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The recent shutdown of TikTok in the United States due to a potential government ban serves as a stark reminder how fragile centralized platforms truly are under the surface. While these platforms offer convenience, a more polished user experience, and connectivity, they are ultimately beholden to governments, corporations, and other authorities. This makes them vulnerable to censorship, regulation, and outright bans. In contrast, Nostr represents a shift in how we approach online communication and content sharing. Built on the principles of decentralization and user choice, Nostr cannot be banned, because it is not a platform—it is a protocol. **PROTOCOLS, NOT PLATFORMS.** At the heart of Nostr's philosophy is **user choice**, a feature that fundamentally sets it apart from legacy platforms. In centralized systems, the user experience is dictated by a single person or governing entity. If the platform decides to filter, censor, or ban specific users or content, individuals are left with little action to rectify the situation. They must either accept the changes or abandon the platform entirely, often at the cost of losing their social connections, their data, and their identity. What's happening with TikTok could never happen on Nostr. With Nostr, the dynamics are completely different. Because it is a protocol, not a platform, no single entity controls the ecosystem. Instead, the protocol enables a network of applications and relays that users can freely choose from. If a particular application or relay implements policies that a user disagrees with, such as censorship, filtering, or even government enforced banning, they are not trapped or abandoned. They have the freedom to move to another application or relay with minimal effort. **THIS IS POWERFUL.** Take, for example, the case of a relay that decides to censor specific content. On a legacy platform, this would result in frustration and a loss of access for users. On Nostr, however, users can simply connect to a different relay that does not impose such restrictions. Similarly, if an application introduces features or policies that users dislike, they can migrate to a different application that better suits their preferences, all while retaining their identity and social connections. The same principles apply to government bans and censorship. A government can ban a specific application or even multiple applications, just as it can block one relay or several relays. China has implemented both tactics, yet Chinese users continue to exist and actively participate on Nostr, demonstrating Nostr's ability to resistant censorship. How? Simply, it turns into a game of whack-a-mole. When one relay is censored, another quickly takes its place. When one application is banned, another emerges. Users can also bypass these obstacles by running their own relays and applications directly from their homes or personal devices, eliminating reliance on larger entities or organizations and ensuring continuous access. **AGAIN, THIS IS POWERUFL.** Nostr's open and decentralized design makes it resistant to the kinds of government intervention that led to TikTok's outages this weekend and potential future ban in the next 90 days. There is no central server to target, no company to regulate, and no single point of failure. (Insert your CEO jokes here). As long as there are individuals running relays and applications, users continue creating notes and sending zaps. Platforms like TikTok can be silenced with the stroke of a pen, leaving millions of users disconnected and abandoned. Social communication should not be silenced so incredibly easily. No one should have that much power over social interactions. Will we on-board a massive wave of TikTokers in the coming hours or days? I don't know. TikTokers may not be ready for Nostr yet, and honestly, Nostr may not be ready for them either. The ecosystem still lacks the completely polished applications, tools, and services they’re accustomed to. This is where we say "we're still early". They may not be early adopters like the current Nostr user base. Until we bridge that gap, they’ll likely move to the next centralized platform, only to face another government ban or round of censorship in the future. But eventually, there will come a tipping point, a moment when they’ve had enough. When that time comes, I hope we’re prepared. If we’re not, we risk missing a tremendous opportunity to onboard people who genuinely need Nostr’s freedom. Until then, to all of the Nostr developers out there, keep up the great work and keep building. Your hard work and determination is needed. ###

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I’ve been using Notedeck for several months, starting with its extremely early and experimental alpha versions, all the way to its current, more stable alpha releases. The journey has been fascinating, as I’ve had the privilege of watching it evolve from a concept into a functional and promising tool. In its earliest stages, Notedeck was raw—offering glimpses of its potential but still far from practical for daily use. Even then, the vision behind it was clear: a platform designed to redefine how we interact with Nostr by offering flexibility and power for all users. I'm very bullish on Notedeck. Why? Because Will Casarin is making it! Duh! 😂 Seriously though, if we’re reimagining the web and rebuilding portions of the Internet, it’s important to recognize [the potential of Notedeck](https://damus.io/notedeck/). If Nostr is reimagining the web, then Notedeck is reimagining the Nostr client. Notedeck isn’t just another Nostr app—it’s more a Nostr browser that functions more like an operating system with micro-apps. How cool is that? Much like how Google's Chrome evolved from being a web browser with a task manager into ChromeOS, a full blown operating system, Notedeck aims to transform how we interact with the Nostr. It goes beyond individual apps, offering a foundation for a fully integrated ecosystem built around Nostr. As a Nostr evangelist, I love to scream **INTEROPERABILITY** and tout every application's integrations. Well, Notedeck has the potential to be one of the best platforms to showcase these integrations in entirely new and exciting ways. Do you want an Olas feed of images? Add the media column. Do you want a feed of live video events? Add the zap.stream column. Do you want Nostr Nests or audio chats? Add that column to your Notedeck. Git? Email? Books? Chat and DMs? It's all possible. Not everyone wants a super app though, and that’s okay. As with most things in the Nostr ecosystem, flexibility is key. Notedeck gives users the freedom to choose how they engage with it—whether it’s simply following hashtags or managing straightforward feeds. You'll be able to tailor Notedeck to fit your needs, using it as extensively or minimally as you prefer. Notedeck is designed with a local-first approach, utilizing Nostr content stored directly on your device via the local nostrdb. This will enable a plethora of advanced tools such as search and filtering, the creation of custom feeds, and the ability to develop personalized algorithms across multiple Notedeck micro-applications—all with unparalleled flexibility. Notedeck also supports multicast. Let's geek out for a second. Multicast is a method of communication where data is sent from one source to multiple destinations simultaneously, but only to devices that wish to receive the data. Unlike broadcast, which sends data to all devices on a network, multicast targets specific receivers, reducing network traffic. This is commonly used for efficient data distribution in scenarios like streaming, conferencing, or large-scale data synchronization between devices. > In a local first world where each device holds local copies of your nostr nodes, and each device transparently syncs with each other on the local network, each node becomes a backup. Your data becomes antifragile automatically. When a node goes down it can resync and recover from other nodes. Even if not all nodes have a complete collection, negentropy can pull down only what is needed from each device. All this can be done without internet. > > \-Will Casarin In the context of Notedeck, multicast would allow multiple devices to sync their Nostr nodes with each other over a local network without needing an internet connection. Wild. Notedeck aims to offer full customization too, including the ability to design and share custom skins, much like Winamp. Users will also be able to create personalized columns and, in the future, share their setups with others. This opens the door for power users to craft tailored Nostr experiences, leveraging their expertise in the protocol and applications. By sharing these configurations as "Starter Decks," they can simplify onboarding and showcase the best of Nostr’s ecosystem. Nostr’s “Other Stuff” can often be difficult to discover, use, or understand. Many users doesn't understand or know how to use web browser extensions to login to applications. Let's not even get started with nsecbunkers. Notedeck will address this challenge by providing a native experience that brings these lesser-known applications, tools, and content into a user-friendly and accessible interface, making exploration seamless. However, that doesn't mean Notedeck should disregard power users that want to use nsecbunkers though - hint hint. For anyone interested in watching Nostr be [developed live](https://github.com/damus-io/notedeck), right before your very eyes, Notedeck’s progress serves as a reminder of what’s possible when innovation meets dedication. The current alpha is already demonstrating its ability to handle complex use cases, and I’m excited to see how it continues to grow as it moves toward a full release later this year.

