@HODL has been on @Titcoin three times now so he’s basically the unofficial co-host at this point.
At one point I debated creating a “Bitcoin Podcast Network” like @preston has with THE Investor’s Podcast where I get several Bitcoin podcasters together and release everyone’s episodes on my RSS feed. The show is already called “THE Bitcoin Podcast” so it already vibes well. Bitcoin episodes, Nostr episodes, Bitcoin-adjacent topic episodes, Austrian economic book reads, etc. Basically what I’m doing already but with more people. Maybe I’ll revisit the idea once we hit $158k idk.
What I’m trying to say is we need more Bitcoin podcasts.
Do you realize how early we are in terms of #Bitcoin adoption?
Around 1% of the 8.2 billion people on earth own Bitcoin.
99% OF PEOPLE ARE NOCOINERS.
8+ BILLION PEOPLE HAVE NO BITCOIN.
NONE.
Owning sub-$100k Bitcoin puts you in the Orange 1%. https://i.nostr.build/qHyxUQEtrr2iM3eO.jpg
I asked ChatGPT to “Explain how BlueSky and Nostr are different” and it actually gave a pretty solid answer. Thoughts?
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BlueSky and Nostr are both decentralized social networking protocols, but they differ in architecture, philosophy, and functionality. Here’s a breakdown:
1. Underlying Technology
• BlueSky (AT Protocol):
• Built on the AT Protocol (Authenticated Transfer Protocol), which emphasizes interoperability, data portability, and algorithmic choice.
• BlueSky creates a federated network, similar to Mastodon, where multiple servers can host user data. Users can move between servers without losing their identities or followers.
• Nostr (Notes and Other Stuff Transmitted by Relays):
• A lightweight protocol designed to enable censorship-resistant communication.
• Relays store and transmit messages, but users are not tied to any specific relay. Anyone can run a relay, making the network extremely decentralized and resilient.
2. Governance and Development
• BlueSky:
• Initially funded and incubated by Twitter, with a centralized team driving development.
• Focused on building a polished user experience and catering to broader social media use cases.
• Nostr:
• Open-source and community-driven, with no central organization.
• Development is grassroots, driven by enthusiasts and developers focused on principles like censorship resistance and simplicity.
3. Identity and Authentication
• BlueSky:
• Uses domain names as user handles (e.g., @username.com), allowing for self-hosted identity.
• Relies on federation for user authentication and identity management.
• Nostr:
• Uses public/private key cryptography for identity. Your public key is your ID, and your private key signs messages.
• This approach eliminates reliance on third-party servers for identity.
4. Censorship Resistance
• BlueSky:
• Moderation depends on the policies of individual servers, meaning content can still be censored by server admins.
• Focuses on user control over algorithms but doesn’t prioritize censorship resistance to the extent Nostr does.
• Nostr:
• Designed to be censorship-resistant from the ground up. Messages are signed by the user’s private key and broadcast to multiple relays, making it hard to remove or block content.
5. Ecosystem and Adoption
• BlueSky:
• Aims for mainstream social media adoption, competing with platforms like Mastodon or even Twitter.
• Focuses on building user-friendly apps and features to attract a broader audience.
• Nostr:
• Has a smaller, niche community, primarily consisting of tech-savvy users and Bitcoin enthusiasts.
• Prioritizes decentralized communication tools, with additional use cases like Bitcoin payments and alternative apps (e.g., Nostr clients for chat, blogging, and even marketplaces).
6. Philosophy
• BlueSky:
• Strives for a balance between decentralization and usability, appealing to users who want control over their data without compromising on user experience.
• Nostr:
• Emphasizes maximum decentralization and freedom, even if it sacrifices usability for the average user.
Summary
• BlueSky is a federated social network protocol focusing on interoperability, user experience, and algorithmic choice, with some reliance on centralized servers for moderation.
• Nostr is a simpler, more radical protocol focused on censorship resistance and decentralization, built for users who prioritize control and freedom over polish.
I asked ChatGPT “What communities are there that have similar vibes to the Bitcoin community?” and based on the response (which includes Nostr) we might already have a lot of them here on Nostr 😂 (minus the dot ETHs)
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Several communities share similarities with the Bitcoin community, particularly in their emphasis on decentralization, personal sovereignty, technological innovation, and grassroots organization. Here are some that align in spirit:
1. Open-Source Software Communities
• Linux/Free Software Movement: These communities prioritize freedom, transparency, and the idea that software should be free to use, modify, and distribute. Similar to Bitcoin’s ethos, they value decentralized contributions and innovation driven by individuals rather than corporations.
