For as to what I did?
My content was innovative an nostr centric.
I did a campaign where I did outreach to other social media networks to pull in new nostriches.
I included zaps as a way to make my content more of a game.

Yes hubris. 
You also appeal to authority because your argument is weak.
Carlo and I know each other well enough to support each other in our artistic endeavors.
I am a moderator in his community.