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New Year’s resolutions often feel boring and repetitive. Most revolve around getting in shape, eating healthier, or giving up alcohol. While the idea is interesting—using the start of a new calendar year as a catalyst for change—it also seems unnecessary. Why wait for a specific date to make a change? If you want to improve something in your life, you can just do it. You don’t need an excuse. That’s why I’ve never been drawn to the idea of making a list of resolutions. If I wanted a change, I’d make it happen, without worrying about the calendar. At least, that’s how I felt until now—when, for once, the timing actually gave me a real reason to embrace the idea of New Year’s resolutions. Enter [Olas](https://olas.app). If you're a visual creator, you've likely experienced the relentless grind of building a following on platforms like Instagram—endless doomscrolling, ever-changing algorithms, and the constant pressure to stay relevant. But what if there was a better way? Olas is a Nostr-powered alternative to Instagram that prioritizes community, creativity, and value-for-value exchanges. It's a game changer. Instagram’s failings are well-known. Its algorithm often dictates whose content gets seen, leaving creators frustrated and powerless. Monetization hurdles further alienate creators who are forced to meet arbitrary follower thresholds before earning anything. Additionally, the platform’s design fosters endless comparisons and exposure to negativity, which can take a significant toll on mental health. Instagram’s algorithms are notorious for keeping users hooked, often at the cost of their mental health. I've spoken about this extensively, most recently at Nostr Valley, explaining how legacy social media is bad for you. You might find yourself scrolling through content that leaves you feeling anxious or drained. Olas takes a fresh approach, replacing "doomscrolling" with "bloomscrolling." This is a common theme across the Nostr ecosystem. The lack of addictive rage algorithms allows the focus to shift to uplifting, positive content that inspires rather than exhausts. Monetization is another area where Olas will set itself apart. On Instagram, creators face arbitrary barriers to earning—needing thousands of followers and adhering to restrictive platform rules. Olas eliminates these hurdles by leveraging the Nostr protocol, enabling creators to earn directly through value-for-value exchanges. Fans can support their favorite artists instantly, with no delays or approvals required. The plan is to enable a brand new Olas account that can get paid instantly, with zero followers - that's wild. Olas addresses these issues head-on. Operating on the open Nostr protocol, it removes centralized control over one's content’s reach or one's ability to monetize. With transparent, configurable algorithms, and a community that thrives on mutual support, Olas creates an environment where creators can grow and succeed without unnecessary barriers. Join me on my New Year's resolution. Join me on Olas and take part in the [#Olas365](https://olas.app/search/olas365) challenge! It’s a simple yet exciting way to share your content. The challenge is straightforward: post at least one photo per day on Olas (though you’re welcome to share more!). [Download on iOS](https://testflight.apple.com/join/2FMVX2yM). [Download on Android](https://github.com/pablof7z/olas/releases/) or download via Zapstore. Let's make waves together.

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Here are my predictions for Nostr in 2025: **Decentralization:** The outbox and inbox communication models, sometimes referred to as the Gossip model, will become the standard across the ecosystem. By the end of 2025, all major clients will support these models, providing seamless communication and enhanced decentralization. Clients that do not adopt outbox/inbox by then will be regarded as outdated or legacy systems. **Privacy Standards:** Major clients such as Damus and Primal will move away from NIP-04 DMs, adopting more secure protocol possibilities like NIP-17 or NIP-104. These upgrades will ensure enhanced encryption and metadata protection. Additionally, NIP-104 MLS tools will drive the development of new clients and features, providing users with unprecedented control over the privacy of their communications. **Interoperability:** Nostr's ecosystem will become even more interconnected. Platforms like the Olas image-sharing service will expand into prominent clients such as Primal, Damus, Coracle, and Snort, alongside existing integrations with Amethyst, Nostur, and Nostrudel. Similarly, audio and video tools like Nostr Nests and Zap.stream will gain seamless integration into major clients, enabling easy participation in live events across the ecosystem. **Adoption and Migration:** Inspired by early pioneers like Fountain and Orange Pill App, more platforms will adopt Nostr for authentication, login, and social systems. In 2025, a significant migration from a high-profile application platform with hundreds of thousands of users will transpire, doubling Nostr’s daily activity and establishing it as a cornerstone of decentralized technologies.

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**Amber** [Amber](https://github.com/greenart7c3/Amber) is a Nostr event signer for Android that allows users to securely segregate their private key (nsec) within a single, dedicated application. Designed to function as a NIP-46 signing device, Amber ensures your smartphone can sign events without needing external servers or additional hardware, keeping your private key exposure to an absolute minimum. This approach aligns with the security rationale of NIP-46, which states that each additional system handling private keys increases potential vulnerability. With Amber, no longer do users need to enter their private key into various Nostr applications. <img src="https://cdn.satellite.earth/b42b649a16b8f51b48f482e304135ad325ec89386b5614433334431985d4d60d.jpg"> Amber is supported by a growing list of apps, including [Amethyst](https://www.amethyst.social/), [0xChat](https://0xchat.com/#/), [Voyage](https://github.com/dluvian/voyage), [Fountain](https://fountain.fm/), and [Pokey](https://github.com/KoalaSat/pokey), as well as any web application that supports NIP-46 NSEC bunkers, such as [Nostr Nests](https://nostrnests.com), [Coracle](https://coracle.social), [Nostrudel](https://nostrudel.ninja), and more. With expanding support, Amber provides an easy solution for secure Nostr key management across numerous platforms. <img src="https://cdn.satellite.earth/5b5d4fb9925fabb0005eafa291c47c33778840438438679dfad5662a00644c90.jpg"> Amber supports both native and web-based Nostr applications, aiming to eliminate the need for browser extensions or web servers. Key features include offline signing, multiple account support, and NIP-46 compatibility, and includes a simple UI for granular permissions management. Amber is designed to support signing events in the background, enhancing flexibility when you select the "remember my choice" option, eliminating the need to constantly be signing events for applications that you trust. You can download the app from it's [GitHub](https://github.com/greenart7c3/Amber) page, via [Obtainium ](https://github.com/ImranR98/Obtainium)or Zap.store. To log in with Amber, simply tap the "Login with Amber" button or icon in a supported application, or you can paste the NSEC bunker connection string directly into the login box. For example, use a connection string like this: bunker://npub1tj2dmc4udvgafxxxxxxxrtgne8j8l6rgrnaykzc8sys9mzfcz@relay.nsecbunker.com. <img src="https://cdn.satellite.earth/ca2156bfa084ee16dceea0739e671dd65c5f8d92d0688e6e59cc97faac199c3b.jpg"> --- **Citrine** [Citrine](https://github.com/greenart7c3/Citrine) is a Nostr relay built specifically for Android, allowing Nostr clients on Android devices to seamlessly send and receive events through a relay running directly on their smartphone. This mobile relay setup offers Nostr users enhanced flexibility, enabling them to manage, share, and back up all their Nostr data locally on their device. Citrine’s design supports independence and data security by keeping data accessible and under user control. <img src="https://cdn.satellite.earth/46bbc10ca2efb3ca430fcb07ec3fe6629efd7e065ac9740d6079e62296e39273.jpg"> With features tailored to give users greater command over their data, Citrine allows easy export and import of the database, restoration of contact lists in case of client malfunctions, and detailed relay management options like port configuration, custom icons, user management, and on-demand relay start/stop. Users can even activate TOR access, letting others connect securely to their Nostr relay directly on their phone. Future updates will include automatic broadcasting when the device reconnects to the internet, along with content resolver support to expand its functionality. Once you have your Citrine relay fully configured, simply add it to the Private and Local relay sections in Amethyst's relay configuration. <img src="https://cdn.satellite.earth/6ea01b68009b291770d5b11314ccb3d7ba05fe25cb783e6e1ea977bb21d55c09.jpg"> --- **Pokey** [Pokey](https://github.com/KoalaSat/pokey) for Android is a brand new, real-time notification tool for Nostr. Pokey allows users to receive live updates for their Nostr events and enabling other apps to access and interact with them. Designed for seamless integration within a user's Nostr relays, Pokey lets users stay informed of activity as it happens, with speed and the flexibility to manage which events trigger notifications on their mobile device. <img src="https://cdn.satellite.earth/62ec76cc36254176e63f97f646a33e2c7abd32e14226351fa0dd8684177b50a2.jpg"> Pokey currently supports connections with Amber, offering granular notification settings so users can tailor alerts to their preferences. Planned features include broadcasting events to other apps, authenticating to relays, built-in Tor support, multi-account handling, and InBox relay management. These upcoming additions aim to make Pokey a fantastic tool for Nostr notifications across the ecosystem. --- **Zap.store** [Zap.store](https://github.com/zapstore/zapstore/) is a permissionless app store powered by Nostr and your trusted social graph. Built to offer a decentralized approach to app recommendations, zap.store enables you to check if friends like Alice follow, endorse, or verify an app’s SHA256 hash. This trust-based, social proof model brings app discovery closer to real-world recommendations from friends and family, bypassing centralized app curation. Unlike conventional app stores and other third party app store solutions like Obtainium, zap.store empowers users to see which apps their contacts actively interact with, providing a higher level of confidence and transparency. <img src="https://cdn.satellite.earth/fd162229a404b317306916ae9f320a7280682431e933795f708d480e15affa23.jpg"> Currently available on Android, zap.store aims to expand to desktop, PWAs, and other platforms soon. You can get started by installing [Zap.store](https://github.com/zapstore/zapstore/) on your favorite Android device, and install all of the applications mentioned above. --- Android's openness goes hand in hand with Nostr's openness. Enjoy exploring both expanding ecosystems.

