Vitor Pamplona on Nostr: Alright, Nostr fam, what's a "Zap"? Are we just slapping the word on any digital tip ...

Alright, Nostr fam, what's a "Zap"?

Are we just slapping the word on any digital tip jar, or are we sticking to a core value? Because frankly, if I wanted vague financial gestures, I'd use Venmo.

Words are important. And our users need definitions.

Here are some options:

- 1: The "Participation Trophy" definition:

Oh, you sent value, any value as a reaction to a post? That's a Zap! Doesn't matter if it's sats, seashells, or your grandma's IOU. You can "Zap" anything, through any means: on-chain, lightning, cashu, whatever. It only has to transfer value.

Pros: Everyone gets a gold star! (Even if they don't deserve it.)

Cons: Turns "Zap" into meaningless digital confetti. (Isn't confetti fun?)

- 2: The "Bitcoin Or Bust" definition:

It's gotta be Bitcoin! It can use any chain, any L2, lightning, cashu and even BTC bank accounts, either custodial or self-custody. The method is irrelevant as long as it is valued in BTC.

Pros: Bitcoin-centric

Cons: Custodial shenanigans.

- 3: The "Any Lightning" definition:

If it didn't come through the Lightning Network, it's not a Zap. Period. However, Taproot assets count as lightning. So, It can be any token.

Pros: No other L2 shenanigans

Cons: Cashu is out. Might hurt calle 👁️⚡👁️ (nprofile…xnfk)'s feelings

- 4: The "Lightning and BTC" definition:

"Bitcoin, Lightning, no exceptions. If you're not doing it this way, you're doing it wrong."

Pros: Clarity. Precision. Dictatorship.

Cons: Still hurting calle 👁️⚡👁️ (nprofile…xnfk)

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So, which is it? Are we watering down "Zap" until it's just another internet high-five, or are we maintaining some semblance of integrity?

How would you define the boundaries of what a zap is and isn't? Should a cashu zap count as a zap? Or should we name it something else?