Is it technically feasible to have a network of millions of private #nostr relays?
I'm imagining a world where millions of people will have private nostr relays serving their own content only. That's pretty technically easy to achieve, right?
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Thanks for the recommendation! Looks good 😉
Hi #nostr, quick question, which Nostr clients do you think are better (or more effectively) implementing Nostr Communities functionalities, currently?
I'm really looking forward for Nostr to become the Reddit replacement so that's why I'm asking. :)
Cheers and good day!
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You can't ask these questions... 😉
In pratice this is an early version of https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bread_and_circuses
Also known as the "dole":
> Why is it called the dole?
> In British English, unemployment benefits are also colloquially referred to as "the dole"; receiving benefits is informally called "being on the dole". "Dole" here is an archaic expression meaning "one's allotted portion", from the synonymous Old English word dāl.
The current (last thousands of years) status quo of government is to divide and conquer. They are dividing the people, making them more friends/dependent of the government.
As long there's free speech that's fine. Problem is when the intolerant destroy free speech and the tolerant let them do it...
Today, I had a conversation with a friend's acquaintance who expressed a desire to "do something about social media, to create something that is ours." She was unfamiliar with Nostr and only vaguely aware of Mastodon, though she had heard of Bluesky and Threads.
She represents the ideal target audience for Nostr. Once I explained our project, her excitement was palpable. Although initially skeptical about Bitcoin, she showed interest in an economic model not reliant on advertising and was open to exploring alternative models.
Several key points emerged from our discussion. Firstly, the ease of joining and locating acquaintances on Nostr is crucial. For instance, the process of installing TestFlight, then navigating back to nos.social to click a link and install Nostr via TestFlight, proved challenging. Her attempt to Google Nostr nearly led her astray. nostr:npub1a8jzweysxa9qmtmht874736aalm0lwdsl306nrys9d05ktlrhw3qcr5pj4 i think, this underscores the need for someone with tech marketing/communications expertise to overhaul nostr.com. The current site should be repositioned as developer.nostr.com.
We must simplify the process of finding and connecting with known contacts on Nostr. It's essential to communicate the value proposition of Nostr to new users, whether they learn about it through friends or media. Our focus shouldn't be on creating more content for Bitcoin enthusiasts, as there's already a plethora of information available for those familiar with wallet operations.
Another aspect that stood out was Nostr's multi-app nature. Nostr isn't just Damus, Nos, Amethyst, or Habla.news. It's a platform where various apps can operate using the same data, contacts, and services, all under the user's control. For those with a developer mindset, the sheer breadth of projects within Nostr demonstrates the vibrancy and scale of our endeavor. Projecting this magnitude is crucial for attracting users who are deciding where to invest their time.
I believe we could benefit from explainer videos that highlight why Nostr is both important and interesting. During our conversation, I showcased various apps: Primal for a web social feed, Habla and Yakihonne for longer-form blogging, Flockstr for events, Wherostr for geolocation, and Highlighter for layering different functionalities. These examples illustrate the diversity and versatility of our platform.
I didn't delve into Nostr nests, marketplaces, Wavlake, Streamstr, and more, but it's clear there's much to explore.
This conversation has led me to believe that we should proactively share the Nostr story, positioning it as the future of social networking. This approach will also help us differentiate from platforms like Threads, Pixelfed, Mastodon, and Bluesky. While these platforms are based on open protocols, they operate as single-app, vertical silos.
Our unique offering is the unified 'login' across diverse apps, granting users not just control over their algorithms but their entire app experience. They can even use multiple apps simultaneously.
The impact of a single Thai TikTok video in attracting a Thai user community to Nostr exemplifies the power of targeted storytelling. We should harness similar strategies to broaden our reach and influence. Talking about how this is a whole new way of social, not just one app.
Yeah, that would be useful for the many sides/clients of Nostr. I also think adoption is inevitable.
I’m my case the use case that I’m very very excited is a replacement to Reddit and LinkedIn. I can’t wait for the end of Reddit moderation. And a cheaper LinkedIn.
I think Reddit like clients are still too infant but when they really start to improve, it’s going to be huge. And then it’s just a matter of cross posting. Once you have a few cross posters, people that post in both, then it’s a matter of time.
Imagine having the content of Reddit and the flexibility of Nostr. Different ways to access content. Open AI analysis. Sky is the limit.
Another use case I’m very excited about is a LinkedIn alternative.
And the real beauty is going to be mixing both.
A question for #bitcoin and overall #crypto entrepreneurs:
With the advent of crypto currencies and #defi my question is, has that changed the way you would finance your business?
Imagine a person is starting a business today, would you recommend any #defi (or #tradfi) crowdfunding tool for acquiring money or would you recommend a fully bootstrapped implementation?
#startups #entrepreneurship #defi
Hi nostr:npub1getal6ykt05fsz5nqu4uld09nfj3y3qxmv8crys4aeut53unfvlqr80nfm, is everything alright with your docs pages?
It seems there's a lot 404 Not Founds in your docs?
Cheers!
But what's the problem? What's the disadvantage? I don't get it.
That's very cool though. I have a server too and it could work. I just wonder privacy wise it could perhaps not be ideal... not sure.
Good stuff!
A question, in a world with millions of relays, how will clients work with that? Is there some kind of global relay database?
Because currently adding relays to clients its pretty manual. And by the way, I honestly don't understand why clients are not using all the possible available relays by default.
Wouldn't using all the possible avaible relays by default result in the most complete or uncensored version of all Nostr content?
Ostrich.work looks good too! Anything works in the end.
I was thinking though, it would probably need a specific client that uses a specific relay with safe-for-work moderation. Who would want to mix work stuff with the rest of the world? Well, I guess someone will want that in the end.
I wonder if we're gonna have many multiple clients like we have now or a few clients with a LOT of functionality for everyone.
We're excited to share what we've been working on - the TrueVote app in action!
TrueVote is not just an app; it's a commitment to transparency. Built on Bitcoin, Opentimestamps, and Nostr, our open-source platform ensures tamper-proof ballot data. No smoke and mirrors, just verifiable election integrity of every ballot, every vote.
TrueVote solves two fundamental problems in elections:
1. Ballot verification: With TrueVote, you can verify your vote was counted, eliminating the uncertainty that plagues traditional voting methods.
2. Convenience: TrueVote brings voting to your fingertips, eliminating the inconvenience of polling places and mail-in ballots. Voting should be as convenient as the rest of our digital lives.
We believe in openness, which is why our tech stack is entirely open-source. Transparency isn't just a feature; it's a virtue. We're empowering voters with unprecedented visibility into the voting process.
Ballot data is validated using Opentimestamps hashing on Bitcoin. No "token" needed. No "new crypto coin" needed. Bitcoin and Bitcoin only.
And now, TrueVote uses Nostr, an innovative decentralized and open-source communications protocol, for secure authentication.
Technology (bitcoin) has made it possible to separate money and state, and it is time to decouple the state from the election process to ensure election integrity.
It's time we vote on our phones!
#TrueVote #ElectionIntegrity #ElectionTransparency
https://twitter.com/morrisonbrett/status/1726618612633591902https://m.primal.net/HQmk.mp4
Very cool! How are you defining identity? i.e making sure that one user can only vote once?
How large is the whole #nostr database in GB?
Is there a place where I can see this information?
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