Michael J Burgess on Nostr: I’ve been back on Nostr for just under a month, and I’ve been thinking about how ...

I’ve been back on Nostr for just under a month, and I’ve been thinking about how Nostr and Bitcoin could transform the creator economy. Here are some of my initial ideas:

1️⃣ Nostr as the Relay Layer for Decentralized Internet

Nostr is uniquely designed as a decentralized relay layer, built with the Lightning Network in mind. By using SATs (the smallest denomination of Bitcoin), Nostr enables fast, cheap, and direct payments. This could empower creators to earn digital money globally without intermediaries. 🚀

2️⃣ Expanding the Nostr Ecosystem

Currently, we see Nostr-powered alternatives to platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and traditional blogs. But what about Nostr-based alternatives to TikTok and YouTube? These platforms could go beyond just short-form videos to reimagine the entire video-sharing experience while keeping it decentralized and creator-first. 🎥✨

Now, I’m just an ideas person, not a programmer—but imagine what’s possible if developers embrace these concepts. If you’re inspired, feel free to run with these ideas!

I’ll be adding more thoughts to this thread as I come up with them. Meanwhile, I’d love to hear your take. Let’s start a conversation: What’s your vision for the future of Nostr and the creator economy?

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