TheZenLlama

On the path to find the meaning of my life, my best self, and enjoy the path

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thezenllama@getalby.com

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nos.lol

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Last Notes

2024-04-16 13:54:53

Hear me out:
Nostr needs #zapperpalooza
I will join later with the details.
#grownostr #plebchain #coffeechain

2024-04-15 13:29:46

What do you think that sets Nostr apart in the eye of the general public?
Instagram had the photos over facebook.
Snapchat had the disappearing messages and images over Instagram.
TikTok had the short videos.
What is the unique and useful feature/value proposition of Nostr in your opinion, that makes it a new place to discover?
#ask #asknostr

2024-02-09 10:59:21

Are we so selfish, that it is easier to think what we are told to think so we can continue caring about ourselves?

2024-02-09 10:55:04

Are we short-sighted and mainly extrapolating with the now, instead of thinking about future possible outcomes?

2024-02-09 10:50:36

#asknostr
What is the umf in nostr? Instagram had the umf over facebook, so it became more popular.
I think nostr shall become really a protocol, and apps/solutions over nostr shall be introduced to people. Like https. Noone cares about it, but it is used for safe websites. People care about the webapps.
Maybe we need an umf over nostr to make it intriguing. I mean it is okay to copy other things/apps over nostr, but most people won't move because if nostr does not give anything over what they use already (seemingly interesting, let's call "umf"), then based on the least effort principle, people won't move.
#plebchain #grownostr

2024-02-08 11:41:58

Don't forget to enjoy!
#nevent1q…hxte
#nevent1q…hxte

2024-02-07 19:34:02

Let's get some accountability 👀 #zapvertizing
https://image.nostr.build/809c7d6b886447560a9144a4b5c04498f4c50c1e2b32416356c6df528bc1caca.jpg#m=image%2Fjpeg&dim=1898x894&blurhash=Z8R%3AHGj%5B%7EqofIUoeofj%5BRj00j%5BWBayWBjtt7fRay00j%40j%5BfQayayt7a%7CWB00ayWBj%5Bt7fQWBfQj%5B&x=0933d3ce9dae0b908509d6ba503654b02665f3b7536664648cba8b320d6ef706

2024-01-27 18:33:57

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Also this seems quite expensive. I also built such a site. There you can target nostr accounts by keyword.
1. You select nostr accounts by keyword search in their bio or in their post.
2. Zap them.
But I realized how fragile this is, and makes less sense from advertizing perspective as you cannot know if paid amount really worthed it or not.
So I came up with the #zapvertizing 2.0 model, that I am building now.

2024-01-27 18:26:29

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I am developing something in the back that solves this problem. But also have the feeling that we don't have enough audiance on nostr for it.
But at the end, my idea could be used elsewhere. It uses the idea of #zapvertizing but is not inherently connected to nostr. So it could also be used to trojan horse other platforms with zapvertizing.

2024-01-27 18:10:18

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And are you thinking about using a tool that simply sends a lightning transaction with a message to the selected users?

2024-01-27 17:53:29

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What makes it a "good" zapvertizing?

2024-01-25 20:33:06

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Uuuu, nice, enjoy my fren! 🤙💜

2024-01-24 18:35:30

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Do you measure it?
I mean if you can't measure it, you can't improve it.

2024-01-20 16:28:04

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They think it's over now? 😂
We not even started 🤌

2024-01-17 10:55:34

#nevent1q…h79q
#plebchain #coffeechain #grownostr #zap #zapvertising

2024-01-17 10:54:23

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https://image.nostr.build/28ea16c0d7df258f92e6516903e3861e47552311ba0b0d787572ee1f0ca4bfc6.jpg#m=image%2Fjpeg&dim=625x350&blurhash=iJHB*l%3FFH%3D%24%7Dvfj%5D9aV%5Dogx-WBM%7CWBnOWEo%23RRog%7EpNIkXR%2B9boMxXjIM%7BMHo0%25ff%2BcFe.xZahWB%23ioJXTWWyDV%5BM%7BR%3AWE&x=e2b2e96f6838051a7dfd8a4821ab18d5287c1341960ddb410dba29e154c208d9

2024-01-16 16:33:03

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Vote with your effort or your money!

2024-01-16 16:23:28

Is optimizing for max output ( #gdp ) is the right goal?
Random example:
Which is better?
X amount of input generates Y amount of output.
10X amount of input generates Y + 10 amount of output.
Does the amount of used up resources matter?
If we talk about gdp, how do we know if it is sustainable?
#plebchain #grownostr #coffee

2024-01-16 11:31:32

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He should walk 😂

2024-01-16 11:17:54

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Reason to live...