• Ethereum and Other Crypto Ecosystems: While not Bitcoin-specific, these communities focus on decentralized applications and financial systems, often overlapping with Bitcoiners in their enthusiasm for disrupting traditional systems.
2. Homesteading and Permaculture Communities
• These groups emphasize self-reliance, sustainability, and the rejection of centralized food and energy systems. The focus on independence and personal responsibility resonates with Bitcoiners’ ethos of “not your keys, not your coins.”
3. Libertarian and Anarchist Movements
• Philosophical movements like anarcho-capitalism or voluntaryism share Bitcoin’s focus on reducing reliance on centralized authority. They often explore ideas of freedom, private property, and decentralized governance.
4. Maker and DIY Communities
• Groups like the Maker Movement, hackerspaces, or DIY tech communities thrive on self-empowerment, experimentation, and the belief in building solutions without waiting for institutional approval. They reflect Bitcoiners’ hands-on approach to innovation and self-custody.
5. Mesh Networking and Decentralized Internet Advocates
• Communities working on decentralized internet infrastructure (e.g., IPFS, Helium Network, or mesh networks like NYC Mesh) share a vision of bypassing centralized ISPs and creating a freer, more open internet.
6. Privacy and Cypherpunk Communities
• Privacy-focused groups such as the Tor Project, Signal, and Proton emphasize similar values of individual rights and protection from surveillance. These communities often overlap with Bitcoiners, especially those concerned with financial privacy.
7. Minimalist and Sovereign Individual Communities
• These groups advocate for reducing dependence on large systems, focusing on personal autonomy, financial independence, and freedom of thought—key principles in Bitcoin philosophy.
8. Nostr Community
• Nostr is a decentralized social networking protocol with significant overlap with Bitcoiners. It embodies the Bitcoin ethos of censorship resistance and user ownership of data and identity.
9. Survivalist/Prepper Communities
• While more niche, these groups focus on preparing for systemic failures or disruptions, valuing resilience and independence. Their “be your own bank” mentality aligns with Bitcoin’s approach to monetary self-reliance.
10. Skeptics of Mainstream Institutions
• Communities critical of traditional finance (e.g., gold bugs, anti-central bank movements) or large centralized structures often find common ground with Bitcoiners in their distrust of the existing system and search for alternatives.
Each of these groups emphasizes principles that overlap with Bitcoin’s ethos: decentralization, independence, and empowerment. While none may fully match the Bitcoin community’s energy and specific goals, they share a kindred spirit.
#Bitcoin was at $19k when @CARLA made this beautiful song.
Every legacy media publication, TardFi troll, & statist simp was calling it “dead.”
But now, instead of telling them to “suck deez nutz, you feckless toads” I will simply say “Bitcoin is Defiance.”
https://youtu.be/9tuBn_FEFdg
“I interviewed people from Western countries, USA, Sweden, Canada, but then Jamaica, double digit inflation, Argentina, triple digit inflation. Venezuela, quadruple-digit inflation. And all of this culminates in the understanding that this is what happens to money. You think in the U.S. that it's not going to get like this, but it will get like this… this has happened to every money in human history… It's just because they're printing more money, right?.. If inflation is just because of money printing, what if there's a money that can't be printed?” — @BitcoinShooter on @Titcoin discussing his latest film, “NO MORE INFLATION.”
https://v.nostr.build/Uk341WPuDvlGgTI6.mp4nostr:note1xvhe48c5zkza2wmtz833f7z9r5ryvsx360ge5syq52wmyvas7ryqlp8gjx
What are the most BASED #Bitcoin companies out there?
I’m looking to bring on 1-2 more sponsors to @Titcoin , the fastest-growing Bitcoin podcast in the world.
If you have suggestions let me know 🤙
#AskNostr
https://v.nostr.build/ueG90A108s1bPA74.mp4
Thanks to my current incredibly based @Titcoin sponsor, @BitBox
Go to http://bitbox.swiss/walker and use promo code WALKER for 5% off the fully open source, Bitcoin-only BitBox02 hardware wallet.
Then, GET YOUR #BITCOIN OFF THE EXCHANGE.
Happy birthday, TSA! Thanks for keeping us all safe by confiscating our water bottles and treating us all like criminals, you useless shitbags. https://i.nostr.build/kopFJXmeAywplj4a.jpg
As a content creator, I now have a new way to discover what parts of the episode speak to people most because I can see what people choose to highlight, and which highlights people choose to zap. This helps me decide which parts of an episode will make for the highest-signal short-form video clips, and of finding fire quotes I may have missed on my first pass-through. The highlights become a way to crowdsource signal and filter noise.
If you could snap your fingers and get rid of ONE tax, which would you choose and why?
