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NIP-101h: Health Profile Framework

TheWildHustle — Sat, 26 Apr 2025 20:33:26 GMT

Status: Draft
Author: TheWildHustle

Abstract

This NIP defines a framework for storing and sharing health and fitness profile data on Nostr. It establishes a set of standardized event kinds for individual health metrics, allowing applications to selectively access specific health information while preserving user control and privacy.

In this framework exists

NIP-101h.1 Weight using kind 1351
NIP-101h.2 Height using kind 1352
NIP-101h.3 Age using kind 1353
NIP-101h.4 Gender using kind 1354
NIP-101h.5 Fitness Level using kind 1355

Motivation

I want to build and support an ecosystem of health and fitness related nostr clients that have the ability to share and utilize a bunch of specific interoperable health metrics.

Selective access - Applications can access only the data they need
User control - Users can choose which metrics to share
Interoperability - Different health applications can share data
Privacy - Sensitive health information can be managed independently

Specification

Kind Number Range

Health profile metrics use the kind number range 1351-1399:

Kind	Metric
1351	Weight
1352	Height
1353	Age
1354	Gender
1355	Fitness Level
1356-1399	Reserved for future health metrics

Common Structure

All health metric events SHOULD follow these guidelines:

The content field contains the primary value of the metric
Required tags:
- ['t', 'health'] - For categorizing as health data
- ['t', metric-specific-tag] - For identifying the specific metric
- ['unit', unit-of-measurement] - When applicable
Optional tags:
- ['converted_value', value, unit] - For providing alternative unit measurements
- ['timestamp', ISO8601-date] - When the metric was measured
- ['source', application-name] - The source of the measurement

Unit Handling

Health metrics often have multiple ways to be measured. To ensure interoperability:

Where multiple units are possible, one standard unit SHOULD be chosen as canonical
When using non-standard units, a converted_value tag SHOULD be included with the canonical unit
Both the original and converted values should be provided for maximum compatibility

Client Implementation Guidelines

Clients implementing this NIP SHOULD:

Allow users to explicitly choose which metrics to publish
Support reading health metrics from other users when appropriate permissions exist
Support updating metrics with new values over time
Preserve tags they don't understand for future compatibility
Support at least the canonical unit for each metric

Extensions

New health metrics can be proposed as extensions to this NIP using the format:

NIP-101h.X where X is the metric number

Each extension MUST specify:

A unique kind number in the range 1351-1399
The content format and meaning
Required and optional tags
Examples of valid events

Privacy Considerations

Health data is sensitive personal information. Clients implementing this NIP SHOULD:

Make it clear to users when health data is being published
Consider incorporating NIP-44 encryption for sensitive metrics
Allow users to selectively share metrics with specific individuals
Provide easy ways to delete previously published health data

NIP-101h.1: Weight

Description

This NIP defines the format for storing and sharing weight data on Nostr.

Event Kind: 1351

Content

The content field MUST contain the numeric weight value as a string.

Required Tags

['unit', 'kg' or 'lb'] - Unit of measurement
['t', 'health'] - Categorization tag
['t', 'weight'] - Specific metric tag

Optional Tags

['converted_value', value, unit] - Provides the weight in alternative units for interoperability
['timestamp', ISO8601 date] - When the weight was measured

Examples

{
  "kind": 1351,
  "content": "70",
  "tags": [
    ["unit", "kg"],
    ["t", "health"],
    ["t", "weight"]
  ]
}

{
  "kind": 1351,
  "content": "154",
  "tags": [
    ["unit", "lb"],
    ["t", "health"],
    ["t", "weight"],
    ["converted_value", "69.85", "kg"]
  ]
}

NIP-101h.2: Height

Status: Draft

Description

This NIP defines the format for storing and sharing height data on Nostr.

Event Kind: 1352

Content

The content field can use two formats:

For metric height: A string containing the numeric height value in centimeters (cm)
For imperial height: A JSON string with feet and inches properties

Required Tags

['t', 'health'] - Categorization tag
['t', 'height'] - Specific metric tag
['unit', 'cm' or 'imperial'] - Unit of measurement

Optional Tags

['converted_value', value, 'cm'] - Provides height in centimeters for interoperability when imperial is used
['timestamp', ISO8601-date] - When the height was measured

Examples

// Example 1: Metric height
Apply to App.jsx

// Example 2: Imperial height with conversion
Apply to App.jsx

Implementation Notes

Centimeters (cm) is the canonical unit for height interoperability
When using imperial units, a conversion to centimeters SHOULD be provided
Height values SHOULD be positive integers
For maximum compatibility, clients SHOULD support both formats

NIP-101h.3: Age

Status: Draft

Description

This NIP defines the format for storing and sharing age data on Nostr.

Event Kind: 1353

Content

The content field MUST contain the numeric age value as a string.