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What's up stackers! Trying something new posting to the tech territory. **CASCDR TLDR:** CASCDR is a collection of Lightning Powered AI services/applications. **Post TLDR:** We have just released a big upgrade to our RSS Agent! You can now explore podcasts, and seamlessly integrate them with LLM workflows. This will allow you to condense podcast content/create more content based on a given podcast selected through the explorer! We have a new release LIVE. As discussed on this [post](https://stacker.news/items/621497) and on [SNL](https://youtu.be/SsZcVQZ20Ik?list=PLKnVil22cJNzDABNpAQ2JecRzU3SUtV8V&t=3068) last week, YouTube started playing major defense! So we adapted our YouTube Agent into an RSS Agent. Now the RSS Agent is back and better with V2! Due to time constraints we had to ship a very basic version last week. Now RSS Agent is fully equipped!  _he's baaaaaaack_ ## Key Updates: - Search & explore any podcast feed - Pull any episode of interest - Run analysis of the episode transcript with 5 pre-determined prompts - OR roll your own custom prompt to put together written content of your choosing! ## Workflow/Details:  _Step 1: Search for your favorite podcast like @ThrillerX_ _  _Step 2: Select/Configure Your Prompt & Select the Podcast Episode_  _Step 3: Inspect Your Result and/or Copy to Clipboard_ Looking forward to the feedback in the comments! If this post triggers ideas of more you want to do with AI, tell us what you want us to build! Cheers, The CASCDR Team originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/633849

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What up stackers! We're back for a quick update: Today we're announcing the release of our new Word Level Transcripts API! Have you ever heard a great point in a talk/podcast and not able to find it later? [CASCDR Voice to Text fixes this](https://cascdr.xyz/?tab=WHISPER) . Just upload or provide a link to an mp3 or mp4 file and CASCDR comes back with your transcript:  Previously we launched this service as a proof of concept. Truthfully it was not good enough so we went ahead and upgraded it: - 20 min media limit -> 5 hour limit - Single Monolthic Transcript -> You can get full transcript, sentence level timestamps or word level timestamps We implemented this new API in our [YouTube Logic App](https://cascdr.xyz/?tab=Logic%20App&wfid=yitter_to_transcriptions) to integrate the entire workflow. With just a YouTube URL you can explore, search and copy the entire transcript to your clipboard.  _Searching the latest SNL with @Car and @k00b for updates on BOLT12_ At CASCDR we believe that lightning enables a future of open, flexible, decentralized and truly useful AI applications and agents. A boon for humanity that cannot be overstated. Each and every service we create provides value to humans *today* but is also available to automated software and AI services *from day 1*. If this application interests you hit us with suggestions/questions/thoughts in the comments! If you want virtually unlimited access to this tool or many others we offer [CASCDR Amber](https://cascdr.xyz/?tab=upgrade) for $9.99/month . Otherwise we also accept payments through the @Alby Bitcoin Connect plugin! ## Additional Links/Materials ## That's it for today! If you made it this far thank you! Here is a list of more CASCDR materials you can check out: SN Post about CASCDRVision AI Clipping Tool: https://stacker.news/items/568299 SN Post about YouTube Summarizer Agent: https://stacker.news/items/418051 CASCDR Appearance on AI Unchained with @GuySwann_nostr : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3w9wqPw5xQ&pp=ygUQY2FzY2RyIGd1eSBzd2Fubg%3D%3D CASCDR Presentation at @PlebLab Top Builder: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1v3aWdGVx7s&pp=ygUSdG9wIGJ1aWxkZXIgY2FzY2Ry originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/600228

