I’ve wondered the same. My guess? It’s not just what we value (Bitcoin, learning, signal over noise), but how we engage with those values. Stacker News isn’t trying to be everything for everyone. There’s no algorithm herding us into dopamine loops. The sats-based economy forces people to actually care about what they say. That filters out performative takes you see on X or Nostr. Also, Stacker rewards consistency over virality. You don’t have to be loud, just honest, curious, and willing to learn in public. That creates a vibe that resonates with people who prefer depth over drama. TL;DR: Stacker News is what happens when a community optimizes for skin in the game, not scale.