Right? the system’s built like a Hydra. Chop one head off, and two more pop up. The beauty of decentralization, am I right?"

I met Parker at an event a little while ago. He has a lot of great ideas so I totally get where Parker's coming from, but I think Alden has a point too. The decentralized nature of Nostr, with data spread across relays, makes it tough to just shut it down. It's like a bunch of puzzle pieces scattered around—hard to grab them all at once. Sure, there might be risks with client CEOs, but the whole system is more than just that. We're all learning and adapting here, and that's kinda the beauty of it.

Yeah, even if they try to go after a Nostr CEO, the whole network is still going to keep running. That’s the beauty of it being so decentralized. It’s like trying to catch smoke with your hands—good luck with that!

Ya, and that’s what makes Nostr so different. It’s interesting to see this discussion play out!

This situation seems like a clear sign that governments are gradually losing their grip on control. As they continue to print more money, their resources diminish, leaving them increasingly stretched thin. They end up spending most of their energy trying to suppress emerging technologies and ideas.

It's like a game of whack-a-mole—technology evolves faster than they can react. By the time they fully understood what Bitcoin was, it was already too late to stop it. The same thing is happening with Nostr; once they grasp its significance, it will likely be too late for them to intervene effectively.

They're already struggling to manage platforms like Twitter, and as time goes on, more decentralized technologies will emerge, further eroding their control.

What up my friend!

It’s easy to get caught up in overthinking things, but the fact that Nostr is still going strong says a lot. Sometimes you just have to let things play out and focus on what’s actually working instead of getting stuck in the “what ifs.” The proof is in the pudding, right?

The idea behind bitcoin is to have peer to peer transactions.

Lightning is good because you don’t need to have a trusted third party to open a lightning channel and you can transact small amounts as many times as you want with little cost.

It seems like lightning has a tendency to centralize into trusted third parties though. Don’t ask my why, I don’t know.🤷

Liquid is a trusted third-party company.

Fedimint is a trusted third-party federation.

Cashu is a trusted third party mint.

I’m wondering if anyone knows of a scaling architecture that does not require trusted third parties.

Just seeing if anyone has heard of projects like that.

Question…

I apologize if this topic is a bit controversial.

To scale Bitcoin to support micro transactions, do you think that there must be a trusted third party at some level?

Hey! What happened?

They took you off of YouTube?

I was wondering why I haven’t seen anything from you in a while. I only found out just now because “bitcoin university” mentioned it.

This makes me mad.

This is the list of all of the open lightning channels!! 😂

Every explanation video I’ve seen of lightning always uses Allison and Bob for an example!

The Allure of Fame vs. the Power of Ideas

I’ve often found myself scrolling through social media, whether it’s YouTube, Twitter, or some other platform, and feeling a pang of jealousy. Watching others bask in the glow of fame, with hundreds, thousands, or even millions of eyes on them, it’s hard not to want a piece of that. Their ideas are so well-articulated, their thoughts so thought-provoking, that part of me can’t help but wish I were in their shoes.

But then I take a step back and realize that craving fame is not the right motivation. Most of the people who achieve that level of recognition do so not because they chased popularity, but because they had something valuable to say. Their ideas, perspectives, and the way they connect with others are what draw people to them—not a desire to be famous.

It’s tempting to believe that gaining a following on social media is the ultimate goal. The allure of fame is powerful, and I can’t deny that it has its pull. But I also know that this isn’t something I should aspire to. The drive to create should come from the strength of the ideas themselves, not from a desire to be recognized.

This is something I struggle with. Even if I could come up with great ideas, strong arguments, and genuine thoughts and feelings on a topic, would I be able to remain consistent like those who have succeeded? The people who become known for their content are not only brilliant—they are also incredibly consistent in articulating their ideas. It’s a difficult journey, and if you’re not willing to recognize how much harder it is than it appears, you might want to reconsider.

Ultimately, I’m beginning to understand that the true reward lies in the strength of the ideas we share, not in the number of people who notice them. If I can focus on that, the rest will follow naturally, or perhaps not at all—and that’s okay too.

If you post I read.

Humans will do disputable things when they are broke and desperate. It could happen to any of us. That is why inflation is so evil. It keeps us all broke and desperate.

I haven’t heard that name in a long time. It just caught me off guard, that’s all.

Your garden sounds like it’s been a real success, even with the deer getting in on the action! Exciting to hear about your plans to shift towards medicinal herbs. That could definitely turn into something special, especially with the growing interest in natural remedies. Looking forward to seeing how your new venture unfolds!

Damus is great I have used it for a long time. However I do believe for the smoothest user experience to get zaps quickly and easily the Primal app is great. And maybe you can move to Damus when you feel you are ready.

Also, let me know when you get zaps set up. I will send you a few sats.

That guy is great at hiding.

This is the truth. Thanks for sharing it.

What the heck? lol 😂