Alex Gleason

Alex Gleason, architect of Donald Trump's Truth Social, now explores the synergy of Nostr, AI, and Bitcoin. He discusses the future of decentralized communication, emphasizing the challenges of centralized platforms. Gleason dives into vibe coding, showcasing AI's potential to revolutionize app development. He also examines the limitations of platforms like Mastodon compared to Nostr, and the ethical implications of AI in software development. The conversation wraps up with innovative ideas for community-driven projects and the evolving landscape of social media and cryptocurrency.

Join Rabble, a community builder from Twitter, Alex Gleason, head of engineering at Truth Social, and Hodlbod, an expert in Nostr community implementation, as they delve into the innovative landscape of Nostr. They discuss the importance of decentralized development, the dynamics of niche communities, and the challenges user experience faces in these new spaces. The guests highlight the potential for Nostr to disrupt traditional social media and foster organic, engaging communities, emphasizing the balance between decentralization and user agency.

Alex Gleason, former Head of Engineering at Truth Social, discusses integrating ActivityPub and Nostr protocols. The podcast covers the benefits of Noster's identity management, the risks of federating with unreliable servers, differences between NoStir and ActivityPub, the challenges and opportunities of decentralization, retaining users in decentralized social media, and building a business and interoperability in decentralized social media.