I get the “CEO vs no CEO” point…
But for me it’s not really the deciding factor in how I look at these systems.
With Bitcoin, Nostr, Pubky… I don’t see it as a simple centralized vs decentralized label. Even without a CEO, there are still influence layers, incentives, and real-world dependencies that shape how things evolve.
So I try to look more at structure and user experience rather than just the governance label…
And from that angle, I personally find Pubky feels more organized and smoother for social use cases, while Nostr feels more open but also more fragmented.
Not saying one is right or wrong… just how I currently see the trade-offs.
Maleficent / 𝕸𝖆𝖑𝖊𝖋𝖎𝖈𝖊𝖓𝖙
npub1ah…nq24d
2026-06-28 17:27:55 UTC
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