Nathan Gathright on Nostr: That virtuous cycle requires accelerating growth to maintain belief, but if early ...

That virtuous cycle requires accelerating growth to maintain belief, but if early adopters lose faith, they can’t justify continued investment in the space. When developers reach the end of their runway, there won’t be new ones to replace them. Innovators who are happy with the way things are today may not realize the degree to which their experience was subsidized by those expecting a larger community to form.