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21 sats \ 0 replies \ @shaunpmartin 14 Mar \ on: what I like about nostr nostr
The fact that "Zaps" are so low- to no-friction means there are countless ways someone can provide value and I can reward/thank them for it. It could be a comment, blog post, song, funny meme, an idea, a compliment, critique, conversation, services rendered etc.
This seriously cripples the need for the ad-driven model that's unfortunately been a necessary "evil" on the Internet for the past 3 decades. That potential disruption is a huge thing I like about nostr, and specifically the LN integration.
This is solid explanation, and I'm glad you shared the Saylor interview as well. His commentary on treating bitcoin as high-value collateral sparked an important shift in my thinking.
I feel like there will always be some room that will have use for these delightfully comfortable pieces, even if that ends up being a game-room, study, lounge, etc.
I'm not married, and also the idea of getting new living room furniture every 3-4 years sounds awful to me, but fine if I'm left out of the decision-making process :-)
I don't know that these products will necessarily save me money (probably break-even) but will certainly provide far more comfort: Ekornes Stressless scandinavian recliners & reclining sofa.
I was visiting my parents in 2019, and they'd purchased a couple of these recliners at a local furniture store. The retail price on these things is pretty nuts ($2800 if I recall) but the store was selling some models at around a 40% discount due to discontinued colors/trim/etc. I purchased one and literally drove it back to TX with me. A few months later I purchased a floor model sofa for 50% of original retail ($6500). By all accounts, these things will last basically a lifetime, and they're so ridiculously comfortable & supportive compared to standard living room furniture that I do not regret either purchase for a single moment.
We are non-partisan, one issue voters: If a candidate supports an optimistic technology-enabled future, we are for them. If they want to choke off important technologies, we are against them.
Yep, basically this is me. And it's largely because of what they outline in the points that follow. Most of the heavy-handed regulation types are representing entrenched interests who would prefer to choke out competition while avoiding innovating or taking risks. This feels, for lack of a better term, completely unnatural.
I’m thankful to reacquaint myself with Bitcoin a few years ago — going deep down the rabbit hole this time — and having an opportunity to stack sats under $100k.
I’m thankful to have eliminated fairly significant consumer debt over the past 12-18 months.
I’m thankful for a healthy family, amazing dog, and great friends.
I’m thankful to exist during the greatest time to be alive.
A few favorites (with my favorite by them in parens)
Walter Isaacson’s biographies (Steve Jobs)
Ryan Holiday (Ego Is The Enemy)
Robert Greene (48 Laws of Power)
Jocko Willink (Extreme Ownership)
Brené Brown (Rising Strong)
Dan Heath (Upstream)
From its introduction in 1898 until the 1970s, a can of Campbells Condensed Tomato Soup cost $0.10. In 2023 it costs around 12.5x that. Source and graph.
Got together with some college friends over the weekend, a few of whom live in South FL. I mentioned I'd considered going to this year's Bitcoin conference and reaching out to them. One of them said "Yeah but didn't bitcoin die or something anyway?"
Cue #wearesoearly comments ... Granted, they likely pay very little attention to any investing least of all anything as technical as bitcoin.
It was a good reminder of what life is like outside the circles where I spend most of my time.
I worry at times that well-meaning bitcoin miners will choose to engage with politicians ranting about energy use, when it’s obvious those vampires have an agenda and zero interest in open, honest debate.
A simple “how energy is used isn’t your concern” should suffice to stop the political posturing in its tracks.
The micromanager class will keep pushing & pushing their way in convincing the public that they are the arbiters of all things in life, unless something changes.
YEP, or between customers/stakeholders and PMs. I have far from a perfect track record, but my ADHD-fueled obsession with detail & the literal meaning of certain desires/needs/requirements has certainly contributed a lot to the success of various projects throughout the years ...
- Building and leading teams, particularly x-func software dev teams
- Speaking both "business needs" and "technical implementation" languages
- Making complex things simple, most recently the hiring process for startups & small biz
I’ve been having the urge to build on lightning. I don’t know what yet, but I at least want to be able to explore.
What learning resources would you recommend?
Context: Coder for ~20 years, then went full-focus into leadership around 7 years ago. So not a n00b dev, just new to programming for bitcoin/lightning.
#3 is SO incredibly important, and such a complicated problem to solve. It will be interesting to see what types of security solutions (custodied storage of seed phrases, like a safety-deposit box or vault?) and insurance offerings will become popular in the coming years.
I think I’m a pretty responsible person, and still self-custody makes me a little uncomfortable at times (though more comfortable than keeping on exchanges).
What other monetization models have you considered or are you thinking about? While I don’t begrudge anyone making money, if I’m being honest some of the ads can feel pretty cringe.
How else can you see games paying out sats in addition to the daily drawing model?
I play Turbo ‘84 and Satsss nearly every day, thanks for making them available!
Really glad resources like this exist. FWIW, a couple things you might wanna correct:
- You indicate 1 Satoshi is one-millionth of a bitcoin, rather than 100,000,000th
- The saying is “No free lunch” as opposed to “launch”
(just trying to be helpful, not petty)
I'd heard a few people mention the Fold app before, but until this comment I never really looked into it. Thank you for that!
What are all the ways you currently stack sats? I know I’m not alone in the constant belief that I don’t own enough bitcoin, and also I simply enjoy learning about the creative things people are creating & doing.
A few ways that have become somewhat habit for me:
- small daily purchases on Strike
- “playing” Blinko on the Choice IRA app
- earning through the occasional purchase on Lolli
- Lolli app “daily stack”
- Playing THUNDR mobile games