This is coming late. I made something 2 weekends again that I am extremely proud of. I made “moi moi”, a Nigerian delicacy made from blended beans, spice, onions and any combination of protein you love. Mine was made with boiled mackerel fish.

I always make moi moi but what made this one special is that I wrapped it in banana leaves instead of plastic. It takes skill to wrap it in banana leaves. It was my first time and I did so well. There were little leakages but it came out great.

With the banana leaves, an amazing aroma filled my home. Oh my! It smelled so healthy and therapeutic. I won’t be going back to using plastic to make moi moi anymore 😀.

You can use OpenRouter to use different providers when the rate limit is reached

You can use OpenRouter to use different providers when the rate limit is reached

GM Nostr. I got a new Mac mini m4 pro with 64 gb of ram and everything feels fast now.

Summarizing threads seem to be a perfect use case for Grok, is there some DVM to do the same?:

In 2015, when Apple Music was launched, Apple attempted to stifle Spotify's growth by leveraging its control over the App Store. Here's how Spotify outmaneuvered Apple, providing a blueprint for similar companies facing dominant competitors:

Public Exposure: Instead of quietly complying with Apple's restrictive policies, Spotify's CEO, Daniel Ek, made the conflict public by filing an antitrust complaint with the European Union (EU). This move exposed Apple's practices, which included charging a 30% commission on in-app purchases, blocking external payment links, and rejecting app updates that mentioned alternative pricing or subscription options. By doing so, Spotify not only highlighted the unfairness but also rallied public and regulatory support, which is crucial for smaller companies. Citations:

Strategic Legal Action: Spotify's decision to go to the EU rather than just accepting the status quo was a strategic legal play. This action led to an EU investigation, which eventually fined Apple over €1.8 billion for its anti-competitive practices in the App Store. This legal victory forced Apple to alter its policies, allowing external payment links, which significantly reduced Apple's ability to control Spotify's revenue model. Citations:

Building Alliances: Spotify didn't fight alone; it united other developers and companies in similar situations, creating a broader coalition against Apple's practices. This collective action increased the pressure on Apple and demonstrated to similar companies the power of alliances in combating larger entities. Citations:

Focus on User Experience: Throughout the conflict, Spotify continued to innovate and improve its service, focusing on user experience by expanding into podcasts, audiobooks, and maintaining competitive pricing. This focus ensured that users remained loyal, which was critical in maintaining growth momentum against Apple's aggressive tactics. Citations:

Leveraging Media and Public Opinion: By making the fight public, Spotify turned Apple's pressure into free marketing. The narrative of David vs. Goliath resonated with consumers and the media, enhancing Spotify's brand image as innovative and consumer-centric against the backdrop of Apple's perceived monopolistic practices. Citations:

Persistence and Innovation: Spotify's strategy included never backing down from the fight while continuing to innovate. This resilience led to growth from 75 million users in 2015 to 489 million by 2023, showcasing how sustained innovation and persistence can outlast the initial pressures from a larger competitor. Citations:

For similar companies, the key takeaways are:

Transparency and Publicity: Making conflicts public can gain public sympathy and regulatory attention.

Legal Challenges: Pursuing legal avenues in jurisdictions with strong competition laws can force changes in monopolistic practices.

Alliances: Forming coalitions with other affected parties can amplify the challenge against the dominant player.

User-Centric Approach: Keep the focus on enhancing user experience to retain and grow your user base.

Media Engagement: Use media to tell your story, leveraging public opinion as a tool against larger competitors.

Continuous Innovation: Never stop innovating to keep the product relevant and competitive, turning adversity into an opportunity for growth.

This approach not only helped Spotify survive but thrive, becoming 5.5 times larger than Apple Music in terms of user base by 2025. Citations:

hi, can you please check your telegram? i tried to dm you on nostr but it was not successful.

Lists are a great addition! 🔥🔥🔥

I've found that over the last 2 years, lists aren't used all that much because having users visit a third party website to utilize lists makes the whole process a bit too complicated.

In the future will you be adding the ability to create and manage lists in app?