Car sits down with OpenMike of Tunestr to explore how Bitcoin, Lightning, and Nostr are revolutionizing the live music scene. Mike reflects on an eventful 2024, including the launch of Tunestr, and examines the challenges artists face in a music industry dominated by major labels and tech giants. He highlights Bitcoin's potential as a direct and transparent solution for artist support, drawing compelling parallels between the music and financial systems. Together, they discuss the advantages of a value-for-value model for musicians. They also spotlight upcoming Tunestr events, such as Adam Curry's Boostagram Ball Live and the SATSBYSW event in Austin this December, where leaders from the music industry, Bitcoin, Nostr, and RSS communities will gather to explore the transformative impact of these technologies on the music ecosystem.
Key Insights Discussed:
Mike's journey with Tunestr and building a new path for artists.
- The challenges of using Bitcoin and Lightning for artists.
- The influence of Nostr and value-for-value models in music.
- How Adam Curry's Boostagram Ball revolutionizes the live music experience.
- Connecting the Austin music scene with Bitcoin.
- Navigating skepticism and educating artists about Bitcoin and Lightning.
- The challenges of traditional music industry structures vs. Bitcoin's promise.
Tracklist:
- bitcoin
- lightning
- nostr
- value-for-value
- tunestr
- streaming sats
- music industry
- independent artists
- adam curry
- boostagram ball
- austin
- satsxsw
- zapstream
- wavlake
- live-music
- nostrasia
- plebs
- transparency
- artists
- creative economy
- streaming sats
- opt out
- gatekeepers
- open source
- nostr key pair
- primal
- fountain
- purple pill
- sound money
- zapathon
- record labels