Why do Gigi, Calle and UNCLE ROCKSTAR wear masks while appearing on podcasts?
To conceal their identity obviously.
But if they're so concerned with privacy, why do they have hundreds of thousands of followers online?
This is something we are familiar with in the Bitcoin community, with many of us choosing to obscure our true self.
Anonymity Paradox:
This is where plebs become famous or gain recognition while simultaneously wanting to remain anonymous.
Gaining fame through their content, but choosing to conceal their real identity, creating a paradox where their desire for anonymity conflicts with their popularity online.
Pseudonym Paradox:
Where we use pseudonyms or avatars to interact and produce content, achieving status under a false name, while maintaining a hidden identity.
These concepts aren't formal paradoxes but describe the tension between the desire to build or create content publicly and the need for privacy in the digital age.
They highlight the complex relationship between identity and privacy in online interactions, where we might want the benefits like influence, audience, or stacking sats without the personal exposure that comes with it.