BITCOIN & NOSTR, FASCISM & COMMUNISM, FREEDOM & FATHERHOOD | ALEKS SVETSKI

Oct 9, 2025

In this conversation with Aleks Svetski, founder of Satlantis and a Bitcoin pioneer, they discuss how fatherhood has reshaped his priorities. Aleks dives into the complexities of the political landscape and the implications of violence in society. The duo explores Nostr's current status and challenges in adoption compared to competitors. They also highlight the evolution from social media to social networks and the need for tools that leverage Nostr's capabilities. Finally, Aleks shares insights on building a Bitcoin-native events app with unique monetization strategies.

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INSIGHT

Bitcoin Vs Nostr: Implementation vs Idea

Aleks contrasts Bitcoin and Nostr: Bitcoin's implementation is irreplaceable while Nostr is an idea that can be reimplemented.
He argues the protocol idea matters more for social identity than any single implementation.

ANECDOTE

Becoming A Father Transformed Priorities

Aleks describes becoming a father as a humbling, transformative experience that changes priorities and focus.
He compares the emotional attachment growth to a steadily rising hash rate chart, emphasizing sustained increase in love and responsibility.

ADVICE

Ruthless Prioritization After Kids

Aleks says fatherhood forces ruthless prioritization: say no and protect your time aggressively.
He credits improved time management to becoming a dad and urges refusing low-value commitments.

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"Bitcoin is not a f***ing iPhone. It's not going to just follow the same adoption curve that every other technology before it. Bitcoin is a techno-socioeconomic phenomenon… the downside of me being wrong about an iPhone is a thousand dollars. The downside of me being wrong about Bitcoin is my entire wealth."

In this conversation, Walker and Aleks Svetski discuss the profound changes in their lives, particularly with Svetski becoming a father. They explore the shifting political landscape, the role of the state, and the nature of violence in society. The discussion then transitions to the current state of Nostr, a decentralized social protocol, and the challenges it faces in gaining traction compared to other platforms. They conclude by examining the differences between social media and social networks, emphasizing the need for a compelling reason for users to migrate to new platforms. In this conversation, Svetski discusses the evolution of his project, Satlantis, focusing on its transformation into a Bitcoin-native events app. He emphasizes the importance of user engagement, the integration of social graphs for enhanced discoverability, and the need for innovative tools that leverage the Nostr protocol. The discussion also covers monetization strategies, targeting Bitcoin communities, and the potential for crowdfunding to support future developments.

SVETSKI’S LINKS:

Nostr: https://primal.net/svetski

Satlantis: https://www.satlantis.io/

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