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216 sats \ 2 replies \ @dough 15h \ on: my problem with zaps the_stacker_muse
I used to have a dilemma between 1)holding onto the world’s greatest money and 2)tapping it away frivolously with zaps. But here’s how I see it now. No one makes a sole vocation of this work, at least not that I know of. Some territories even operate at a loss. And for perspective it’s a such a small scale.
I estimate that over the past year, at the most, I’m plus or minus 5k sats across SN, nostr and zap stream. It’s just not that much. Why do I think that? Because I get wayy more value reading and learning. Zaps remind me that there’s an opportunity cost. I still choose to participate. And it incentives good content. I wonder if people would still post as much without it. In short Value>Cost
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151 sats \ 0 replies \ @WeAreAllSatoshi 15h
I think most territories operate at a loss
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36 sats \ 0 replies \ @satgoob 14h
On the first point, I would say if bitcoin didn’t exist, and you were just trying to save fiat as part of financial planning, you would still spend money on fun, gifts, services (music subscription, newspapers, take your pick), tips, etc. with the goal of maximizing savings but spending along the way. It seems like when it comes to bitcoin, though, people have a much tougher time parting with it.
If bitcoin really is supposed to be a superior currency, if most of your assets are in bitcoin / you’re not really liquid in a fiat; you should be spending it.
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