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Several months ago, nostr:npub1hqaz3dlyuhfqhktqchawke39l92jj9nt30dsgh2zvd9z7dv3j3gqpkt56s and I set out to do tackle a task that had never been done before throughout Nostr's short history. We decided adopt the "go big, or go home" mentality and give our best effort to Purple Pill all of the nostr:npub167n5w6cj2wseqtmk26zllc7n28uv9c4vw28k2kht206vnghe5a7stgzu3r conference. We couldn't accomplish this monumental task without the help of the Nostr community. From every day Nostriches and plebs, to legendary developers putting their blood, sweat, and tears into building this new protocol, to several companies within the Nostr ecosystem, everyone was going to need to do their part to turn this dream into a reality. ## The mission For the original vision of Nostr at BTC Prague, we planned on supporting the smallest available booth and a small panel on the secondary stage. The plan was for any Nostr developer to contribute what they could and then use the Nostr booth as a central hub to onboard users to their applications, provide support to their users, and meet the community. I embarked on my first crowdfunding journey and was able to initially raise over 10M sats thanks to the greater Nostr community donating towards our efforts. Shortly afterwards, I was approached by nostr:npub1dtgg8yk3h23ldlm6jsy79tz723p4sun9mz62tqwxqe7c363szkzqm8up6m from Satlantis. He had planned on doing a mainstage presentation at BTC Prague on his new Nostr powered application. He asked me if I wanted to combine our efforts to upgrade the Nostr booth to the largest booth possible to give Nostr an even larger presence. I reached out to Avi and several other trusted Nostriches to see their opinions on this potential upgrade and everyone seemed to agree that we should continue with the "go big, or go home" mentality and try our best to Purple Pill all of Prague. Now with a larger goal at hand, we were able to garner even more support from the Nostr community in addition by adding Highlighter from nostr:npub1l2vyh47mk2p0qlsku7hg0vn29faehy9hy34ygaclpn66ukqp3afqutajft and Primal from nostr:npub16c0nh3dnadzqpm76uctf5hqhe2lny344zsmpm6feee9p5rdxaa9q586nvr as larger contributors. The final tallies for funds raised were 16M+ sats from the greater Nostr community and 38M+ sats raised from [Satlantis](https://satlantis.io), [Primal](https://primal.net), and [Highlighter](https://highlighter.com). (We did have to raise a little more than originally anticipated because the Bitcoin 58K Gang made the fiat value of Bitcoin dip down for a bit right when we were trying to finalize payment.) ## Putting it all together This support enabled us to secure one of the four large booths at BTC Prague and a main stage panel. Given that these three companies made significant contributions, enabling our acquisition of the largest booth, we decided that it was logical to feature these companies more prominently. However, it was crucial to strike a delicate balance here. While emphasizing that this booth represented the Nostr community and was a true community effort, we also wanted to acknowledge and showcase those who made it possible. These companies could have opted for smaller individual booths, but their collaboration in a unified space demonstrates Nostr's principles of openness and interoperability—demonstrating that everyone and everything can work together seamlessly. Therefore, we included as many logos across the Nostr ecosystem as possible throughout our iconography.  And, we also had a dedicated area of the booth highlighting our larger contributors.  The results exceeded all expectations. For three days during the BTC Prague conference, the Nostr booth was continuously bustling with activity. Attendees ranged from individuals who had never heard of Nostr before to those who were curious, active users within the ecosystem, and developers creating the applications we use daily. It was a remarkable community effort, with unexpected volunteers stepping up to onboard new users and provide support. Recognizing our busy schedules and flocks of new Nostriches hatching, they chose to assist in our efforts, offering help, and answering questions. It was a truly inspiring experience. Despite the busyness, the enthusiasm and support of so many people made each day enjoyable and dynamic, ensuring there was never a dull moment and we were always surrounded by friends. ## Booth takeaways As this was our very first attempt at doing something like this, I'd like to do a personal post mortem and highlight many of our successes and even some areas where I feel we can improve upon in the future. Several Nostriches went above and beyond, helping onboard people and answer questions for three days straight. nostr:npub17plqkxhsv66g8quxxc9p5t9mxazzn20m426exqnl8lxnh5a4cdns7jezx0 nostr:npub1spdnfacgsd7lk0nlqkq443tkq4jx9z6c6ksvaquuewmw7d3qltpslcq6j7 nostr:npub1v0lxxxxutpvrelsksy8cdhgfux9l6a42hsj2qzquu2zk7vc9qnkszrqj49 nostr:npub1k6tqlj78cpznd0yc74wy3k0elmj4nql87a3uzfz98tmj3tuzxywsf0dhk6 nostr:npub1md39ua3h2s7204a7v5p9sdxmxx9qc7m4kr3r6naeuwfznad6d7nsxpctp9 nostr:npub1arkn0xxxll4llgy9qxkrncn3vc4l69s0dz8ef3zadykcwe7ax3dqrrh43w nostr:npub1zga04e73s7ard4kaektaha9vckdwll3y8auztyhl3uj764ua7vrqc7ppvc were the lifeblood of the booth, always answering questions themselves or referring them to others if they were unable to help, didn't know the answer or were busy at the time. You all put in the work and deserve much credit and thanks. Even nostr:npub1995y964wmxl94crx3ksfley24szjr390skdd237ex9z7ttp5c9lqld8vtf was helping with onboarding!  Additionally, beyond general use case questions, we also had many developers stop by and answer many more technical questions for those wanting to learn a bit more too. nostr:npub1zach44xjpc4yyhx6pgse2cj2pf98838kja03dv2e8ly8lfr094vqvm5dy5 nostr:npub1v0lxxxxutpvrelsksy8cdhgfux9l6a42hsj2qzquu2zk7vc9qnkszrqj49 nostr:npub1arkn0xxxll4llgy9qxkrncn3vc4l69s0dz8ef3zadykcwe7ax3dqrrh43w nostr:npub1l2vyh47mk2p0qlsku7hg0vn29faehy9hy34ygaclpn66ukqp3afqutajft were often seen answering more technical questions on various developmental topics.   Identifying areas for improvement is challenging, as the entire team of Nostriches performed exceptionally well, exceeding expectations. The event was a whirlwind of activity, with constant engagement and zero downtime. Volunteers seamlessly rotated at the front counter answering questions and distributing items to attendees. (Thanks nostr:npub1cgcwm56v5hyrrzl5ty4vq4kdud63n5u4czgycdl2r3jshzk55ufqe52ndy . Your nostr.how and nostrapps.com business cards were a HUGE help here!) Full disclosure, I personally didn't leave the booth for three days all that much for two reasons. 1) Because I love to #GrowNostr and talk to people and 2) Because I was worried that the booth would turn into a corporate Primal or Satlantis show. **However, this wasn't the case.** While these teams did have a large presence with many team members all wearing t-shirts, none of my fears became a reality. If people asked questions about Nostr in general, that was discussed. If people asked questions about Primal or Satlantis, that was discussed. I personally recommended numerous social apps, Damus, Amethyst, Primal, Nostur, Nos.social - all of them. The booth was a true decentralized effort and I absolutely did not need to worry as much as I did, but I felt like I had an obligation to fulfill and I wanted to be there to see it through. If I had to choose an area that needed improvement, I'd say that the three Satlantis women that nostr:npub1dtgg8yk3h23ldlm6jsy79tz723p4sun9mz62tqwxqe7c363szkzqm8up6m brought with him were supposed to shadow some of us to learn more about Nostr, so that they could then use this information to do the initial intake booth questions before making the referral to those with more information, but this just didn't happen. We were all so busy. Sorry! It was just too hard to coordinate. Maybe in the future we can prepare a bit more in this area. Although, nostr:npub1hz5alqscpp8yjrvgsdp2n4ygkl8slvstrgvmjca7e45w6644ew7sewtysa did a fantastic job, jumping right in there head first! Secondly, we could have improved our television capabilities. We rotated from showing the live dashboard from the booth's Zap.stream livestream, to showing Primal.net/explore Nostr statistics, to showing nostr:npub1lelkh3hhxw9hdwlcpk6q9t0xt9f7yze0y0nxazvzqjmre3p98x3sthkvyz 's Nostr Documentary on loop, to playing the Satlantis promotional video. The majority of the time our TV was playing the same Nostr Documentary. It's great! I love that video, but we may be able to work out a better schedule and rotation mechanism in the future to showcase more content equally. Plus, I don't want to always be on the TV. I don't want people getting the wrong idea. ## Nostr takeaways After speaking with hundreds of people at BTC Prague, I feel that I've discovered the best way to describe Nostr. Nostr has a portable digital social identity, allowing you to be in control of your digital social identity for the very first time, allowing you to take your entire social graph with you, every time you use a different application from Nostr's ecosystem. _Nostr is the social glue that binds all of your apps together._ In general, at BTC Prague, while explaining Nostr to people, the digital social identity route was what clicked with the most people. From there, it's not a long stretch to understand building a reputation and web of trust either. Many people do not use the "Other Stuff" and explaining to them how to use these applications is hard. People want a native application. Damus, Primal, and Amethyst seem to be the number one apps that people are using, with maybe Primal being the number one altogether? This is probably due to Primal being available on Android, iOS, and the web. Also, many people don't know that Damus still supports Zaps via the Nostr script workaround. I had to show many how to enable Zaps. ## Everyone wants Nostr at their conference There is significant interest in featuring Nostr at various conferences. Although not everyone has reached out, numerous individuals at BTC Prague expressed enthusiasm about incorporating a Nostr booth, along with several Nostr talks and sessions, into their upcoming events. They recognize the critical role Nostr and free speech play globally and acknowledge Nostr's popularity within the Bitcoin community. However, they also understand that more work is needed, and we must continue our efforts to onboard and engage new users.  I have two primary observations on this matter: - The community effort demonstrated here serves as a blueprint for success. We have proven that this approach to growing Nostr is effective, desired, and necessary. The engagement at our booth and attendance at our panels prove this with ease. - This fundraising initiative is likely a one-time effort. I cannot, in good conscience, continue to ask the community to bootstrap these endeavors. If we are to sustain these booths and promote Nostr at similar conferences, the conference organizers themselves must provide substantial support or discounts to foster broader Nostr adoption. While I understand that conferences entail significant operational costs, it is not feasible for Nostr developers and the broader Nostr community to finance these efforts continuously. Additionally, I would not feel comfortable requesting financial contributions from you all again for this purpose. ## Looking forward Will we do _this _again? I don't know. While our initial endeavor was a complete success, it would be unfortunate to cease our efforts just as we are gaining momentum. Avi and I have a lot to discuss between ourselves and a lot to discuss with all of you. **Thank you all from the bottom of my heart. Thank you nostr:npub1dtgg8yk3h23ldlm6jsy79tz723p4sun9mz62tqwxqe7c363szkzqm8up6m nostr:npub1l2vyh47mk2p0qlsku7hg0vn29faehy9hy34ygaclpn66ukqp3afqutajft nostr:npub16c0nh3dnadzqpm76uctf5hqhe2lny344zsmpm6feee9p5rdxaa9q586nvr for making all of this possible. Thank you to every single Nostrich that donated your hard earned sats to make this possible. Thank you to all of the developers that built all of this to make all of this possible. Thank you to everyone else <3** **Keep building.**