1. Income tax
2. Property tax
3. Inheritance tax
4. Capital gains tax
This first rip I did with @HODL is still one of my favorite @Titcoin episodes... the entire transcript could be converted into a based Bitcoin self-help book...
"Become a crazy person. If people in your life are not showing you active disdain, you're not stacking hard enough. If you're still invited to family Thanksgiving, you're not stacking hard enough. If people are not making fun of you for brown bagging your lunch, you're not stacking hard enough. If your car is younger than Bitcoin, you're not stacking hard enough, okay? If you don't have a second job, you're not stacking hard enough. You're just not stacking hard enough..."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srmS5ZqpNSU
Fuck it, we'll do it live... Going to jump on zap.stream in like 10 minutes for a special #BitcoinNewsRoundup episode of @Titcoin
The live stream will be #NostrOnly
https://m.primal.net/MaFf.jpg
THANK YOU NOSTR for getting @Titcoin over 4,000 followers 🫂
Many people are saying it’s the fastest-growing #Bitcoin podcast in the world, and that’s thanks to all of you who continue to listen to episodes and share them with your network.
I appreciate each and every one of you. https://i.nostr.build/x3gpeYRbATsFxQmM.jpg
Getting messages like this is really meaningful…
Part of the reason I started @Titcoin was because NGU/hopium/“to the moon” clickbait is just boring to me and I was sick of that being the dominant theme for many Bitcoin podcasts.
Talking about things like homeschooling and the dark history of public education may not get as many views/listens as an NGU clickbait episode, but I honestly don’t care.
My goal isn’t to generate the most clicks; it’s to generate the most value.
If you’re curious about why my crossover episode with @Princey made such an impact, check it out below. https://i.nostr.build/VSB2bQOeSyJjsZNz.jpgnostr:note1d8e6syw708uqrqv7fzgmy9jy9wsfxsd282l74tuta5agmh6ek2ls5hjyn7
Tomorrow on @Titcoin I’m talking with @princfilip (Hereditary Prince Philip of Serbia and Yugoslavia, and Chief Strategy Office at Jan3).
The conversation will be live streamed on #NostrOnly via zap.stream tomorrow (Monday) at 8AM U.S. Central Time
CORRECT ME IF IM WRONG BUT I BELIEVE THIS IS THE FIRST TIME A PRINCE HAS DONE A LIVE STREAM ON NOSTR.
Let me know if you have any questions for @princfilip 👇
https://bitcoinpodcast.net/podcast
Call me old fashioned, but I think the U.S. should stop funding endless wars around the world that result in the deaths of millions of people and only serve to enrich corrupt politicians, the Military Industrial Complex, and bankers.
We live on a ball of full of molten iron, orbiting around a giant, blazing fireball that burns at 27 million °F, giving us light and heat from 93 million miles away…
And you think you can change the weather if you stop eating meat because the government told you so? https://i.nostr.build/PqTTZNvYyD7gncTK.jpghttps://i.nostr.build/vJZ3LrW3nEIZkzwP.jpg
Trump, Elon, Tulsi, RFK Jr, and Vivek all watching Jon Jones dominate last night…
Joe Rogan—the undertaker of legacy media—calling the fight...
If you don’t feel the vibe shift, you’re not paying attention.
https://v.nostr.build/9tnkIkefiM0qNiL7.mp4
This is a really great point by @Vitor Pamplona about community.
People go to BlueSky because they want a “safe” community of leftists (politicians, journalists, celebrities, and normal people) who all agree with each other and think X is for Nazis and Elon is the antichrist. On Bluesky, their views will not be challenged, because they are the same as everyone else’s. They do not need to worry about being confronted with uncomfortable truths. There is “diversity,” but no diversity.
People go to Threads because they want a “safe” community of leftists (politicians, journalists, celebrities, and normal people) who all agree with each other and think X is for Nazis and Elon is the antichrist. On Threads, their views will not be challenged, because they are the same as everyone else’s. They do not need to worry about being confronted with uncomfortable truths. There is “diversity,” but no diversity.
People go to [INSERT NOSTR CLIENT] because they know it an “unsafe” community of people who cannot be defined by a single political label, comprised of plebs, technologists, dissidents, legit cypherpunks, anarchists, entrepreneurs, Bitcoiners, open-source devs, artists, podcasters, creators, activists, and more.
On Nostr, people expect to be challenged, because there are no guardrails. They expect to encounter views that clash with their own. They expect to be uncomfortable at times.
Nostr enables confrontational truth (paraphrasing @PABLOF7z )
There is “diversity,” but there is also diversity. nostr:note152609lgkamcey5kq5qka6y4023kh7cxxvg54gkn0hpndm6k0cfzsjcta3z
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