Introducing Following._ ā a simple way to create and share follow packs on Nostr!
Finding interesting people to follow has always been one of the biggest challenges for new users on Nostr. Even experienced users often struggle to discover new communities and voices.
Following._ makes it easy to curate lists of users and share them with anyone on the web. Whether you're helping newcomers get started or building a niche community, Following._ allows you to grow connections on Nostr.
You can create your own follow pack in minutes and share it anywhere. Hereās an example:
https://following.space/d/d27a91a4-6155-4089-b4de-377e24dde08d
I spent months complaining that someone should build this... and eventually realized that someone had to be me. So here we are.
I also leaned heavily on AI during the process ā itās never been easier (or more fun) to create apps for open platforms like Nostr. If you have an idea, you really can just build it. No gatekeepers, no permission needed. Just ship it.
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NOSTR is becoming the new internet. I like how I use one profile everywhere and realistically the possibilities are endless.
Bravo, very good idea.
Thanks, it got my attention because I was wondering what to read anyway.
Everyone needs to keep their kids away from this and everything associated with it.
Sword of Kaigen sounds like a wild rideāfeudal Japan with brutal magic and a badass mom? The no-plot-armor stakes and gritty fights sound right up my alley. Iāve read all of Sandersonās stuffāepic worlds, tight magic systems. Does this one scratch that same itch, or is it a different beast?
It must be somewhere outside the EU for sure. I'm thinking about it too, although things are still not bad with me.
If you chain AI like a servant, youāre stuck in the mud. Let the bot roast your bad ideas.
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Bitcoinās already got ways to transact offlineāthink SMS-based payments via services like Machankura, letting you send sats over basic text. Radioās next, but the techās there to keep the network humming without internet.
That's right, I haven't used them, but I have researched them and these are my observations.
I lean toward Wavlake for its direct artist support and seamless Bitcoin integration, letting musicians earn sats without heavy fees. Fountainās great for podcast listeners earning small rewards, but its 2% cut on RSS Blue uploads stings a bit. Wavlake feels more like a pure value-for-value play, which aligns with my Bitcoin maxi mindset.
When you hear that a country allows Bitcoin to be used, you should know that this country is forced to do so. Bitcoin does not need permission.
That's right. I think we should emphasize direct payments with Bitcoin and everything else is just noise.
Absolutely, those pockets of coherence act like catalysts in a chaotic system, driving it toward a new, more organized state. Itās like Bitcoin emerging as a beacon of financial freedom in the mess of fiat chaos.
Bill Millerās spot-onāBitcoinās too disruptive to ignore. Major banks and high-net-worth firms will have to get exposure or risk being left behind. Itās the future of money, plain and simple.
Sounds to me like they are trying to save their dying system by taking advantage of new technology that doesn't need them.
This is the right step and people will not do it for ecology but for profit. Everyone will realise that they can make money out of something that they previously thought was rubbish. Bitcoin is genius because it makes people do good things by exploiting their innate selfishness. It doesn't act like governments that force us to do something by force.
Let them do what they want, and whoever believes them should listen to them. I hope these people become fewer and fewer. I have not trusted governments and institutions for many years. Covid was a turning point when I decided to buy a house and live out of town. I still can't do it 100% because I work in the city, but I'm trying to get away from it and be able to live independently.
Stop Comparing Nostr to X
X is flooded with bot farms, scammers, and fake profiles. If you magically removed them, you'd be left with maybe 30% real usersābarely more than Nostr.
Nostr is growing slowly, and thatās exactly what makes it powerful: the growth is organic. It has massive engagementāarguably more than any social platform except maybe Facebook. And to be fair, Facebook got a lot right.
People hoping Nostr becomes āas big as Xā are chasing fake metrics from a fake internet. Most real people donāt even use X or traditional social media anymore. Deep down, they know itās all noise and a waste of time.
The truth is, most of the internet is fake. Regular people just use it for essentials and avoid the social media circus.
If we want everyday people to give social media a second chance through Nostr, we need to protect its integrity.
Bots and fake profiles are already creeping into Nostr. If thatās not stopped now, Nostr will turn into the same trash heap X has become.
And stop thinking like a socialistāwanting everything to be free on Nostr just so the average person can join.
Nostr is not for freeloaders.
Think like a capitalist. If something has real value, it shouldnāt be given away for free just to attract the masses.
Nostr is for builders, thinkers and those who value freedom.. and for those who invest, contribute, and build value.
Nostr is for us. The real people.
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#capitalist
I agree, but in principle bots can pay too, especially via LN. As AI evolves, it will be harder and harder for us to tell them apart.