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BOLT🔩FUN (npub1fun…gs0p) this is a submission for the #Nostrasia hackathon.
Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ZFQqFr0no00lbv7S0xPqiC9T9ZRWJZdhab5sE1pFKqw/edit?usp=sharing
Pitch:
The Challenge
Building a vibrant, responsive, and engaged community is no small feat. Among the challenges we all face:
* ✅ Welcoming newcomers in a warm and inviting manner.
* ✅ Repeatedly answering the same questions like, "How do I find the meetup?" or "How do I do this or that?"
* ✅ Keeping the chatter lively and informative.
Maintaining this environment manually can be overwhelming for community managers. This is where the Abbot team saw an opportunity for innovation.
The Solution
Introducing Abbot, your friendly neighborhood ATL BitLab Bot designed specifically for enhancing community interactions. This isn't your regular bot; Abbot was built with a focus on Bitcoin-centric communities. Here’s what Abbot brings to the table:
* 🤖 Participates in conversations like one of the gang.
* 🤖 Addresses redundant questions, including meetup logistics and bitcoin-specific inquiries.
* 🤖 Constantly learns from the conversations it takes part in.
* 🤖 Adds a sprinkle of entertainment to keep community members engaged.
Abbot doesn't just make things more exciting for your members; it lightens the load on community maintainers.
Real-World Validation
Abbot isn't just theoretical; it’s been successfully integrated into three significant Bitcoin-focused Telegram communities:
* ATL BitLab
* Atlanta BitDevs
* BitMiami
* Bitcoin Babes
And guess what? Abbot is soon to be launched with the Blixt Wallet Telegram community as well!
The Technical Milestones
The team decided to make Abbot multi-platform. The immediate aim was to integrate it into Nostr channels. The journey included:
* Backend reorganization to add Nostr compatibility.
* Repairing the FOSS pynostr package and successfully contributing to its codebase.
* Creating a new 'Event Kind' to facilitate bot channel invites.
* Setting up and integrating MongoDB to make Abbot smarter and more robust.
With collective contributions and multiple pull requests, the Abbot team successfully laid out a robust framework for the bot, clearing the path for future enhancements and platforms.
The Future is Bright
We think Abbot is more than a bot; we think it has a real place in the future of local Bitcoin community engagement. Now, we're excited to invite you to make Abbot a part of your Nostr community. Join us in making your community more interactive, informative, and above all, more fun.
The ATL BitLab team worked together like a family, achieving this milestone. It's not just a win for us but for every Bitcoiner who believes in community and open-source contribution.
Discover more about Abbot and how to add it to your community channels at https://abbot.atlbitlab.com/.
Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ZFQqFr0no00lbv7S0xPqiC9T9ZRWJZdhab5sE1pFKqw/edit?usp=sharing
Pitch:
The Challenge
Building a vibrant, responsive, and engaged community is no small feat. Among the challenges we all face:
* ✅ Welcoming newcomers in a warm and inviting manner.
* ✅ Repeatedly answering the same questions like, "How do I find the meetup?" or "How do I do this or that?"
* ✅ Keeping the chatter lively and informative.
Maintaining this environment manually can be overwhelming for community managers. This is where the Abbot team saw an opportunity for innovation.
The Solution
Introducing Abbot, your friendly neighborhood ATL BitLab Bot designed specifically for enhancing community interactions. This isn't your regular bot; Abbot was built with a focus on Bitcoin-centric communities. Here’s what Abbot brings to the table:
* 🤖 Participates in conversations like one of the gang.
* 🤖 Addresses redundant questions, including meetup logistics and bitcoin-specific inquiries.
* 🤖 Constantly learns from the conversations it takes part in.
* 🤖 Adds a sprinkle of entertainment to keep community members engaged.
Abbot doesn't just make things more exciting for your members; it lightens the load on community maintainers.
Real-World Validation
Abbot isn't just theoretical; it’s been successfully integrated into three significant Bitcoin-focused Telegram communities:
* ATL BitLab
* Atlanta BitDevs
* BitMiami
* Bitcoin Babes
And guess what? Abbot is soon to be launched with the Blixt Wallet Telegram community as well!
The Technical Milestones
The team decided to make Abbot multi-platform. The immediate aim was to integrate it into Nostr channels. The journey included:
* Backend reorganization to add Nostr compatibility.
* Repairing the FOSS pynostr package and successfully contributing to its codebase.
* Creating a new 'Event Kind' to facilitate bot channel invites.
* Setting up and integrating MongoDB to make Abbot smarter and more robust.
With collective contributions and multiple pull requests, the Abbot team successfully laid out a robust framework for the bot, clearing the path for future enhancements and platforms.
The Future is Bright
We think Abbot is more than a bot; we think it has a real place in the future of local Bitcoin community engagement. Now, we're excited to invite you to make Abbot a part of your Nostr community. Join us in making your community more interactive, informative, and above all, more fun.
The ATL BitLab team worked together like a family, achieving this milestone. It's not just a win for us but for every Bitcoiner who believes in community and open-source contribution.
Discover more about Abbot and how to add it to your community channels at https://abbot.atlbitlab.com/.