I want to use nostr more but it feels like I am shouting into the void, probably a skill issue
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Just keep posting like I do
Might help to appreciate that Bitcoiners in 2009-2012 probably felt something similar and that early Nostr adopters, like early Bitcoiners are accumulating real and unconfiscatible capital, social this time round.
I second this.
#foodstr join the foodies at this hashtag, we are all posting our favorite dishes or travel adventures finds
Alright, this is my dilemma too. But I don't want to figure anything out. I'm lazy and I like me that way. Is there a simple way to get an address? I get hung up on the part where I have to read stuff.
I see you!
I think that’s the experience
You're using Primal, am I correct?
Yes
hello from the void
first things first: get a lightning address
I'm no longer using Primal, it can't handle my follows 😆
Lol
Just keep posting. You got this
Nah. You’re just in a small town, and haven’t met many locals yet.
It gets fun. 👍
🐚😱🌊
Shouting in the void is a feature and you should embrace it.
you got this bro
Most people don't use global timeline so it's hard to get discovered
Think it is a void now? Lol you know nothing
ohhh I wanna join! Big cook here, tell me more please
@Zap Cooking has a recipe database / Nostr app at zap.cooking .. if you post your recipes there it will be automatically added to your Nostr profile. It's a great way to build your recipe collection.
I uploaded a basic hollandaise sauce recipe yesterday if you want to look at an example. Search hollandaise in the zap cooking search bar, you might see it on the front page as well.
Then add the hashtag #foodstr and #zapcooking to any food photos or tips or ideas you note about!
We would love to see your food creations! What's your favorite thing to make?
ohhh I am on THE WAY hahaha. Sound fab, definitely checking your food out! I love to cook Jamaican and Asian inspired dishes but I cook everything. I like great food. Co authoring a second cookbook this winter. How about you? What do you cook??
Aw yes, Jamaican and Asian! Let's go! I look forward to this!!! You wrote a cookbook and have another one coming, that is super cool!! I would love to talk more with you about this!!! Maybe interview you for Zap Cooking?
I am a food lover, I am more of a gatherer of recipes, I am an okay cook, I do a lot of basic stuff, or easy recipes for lazy people. I have worked around the restaurant industry for many years, and I think it is fascinating.
I use it
🤙🔥🚀
Whoo hoo! So excited to have found you! Yes I did and yep the new one drops next year and will be available as a hardback and digital on Amazon. Of course, we can talk more. DM. Ooh an interview on Zap Cooking sound fab, I'm in!
Basic, simple food is the best! My mum has been a pro chef over 40 years so I totally get the keeping it simple when en casa. Look forward to talking more with you and seeing your recipe library 😀
Das right
Some clients don't even have it
That's true too
That is fantastic! I just sent you a DM, see if you received it.
Yes! I am probably going to be picking your brain for ideas!!!
Got it and sure, I love a good brainstorming sess!
Get yourself a lightning address and add it to your profile too
keep shouting
It’s a pretty noisy void on your post
can't even zap you man!
If you are not in the USA, the easiest and cheapest is wallet of Satoshi.
Add your LN address (looks like an email address) to your profile.
**Disclaimer** Wallet of Satoshi is a custodial wallet so don't leave any amount you care about in it because it can be taken by them at any time.
I'm in the US. But thanks! Might be handy to know sometime
#asknostr what lightning wallet is best for a zap wallet for people in USA?
Look at this
By the way to the croud - how could i have forwarded the original post to him?
I would have zapped you, too. Use settings/zaps/WoS for example
I’ll let you shout into my void
Think of it like therapy 🫂
shouting into the void makes more noise than screaming into a crowd, be patient
I had self custodial zaps set up, LN channels were closed on me and haven’t found a good peer to set up again with. Any suggestions?
I had self custodial zaps set up, LN channels were closed on me and haven’t found a good peer to set up again with. Any suggestions?
I had self custodial zaps set up, LN channels were closed on me and haven’t found a good peer to set up again with. Any suggestions?
I had self custodial zaps set up, LN channels were closed on me and haven’t found a good peer to set up again with. Any suggestions?
I had self custodial zaps set up, LN channels were closed on me and haven’t found a good peer to set up again with. Any suggestions?
I had self custodial zaps set up, LN channels were closed on me and haven’t found a good peer to set up again with. Any suggestions?
I am using alby just for zaps
Use hashtags
I feel the same, but I know it’s a problem caused by my own behaviour.
I’m used to lurking, liking, and infrequently commenting.
I’m still getting my head around ENGAGING, and establishing rapport / relationships.
It’s not easy changing a deeply embedded mindset that was previously conditioned by X.
Thank you for taking the time to write a thoughtful reply.
Check out my profile, I have posted a bunch
Thanks Keysa, content is definitely more ephemeral on nostr (using primal as my client) than on other platforms. It feels like either you get engagement immediately or nothing at all.
