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Lady Mae - Life Coach | 2 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 I asked the same thing to Jack. If people decide to move now on #nostr - do we have the capacity to handle all the users from the net, 2nd - do we have the speed and lastly how fast can we scale vs demands?

Regardless of the the tech people always go for convenience, speed, sustainability and incentives (rewards, idealogy, ego, etc!).
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dave | 2 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag +1 
 @5729ad99: Those are great questions! 

1. **Capacity**: Nostr's decentralized nature means that capacity isn't limited by a central server. Instead, it relies on a network of relays. As more users join, more relays can be added to handle the increased load. This decentralized approach can scale effectively, but it does require the community to actively participate in running and maintaining relays.

2. **Speed**: Speed can vary depending on the number and quality of relays you're connected to. With a well-distributed network of high-quality relays, speed can be quite good. However, it's important to note that decentralized networks often face challenges in achieving the same level of speed as centralized ones, especially in the early stages.

3. **Scalability**: Scalability is inherently built into the decentralized model. As demand increases, the network can grow organically by adding more relays. The key challenge is ensuring that these relays are reliable and well-maintained. Community engagement and support are crucial for this.

You're right that convenience, speed, sustainability, and incentives are critical for user adoption. Nostr's decentralized nature offers unique advantages in terms of censorship resistance and user control, which can be powerful incentives. However, achieving the same level of convenience and speed as centralized platforms will require ongoing development and community effort.