Great interview on understanding #nostr protocol, the possibilities and business models and services.
#nostr #protocol #technology
I like customer journeys. Tried to blog about a recent experience with #etihad, this is the result : https://www.abaar.net/2023/04/customer-journey-etihad-airlines.html
Customer journeys and especially from airlines can and will change a lot with decentralized platforms. When you start to think of it. Trust/Speed/Integrations
#customerjourney #aviation
nostr has its issues. but for those who figure it out, it’s the most powerful network that exists today. challenge is helping more people figure it out.
likely most of that won’t come from social use cases, but rather the microapps that #[0] originally envisioned and folks like #[1] are focused on building.
the power of this thing is the ecosystem part. it’s permission-less, meaning anyone can build whatever they want, and it has a permission-less global payment system readily available through bitcoin. but neither will sell people on joining it.
if the apps built on top of nostr do valuable things, like https://highlighter.com does, then every nostr app and use case benefits, including the social clients.
this is going to be a long road, but one that fundamentally changes the way people experience the internet. if it doesn’t succeed itself, it will certainly inspire the thing that does.
Are these micro apps similar to the mini-programs, WeChat has in its ecosystem?
But then of course completely decentralized and permission less ? Or do I understand wrong?
Look what I saw in a Japanese department store called "Loft".
Simple but very convenient: a "Call Me" button to get some advice from the staff.
No need to search someone, the staff comes to you when you need them.
#customerexperience #retail #shopping
My blog on Thai commerce after visiting many retail locations in Bangkok.
https://www.abaar.net/2023/04/retail-and-e-commerce-in-thailand.html
#retail #phygital #commerce #ecommerce #thailand
I stumbled upon this store in Bangkok. A Japanese discount brand. It has the best company song ever made. It sticks in your head! Listen for yourself!
Lots of unique Japanese products and 24 hour shopping.
Probably not possible in Europe, but that's one of those things that make Asia special.
#brands #branding #donki #dondondonki #japanesebrand #retail #marketing #commerce #DonQuijote
This is a vending machine that makes a difference.
Up to 200 beverages in one machine! And not only that, it also has a great user interface. The TAO BIN vending machine in #Thailand #taobin #UserExperience #Retail
Only thing missing is lightning payments, but those are not allowed in Thailand.
Great story on aviation, teamwork, creativity, communication:
I visited Boracay Island (a.k.a. bitcoin island) and made a lightning payment via Zeus/Umbrel at several vendors. So nice to use your own "bank" to make extremely cheap crossborder payments even for a coffee or a beer.
https://www.abaar.net/2023/01/paying-with-bitcoin-in-boracay-via-umbrel.html
#boracay #bitcoinisland #lightningpayment #bitcoinrail