2024-01-16 06:01:52

"If you aren't ready to fail, don't start anything new."
#quotes #coffeechain

2024-01-16 05:59:16

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Would you admit it, if you were onto making WEF2?

2024-01-16 05:57:40

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What are we nuts about?

2024-01-16 05:53:53

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Isn't it like a new WEF? In the age of ai-ization?

2024-01-15 11:51:41

Life is a strict teacher.

2024-01-15 11:13:02

If you approach each discussion as a way to learn something, you can be amazed by the power of the effects of humbleness.
#coffeechain #plebchain

2024-01-15 10:28:59

What is #zapvertizing to you?

2024-01-14 21:45:35

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Okay, now magically the invoice worked! ⚡️🦙

2024-01-14 21:44:48

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Still zapping does not work, and can't pay your invoice either 🫣💜🦙

2024-01-14 18:59:32

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Can't zap you!

2024-01-14 15:38:43

Be careful about "too big to fail"

2024-01-14 14:25:02

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I have the same feeling. 🫣🦙

2024-01-14 14:23:10

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Wish you a great day! Good morning! ☕️🫂🦙

2024-01-14 14:21:06

Boost note below for 200sats (max 10)
#nevent1q…3ly3

2024-01-14 12:21:27

Proof of work is the way.
Don't beg for attention. Show them they missed on not working with you. 🫂🦙
#pow #proofofwork

2024-01-14 10:10:01

#asknostr #zapvertizing
Who is using zapvertizing time to time on #nostr #thenostr ?

2024-01-13 19:16:38

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Hmmm true. Good point! Relays also effect what you see.
I think it really depends on relay operators, and can be harder to filter for specific topics, and discard other notes.
But could be possible, and maybe good.

2024-01-13 18:49:05

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I also heard about algorithm DVMs. I think @npub1l2v…ajft created one. Not sure about others.
Do you know if there are tools to aid discoverability?

2024-01-13 18:45:25

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Followed back! 🫂 #plebchain

2024-01-13 18:44:05

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With most of the things, I agree.
Firstly I would address, that I disagree with the sentiment, that
"nostr is different, so it is good as it is".
Somehow from your comment, I feel this. I might be wrong.
But if true, this is a wrong attitude in my opinion. The fact that nostr is different or not, shall not be connected with improvement. We all can improve, and improve the things we do.
Secondly content discovery is a general thing. E.g. If you work at a big company, and you make projects. You will generate lots of shit documentation, which was intended to be useful, but if people coming later, or starting other projects can't find it, it is useless.
So I don't say that the content on nostr is bad. It is what it is. I was only asking if there are already ways for
▶️ content creators to find their audiance easier,
▶️ people to find their creators easier.
And I don't only mean official content creators here. Even grandmas can have good content who just do it out of fun. But if we have ways to make content discoverable more easily, we make connecting between people easier, and even find weird connections that would not be possible otherwise.

2024-01-13 13:41:04

Imagine doing it in a traffic jam because you are bored 😂
#nevent1q…af8u

2024-01-13 13:37:57

#echochamber #asknostr
I see the biggest drawback of nostr is the lack of content.
At the end, we need content that people care about, so they join, and remain browsing.
Lack of content could be because of content discovery or really missing notes.
But, one good point for nostr is its morr active user base in my opinion. Meaning with less followers, you still get moarr engagement. This is awesome!
So my questions are:
* how do we help creators for content discovery?
* how do we help content seekers for content discovery?
* what tools are out there?
#grownostr #plebchain #coffeechain

2024-01-13 13:17:16

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You mean this Visa thing? That is interesting! 🫂

2024-01-13 12:25:01

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Good morning odell! How about
"Bitcoin absorbs the World"

2024-01-13 12:22:20

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Nature rules 🥰

2024-01-13 12:19:18

Btw llamas rule! 🤙🦙

2024-01-13 12:18:58

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🦙

2024-01-13 12:17:44

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Everything relate

2024-01-13 12:16:38

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That is a real friendship 🫂 good morning! 💜🦙

2024-01-13 12:03:43

Live for the little moments.
Don't be sad if little moments are over, create new ones.
#plebchain #coffeechain

2024-01-13 12:02:01

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Even its #sound
https://open.spotify.com/track/3YfS47QufnLDFA71FUsgCM

2024-01-13 12:00:46

There are so many beautiful things on this earth, that we shall not forget about:
🏞 nature
🎵 music
📽 movies
☕️ coffee
🥃 whisky
🍺 beer
🍰 cakes
🫑 vegetables
🍉 fruits
🏃‍♂️‍➡️ sports
♟️ boardgames
🏀 ball games
🫂 kindness
❤️ love
etc
Life is full of amazing things. Things worth to live for.
Concentrate on the good things, and don't forget that these are not given, but taken.
Have a day full of beautiful things. 💜🦙
#plebchain #coffeechain #coffee #grownostr #nostr #love #kindness #life #beautiful

2024-01-13 11:18:53

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Fair enough! Have a lovely day! Thank you for the discussion 🫂🦙

2024-01-13 11:17:24

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@npub137c…k37w you are too nice answering my stupid questions. 💜
Do you feel free/comfortable with the constraints and risks these impose on you?