You’re welcome, have a good one, 🍊 🏄♂️
Are you on primal? Amethyst?
Hello @OrangeSurf this is the void speaking
Also, what about cashu options like @Minibits? They're not self-custodial, but there's pretty good privacy guarantees for small amounts, and you can sweeping to self-custody once your balance gets to a certain level
Primal and Wallet of Satoshi works
gm
Run Alby Hub it comes with good default peers/LSPs to get channels with.
Would love to hear your feedback.
Hey from the void in japan! Hear you loud and clear!
#based
I came to the void for peace and quiet, please SHUT UP!
Just don’t worry about engagement. Worry about making your statements. There’s no bots here. 
isnt that what it felt like when you first got on Twitter?
I hear yea
@Mysterious Hamster or @Minibits are my current top recommendations. You get a lightning address and they handle all the backend work. They are custodial, but you can easily move the funds to a wallet or address you control. There are trade off for everything.
I can't zap you because you haven't enabled a wallet yet ⚡⚡⚡
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I've been posting on and off on nostr for quite some time and have 500 followers, many of whom like the content I post on X but not the same content when posted here.
I think it's the lack of algorithms which means you either see content which already has lots of views (if sorting by popular) or content which has just been posted (if sorting by recent posts).
Thanks - I want to do it the sovereign way
I don't care about huge engagement, just some to know that it's worth posting haha
lol
On Primal
The void shouted back 🌍 ... here's what it said
⚡ I SHOULD ENABLE LIGHTNING
One overwhelming response was I need to enable lightning. I did have a self custodial LN setup with zaps once, but my channel partners closed on me and I haven't found new peers. I'm not using a custodial solution so my options are probably to find someone willing to peer and/or use an LSP.
👥 I AM THE ALGORITHM
Many people told me that I am the algorithm and that if I want to been seen I need to be very active interacting with people such that they interact back. My humble opinion is that this is not actually addressing the issue. Primal is great, and like most nostr clients I have used it has a few feed options ("algorithms").
- Latest
- Latest with replies
- Trending 24H
- Most Zapped
- Nostr Highlights
- Hashtags
This means that 5 of the 6 options are either content which already has lots of engagement or content which has just been posted.
I think what's missing is a more sophisticated algorithm which takes into account how many posts someone has made. If you follow bob and alice and bob makes 100 posts a day and alice makes 1, you probably don't want to use any of the existing algorithms, you probably want to see that 1 post by alice, even if it doesn't have any engagement yet, you follow her for a reason (presumably)
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This is a "yes and..." type situation
Definitely a skill issue (jk😂)
Following on the primal.net web app just doesn't work. You click the button and nothing happens. (Brave browser).
What’s that? 😅
it's a yes lack of algorithms hurt AND there are other ways to grow a following
nostr current rewards engaging more than posting
Interesting, as I think, this post made many feedback, isnt it?
Btw, I saw your post between HODL and Derek Ross. As I am quite new at nostr your post was the first one shown from a lesser followed👍🏻
Do you see improvement?
Yep this one blew up. That’s interesting!
It does seem that way!
Now enabled
I now have zaps setup non custodially
I now have zaps set up non custodially
Done ⚡️
Done ⚡️ we
Self sovereign zaps now setup ⚡️
I tried but said payment failed
Share your opinion
Maybe just a detour and it will be custodial again
Thanks Matt, done
Why would I want custodial?
Just tried zapping and I got an error message that it couldn't find the address at the location given - pain in the ass, but that's one of the few occasional faults I see happening on nostr still
Alby Hub is not yet on the Raspiblitz, just doing the basic research: 
Going through the docs it seems the best self-hosted option is to deploy on a VPS with a public IP address readily available: 
The other option is using an instance of LNbits with the upcoming NWCprovider extension: 
Soon to be in a new LNbits release: 
There can also use phoenixd and Blink @Blink Wallet as well as the funding source.
GitHub
raspiblitz/raspiblitz
Get your own Bitcoin & Lightning Node running - on a RaspberryPi with a nice LCD - raspiblitz/raspiblitz
GitHub
hub/scripts/linux-x86_64 at master · getAlby/hub
Alby Hub - Your own Bitcoin Lightning node: easy, connectable, feature-rich ✨ Run anywhere. Become self-sovereign. - getAlby/hub
GitHub
GitHub - riccardobl/nwcprovider: https://github.com/lnbits/nwcprovider
https://github.com/lnbits/nwcprovider. Contribute to riccardobl/nwcprovider development by creating an account on GitHub.
GitHub
lnbits/nostrrelay
One click nostr relay. Contribute to lnbits/nostrrelay development by creating an account on GitHub.
That's annoying, I have had other people successfully zapping. What app are you using?
I heard you :)
My mistake, misses the Word SELF. Sorry for confuison! I ment maybe you find your good peer
Minibits.cash works.