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<p>In this conversation, Miljan from Primal discusses the significant updates in the Nostr protocol and the launch of Primal 2.0. The discussion covers the evolution of Nostr, the introduction of a feed marketplace that empowers users, and the diverse communities forming around the platform. Miljan highlights the new features of Primal 2.0, including long-form content capabilities, advanced search functionalities, and the ethical monetization model of Primal Premium. The conversation emphasizes the importance of user agency, authenticity, and the potential of open networks in the social media landscape.</p>
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<p><strong>Takeaways</strong></p>
<p>🔸Nostr has evolved significantly in usability and user agency.</p>
<p>🔸The feed marketplace allows users to curate their own content experience.</p>
<p>🔸Primal 2.0 introduces major features enhancing user interaction.</p>
<p>🔸Long-form content on Nostr competes with established platforms like Substack.</p>
<p>🔸Nostr's open network fosters authenticity and user sovereignty.</p>
<p>🔸Primal Premium offers ethical monetization focused on user value.</p>
<p>🔸The community dynamics on Nostr are diverse and evolving.</p>
<p>🔸Advanced search capabilities set Nostr apart from other social media.</p>
<p>🔸The future of social media is leaning towards open and decentralized models.</p>
<p>🔸Nostr is at the early stages of a promising development trajectory.</p>
<p><strong>Timestamps:</strong></p>
<p>(00:00) - Intro(03:02) - The Evolution of Nostr: Major thematic changes so far</p>
<p>(05:31) - How is the Feed Marketplace with Primal 2.0 empowering users?</p>
<p>(12:48) - How does Nostr foster diverse user groups & emerging communities?</p>
<p>(17:14) - What’s new with Primal 2.0?</p>
<p>(21:41) - Sponsors</p>
<p>(24:05) - Primal 2.0 ‘Reads’ parallels with Substack and Medium</p>
<p>(31:16) - The Open Network advantage of Nostr</p>
<p>(34:53) - Sponsors</p>
<p>(39:24) - Is Nostr a censorship resistant network?</p>
<p>(43:57) - How many people are actively using Nostr? </p>
<p>(50:06) - What is Primal Premium?</p>
<p><strong>Links: </strong></p>
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<li><p><a href="https://x.com/mbraticevic" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/mbraticevic</a> </p>
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<li><p><a href="https://primal.net/miljan" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://primal.net/miljan</a> </p>
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<li><p><a href="https://x.com/primal_app" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/primal_app</a> </p>
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<li><p>Bitcoiners, Don’t Sleep on Nostr!: <a href="https://youtu.be/7LsIb6D7FtU" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/7LsIb6D7FtU</a> <br /></p>
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<p><strong>Sponsors:</strong></p>
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<li><p><a href="https://www.getbold.io/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bold Bitcoin</a></p>
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<li><p><a href="https://store.coinkite.com/promo/LIVERA" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CoinKite.com</a> (code LIVERA)</p>
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<li><p><a href="https://mempool.space/accelerator" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">mempool.space/accelerator</a> </p>
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<li><p><a href="https://nomadcapitalist.com/apply" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nomadcapitalist.com/apply</a></p>
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<p><strong>Stephan Livera links:</strong></p>
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<li><p>Follow me on X:<a href="https://twitter.com/stephanlivera" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @stephanlivera</a></p>
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<li><p><a href="https://plinkhq.com/i/1415720320" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe to the podcast</a></p>
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<li><p><a href="https://stephanlivera.substack.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe to Substack</a></p>
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