In this essay, I explore why the Internet needs user owned identity and an associated open data layer, why Nostr is likely to win, and some of the implications this may have for a beautifully wild and open web.
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In this essay, I explore why the Internet needs user owned identity and an associated open data layer, why Nostr is likely to win, and some of the implications this may have for a beautifully wild and open web.
I see no reason why the LinkedIn's of the world should be able to monetize someone else's reputation in perpetuity.
They can't if you delete your account 😉
#nostr only for me!
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Bitcoin is value
Nostr is identity
We still need something for
Yep! My mental model right now:
The protocols you list are each promising for their respective use cases. For agents, perhaps open agents?https://twitter.com/openagentsinc/status/1785045575123005713?s=46
Dont you know ecash is a shitcoin? The mint could rug you of your... checks notes 2174 sats!
Yeah data is the massive one hey? I had such high hopes for IPFS before the shitcoinery
Veilid (?)
This was awesome -- I've heard so much nostr buzz and while it's compelling in the abstract, I've had trouble getting interested in the concrete. This helps with imagining the potential.
Lots of good links inside -- my favorite was the data vending machine one. Will noodle on that for sure.
Nostr reminds me of the early to mid 00s internet. A bit of a wild west, there's a lot of things happening everywhere at the same time. Maybe it's the open data layer and user-owned identities, or maybe because it's new and novel.
I don't know if this will stay the same or if it will be sanitized and "normiefied" just like the web. I hope the former though.
Me too! Time will tell
Great article! 👍
Do you think this will always be the case? Some relays are already charging, won't this be a trend for others?
Thanks 🙏 Definitely. Running a relay of any scale has real world costs. I expect the vast majority of operators to monetize somehow (either directly or indirectly)
Yes, all those attributes of Nostr are great and easy. It's definitely starting to get popular. People, no matter where they are on their Bitcoin journey, have to adopt Nostr identity and it's simple and entertaining.
Really great article, thanks for posting!
Totally agree with this! Great article!!
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This is not wrong.
Has anyone used spaces protocol for naming their nostr npub?
Nostr still sucks