2024-01-13 11:01:18

#nevent1q…svhx
And I am ignoring here the method of funding. It can be ethical, through hard work, through stealing, etc.

2024-01-13 10:59:55

If something exists, it means it worth it to do/produce it.

2024-01-13 10:58:54

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Good questions!
I can think of the following in general, but I might miss some obvious ones:
* Online shop (contacts details, address)
* Online payments (where you buy)
* Map app (locations you visit)
* Drive (all your files)
* Web search (your thoughts 😂🦙)
* AI (your thoughts..)

2024-01-13 10:50:00

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Could you already switch to some?

2024-01-13 10:49:21

🤯 Wild idea 🤯*
zap bank card
Enter the idea:
You buy a disposable virtual card that can only be used once. You pay in sats, and that amount will be useable in the currency of the card.
Hmm?
*(because there is no exploding llama head)

2024-01-13 10:46:06

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Thanks! 💜
Maybe last questions, do you use any service you like but how they treat your data or etc, you don't really, so you would switch to an alternative?

2024-01-13 10:42:17

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Hmmm, and anything not nostr related?

2024-01-13 10:39:59

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In general, or just lack of features?

2024-01-13 10:37:03

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Why if I can ask?

2024-01-13 10:23:15

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Until scamming has a higher profitability/effort quotient compared to real useful stuff, it will win. It is the principle of least resistance in action.

2024-01-13 10:03:55

@npub1v0l…qj49 WTF? 😂🫂💜🦙

2024-01-13 10:03:08

Finding your own craft
I believe everyone has his "own craft". I define "own craft", as :
▶️ putting effort in it makes you excited/satisfies you
▶️ other people find value in it
I couldn't find my own craft so far because the "satisfies you" is not there.
E.g.: I have a job, so somehow other people find value in my work, and I like to do my work, but I am still not excited or it still not satisfies me.
That is why I am here. I find excitement and satisfies me doing shit for nostr. Unfortunately the "people find value in it" is not there for most of it. 😂 But it is fine, I need to level up in many things to achieve the above too points at the same time. If it was easy, it would have no value.
https://giphy.com/gifs/cat-roomba-cqG5aFdTkk5ig

2024-01-13 09:48:35

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@npub1v0l…qj49 you can't just come and zap my notes! This is not how it works 😂🫂

2024-01-13 09:14:40

Good morning ☕️🦙
Have you bought a new product or service because you saw it on nostr?
What did you buy?
Are you happy with it?
#asknostr #grownostr

2024-01-13 09:14:40

Good morning ☕️🦙
Have you bought a new product or service because you saw it on nostr?
What did you buy?
Are you happy with it?
#asknostr #grownostr

2024-01-12 12:28:57

#plebchain #motivation #coffeechain
https://image.nostr.build/c66147c6f25f3efc02854a5888d916e432d4f8d136cb97837e354b4be1db7726.jpg#m=image%2Fjpeg&dim=500x502&alt=Wishing+to+be+better%2C+being+better%2C+the+ugly+truth+&blurhash=%7CBLXV*0000D%25%3FbIoIVj%5Bxu0K%3FbWBt7NFafRjWAWB00E1%3Fbt7D%25t8xuxtRj%7EqofM%7BIUxuNGt7t7t69ZxuD%25a%23xuxuRjM%7Bxut7RjRj%252M%7CRiM%7BxuM%7BM%7B%3FaWAxuM%7BRixuM%7Bof00-%3B%25M9Z%25Mt7axt7ofM%7B9F-%3B%3FbWBV%40RjRjR*&x=07ac3b85f4c237b7be6f257a152315a590a2a39a224fabc0a14e805bc11720c8

2024-01-12 11:57:19

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MattA: Hallo Support? I can't zap my ETFs. How can I do that?
Support: Sir, what is that? What is zapping?
MattA: You know, when you send your shares to random strangers on the internet.

