As an artist, whenever I give someone a business card or show them a piece of art, I’m asked “but do you have an Instagram/Facebook?”

I haven’t had either in almost half a decade.

“But you need Ig/Fb to reach an audience”

“Nope. Here’s how I do it”

I’ve never run into someone random who’s heard of Nostr and get a sideways glance when I mention Bitcoin, but I explain that nostr is basically an entire ecosystem that operates without corporate control.

There’s no “buy in” to get started on Nostr, no Premium membership, no “minimum requirements”, AND you can simply stop using it without any harassing emails or texts. That’s the stumbling block to most people imho. Those things are a conditioned, but understandable, response.

Just scanning through a couple dozen random posts, you’re almost guaranteed to find:

REAL NUTRITION TIPS
EXERCISE ENCOURAGEMENT
BEAUTIFUL ARTWORK
ORIGINAL MUSIC
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

That can be overwhelming for folks that expect to find hate, propaganda, mainstream corporate music, prescription adverts and junk food adverts.

“Nostr is amazing! How can I invest in a wholesome, encouraging environment that isn’t trying to sell me anything?”

Well, that’s where Bitcoin comes in.
You just contribute and people here will pay you.
No job application required.
No interview.


#grownostr