Required Tags

['unit', 'years'] - Unit of measurement
['t', 'health'] - Categorization tag
['t', 'age'] - Specific metric tag

Optional Tags

['timestamp', ISO8601-date] - When the age was recorded
['dob', ISO8601-date] - Date of birth (if the user chooses to share it)

Examples

// Example 1: Basic age
Apply to App.jsx

// Example 2: Age with DOB
Apply to App.jsx

Implementation Notes

Age SHOULD be represented as a positive integer
For privacy reasons, date of birth (dob) is optional
Clients SHOULD consider updating age automatically if date of birth is known
Age can be a sensitive metric and clients may want to consider encrypting this data

NIP-101h.4: Gender

Status: Draft

Description

This NIP defines the format for storing and sharing gender data on Nostr.

Event Kind: 1354

Content

The content field contains a string representing the user's gender.

Required Tags

['t', 'health'] - Categorization tag
['t', 'gender'] - Specific metric tag

Optional Tags

['timestamp', ISO8601-date] - When the gender was recorded
['preferred_pronouns', string] - User's preferred pronouns

Common Values

While any string value is permitted, the following common values are recommended for interoperability:

male
female
non-binary
other
prefer-not-to-say

Examples

// Example 1: Basic gender
Apply to App.jsx

// Example 2: Gender with pronouns
Apply to App.jsx

Implementation Notes

Clients SHOULD allow free-form input for gender
For maximum compatibility, clients SHOULD support the common values
Gender is a sensitive personal attribute and clients SHOULD consider appropriate privacy controls
Applications focusing on health metrics should be respectful of gender diversity

NIP-101h.5: Fitness Level

Status: Draft

Description

This NIP defines the format for storing and sharing fitness level data on Nostr.

Event Kind: 1355

Content

The content field contains a string representing the user's fitness level.

Required Tags

['t', 'health'] - Categorization tag
['t', 'fitness'] - Fitness category tag
['t', 'level'] - Specific metric tag

Optional Tags

['timestamp', ISO8601-date] - When the fitness level was recorded
['activity', activity-type] - Specific activity the fitness level relates to
['metrics', JSON-string] - Quantifiable fitness metrics used to determine level

Common Values

While any string value is permitted, the following common values are recommended for interoperability:

beginner
intermediate
advanced
elite
professional

Examples

// Example 1: Basic fitness level
Apply to App.jsx

// Example 2: Activity-specific fitness level with metrics
Apply to App.jsx

Implementation Notes

Fitness level is subjective and may vary by activity
The activity tag can be used to specify fitness level for different activities
The metrics tag can provide objective measurements to support the fitness level
Clients can extend this format to include activity-specific fitness assessments
For general fitness apps, the simple beginner/intermediate/advanced scale is recommended

RUNSTR - Direction and Goals

TheWildHustle — Sun, 30 Mar 2025 00:37:54 GMT

Hey Freaks,

RUNSTR is a motion tracking app built on top of nostr. The project is built by TheWildHustle and TheNostrDev Team. The project has been tinkered with for about 3 months, but development has picked up and its goals and direction have become much clearer.

In a previous post I mentioned that RUNSTR was looking to become a Nike Run Club or Strava competitor, offering users an open source community and privacy focused alternative to the centralized silos that we've become used to.

I normally ramble incoherently.....even in writing, but this is my attempt to communicate the project's goals and direction as we move forward.

This is where the project is now:

Core Features

Run Tracker: Uses an algorithm which adjusts to your phone's location permissions and stores the data on your phone locally
Stats: Stored locally on your phone with a basic profile screen so users can monitor calories burned during runs
Nostr Feed: Made up of kind1 notes that contain #RUNSTR and other running related hashtags
Music: Brought to you via a wavlake API, enabling your wavlake playlists and liked songs to be seen and played in the app

Current Roadmap

Bugs and small improvements: Fixing known issues within the client
zap.store release: Launching a bug bounty program after release
Clubs: Enabling running organizations to create territories for events, challenges, rewards and competition
Testflight: Opening up the app to iOS users (currently Android only)
Modes: Adding functionality to switch between Running, Walking, or Cycling modes

Future Roadmap

Requested Features: Implementing features requested by club managers to support virtual events and challenges
Blossom: Giving power users the ability to upload their data to personal blossom servers
NIP28: Making clubs interoperable with other group chat clients like 0xchat, Keychat, and Chachi Chat
DVM's: Creating multiple feeds based on movement mode (e.g., Walking mode shows walkstr feed)
NIP101e: Allowing users to create run records and store them on nostr relays
Calories over relays: Using NIP89-like functionality for users to save calorie data on relays for use in other applications
NIP60: Implementing automatic wallet creation for users to zap and get zapped within the app

In Conclusion

I've just barely begun this thing and it'll be an up and down journey trying to push it into existence. I think RUNSTR has the potential to highlight the other things that nostr has going for it, demonstrating the protocol's interoperability, flexing its permissionless identity piece, and offering an experience that gives users a glimpse into what is possible when shipping into a new paradigm. Although we build into an environment that often offers no solutions, you'd have to be a crazy person not to try.

https://github.com/HealthNoteLabs/Runstr/releases/tag/feed-0.1.0-20250329-210157

NIP-101e: Workout Data and Running Extensions

TheWildHustle — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 21:28:27 GMT

NIP-101e: Workout Data and Running Extensions

NIP-101e represents a crucial step forward for fitness tracking on Nostr, giving us a common language that would allow workout data to flow freely between apps. This proposal outlines a thoughtful framework with Exercise Templates, Workout Templates, and Workout Records that would finally free our fitness data from proprietary silos and put it back in our hands. I'm eager to see this proposal implemented because it would create the foundation for a genuinely open fitness ecosystem on Nostr.

