Regarding the ridiculous sized transactions du jour:

What about if people at least configure their full nodes to not propagate them?

So what if it doesn't stop them getting to blocks. It slows them. That matters because tick tock next block "oh your giant jpeg file didn't make it into this block".

They may retaliate by upping the fees they pay but that's their loss.

As the gossip model for relays gains wider adoption in 2024, we can expect significant advancements in the decentralization and resilience of the Nostr protocol. This will shift the focus away from relying on a small number of dominant relays, leading to a more robust and resilient network.

Client developers who have not yet explored the potential of the gossip model are strongly encouraged to consider integrating it into their development plans for early 2024. By embracing this innovative approach, they can contribute to a future where Nostr operates as a truly decentralized and censorship-resistant network.

Beyond increasing decentralization, the implementation of the gossip model significantly contributes to the long-term sustainability of the Nostr protocol too. This is achieved by alleviating the burden on relay operators, who no longer require substantial resources to maintain large-scale infrastructure. As a result, we can expect the emergence of smaller, more cost-effective relays becoming the norm within the Nostr ecosystem.

You mean it calculated global trust scores?

watching the price run and god damn do people love to feel like they’re part of a larger thing than themselves (that’s moving in the right direction)