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What's up stackers! Today I'd like to announce [CHADBot](https://cascdr.vercel.app/?tab=chadbot) - an AI assistant that can monitor YouTube feeds and give you alerts, summary rundowns, and even blog post content directly to your Nostr DMs!  ## The What and Why Behind CHADBot The last couple sprints I have been focused on the content creators demographic. As a member of @PlebLab, I have the privilege of access to numerous content creators like @ThrillerX_ that do bitcoin podcasts, and @bitcoinplebdev who does educational content among others. That access has helped me keep a tight feedback loop and discover new ways to create value. A couple weeks ago I introduced the CASCDR [YouTube Agent](https://cascdr.vercel.app/?tab=yt-agent) - a tool that can take a youtube link and automatically summarize the content (full write up [here]( https://stacker.news/items/418051)). This tool can be a game changer for productivity for people like Car that are creating multiple podcasts/livestreams per week. There's a serious strain for bandwidth & time the tool can fill the gap in a simple and straightforward way. CHADBot takes that utility to a new level: it can monitor any YouTube Channel of your choice and send you DMs directly to your inbox. This takes one more step out of the workflow and makes it even easier to stay on top of the content production hustle. The current [demo](https://cascdr.vercel.app/?tab=chadbot) is live and free for a limited time so check it out! I plan to expand the tool in the near future and allow subscriptions to RSS feeds and to enable other delivery media such as email soon. ## Serendipity & Other Use Cases: TLDR -> TLDW When I first set out to make this tool, I was focused on creators. But the feedback I got as it got out there is: it's a great tool for consumers as well. We all know about TLDR but how about Too Long Didn't Watch? CHADBot helps you curate your information diet and be intentional in the face of the Age of the [Digital Deluge](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQOARC5yRyE). How many times have you started watching a video to realize it's repeating things you already know or don't care about? Time and focus wasted. How about the opposite case? You see some content that doesn't seem appealing on the surface but you get into it and realize you're learning from a hidden gem. CHADBot can help you efficiently scan an hour+ long video and find the diamond in the rough. I was amused by the fact that even on a very early run @ThrillerX_ [reposted a podcast](https://primal.net/e/note10kt7gp6em3cux7m2tmrgn4tmtksqdyyatc2x3754480rpgq55s2s2h7nfp) he discovered thanks to CHADBot:  ## Reason Behind the Name Ok. Yea. I wanted to find a way to incorporate the name Chad into this project. Sue me. CHAD stands for the CASCDR Hub for Acquisition of Data. And as I mentioned previously, CHAD doesn't stop here. He keeps going until he hoovers up all the useful data and gives it to you on a silver platter.  ## Limitations I am forcing myself to ship weekly so there are some limitations to what the YouTube Agent & consequently CHADBot can do: - Videos over 90 minutes do not run reliably -> I have a fix I will put out in the coming weeks - Live videos do not work -> due to the mechanics of services used under the hood I am unable to extract transcriptions for live videos. I have planned a workaround for that. - CHADBot does not currently allow for custom prompts -> future releases will allow you to tweak that to get the style and outcome you're looking for in your personalized newsletter! I will keep building and improving. Low time preference! If you made it this far thank you for reading! Drop any feedback in the comments or hit us up on [nostr](https://primal.net/p/npub14pfjj6jf8y702pdjar2q36ve5r4t2gu2lp4yma00j49jkgy7d90swg7mwj). Cheers!