2024-01-12 06:11:37

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Maybe I would look at it more granularly.
To buy, you need to know about the thing. To know about the thing, you have to hear about it.
To hear about it, you need marketing.
It can be seeing a search, seeing an ad, hearing from someone. It can be an explicit marketing paid/done by the company, or implicit done by its user e.g.

2024-01-12 06:05:57

Do people know what they want? What they need?
⬇️
Is it enough to have a store of truth where they could find what they need?
⬇️
Or do we need to tell people what they need?
⬇️
Do we need to suggest them what they need?
#marketing #philosophy #coffeethoughts #coffee

2024-01-12 05:58:12

"Not the #goal , but the path."
#plebchain #quotes

2024-01-12 05:57:14

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Good morning! Enjoy the ride! 🤙🧘‍♂️🫂☕️🦙

2024-01-12 05:56:08

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Is there sales without marketing?

2024-01-12 05:54:17

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Is it decided by the company that does marketing who to show a marketing content, or it is rather the company that doing the advertisements?

2024-01-12 05:51:21

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Interesting! So you would say that marketing is the engine of sales? And do you think there is such thing as bad marketing? If yes, what makes something a bad one?

2024-01-11 13:04:20

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Even better depiction
#nevent1q…m4js

2024-01-11 13:03:22

#memes are the weird combination of life experiences, irony, jokes and imagery.

2024-01-11 13:00:40

Memes are the essence of life.
#plebchain

2024-01-11 10:25:56

#asknostr
What does marketing mean to you?

2024-01-11 10:23:30

☕️ Coffee Philosophy Time ☕️
Read below
https://giphy.com/gifs/philosophy-morphing-nietzsche-11LmeD33ETXN1C
"Time is money."
It is a frequently used phrase. In general terms, it can be true. But if we know that money can be created, it cannot be true anymore, because you cannot create time. They can't equal, if you can increase one side without increasing the other.
But if we analyze this phrase in general, we can say, it can have the following meanings:
▶️ Spending time costs money: You can use your time for different things, such as working. When you work, you most of the time exchange your time for money. Therefore broadly speaking if you do something else, it costs you that unearned money.
▶️ Attention is a paid resource: When you use free tools, apps, and they advertize to you, they are basically selling your attention for money, to bear their cost. In such a case, your time worth money without even working.
▶️ Money is the driving force of the world: Most if not all decisions are made because of money or in connection with money. Therefore if you can create money, you can influence almost all decisions.
#coffee #philosophy #coffeechain

2024-01-11 06:15:26

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The peace of knowledge and understanding.
Have a great day! 🤙🫂🦙

2024-01-11 06:11:56

Teaching is learning.
#life #truth #learning #teaching

2024-01-11 06:06:55

Learning to do good
Ceasing to do evil
Purifying the heart
#buddhism

2024-01-11 06:04:00

Spend at least 10 minutes on your future today. Noone will care about it, if you won't.
#nostr #plebchain

2024-01-11 06:00:41

Not every decision equals in weight. Put effort on the ones that weigh more.

2024-01-11 05:58:12

It matters more what you do when noone is watching.

2024-01-11 05:54:39

Create. Fail. Learn. Repeat.
#plebchain #coffeechain

2024-01-10 07:14:31

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**5 minutes later**
Also Karnage:
https://giphy.com/gifs/realitytvgifs-rhonj-real-housewives-of-new-jersey-table-flip-SrDsJj5i1Chm8

2024-01-10 05:54:19

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Nostr, where buttons can be clients too 😂🦙💜

2024-01-09 21:35:11

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Hmmm, why?

2024-01-09 21:32:49

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It is. It is a #zapvertizing model, where users can view ads for sats, and they only get paid when they view it.
Hmm, but maybe we are not yet mature enough for this. But this will be an appealing model for people compared to the traditional way of advertising. Also can be more cost efficient for advertizers.

2024-01-09 19:05:27

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Stronger together 🫂

2024-01-09 17:11:15

He who can anger you, controls you.
#zen #plebchain
🧘‍♂️🦙💜

2024-01-09 17:05:10

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How about Orwell?

2024-01-09 09:31:06

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Good finding 😅🥸😂💜🦙

2024-01-09 08:28:54

Legacy systems (banks, public transport, etc), and most webapps have terrible user experience.
Even when these get updates, they get even more terrible.
That is why I am sitting on #zapvertizing 2.0 on a while. Also because didn't have enough time to progress on it too much.
I am gonna push it now, and make an MVP for you all to test.
Not sure, if I shall give sneak peaks even before.
Have a great day! 💜🦙
#plebchain

2024-01-09 07:35:49

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So you don't? 🤔😂🦙
Have a great day! 💜