Rod, Co-Founder of Bitcoin Park, joins Mads and Yago to discuss the Bitcoin Park event and the importance of local communities. They explore the pressure of meet-ups and highlight the 'NIPS IRL' panel in Costa Rica. They also discuss Nastir, a social media platform known for authentic conversations, and share experiences with wine night nests and engagement with Noster.
The Noster community provides a welcoming and inclusive space for real conversations without the pressure to constantly seek validation or post on social media.
Networking and collaboration within the Noster community are emphasized, with a focus on building meaningful connections and fostering smaller, local communities.
Deep dives
Discovering the Realness of Noster Community
In the podcast episode, the speakers discuss their positive experiences with the Noster community. They appreciate the grassroots nature of the platform and how it provides a space for real conversations without the pressure to constantly post or seek validation. They highlight the welcoming atmosphere, where questions are encouraged and help is readily available. The speakers also mention their involvement in organizing events and nests focused on women, such as Women's Wine Night and Word Nerd. Overall, they express their love for Noster and its inclusive and supportive community.
Creating Connections and Collaborating
The speakers emphasize the importance of networking and collaboration within the Noster community. They mention the opportunity to connect with like-minded people and work on projects together. They highlight the value of organizing meet-ups, both online and offline, where individuals from various backgrounds and interests can come together and build relationships. The speakers emphasize that it's not about the number of participants, but rather the consistency and meaningful connections formed. They believe that fostering smaller, local communities can be more impactful and authentic.
Diverse Experiences and Noster Contributions
The speakers share their diverse experiences and contributions on Noster. One speaker discusses her initial skepticism of social media but found Noster to be different due to its realness and the absence of judgment. Another speaker mentions hosting Women's Wine Night and the challenges of coordinating a global audience. They also mention their involvement in a new nest focused on writing and publishing. Additionally, one speaker shares their experience crocheting Noster-themed items, which gained popularity among the community. Overall, the speakers highlight the range of interests and talents represented within Noster.
Nostrville was a two-day summit at Bitcoin Park in Nashville, TN focused on the future of nostr, with an emphasis on the power of nostr + bitcoin. Nostr is a revolutionary new communication protocol that is censorship-resistant and open. Nostrville brought builders, innovators, and developers from the world of nostr together to explore the latest developments in this rapidly evolving space.
Bitcoin Park is a community supported campus in Nashville, TN focused on grassroots bitcoin adoption and a home for bitcoiners to work, learn, collaborate, and build.
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