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39 sats \ 17 replies \ @CheezeGrater 23 Mar 2022 \ on: Daily discussion thread

So when do you think SN will eclipse the Bitcoin and Lighting Network subreddits?

Personally I've already abandoned them.

50 sats \ 13 replies \ @k00b 23 Mar 2022

In terms of # of users? It'll take years. The Bitcoin sub has like 3 million people following it. We'll need to 10x ~3 times to get there. I believe we'll get there, but there's a lot of value we'll need to create to get normal folks to switch over. Right now we appeal to what I'd classify as true bitcoiners for whom a Bitcoin focused experience is of high value.

31 sats \ 7 replies \ @CheezeGrater 23 Mar 2022

I agree that getting to that number of followers won't be quick, on the other hand it's really refreshing having a news feed basically free of "number go up" posts and memes.

31 sats \ 3 replies \ @k00b 23 Mar 2022

Absolutely. I don't spend anytime thinking about eclipsing those services - but you asked. 🙂

I almost exclusively think about adding value for users who are like you and me, users who find the focus valuable, users who want to connect and learn more about Bitcoin. Outside of that, I do think about how we can appeal to Bitcoiners who don't realize they should be Bitcoiners yet; the best thing we can do though is try to demonstrate what can be done with Bitcoin and let the value shine through.