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Hey fellow builders & stackers! It has been a while since the last written [update](https://stacker.news/items/436197) We've been head down building for a while. Many fun world's first initiatives are underway! We wanted to highlight just a couple in this post. **CASCDR TLDR:** we're building AI APIs and services with a focus on making them interoperable, private and efficient by playing to the strengths that lightning and nostr confer to us! We believe this is how freedom and bitcoin win in the new battle for AI! **Post TLDR:** we made an "augmented layer" on top of YouTube called [CASCDRVision](https://cascdr.xyz/?tab=yitter) that makes it quick and easy to make clips of content. We also launched our CASCDR [Amber](https://cascdr.xyz/?tab=upgrade) allowing you access to CASCDR tools in exchange for fiat instead of just bitcoin (you're welcome HODLers). ### CASCDRVision On the Pleblab [livestream](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mrHYIbM3cw) a few weeks ago @Car and I [announced CASCDRVision - a tool that lets you obtain youtube transcripts, search and easily make clips by just highlighting words. Today, I added a major upgrade to CASCDRVision that allows you to get AI suggested clips. It can be a great way to quickly scan a video and find the key parts of a conversation or video. We also allow you to customize the LLM prompt responsible for choosing the clips...effectively making it like a search engine. I was able to use it to search this [conversation between Rod Roudi & Cathie Wood](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZU-drwF4rg). I found the tidbit about Cathie's mentor in economist Art Laffer's interesting so I wanted to make a clip about it. In about 45 seconds I was able to walk away with [this clip](https://x.com/cascdr_/status/1799851259815710914).  _Step 1: Type in the prompt to find the timestamp_  _Step 2: Quotes Tab opens and let's you preview and create clips_ We're excited about this project and what it means for content creators to ship content fast. The world of content creation is incredibly competitive and challenging! We are excited to be a part of our user's journey in growing their followings and their brands! Shout out to @Greencandleit and @bitcoinplebdev for being brave pioneers working with us! ### Beyond Just Human Users We put a lot of effort into making these tools useful and efficient for humans. We feel it is essential. At the same time, we believe the next billion users of the internet will be bots that pay each other in bitcoin and that we must work toward that future, ensuring that it serves our liberty minded ideals. Toward that end, we've designed CASCDR so that every single endpoint we make can be discovered on nostr and paid for with lightning. Making them accessible and useful to humans and bots alike from day one! CASCDRVision and the services it uses like many of the [others we've made](https://cascdr.xyz) are available for fully automated or even semi-automated bot services. We are excited about what that means for a future where bots an autonomously can create value in novel ways. This is why we're so bullish on lightning and AI ⚡🤝🤖. ### CASCDR Amber In our quest to make tools with maximum utility we made it possible for them to be used by a human or by bots. We also wanted to make it possible for the rabid stackers out there to HODL and instead spend fiat. We've engineered the site so that each paid endpoint can accept bitcoin or fiat. For $9.99 you can get a [CASCDR Amber](https://cascdr.xyz/?tab=upgrade) membership for near unlimited access to CASCDR tools. Take your filthy fiat and turn it into based AI. If you find value in what we're doing, we'd really appreciate if you'd consider signing up and helping us build a liberty centric, bright orange future that we want to see. If you made it this far thanks for reading! You can check us out: [CASCDR Site](https://cascdr.xyz) [Twitter](https://x.com/cascdr_) [Nostr](primal.net/p/npub14pfjj6jf8y702pdjar2q36ve5r4t2gu2lp4yma00j49jkgy7d90swg7mwj) Cheers, The CASCDR Team

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## Chef's notes For the dough, combine the water, yeast, honey, and olive oil in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a dough hook. Add 3 cups flour, then the salt, and mix. While mixing, add 1 more cup of flour, or enough to make a soft dough. Knead the dough on low to medium speed for about 10 minutes until smooth, sprinkling it with flour, if necessary, to keep it from sticking to the bowl. When the dough is ready, turn it out onto a floured board and knead by hand a dozen times. It should be smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a well-oiled bowl and turn it several times to cover it lightly with oil. Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel. Allow the dough to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes. Divide the dough into 6 equal parts and roll each one into a smooth ball. Place the balls on a baking sheet and cover them with a damp towel. Allow the dough to rest for 10 minutes. Use immediately, or refrigerate for up to 4 hours. If you've chilled the dough, take it out of the refrigerator approximately 30 minutes ahead to let it come to room temperature. Roll and stretch each ball into a rough 8-inch circle and place them all on baking sheets sprinkled with cornmeal. (You will be able to fit 2 pizzas on each 18 by 13-inch baking sheet.) You may also use a cast iron skillet if so desired. ## Details - ⏲️ Prep time: 45 minutes - 🍳 Cook time: 15 minutes - 🍽️ Servings: 6 ## Ingredients - 1 1/4 cups warm (100 to 110 degrees F) water - 2 packages dry yeast - 1 tablespoon honey - 3 tablespoons good olive oil - 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for kneading - 2 teaspoons kosher salt ## Directions 1. Preheat the oven to 500 degrees 2. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, depending on your desired level of crisp.

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Found these somewhere and I totally can't remember who authored the note. I THANK YOU! Also here's a reddit link for those who want to get started! https://nostr.com/ - A decentralized social network with a chance of working https://www.whynostr.com/ - the WHY https://www.heynostr.com/ - Introduction https://uselessshit.co/resources/nostr/ - Plentiful Guides and resources https://kyc3.life/resources/ - LIFE KYC (Know Your Customer) FREE (#IMPORTANT) https://www.reddit.com/r/nostr/ - Reddit Nostr Feed https://fountain.fm/show/0N6GGdZuYNNG7ysagCg9 - Plebchain Radio Podcast https://stacker.news/items/492921 - Guide by @TresDMan https://nostr.how/en/get-started - Understanding the basics https://www.nostrapps.com/ - A directory of Nostr Apps https://nak.nostr.com/ - nostr army knife (dev tool) https://nostrstuff.com/ - A terminal for playing with Nostr https://nostrfreaks.com/add/ - Multiple Web Client Viewer https://nostrends.vercel.app/ - What's trending on Nostr? https://nosta.me - Profile Viewer And now here's a list of sites which are Nostr friendly. R/nostr user's collection of nostr apps: - https://nostr.watch/relays/find - Finding Nostr Relays (#IMPORTANT#) - https://shopstr.store/marketplace - A Nostr Marketplace - https://zap.stream/ - A Nostr Live Streaming Site - https://formstr.app/ - Creating your own Forms on Nostr - https://metadata.nostr.com/ - Nostr Profile Manager (#IMPORTANT#) - https://shipyard.pub/posts - Write, schedule, and boost your notes. - https://slidestr.net/ - Nostr Slideshow - https://github.com/aljazceru/awesome-nostr - an AMAZING list of ALOT - https://pinstr.app/ - Pinning content on Nostr - https://plebeian.market/ - A Nostr Marketplace - https://nostree.me/ - A Nostr Linktree - https://listr.lol/feed - Curate, Organize, and Discover everything Nostr has - https://www.wavlake.com/ - a V4V music streaming site on Nostr - https://ostrich.work/ - The first and best Nostr Jobs board on the internet. - https://zaplife.lol/ - A live feed of zaps - https://highlighter.com/ - The site you're on right now! - https://shopstr.store/ - An Nostr Marketplace - https://nostr.band/ - A Nostr search engine - https://nostrudel.ninja/#/ - A Nostr Client/Frontend - https://dtan.xyz/ - A Nostr Torrent site - https://app.mutinywallet.com/ - A Lightning wallet with Nostr Integration - https://www.flockstr.com/ - Events and Meetups on Nostr - https://cornychat.com/ - A live talk space on Nostr akin to Twitter Spaces - https://nostrnests.com/ - A Live Talk Space on Nostr akin to Twitter Spaces - https://comingle.co/ - conference app powered by Nostr - https://geyser.fund/ - A crowdfunding site powered in part by Nostr - https://heya.fund/ - Fund causes and goals with lightning on Nostr - https://www.nostrchat.io/ - A Chat Client on Nostr - https://w3.do/ - A URL Shortener on Nostr - https://yakihonne.com/ - Long form writing on Nostr - https://habla.news/ - Long form writing on Nostr - https://nostrsync.live/ - A Broadcast & Export Service for your Data - https://follows.lol/ - The Nostr follower tool - https://globalthreat.info/ - Realtime global threat assessment driven by AI There is ALOT more out there so I recommend you look at https://github.com/aljazceru/awesome-nostr ! Nostrapps is also excellent for finding web clients to actually view the twitter style of the Nostr. I shall update this list from time to time with more or less content... hopefully. Or something cooler will come out and I'll use that. 🤷

