Borrowing an idea from #Bitcoin (and #Bittorrent), I think the longevity of #nostr lies in the protocol.
The interesting thing about digital governance is that it hasn't been proven yet and I would argue that we don't know yet what form of governance is essential for a platform like Nostr and whether it is needed.
I see eye to eye with you on ensuring the foundational principles remain true in the future, which leads me to wonder... #asknostr what are Nostr's foundational principles?
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@fiatjaf @jb55
Decentralization:
Nostr operates without a central authority or trusted server. This ensures resilience and reduces the risk of censorship or control by a single entity.
Openness and Transparency:
The protocol is open-source, allowing anyone to review, contribute to, or build upon it. This fosters collaboration, innovation, and trust within the community.
Simplicity:
Nostr is designed to be simple and straightforward, without unnecessary complexity. This makes it accessible to a wide range of users and developers.
Censorship Resistance:
By relying on cryptographic keys and signatures and not depending on P2P techniques, Nostr aims to create a network that is resistant to censorship and tampering.
User Autonomy and Control:
Users are identified by public keys, and every post is signed. Clients validate these signatures, giving users control over their identities and content. Users can choose the relays they interact with, publish to multiple relays, and migrate between relays without losing their identities or followers.
Interoperability:
The protocol is designed to allow different clients and relays to interact seamlessly. This encourages diversity and flexibility within the ecosystem.
Community-Driven Development:
The protocol encourages community engagement and collaboration. It is a work in progress, with opportunities for community members to contribute ideas, feedback, and code.
Data Sovereignty and Privacy:
Users have control over their data, and the protocol does not inherently require the collection or processing of personal information. However, specific implementations and use cases may have different privacy considerations.
Potential for Economic Integration:
While not explicitly stated in the documentation, the discussion around integrating Bitcoin and the concept of micro-transactions indicates a potential principle related to economic empowerment and direct value exchange within the network.