Why Nostr Matters 1) Decentralization. Nostr is a decentralized protocol, which means that it is not controlled by any central authority or corporation. 2) Pseudonymous. Unlike many social media platforms, Nostr does not collect user data and sell it to third-party advertisers. 3) Monetization. Nostr provides a unique monetization system for content creators. 4) Open source. Nostr code is available for anyone to view, use, and modify.

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Why Nostr Matters

Nostr is a new protocol for censorship resistant speech and social sharing. It has great potential but has plenty of challenges to overcome.

1. In 2011 #Bitcoin    dropped below $20. 2. In 2015 #Bitcoin    went below $200. 3. In 2018 #Bitcoin    traded below $4,000. 4. In 2022 #Bitcoin    sank below $16,000. Do you see any consistency here?

The Golden Handcuffs- (aka the golden handshake) are financial incentives that are given to employees as a way of discouraging them from leaving their current employer. As a result, most people come to the conclusion that they can’t quit. If they did,  they’d loose their benefits and the financial impacts would be too severe! Like lifestyle creep or trying to keep up with the Joneses, golden handcuffs are a trap that many employees fall into. Common Types of Golden Handcuffs Above market pay Company cars Tuition reimbursement Forgivable mortgages Stock options Sign-on bonus Performance bonus Yearly bonus HOW TO ESCAPE? 1 – Review Your Budget Track your spending 2 – Increase Your Cash Runway and Emergency Fund 3 – Make Yourself More Marketable 4 – Schedule Some Personal Time and Consider 5 – Make the Change

First they ignore you #Bitcoin 2014 Then they laugh at you #Bitcoin 2017 Then they fight you #Bitcoin NOW Then you win #Bitcoin 2035