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https://i.nostr.build/vGd7P.png What am I doing here? What am I doing here with Fatty and Spotty Fatty and Spotty Fatty and Spotty What am I doing here with Fatty and Spotty SORRY! This will make no sense unless you've seen the British Channel 4 sitcom, Black Books. Actually, not sorry at all. Because here's a link to watch the entire series off YT. Otherwise I dunno, torrent or news it, or even better... BUY THE DVD BOXSET SECOND HAND!!! (The decent boxset should have commentary tracks for Season 1 & Season 2, making the show twice as good imo.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcQb7zEzXv8 (Enjoy! Also I recommend starting at Season 1 Episode 1 as what I've linked is S2E3). Stars the very talented, Bill Bailey, Dylan Moran and Tamsin Greig. Directed by Graham Linehan I'm pretty sure and he was just 'censored' by the trans police so you know it's probably quite funny. 😂 Many thanks to PABLOF7z for being my FIRST foundational supporter. That really means A LOT! I remember blogging in the mid 90's before the word blog was a thing. One of these day's I'll upload the html pages which show how stupid 13yr old's can be. But shit.. the enthusiasm and pure joy I got from blogging... I don't know if anything has compared in those 20+ years from writing. I hope to bring it back with these Highlighter posts which I plan to drain and publish my thoughts, finds and whatever discoveries I may find interesting. Apologies if this bores the shit out of you. That's also why it's free. 🫡 Many more links, resources and the brain of tigs' - coming to nostr... really soon. P.S. Don't expect anything useful or educational or in any particular order, this is MY brain after all 😂 💜🤙🫂 - tigs

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Black vs. White, light skin vs. dark skin (Yes, this is a thing, even in my own family) Asian vs. White, Antisemitism, White vs. First Nation, Black on Asian crime, AAPI Hate, anti-LGBTQ, urban vs. rural, rich vs. poor. I can go on. I went on to prove a point. These things are the same. They come from the same place. The people involved are the same. They put their trousers on one leg at a time(generally). They want the same things! Opportunity to provide and grow, education for their children, freedom to choose a way of life, freedom from oppression, freedom to think, and speak, and be. So what doesn't fit? What is not the same? Or rather who is not the same? I think you know. I think we all know. On some innate, inherent level, we know even at the height of battle, my enemy on the field is just like me, under the influence of something else. Someone else. The Internet should evolve into an information sharing tool that allows US some measure of real movement toward equality with them. However, it, and we, are moving in the opposite direction. Further apart. Is that what we want or what they want? You know. How do we change it? We withdraw. This means begin the withdrawwal from the system. Be [sovereign individuals. ](https://youtu.be/G0kZ1LQ3zFU?si=4n-yPk1SMd817qs8) It is the way! How? Go all in if you can, but if you cannot START. Start. with your money and your time. 1. Pull your money from the corrupt fiat system by using real money - #bitcoin - on chain and #LightningNetwork, in self-custody. In essence, be your own bank. Run a node and be the banking system. 2. Pull your content publication, and your attention, from centralized media. Learn about decentralized alternatives, i.e., #nostr over x/FB/IG, etc. Buying ETFs and letting others custody your coins is just turning $BTC over to the fiat scheme. And continuing to provide time (attention, content, and actual money) to legacy media is well, do I have to say it. Look at us. Look at the current world and it's obvious direction. Folks the world is black and white. But not in the way they use to keep us separated. The world is right vs. wrong. Not this gray shit they use to confuse, con, and conspire to steal from us. Sovereignty is Right Fiat Centralization is Wrong

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February 24, 2024 - Nostr Nests, the premier decentralized audio platform powered by the Nostr protocol, announces the launch of its highly anticipated version 2.0 beta release. This major update brings complete integration with Nostr, a redesigned user interface, and a host of powerful features, making it easier than ever to connect, collaborate, and create in an open and censorship-resistant environment. Originally launched in January 2023 as Nostr Plebs Spaces, [Nostr Nests](https://nostrnests.com) quickly gained traction as a haven for audio-based interactions across the Nostr protocol. The official rebrand to Nostr Nests in February 2023 further solidified its position as the go-to platform for chatting, jamming, micro-conferences, live podcast recordings, and more with the onboarding of users, shows, and content from around the globe. **Version 2.0 marks a significant leap forward:** Seamless Nostr Integration: Nostr Nests 2.0 was built from the ground up to be a full fledged Nostr client, enabling a truly decentralized experience with direct Nostr authentication. No need for separate accounts, logins, or verification posts. Login with your current Nostr keys via nsecBunker or NIP-07 extensions such as Alby, Nostr Connect, or Nostore for iOS. Discoverability and User Choice: Find your favorite live audio events like never before, not only on NostrNests.com, but also via a variety of Nostr clients that support live events such as Amethyst, Snort, Iris, Flockstr, Nostrudel, Wherostr and more. Install Nostr Nests as a PWA on Android, iOS, or your favorite desktop operating system. Redesigned Interface: Navigate with ease thanks to a streamlined and intuitive layout. Find scheduled events, discover communities, and manage your interactions effortlessly. Enhanced Functionality: Host events with flexible permission settings, record and store audio directly from your Nest, be in charge of your data while you chat on your customized relays, leverage advanced moderation tools for a smooth and secure experience, and broadcast it all across the Nostr protocol. Experience value for value with Zap enabled profiles and chat announcements. Multi-lingual: Access Nostr Nests in your native language. Nostr Nests supports over a dozen languages, making Nostr Nests a truly global platform for our users. Open Source: The platform's code is fully open-source under the MIT license, welcoming community contributions and fostering transparency. Submit issues and pull requests on GitHub to shape the future of Nostr Nests. **Nostr Nests 2.0 empowers individuals and communities to:** Connect: Host and attend audio events with like-minded people based on shared interests, making new friends along the way or reconnecting with old ones. Collaborate: Jam with musicians, brainstorm with colleagues, or conduct insightful interviews in a live audio setting. Express Yourself: Share your voice, thoughts, and ideas with the world in an uncensored and secure environment via text chats as well as audio conversations. Build Communities: Foster vibrant, customizable communities around shared passions, hobbies, or professional pursuits. Whether you're a musician, podcaster, entrepreneur, or simply someone who enjoys meaningful audio interactions, Nostr Nests 2.0 invites you to join the conversation. Visit NostrNests.com today and experience the future of social audio. **Join and contribute to the Nostr Nests community:** Website: [https://NostrNests.com](https://NostrNests.com) GitHub: [https://github.com/nostrnests/nests](https://github.com/nostrnests/nests) **Current Features:** Nostr Integration: * Sign-in * Live events * Scheduled events * Zaps * Public chat * Reactions * Room presence * Relays (default or custom) * Social sharing * Follow/Unfollow * Profile creation * Profile Editing * Lobby filtering Lobby: * Active rooms * Scheduled rooms * Filter by global or following * Create new room * View profile Create room: * Create custom room * Customizable banner * Preselected colors * Custom image (static or animated) * Schedule room * Use default relays or custom relays Rooms: * Stage and audience * Add/Remove people to/from stage * Public chat (ability to hide/view on mobile) * Raise hand * Mute/Unmute own mic * Mute others (Mod or Host) * Zap * Reactions * Edit profile * View profile * Share to Nostr * Stream audio (coming soon) (Mod or Host) * Record audio (Mod or Host) * Access room recordings (Mod or Host) Sign-in: * Sign-in as guest to listen only * Create new Nostr profile * Use existing Nostr profile Future Features: * Chat zaps, chat reactions, mutes, etc. * Support additional nsecBunkers * More room customization options * Monetization options for creators * And more! **Please note:** While Nostr Nests 2.0 marks a significant step forward, this release should be considered beta software. Users may encounter occasional bugs or unforeseen issues as we continue to refine and optimize the platform. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we work towards a fully polished experience. Known Issues: * A lot! It's very new and very beta! * Sign-in user flow for direct links to rooms * Mobile UI alignment * Mobile UI chat bar

