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 Do you have an online version of this (with answers) that I could link to?  
 Not yet, but I'm working on that now. Like its predecessor, "21 Questions" (the Bitcoin edition: https://a.co/d/iVUGiZH ), this will be a book with 21 chapters, each chapter's title is one of the questions listed above, and all the answers in each chapter written by some of the most knowledgeable people in the Nostr space, like @efenigson, @paulinthejungle, @Vitor Pamplona, and others. When it's done, the book will be available in paperback, hardcover, ebook, and audiobook, and will be a valuable resource to share with new (and potential) Nostr users.

I'd love to also include your answers in this book! I'll send you the details in a DM. 
 21 Questions: Nostr Edition
Questions List
Nostr Basics
1. What is Nostr?
2. Who created Nostr?
3. Why do we need Nostr?
4. How does Nostr compare with other social networks?
5. What are the most popular Nostr apps and how do they compare?
6. What are zaps and how do I use them?
7. What else can Nostr do, other than social media?
Using Nostr
8. Can I migrate my data from other social networks to Nostr?
9. Can I monetize content on Nostr?
10. Are there any costs associated with using Nostr?
11. Can I delete my posts on Nostr?
12. Can I use Nostr anonymously?
13. How do I secure my Nostr account?
14. What are the best practices for maintaining privacy on Nostr?
Nostr Under the Hood
15. What is the difference between a public key and a private key on Nostr?
16. What should I do if I lose access to my private key?
17. What are relays and how do they work?
18. Where is my Nostr data stored, and who owns it?
19. Can I use my PC or phone to store my Nostr data, or do I need to run a relay?
20. How does Nostr handle spam and bots?
21. How do new features and updates get implemented in Nostr?