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1527 sats \ 21 comments \ @DesertDave 28 Nov alter_native

I have been using turbo zaps on stacker. I start with a zap of 11 sats for posts that I find mildly interesting. And then 110 for ones I really enjoy. And somewhat rarely, I go for the 100x to 1100. Is this smart? I am not sure the best way to use my sats. Would it be better to zap less often with larger quantities, like to start with 100 sats for every zap? Do the smaller zaps still give something a boost? How do you zap?

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311 sats \ 0 replies \ @kristapsk 28 Nov

I like doing many small zaps, but never below 21 sats, that's my default.

21 sats \ 0 replies \ @Golu 29 Nov

I'm not here often but surely 1 big zap is better if I see the worth.

394 sats \ 2 replies \ @grayruby 28 Nov

Whatever works for you.

I do a bit of both. I zap comments usually 40 sats (maybe 20 if it is just to acknowledge I saw it).

Posts I usually zap 100 sats. Posts I really like 210 sats. A couple times a week I will find something to zap 1000 sats on and usually once a month I find something that warrants 10k sats.

451 sats \ 0 replies \ @yojimble 28 Nov

10k zaps be like

200 sats \ 0 replies \ @DesertDave OP 28 Nov

I like how I am doing it now. I just wasn't sure if it was effective in boosting items to do smaller zaps.

961 sats \ 0 replies \ @Jon_Hodl 28 Nov

I prefer smaller zaps for the regular “like” or “upvote” sort of validation.

I zap big on particularly good posts but I scale things up more linearly and not log like you do.

I also prefer to receive more smaller zaps from more people cause it shows a healthy ecosystem imho.

871 sats \ 0 replies \ @cryotosensei 28 Nov

Many small zaps for me. My default is 24. I usually zap 1-3 times per comment. I like to spread my love around, mindful of the fact that my zap may be the only zap for particular posts

I think if you wanna spend your sats more meaningfully, focusing on commenting and zapping people’s comments will help you reap more dividends than primarily posting (my favourite way of engagement here) haha

261 sats \ 3 replies \ @Satosora 28 Nov

Only you know what is the best way to zap. Zap what you are comfortable with. Zapping isnt an obligation, each zap can be a different value.

210 sats \ 2 replies \ @DesertDave OP 28 Nov

Of course. I enjoy zapping. Is there a minimum amount that makes sense to be effective in upvoting?

261 sats \ 1 reply \ @Satosora 28 Nov

I dont know what to say. 1 sat placed correctly is enough to move you up on the board. There are people who have done just that.

250 sats \ 0 replies \ @DesertDave OP 28 Nov

Cool. I wasn't sure is every sat counted or if it's like certain multiples if that makes sense.

221 sats \ 0 replies \ @JesseJames 28 Nov

why not both? It depends on a context and value you get, imho.

201 sats \ 0 replies \ @Shugard 28 Nov

ZAP! ZAP EVERYTHIN!

231 sats \ 0 replies \ @BlokchainB 28 Nov

I’m not as calculated as @grayruby I just zap randomly. Posts I like a lot I tap zap tap! Stuff I really like I give 1 to 2k on the long press. I zap almost ever comment I get

I just zap it’s a way of life

540 sats \ 0 replies \ @denlillaapan 29 Nov

por qué no los dos...?

21 sats \ 0 replies \ @TNStacker 28 Nov freebie

Both!

11 sats \ 0 replies \ @BitcoinIsTheFuture 29 Nov

I think it makes sense to try different approaches and see which one(s) leave you most fulfilled

11 sats \ 0 replies \ @ch0k1 29 Nov

Depends on the value and impact

11 sats \ 0 replies \ @bitalion 29 Nov

There is no rule for this, it all depends on you, it is value for value, what may seem interesting to you may not be so to me. However, you can start with small amounts. It does not matter how many sats it is, it will always be appreciated.

11 sats \ 0 replies \ @OgFOMK 29 Nov

A fool and his Bitcoin are easily parted.

On NOSTR I have 21 sats set, here I have 10.

Once in a while really zap someone something nice but pay attention to the market also. If a lot of people are not so generous maybe it's wise to be more conservative.

I've pissed away a lot of Bitcoin on stupid shit that I thought would make more Bitcoin.

Best to be conservative.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @jawsh 29 Nov

I think it depends. Smaller zaps to show a "like" and bigger zaps to show you found something to be useful/helpful.