From my side, biggest friction has been "why the fuck should I install a browser extension to login? Is this safe?".
Congrats!
Just checked it out on Windows and its smooth =3
Looking forward to play with it more once NIP-46 login is implemented (with a button to show its QR so I can scan it with my phone using Amber's "Scan a QR code" button).
Checked them out, and it seems like they're on the right track / have the same approach I'd want to go about it, but considering there's yet to be something, can't tell for sure yet (and if they're building it in a way where people can fork it so that more of them are in the market to compete against them in terms of tweaking their values to provide better value).
One thing though, from what they said that I'd not do, is having that fixed time for ad-viewing. On my end, I'd have it so that each individual user decide at which frequency they want to see ads, and for the advertiser to set how much a person can see an ad and at what frequency.
I also wouldn't put a limit on the life of an ad. If relays want to keep it, they keep it, if not then not, and if an advertiser has their own relay then they can keep it forever.
All in all though, happy that they exist and are on the right track, but we'll see.
More/continued Blossom advancements would be great (imo that's the most important out of all these x3) =3
"Generate me a new ads system that does XYZ , building it with Nostr and BTC LN + Nuts in mind, with packages for websites, apps, and relays/servers, with a hub for it that connects all these together"
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"Damn, why is it taking more than 10 seconds to do this?"
x3
If I ever do start making it, the core two values for it would be:
1. Optional
2. Everyone takes a piece of the pie
That second point would increase zapping activity on nostr to hyperbolic levels, as well as increasing the number of users receiving their first bitcoin and using it "wait what? i got bitcoin? wtf? nice!"
The first point would be a basic on/off switch, and can advance into subscribing/enabling specific ad systems to see ads that you want to see "Just show me PC games ads" for example. And with keyword control, as well as moderation control for ads themselves.
Ads are shit because they make it so, it's a decision, and are involuntary. Ads can be something of desire, yet it doesn't seem like people want to take action to make it desirable, and that's the issue. However, with the development of nostr and bitcoin, that can be definitely achieved now.
Oh? Will check em out.
I have a vision for a good ads system that's very much inline with nostr, and specifically for it only, one that I'd do if given the chance, but if they're already then hey that's one project off of my plate hopefully =3
Because it is inevitable, and considering that's the case, I'd at least prefer if it's done right and in a new better way that would (sometimes) enhance a users' experience (wild I know) on Nostr than how it's traditionally done.
I'd at least like to have a passionate nostr person to take on this undesirable task with the above mindset/approach, rather than a corpo coming in to seize that opportunity and introduce normal ads that everyone will hate absolutely.
The one thing everyone will hate: Ads xD
But he can steal it x3
I like it. Nice. All's left for me to start properly having it as one of my main apps, as a nostr user, are Amber login and zaps
I believe in the you that believes in the heart of the cards.
I feel like you're going down a rabbit hole of some kind x3
(Side note: Sent a DM)
Yup! There's still more stuff to do (new update will go live this week I think), like adding a reply system in the comments, and adding social posting along with feed view.
After that, there'd be a few more bug fixes, QoL improvements, and Maybe Blossom implementation, before hitting up that fiat funding campaign on traditional platforms. (Hopping it's somewhat of a success, would be nice not to spend those personal coins anymore x3).
There's a lot more stuff happening in the background (business, marketing, prepping, etc), but ya, slowly but surely things are getting better =3
Once you see the end result when it's out, you'll know who the artist is so you can contact them. However, it's up to them if they'd accept it or not (regarding hiring them as a work-for-hire person so you'd have ownership of it for your project). It's up in the air if they say yes or no.
Commissioned an artist to create the mascot for nostr:nprofile1qqs0f0clkkagh6pe7ux8xvtn8ccf77qgy2e3ra37q8uaez4mks5034gppemhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mp0qy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnyv9kh2uewd9hj7qg4waehxw309ahx7um5wghx77r5wghxgetk9uvmc9v7 , just saw the sketch and my face went "XD". Looks awesome!
Will be DMing a wolf expert here on Nostr to get their opinion, and getting thoughts from other friends as well, to see if there's a need for any edits before finalizing.
Well, "hired" is the better wording here, instead of commissioning.
Commissioned an artist to create the mascot for nostr:nprofile1qqs0f0clkkagh6pe7ux8xvtn8ccf77qgy2e3ra37q8uaez4mks5034gppemhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mp0qy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnyv9kh2uewd9hj7qg4waehxw309ahx7um5wghx77r5wghxgetk9uvmc9v7 , just saw the sketch and my face went "XD". Looks awesome!
Will be DMing a wolf expert here on Nostr to get their opinion, and getting thoughts from other friends as well, to see if there's a need for any edits before finalizing.