I am wondering if we can create a substack alternative based on Nostr.
Long form notes for the posts.
Encrypted using MLS to restric access to paying users.
Some sort of automation to add pub keys to the group when an account is zapped (Here smart contracts, which both #bitcoin and #Monero lack, can come in handy).
When a post is shared ia regular messages is shared, mentioning the encrypted long format note and link to "subscribe" to the channel.
Comments are regular messages on the unencrypted message so that the post gets amplified with engagement.
JeffG (nprofile…grh0) what do you say? Is this possible?
Peace K 🪙
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2026-02-06 09:50:08 UTC
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