Thinking.
Networks with low user bases but extraordinary reach are not Social Networks. They are Influence Networks. There are varying degrees of influence networks, and I believe this description better aligns with the monetisation model.
Don’t confuse them with Social Networks, which have essentially fallen apart (at least the 1.0 form).
…And don’t confuse Social Networks with Social Graphs.
The next social network could be built on this social graph, but there’s a lot to build.
Ben Cousens
ben@bencousens.com
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Olas definitely the most exciting Nostr client in terms of potential I’ve seen in some time. h/t @PABLOF7z 👏
Supporting creators never felt so seamless, or so good @Fountain
Gotta hit that 1% next year!


If Chris Nolan’s next film is an *actual* telling of The Odyssey, not a modern thing or a “reimagining”, then I am very excited.
So @0xchat seems very cool. Is anyone actually using it? Are these “secure” (or “private”) Nostr DMs?
Make It, Don’t Fake It.
Make It, Don't Fake It
I remember going to an AI + Music event in 2018 hosted by Spotify in Paris. They talked about optimising engagement with the first 30 seconds of a song, because that’s when they monetise. They don’t care what happens afterwards.
And now this:
I’ve followed Liz Pelly for maybe 7-8 years. She’s legit. Spotify does not value music. It’s all just “content” that helps them sustain a very challenging business model (like YouTube).
If you are an artist, be aware. The money is elsewhere.
You don’t need 1 million streams, you only need 1,000 fans.

Harper's Magazine
The Ghosts in the Machine, by Liz Pelly
Spotify’s plot against musicians
Anyone seen/heard/got anything on combining Ghost + Nostr?
I’ve seen npub.pro but that seems just to be theme compatible. I’m looking for cross-posting + more.
There’s a NIN bootleg out there called Purest Feeling. IYKYK.
Let’s go, Brazil 🌞
Ya’ll feeling good today? 😉
I receive quite a few requests for sats. I love it. Sometimes when they’re modest enough, I say yes 👀
Name a song that changed you.
I need more badges.
Like, where’s my goat legs badge?
relay subscriptions definitely don't work
Friday. We’ll get by, I suppose.

Spotify
Fantastic Voyage - 2017 Remaster
David Bowie · Lodger (2017 Remaster) · Song · 1979

