Citadel Dispatch CD150: JACK DORSEY
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Jan 22, 2025 
Jack Dorsey, founder of X (formerly Twitter) and Block, dives deep into his passion for Bitcoin and Nostr. He discusses the challenges Bitcoin faces and its potential as a transformative technology. Dorsey celebrates Ross Ulbricht's recent pardon after 12 years for a nonviolent crime, reflecting on justice and freedom. He also explores Nostr's decentralized nature as a social media protocol, emphasizing user empowerment and the fight against censorship. More than just tech talk, it's a vision for a freer digital future.
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Bootstrapping Nostr
- To bootstrap a social protocol like Nostr, focus on community building and target specific groups.
- Identify key moments and prepare for organic growth.
Nostr's Adoption Challenge
- Nostr's initial adoption challenge lies in content discovery and relevance.
- Communities and conversations, rather than broadcasts, are key to user retention, especially when incentivized with micropayments.
Algorithmic Choice
- Algorithmic choice is crucial for social media platforms to cater to diverse user needs.
- Platforms should allow users to select between algorithmic feeds, chronological feeds, or a combination of both.