That is the "problem" with bitcoin and even nostr. It is complicated and not worth the hassle for the normal person. With Stike (while not as pure as the virgin mary) made it "easy" (reduced the friction) enough to use bitcoin & lightning and receive a payment in an instant.
Just download the app and I'll send it to you versus self-hosting your own node.
Most people do not and will NEVER want that (even though it is the best way to maximize the technology)
Both ways are needed to maximize adoption.
Kurt
npub17s…3ctnr
2025-03-19 01:53:00 UTC
in reply to nevent1q…zp4t
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