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I asked #ChatGPT what else #nostr could stand for... These are the top three, and I love em! Me: could you give me some ideas for the letters N.O.S.T.R would stand for? ChatGPT: Certainly! Here are some creative and playful suggestions for what "N.O.S.T.R" could stand for: Nurturing Optimism Shared Through Radiance Navigating Oceans, Seeking Treasure Rewards Noble Owls Soaring Through Realms

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A year ago today, a single tweet from Jack Dorsey set in motion a cascade of events that would redefine my life. His call to explore Nostr resonated with me, a testament to the respect he held. Little did I know that this nudge would unlock a year of unparalleled growth, both in the virtual world and beyond. https://i.nostr.build/VAo0.png Jack Dorsey's endorsement of Nostr resonated deeply with me amidst rising concerns about Twitter's focus under Elon Musk. Over the preceding months, the platform's impending shift in direction had prompted me to explore alternative social media options. I initially joined the BitcoinHackers.org Mastodon server, seeking a new community. However, the server's primarily cross-posting nature resulted in limited engagement, leaving me feeling disconnected and yearning for a more meaningful social experience. Jack’s Tweet could not have come at a more pivotal moment. Coincidentally, a year later, I often describe Nostr’s usefulness stating that people will understand decentralization and censorship resistant communication when they need to most. I guess this applied to me back then. I needed Nostr and these features more than ever a year ago. nostr:note1zmnr70l834rjw490q85e85k3the5r5kpvya7j638akkseg7aadhsvnxe66 Immediately upon joining Nostr and fueled by the spirit of Nostr's decentralized ethos, I identified a pivotal need in the community and promptly launched [NostrPlebs.com](https://nostrplebs.com) in response to Elon Musk's controversial $8 verification rollout on Twitter. This service empowered users to claim their online identities, offering a self-directed alternative to the centralized verification system. Initially a humble service for close friends, [NostrPlebs.com](https://nostrplebs.com) swiftly garnered significant interest, becoming a pioneering Nostr services provider. Recognizing the growing demand for alternative social audio experiences, I also founded [NostrNests.com](https://nostrnests.com). This initiative, started during the migration from Twitter and Twitter Spaces, aimed to provide an alternative platform for fostering connections, building communities, and engaging with various content through audio-based interactions. If we were going to leave Twitter behind, we needed a social audio replacement. I recruited developers and designers to help make this a reality and launched Nostr Plebs Spaces in January 2023 with a rebrand to [NostrNests.com](https://nostrnests.com) in February 2023. Driven by Nostr's intoxicating enthusiasm and the hope to build a better world, I dedicated myself to on-boarding new Nostriches, aiming to expand the protocol's reach and foster this new thriving community. My DMs were on fire as I helped countless new Nostriches on both Twitter and Nostr. I had found my calling. My commitment to advocating for Nostr's potential led me to deliver numerous talks at Bitcoin and Nostr conferences over the past twelve months. I explored the crucial role of decentralized and censorship resistant social communication, emphasizing its alignment with the core values of the Bitcoin ecosystem when applicable. My presentations addressed diverse themes, including value for value, decentralized principles, and general protocol introductions if the audiences were unfamiliar with Nostr. My speaking career with Nostr began in an unconventional setting: Nostrica, the "unconference" in the Uvita, Costa Rica. It was there that I had the privilege of meeting Jack Dorsey in person and giving him a warm "Nostrich hug" and, surprisingly, I had the honor of sharing a stage with Jack and with other incredibly talented developers. This unexpected turn set the stage for a whirlwind of speaking engagements, each one solidifying my passion for decentralization and open communication. https://i.nostr.build/DwRJ.jpg Following Nostrica, I took the stage at the Bitcoin Builders Conference in Miami, immersing myself in a panel discussion on Nostr’s importance. My message of Nostr's potential resonated further at the Canadian Bitcoin Conference in Toronto, where I engaged with freedom loving Canadians who looked forward to embracing the power of decentralized communication. https://i.nostr.build/R6WA.jpg Venturing beyond North America, I had the opportunity to speak at the Baltic Honeybadger Conference in Riga, Latvia. This conference, held in the historic city of Riga, provided a platform to connect with European Bitcoiners for the first time and discuss the importance of censorship-resistant communication in the face of growing online restrictions and how Nostr aligned with the Bitcoin ethos, how both protocols go hand-in-hand, stating that “the purple pill helps the orange pill go down”. https://i.nostr.build/X0A0.jpg Most recently, my speaking engagements returned to the US to share my Nostr insights at the Nostrville conference in Nashville - the very first US Nostr conference. If one aspect of my travels stands out more than others, it’s that the conference buzz wasn't just confined to the stage; the real magic happened beyond the spotlights. Sharing laughter and stories with friends and forging new connections and building relationships over shared meals, parties, and impromptu gatherings were the hidden gems that truly enriched these life-changing experiences. The past year has been marked by significant growth and development, fueled by the invaluable love and support from the Nostr community. Numerous individuals, encountered online and at conferences, have become trusted friends and colleagues. These connections, building these true relationships, have enriched my personal life and solidified my commitment to Nostr as a protocol for innovation and freedom. Nostr may have opened up new professional doors and fostered professional growth for me, but if I’m being honest, the people and the community are more important to me. It’s the meaningful relationships and friendships that I truly hold dear. I eagerly await future opportunities to connect and I cannot wait until the next time when we’re all together again.

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When I first learned economic theory in a formal academic setting, after having us read Adam Smith's _The Wealth of Nations_, they presented to us a base case rule for making decisions called the Prudent Man ([Prudent Person Rule](https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/prudent_person_rule#:~:text=The%20prudent%2Dperson%20rule%2C%20also,446%20(1830).)) Whenever there was a tough decision we were trained to ask ourselves, "What would a prudent man do?" Later, we learned the Prudent Person, while a good reference point for moral decision-making, does not exist. [Behavioral economics](https://haas.berkeley.edu/behavioral-economics/about/#:~:text=This%20line%20of%20study%20has,on%20to%20win%20Nobel%20prizes.) taught us that humans do not make prudent, rational decisions. Now I contend that none of that mattered, because [the incentive system was completely discombobulated since 1933](https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/fdr-takes-united-states-off-gold-standard). When real money went away, and then the [fiat system came online](https://www.federalreservehistory.org/essays/gold-convertibility-ends), the incentives slanted towarddebt and liabilities over assets. How could a person be prudent and succeed? The tide has turned. Real money exists again. Bitcoin changes the calculus. Change the money, change the incentives, change human behavior, change the world. Study Bitcoin. Start buying Bitcoin. Engage with the community. And see if it does not change you.

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