApp but remains overall a niche product. Sad fact is that majority of people don’t value privacy to the same extent as convenience.

However, with zaps, nostr is lighter fluid for creator economy and the spread of lightning and ultimately bitcoin. It’s the purple Trojan horse. The IV bag for orange pill delivery. You could argue that the opposite is equally true. They are a symbiotic duo - Batman and Robin or if Batman joined forces with Superman.

Not only does “zapped up” nostr give ultimate power to creators, but it also enables collaboration, sharing and participation from anyone and everyone. It’s the ultimate network effect. It enables dynamic value sharing not possible before. Best of all, it’s 100% permissionless, inclusive and … unstoppable.

The question then becomes not “will nostr survive?” But “how fast will it grow”?

I think the answer to that depends on a few things:

1. How fast do we improve the overall UX of the clients

2. Ability to introduce new types of use cases

3. The rate at which existing platforms or up and coming popular platforms integrate with nostr and zaps.

4. Ability to introduce fiat on and off ramps

We know what needs to happen for better UX - this is just a matter of time and more talent entering the arena.

New use cases are already being worked on and many more will be introduced in the coming months.

Existing platforms are unlikely to let go of existing monetization methods. Putting more financial power into users hands means less control over revenue streams - especially if they depend on advertising. Sure, smaller companies and those more ambitious will lead the way but the behemoths are unlikely to waver.

The previous point also hinders the fiat on/off ramps. But, it’s not a dealbreaker because newer companies can and will enter the arena. In fact, giant companies may have no choice but to play ball. The question is - when?

To take a 1000 mile view from above, what is going to help adoption of both technologies?

1. Our ability to maintain momentum. I have full confidence in this because bitcoiners are leading the way and we always play the long game and nothing will deter us.

2. Inclusion - our willingness to welcome everyone no matter their background or preference we may not agree with. Even if their profit motives or monetization methods are not in line with our values, having a more diverse user base is good. Focus on the things we agree on.

3. Scaling improvements, discovery UX. All a matter of time imo.

4. Integration with existing services. We’ll have to start slow on this one.

That’s all I have to say for now. Keep in zapping, building, thinking, debating, coming up with solutions 💪

Haters gonna hate. Notice how even bitcoiners declared nostr a fad despite it being around for a few years now. They see one wave and form an opinion on the tide of the ocean. Rookie mistake.

Peace ✌️

I got a permanent suspension on the only account I had ever had, 9000 followers gone because I let my wife (who had previously been permanently suspended for joking to stab me because I made a meme that included boobs) use my account. No point putting effort in there when you can get suspended for a joke and there isn't a real human lead appeals process. Fuck em.

Sudden influx of new users, right?

What's happening over on BT?

do you wait at red lights when no one is around?

Australians showed their leaders during the covid response just now fearful and compliant they are. This is a logical next step - smart tactic to introduce it during the big homosexual parade - any criticism will be derided as homophobic.

after waking up i am often tempted to check the news and doom scroll.

if you are like me the first step to breaking the cycle is to remember that nothing "learned" from the doom scroll will help you.

none of it is meaningful activity. none of the headlines will improve your day. it is akin to worrying about something that you have no control over.

🙏

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I plan to move to an island nation in Africa post-halving in 2024. I tend to execute on such plans but this one might be my last.

Time to settle Nostriches...time to settle.

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My country becomes more like china as each day passes

Reduce seed oils, increase salt.

#Carnivore #AnimalBased

Not sure how you pin all that on Jack if you’ve read anything of the Twitter Files or understand anything about large corporates.

The State co-opting private companies for their own ends is par for the course nowadays. It is insidious and unstoppable with their monopoly on violence.

The only way out is to build a parallel system that is decentralised enough that they can’t co-opt it. Bitcoin has proven that, and nostr is the rails to expand that.

Not stalking, and not harassing. He’s a public figure. It’s great you heart Jack, congrats. The reality is I’m asking questions that many many people will ask. I’m not trolling. I’m here, and want to learn more. But as far as I know his involvement with twitter, what it became, and HOW it became it was never really addressed. These are questions hundreds of millions of people will ask. They’re not accusations, but certainly need a response for us to all heal moving forward.

The effects of twitter censorship were wide and massive. They influenced an election, gave voice to the most powerful pharma companies, and likely lead to the poisoning of tens of millions of people through coerced injections.

We should all want to know HOW that happened.

What drives the next wave of nostr adoption?

Club nostr

Been recruiting some buddies of mine

I’ll be hitting up NOSTR recruitment over next few days

Let’s get this economy to number 1

BIGGER THAN ANY ECONOMY THAT EVER EXISTED

NOSTR -> #BITCOIN

JP Morgan was set to make this trip but missed the departure

Whatever you do don’t put your npub in your bio. It doesn’t copy and paste and only provides people with a frustrating experience when encountering “nostr”