I got first round funding from nostr:npub1atrpgpmywwjxmpnltnkgwrpdn6wvjx0a9t8f9wlkkw44ny703vcqpmpeqt for “social onboarding” client. I pitched the idea all over Nostr last November. Made lots of noise until someone noticed. Now I’m wrapping up first round MVP. 

Grants from Bitcoin companies are ABSOLUTELY the way to get new Nostr projects off the ground. 

But the idea MUST to be well thought out, demonstrably impactful, and backed by proven talent.

Long term funding? … I haven’t even got to second round yet … but I’m glad Will is speaking up. 

Decentralization of funding is a real concern. I believe the sources are out there (smaller companies wanting to “show” their Nostr support) to fund great projects. But the “big players” are currently taking up a lot of space.