Just to flash your face.
https://open.spotify.com/intl-fr/track/1MRcFIWoc03Q8fqLHaxOf6?si=8a2edf8175b94544
To me the concept is valuable even if it doesn't bring instantaneous profit.
(ChatGPT) In the context of Nostr, the acronym V4V stands for “Value for Value.”
This concept is based on the idea that content creators can be paid directly by their audience, without intermediaries, based on the perceived value of their work. It aligns with a decentralized approach, often linked to Bitcoin micropayments (via the Lightning Network), enabling instant and low-cost transactions.
V4V on Nostr: How Does It Work?
• Using Bitcoin and the Lightning Network: Users can send “sats” (fractions of Bitcoin) directly to creators as a reward for their content.
• Integration with apps like Zaps: On Nostr clients like Damus, Amethyst, or Snort, users can send “Zaps” (Lightning payments) as a form of encouragement.
• No intermediaries: Unlike traditional monetization models (YouTube, Patreon, Substack), V4V enables a direct relationship between creators and consumers.
The V4V model is part of a broader philosophy of digital sovereignty and alternative funding, where the community spontaneously rewards what it values, without ads or mandatory subscriptions.
You'r very intelligent. Continue to follow your heart. Regarding Jesus, I would read the Gospel of John. For philosophy, Robert M. Pirsig's Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. These are my beacons of Light.
For your information, this is what I shared (in French) on my Facebook page, for better or for worse :
Hello,
I wanted to inform you that I have recently turned to the Nostr platform (https://nostr.how/fr/get-started) after losing trust in X.com. I had already left Facebook since the ban on news sites [in Canada, for valid reasons].
Nostr is built on a key principle: the absence of censorship. This protocol allows users to control their identity, their posts, and their audience through cryptographic keys that belong to them, without relying on a central authority. Numerous “relays” (independent servers) ensure freedom of expression and act as a safeguard against potential censorship attempts.
Curious to better understand the political dynamics on Nostr, I observed some trends. My analysis is based on a limited sample, so it may not be entirely accurate.
Most users seem to align with a libertarian movement, often associated with the right. There is a strong presence of the “America First” movement, which advocates for economic protectionism, immigration restrictions, and strong nationalism, as well as moderate conservatives. On the fringes, a few white supremacists are also present, though they remain a minority.
Nostr is sometimes described as a “right-wing Bitcoin spam site filled with bad memes,” while others argue that it is “not right-wing enough.” A significant portion of the content reflects an American conservative perspective, often linked to the MAGA (Make America Great Again) movement, which shares similarities with “America First” but with a populist dimension and a strong attachment to Donald Trump. The most discussed topics on the platform are Bitcoin, technology, and self-sufficiency (homesteading).
The community is generally welcoming and willing to help newcomers get familiar with the platform. However, the political uniformity can sometimes be a barrier for those seeking more diversity.
Regardless, I want to experiment with the Nostr protocol to see if it truly allows all perspectives to be heard. For example, I cut off a news feed that was 100% MAGA, but I tolerate another one that, while also MAGA, often reports factual information. Nostr is new to me, and the protocol promises that, even among predominantly right-wing (or left-wing) users, an opposing voice can still have a place. I want to see that for myself.
https://primal.net/e/note1ecg70ctgss2fd3cat53ycuqg49j7tqxkcv06xrtxc669x5m2r8cqmzpfxh
« Trump has announced several rounds of tariffs on Canadian goods, including his initial executive order imposing 25 per cent levies on all imports and 10 per cent on energy, which come into effect as soon as March 4. He later announced there will be additional 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminum starting March 12. And this week, he announced he plans to charge reciprocal tariffs, a policy he called “the big one.” »
I think we (Canada) will resist Trump but it will cost us dearly. Nobody knows what will come of it.
Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey expressed deep concern over U.S. President Donald Trump’s repeated statements about annexing Canada, emphasizing that Trump is serious about the idea. During a visit to Washington, D.C., Canadian premiers met with White House officials, who confirmed that Trump’s remarks should not be dismissed as a joke.
It happened to me two years ago, after I opened a doctored message. I contacted the Twitter assistance. I had to answer some verification questions. Once I regained access I opted for a 2FA based on Yubikeys.
"Émerge la troisième phase du capitalisme algorithmique qui s’amorce aujourd’hui : le technofascisme."
https://www.ledevoir.com/opinion/idees/836341/idees-bienvenue-ere-techno-fascisme
"Bienvenue dans la seconde ère trumpienne de la post-vérité."
https://www.lapresse.ca/international/chroniques/2025-02-14/soumissions-americaines.php
Last Christmas | Emilia Clarke Sings "Last Christmas"
Elvis Presley - Hound Dog (Official Audio)
Saint-Preux - Le Piano sous la mer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmP0psEpjM0&list=PLOp0wK3suAElFWo-y6-PREDCymGsCsK_M&index=6
Franck Dervieux - Dimension M (1972)
Monsieur l'Indien. En l'honneur de tous les déracinés du monde par la civilisation. / Mr. Indian. In honor of all those uprooted from the world by civilization.
https://open.spotify.com/intl-fr/track/0c7shKDkmOsJDyrXsqxDEO?si=240a40ceb4484b2e
Les Grands Silencieux, avec un laser dans les yeux. Ils ont débarqués. /
The Great Silent Ones, with a laser in their eyes. They have landed.
https://open.spotify.com/intl-fr/track/7DPXCj7dBYr6R4VPyKOhAy
C'est (en français) l'annonce de la défaite de l'Occident. / This is (in French) the announce of the defeat of the West.
This is worthy of attention.
TRIBUTE TO JULIAN ASSANGE AND WIKILEAKS
"A young man in Australia, a long, long time ago, well before we ever knew about WikiLeaks, had an idea: the idea of using Big Brother’s technology to create a large digital kind of mirror to turn to the face of Big Brother so as to enable us to be able to watch him watching us — like turning the mirror to the face of the Medusa. WikiLeaks is based on that idea."
— Yanis Varoufakis (https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Yanis_Varoufakis) in Free Julian Assange: Snowden, Varoufakis, Corbyn & Tariq Ali Speak Out, (https://www.democracynow.org/2021/10/25/belmarsh_tribunal)October 25, 2021
Regularly I wish to be able to modify a publication, either because I omitted something or there is a grammar error or a formulation could be improved and I wonder if the nostr protocol would allow this.
I sometimes find myself thinking back to a video where a man claimed to have traveled to the future. He described weightless, mobile cities, entirely governed by a quasi-divine AI capable of assessing a person’s criminal profile in just a few questions.
A portion of humanity lived in these cities, under obscure rules, likely adapted to the AI’s demands. The rest, however, survived in a much harsher world, left to fend for itself in nature. There seemed to be no more nations or traditional political structures.
This thought often haunts me: humanity has endured countless catastrophes—collapsing empires, endless wars. Even today, a small minority preserves technological advances and lives in luxury, while the majority endures dreadful conditions. And it will likely remain that way in the future.
Recently, an announcement on YouTube revealed that a research team affiliated with the University of Oxford had successfully created quantum entanglement between multiple quantum computers connected via fiber optics. Although these machines still handle only a few qubits, this breakthrough allowed them to function as a single microprocessor.
There are also quantum communication networks linked by satellites. Yet, today’s AI still relies on traditional computing technology, using bits (0 and 1) processed by logic gates.
So, if AI can already achieve such spectacular results with these “traditional” means, what will it become when it fully harnesses quantum computing?
In theory, if political choices allowed it, a planetary quantum intelligence connecting thousands of quantum computers could one day be created.