It seems like blogstack is meant to replace Substack if not already apparent by the name. If that’s the case, it’s already better in a few ways.
1. Hit the ground running
I’m already getting started out of the gate with more readers than I would have if I just started a Substack. This, of course, is due to the fact that I’m creating on top of a protocol where I’m able to have the same audience across all clients of that protocol. This is in stark contrast to the legacy apps from centralized entities where you have to corral your audience from one platform to the next.
2. Readers need not subscribe
Technically, if you’re following me, you’re subscribed. But you don’t have to subscribe for a set price and amount of time (e.g. \(5/month or \)50/year). I believe this is a win for both of us as I can write my best notes and you can choose to reward me as you see fit. Value 4 value.
3. More conducive to conversation
Writing on Substack felt like writing into a void, with little to no feedback. A post shows up in my readers’ inbox and I’ll see some stats on whether it was opened or not. That’s it. Based on what I’ve seen so far, blog posts created on Nostr appear in the client apps (e.g Damus, Primal, and Plebstr) as just another note, but with nice formatting and such. From there, I can receive zaps, shakas, comments, and even be reposted.
This is just the beginning. Right now, I’m using blogstack. But what’s to stop me from using another tool down the line? I’ll have the ability to do so by simply connecting my private key. Can’t wait to see what new tools are created in the future.
Bullish on #Nostr