Derek Ross

You can't fake passion. Former mobile technology blogger. Systems Administrator by day. #Bitcoin HODLer, miner, & node runner. Drinker of delicious beer.

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derekross_at_mastodon.social@mostr.pub

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Last Notes

2024-05-24 17:57:17

Bluesky has DMs now. Yikes.
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2024-05-24 17:56:40

When you send a DM on Bluesky, don't forget to tell the mods reading your DMs hello.

2024-05-09 23:23:28

Hello Bluesky and Nostr.
From ActivityPub Derek.

2023-12-19 17:07:25

I'm shocked. Nostr was mentioned twice in this article. It wasn't mentioned very positively, but it was mentioned. The Verge hasn't written about Nostr and it's clear that the author hasn't used it either. This is how early we are.
https://www.theverge.com/23990974/social-media-2023-fediverse-mastodon-threads-activitypub

2023-11-23 21:01:05

Happy Thanksgiving! I'm thankful for Nostr! This protocol and community has opened up doorways for me that I didn't even know existed, empowering me to travel the world and speak about decentralization and censorship resistant social communication. #NostrNovember
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2023-11-21 22:19:40

Ostrich.work is a revolutionary classified ads or job posting website that utilizes the decentralized nature of Nostr to provide a secure and censorship-resistant platform for users to connect with potential employers or employees. #NostrNovember

2023-11-20 22:44:05

Being in charge of your data and your entire social graph doesn't have to be a superpower. It's a simple reality with Nostr and everyone is allowed to participate and play. #NostrNovember

2023-11-19 21:02:23

There's honestly nothing more cool than decentralized money and decentralized communication. It's why we're all here on Nostr. It's because freedom is cool and Nostriches are the embodiment of freedom protocols.

2023-11-18 15:31:25

Popular streaming platforms have various restrictions with content creators getting paid. Nostr fixes this without the need for third parties. With Zap.stream creators are free to do what they do best while participating in a value for value economy. #NostrNovember

2023-11-17 13:13:31

If you like mixing music with friends and new acquaintances across the Internet, you'll love https://stemstr.app/ 🔥 It's a new social experience for music where musicians and creators are collaborating and getting paid for their work. #NostrNovember

2023-11-16 13:18:00

The conversations starting around food can be very meaningful. Aromas can bring about beautiful family & childhood memories. We shouldn't post a recipe online & have it disappear because the website went away or the account got banned. https://nostr.cooking fixes this, allowing us to truly own our recipe data and social graph in one delicious app. Let's get cooking. #NostrNovember

2023-11-15 13:48:01

With the Highlighter Nostr client, you can effectively curate, organize, and bookmark web content for future reference. The platform enables seamless highlighting of key passages, facilitating enhanced comprehension, content sharing, and value for value exchanges. Additionally, users can access blog articles, further enriching their learning experience! #nostrnovember https://buff.ly/3QUCa9D

2023-11-14 13:38:00

Yondar is a revolutionary social mapping app that empowers users to become active participants in shaping the digital world. Beyond its mapping capabilities, Yondar also fosters social connections by enabling users to chat with each other. https://go.yondar.me #nostrnovember

2023-11-13 13:28:01

If you are seeking a professional alternative to Meetup or Facebook Events for hosting meetings and organizing events, consider using Flockstr, a cutting-edge Nostr client. Flockstr provides an ideal platform for organizing your next community event, enabling you to streamline event creation, reward event organizers, and soon, implement ticketing options. #NostrNovember
https://www.flockstr.com/

2023-11-12 14:07:42

Nostr is much more than Twitter alternatives. Digging into the "Other Stuff" of Nostr yields a plethora of apps with various social layers from music, to bookmarking, to pin boards, to streaming and more. Visit https://buff.ly/3SipLgV to find your next rabbit hole. #NostrNovember

2023-11-10 14:54:01

Creators are finding a wide variety of successes on Nostr, thanks to Nostr's value for value model. From artwork, to video content, to cooking recipes, to memes and more, creators are getting paid for their work by providing content for their audiences. Nostr users appreciate Proof-of-Work and are often rewarding creators with money that we call "Zaps".

2023-11-09 14:54:06

NOSTR stands for Notes and Other Stuff Transmitted by Relays. The Other Stuff is the future excitement lies. Nostr has a wide variety of "Other Stuff" clients and applications and you can view and browse many of them at https://nostrapps.com
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2023-11-08 13:37:01

In our current societal landscape, the demand for social interaction has never been more pronounced. However, it is worth noting that the most captivating use cases of nostr extend beyond the realm of social media clients. #NostrNovember

2023-11-07 13:15:41

Nostr users have the ability choose which relays to utilize, putting users in charge of their social graph for the very first time. Most importantly, anyone can run their own relay. #NostrNovember

2023-11-06 13:37:00

Clients serve as the cornerstone of the nostr protocol, endowing users with the capacity to tailor their social experiences to their own personal preferences and specifications. #NostrNovember

2023-11-04 12:37:00

Nostr's unique design ensures that there are no centralized authorities empowered to enact bans or engage in censorship, preserving a robust and resilient communication framework. #NostrNovember

2023-11-03 12:37:00

Nostr operates on a decentralized architecture that forgoes dependence on a limited number of trusted servers for data transmission and storage. #NostrNovember

2023-11-02 12:13:02

In stark contrast to prevailing paradigms, Nostr operates devoid of advertising intrusions and algorithmic influence, cultivating an environment where authentic human interactions take center stage. #NostrNovember