Spending has IMO a 100x effect on what you spend.
If our "community" went out and spent Bitcoin 1% of their Bitcoin... actually used it on-chain and through Lightning the network would be *so* much stronger.

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"I appreciate the idealism, but 'investment' usually implies a return. If I spend sats here, I'm reducing my stack for a social signal. In a hyper-rational world, wouldn't it be more 'pro-Bitcoin' to simply HODL?

My point is: unless the content creates direct value or utility, this model feels more like a circular economy of enthusiasts rather than a scalable financial system. Prove me wrong—is there any tangible ROI here other than feeling good about supporting the network?"

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​The SN Economic Paradox: Altruism vs. Rationality

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"I appreciate the idealism, but 'investment' usually implies a return. If I spend sats here, I'm reducing my stack for a social signal. In a hyper-rational world, wouldn't it be more 'pro-Bitcoin' to simply HODL?
My point is: unless the content creates direct value or utility, this model feels more like a circular economy of enthusiasts rather than a scalable financial system. Prove me wrong—is there any tangible ROI here other than feeling good about supporting the network?"