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Robert Allen
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Replying to Avatar Leo Wandersleb

... and nostr:npub1sy70twa0vadtk8hjs6wt2hmfszduj04tw78ccs3ktmr9u99mfmqsj62srx

On the protocol side of things maybe. I'm not sure if Satlantis is going to be as open as you think as the whole article is not very explicit about this.

Just three quotes and how they ring to me:

> with Nostr, it’s actually possible, for the first time — in a privacy and sovereignty preserving way.

Nostr is very transparent but that is changing. Follows and therefore the social graph is public for now but private follows are a thing already I think and many want to push for more privacy in nostr, so it might be a fading advantage.

> In the same way, value will NOT accrue to the protocol because It’s not supposed to — protocols are more of a commodity. The money is and should be made by those who leverage the protocols for end-user products, apps & services.

Is Satlantis about harnessing the social graph while keeping its user data in a silo or are they working on reviews being public nostr events? Making money will require some exclusivity of something or else, alternative clients will crop up and undercut you. Or what would Satlantis be selling?

> Instead of just “liking” a review, you can tip (zap) it.

This on the other hand sounds clearly like reviews being nostr events.

All of the user generated data you see in Satlantis is from Nostr events. This will include reviews (Kind 1985) once we finish implementation and enable them. The only data which isn’t published to Nostr at this point would be some of the metrics for cities. User data is not siloed.

If only this was understood when it comes to “welfare.”

Leftists are disproportionately represented by childless women who own cats. Makes sense to me.

This looks about right.

Olive oil is known to be cut with vegetable oil. Be careful.

Replying to Avatar Hobbit

Donald Trump's speech at the Bitcoin Nashville conference yesterday was largely disappointing, creating significant expectations but ultimately delivering what felt like a "nothing burger." Rather than providing substantive insights or policy commitments, it resembled a campaign rally where he mostly criticized Democrats.

As a businessman who thrived within the traditional fiat system, Trump is accustomed to speaking to supportive crowds. However, Bitcoiners are different—they are critical thinkers and self-sovereign individuals who prioritize verification over trust.

While Trump promised to implement valuable actions, his delivery came off as insincere, much like a child reciting poetry without comprehension. His statements lacked alignment with the ethos and core values of the Bitcoin ecosystem.

Bitcoiners do not need U.S. political endorsement; Bitcoin thrives independently. However, the U.S. could benefit from a coherent Bitcoin policy, and Trump might gain from Bitcoiners' support. His closing remark, "Good luck with Bitcoin, crypto, and whatever you are playing with," highlighted his lack of understanding of Bitcoin's distinction as a decentralized protocol, unlike manipulated cryptocurrencies.

Though it's significant that Bitcoin is now on the political agenda, Trump's performance was underwhelming. Nevertheless, optimism remains as bipartisan interest grows. The focus should remain on core values, acting as an intransigent minority to drive the desired global change.

Yeah, he doesn’t get it. RFK Jr has a much better understanding of Bitcoin.

More like bean of fiat.