#asknostr
Nostr is NOT PsyOps nor Algorithm resistance - architecturally speaking!...
Here is why:
As opposed to what I read from other people's posts here and what I first thought of Nostr that "it does not have an algorithm to beat like the centralised platforms where you are not served by contents based on what you like, based on your likes or engagement patterns, etc."
This is technically NOT TRUE! The documents that I read from the developer of Nostr says otherwise.
"Techniques to trick the user:
Each client can decide how to best show posts to users, so there is always the option of just consuming what you want in the manner you want — from using an AI to decide the order of the updates you’ll see to just reading them in chronological order. " @fiatjaf from
https://fiatjaf.com/nostr.html
Yes, at the moment, as far as my user experience from the clients that I am using. I am consuming content feed based on chronological order or based on the filters of feed that I want like in Primal - eg Latest, Trending, #travel, Latest Replies, etc.
But this does not mean it will never change!
It only means NO CLIENTS yet (not that I am aware of, or at least I have not used yet!) have the same algorithm as most centralised platforms where encourages you to consume more content based on which content attracts you the most!
As a former programmer and a data consultant, I became curious about the architecture of Nostr. Hence, I took time to read the above and nostr-resources. However, I am very keen for any references that you can recommend for further reading to expand my understanding of #nostr.
As someone new to this platform and really rooting for its success because of its opportunity and potential. I believe as a user it is worth knowing the future of Nostr strategically speaking.
At the end of the day, every projects, start-up or innovation requires funding. I am yet to find the plans for nostr. I have not read the NIPS yet so will be next.
USER DATA CONTROL:
Where I am not clear from the docs is about the user data control.
1.) Delete Events or Notes:
In order for clients to query and retrieve my events or posts, it must be stored somewhere. I have to requests to DELETE EVENTS/Notes depending on the clients that I used. I have not used clients yet that let me delete my notes without needing to contact the client's admin . This user effort is not ideal. Perhaps this is already on the to-do lists of devs?
2.) Account deletion. I know each user has public key but I do not believe I can DELETE my public key should I wish so. Or at least I can only see deletion of my posts/notes functionality. I don't believe this functionality is available yet or will be available. From the docs that I read Nostr is decentralised through Relays and each relays do not have to communicate with each other. But some have already the capability to broadcasts your data for further distribution. Does this mean my public key along with its metadata, once out there, it is FOREVER there? I am genuinely curious because I have not seen this on my research yet. I know everything is tag as EVENTS and each events has its "kind".
Any further reading about data control or reference guide is greatly appreciated!
Enjoy your Sat night! 😀
#grownostr #architecture #tech #decentralise #lifecoach #growthteacher
Cheers,
M💋
There may be algorithms, but in comparison to centralized social platforms it's the user's choice to choose his preferred algorithm. In the simplest case by choosing his client.
He WILL give a damn if nobody watches HIS back anymore.
Yeah, his own people will probably be very grateful if he did that.
Received a package of coffee today, payed via Lightning 🥳 Looking forward to trying my first cup.
Also, very nice adhesive tape 😉
That's basically because percentages of something are a simple multiplication:
x percent of y =
(x/100) * y =
(x*y) /100 =
(y/100) * x =
y percent of x
Naaaa. My theory is, he didn't even notice what's happening...
The message IS out. It's just that most people don't want to hear it.
Safety first! 👍 You don't want to be responsible for your pizzas death. 💀
Hey Malos, could you explain who those "guards" you mentioned are? Is that only policemen or are there also other groups called so?
I'm still grateful for you posting these videos. Mainstream media in Germany writes about "protests". But what I saw in these videos is a bit more than that.
When can you call yourself a cypherpunk? I've been interested in freedom tech for a long time, say for something around 25 to 30 years. I played around with the early cypherpunk remailers, then mixmaster, then JonDonym, Freenet (now Hyphanet), TOR and I2P. I'm an advocate of open source software, am running my own Bitcoin node and have been interested in crypto currencies for over 10 years now. But still I'd say, there are a lot of people more cypherpunk than me out there.
Be safe!
I'm sorry for you 😢 don't give up.
Oh shit. Just saw Maduro claimed he's the winner.
I hope for a true change for you and your country 🫂
How's the mood there? Do you think most will vote for our against Maduro?
Yeah right. In the end it's all about what you have under your control and what not.
From an external view, you can't. If you have access to the binaries, you could compile the source at the stated commit and compare the result with the running ones.