THE Bitcoin Podcast CENSOR THIS PODCAST: NOSTR & BITCOIN VS TOTALITARIANISM | Will Casarin (jb55)
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Aug 26, 2025 Will Casarin, the brain behind the Damus app, dives into the revolutionary world of Nostr and its role in fighting censorship. He discusses how Bitcoin can empower individuals against authoritarian overreach while exploring innovative, censorship-resistant technologies. The chat highlights current challenges app developers face and the necessity of interoperability. Casarin also touches on the complex relationship between Bitcoin and stablecoins, emphasizing the importance of community-driven growth and authentic content creation in paving the way for financial sovereignty.
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Podcast Clip Tool Story
- Walker described a tool that auto-archives podcasts and creates clips, illustrating creator tooling on Nostr.
- Will imagined an AI assistant that pulls moments live during podcasts to improve workflow.
Regulation Drives Demand For Censorship Resistance
- Authoritarian regulations (like the UK's Online Safety Act) accelerate demand for censorship-resistant platforms.
- Nostr's openness becomes a defensive advantage as governments expand content control.
Workarounds For App Store Restrictions
- If app stores block features, add alternative ways to access them and preserve functionality.
- Consider linking out to external payment methods when in-app options are restricted.