As a runner building a Nostr running app RUNSTR, I've proposed some running-specific extensions to NIP-101e that address the unique needs of runners without disrupting the elegant structure of the original proposal. My extensions would standardize how we record GPS routes, pace metrics, elevation data, splits, and even weather conditions - all things that matter tremendously to runners but aren't covered in the base proposal that focuses more on strength training.

By implementing NIP-101e along with these running extensions, we could create something truly revolutionary: a fitness ecosystem where runners aren't locked into a single platform because of their data. You could track your morning run in my app, analyze your training in another app that specializes in statistics, and share achievements with friends using whatever Nostr clients they prefer. I believe strongly in getting NIP-101e implemented with these extensions included because it would foster innovation while giving runners unprecedented freedom to own their data and use it however they want. Let's make this happen and show what's possible when fitness data becomes truly interoperable!

Rambling Thoughts #6

TheWildHustle — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 23:12:36 GMT

In the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, tools like Deepseek R1, Claude, and others are becoming integral to daily workflows. My experience with these models has been both enlightening and productive, especially when it comes to managing and synthesizing information for work and personal projects. Here's a deeper dive into how I’m leveraging AI in my daily life and where I see it heading.

Deepseek R1 vs. Claude: A Comparison Deepseek R1 has proven to be a reliable tool, particularly for summarizing my shift notes at work. While Claude is slightly quicker in processing, I find the quality of results from Deepseek to be more aligned with my needs. The summaries are clear and concise, making it easier for me to review and act on my notes efficiently. It’s fascinating to see how these models differ in their outputs, and I’m curious to explore how Deepseek might integrate with other tools like cursor.ai. Pairing it with a more advanced reasoning model could further enhance its utility, especially for parsing through coding demands.

Exploring Open Source and Emerging Models Open-source models are gaining traction, and I’m eager to see how they can be integrated into daily workflows. For instance, Trymaple.ai offers a single model based on LLaMA, which comes from the old Mutiny team. At just $2 for a subscription, it’s worth exploring to gauge its potential. The idea of switching to a more powerful, open-source LLM as a daily driver is incredibly appealing, given the flexibility and adaptability such models could offer.

AI for Productivity and Organization My primary use cases for AI revolve around productivity and organization:

Summarizing, Extending, and Elaborating Work Notes: This is where Deepseek shines, helping me condense and expand on my ideas. Answering Specific Questions: AI models are excellent at providing quick, accurate answers to targeted queries. Organizing Thoughts in Obsidian: My Obsidian vault is a treasure trove of rambling thoughts, and AI helps structure them into coherent, actionable insights. Coding: Tools like cursor.ai are invaluable for parsing coding demands and streamlining development processes. The Future of AI Personal Assistants AI personal assistants are on the horizon, and the potential is immense. While privacy concerns are valid, I’m cautious about the information I feed into these tools. The platforms I use are relatively privacy-focused and open source, which adds a layer of security. I’m even considering hosting a self-hosted LLM to analyze my Obsidian notes spanning years. The idea of synthesizing this wealth of information into actionable insights is tantalizing. However, it’s crucial to approach this with mindfulness, as the dystopian implications of misuse or naivety are significant. Used correctly, though, the productivity gains and clarity achieved could be remarkable.

On Kagi and CASCDR Interestingly, my Kagi subscription might fall by the wayside, as I find myself using it less frequently. On the other hand, the CASCDR YouTube summarizer is sorely missed. Its ability to distill long videos into concise summaries was a game-changer, and I hope similar tools emerge in the future.

As AI continues to advance, the tools and models we use today will evolve, offering even greater capabilities. My journey with AI has been a blend of exploration, experimentation, and cautious optimism. I’m excited to see how these technologies will shape the future of work, productivity, and personal organization.In the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, tools like Deepseek R1, Claude, and others are becoming integral to daily workflows. My experience with these models has been both enlightening and productive, especially when it comes to managing and synthesizing information for work and personal projects. Here's a deeper dive into how I’m leveraging AI in my daily life and where I see it heading.

Deepseek R1 vs. Claude: A Comparison Deepseek R1 has proven to be a reliable tool, particularly for summarizing my shift notes at work. While Claude is slightly quicker in processing, I find the quality of results from Deepseek to be more aligned with my needs. The summaries are clear and concise, making it easier for me to review and act on my notes efficiently. It’s fascinating to see how these models differ in their outputs, and I’m curious to explore how Deepseek might integrate with other tools like cursor.ai. Pairing it with a more advanced reasoning model could further enhance its utility, especially for parsing through coding demands.

Exploring Open Source and Emerging Models Open-source models are gaining traction, and I’m eager to see how they can be integrated into daily workflows. For instance, Trymaple.ai offers a single model based on LLaMA, which comes from the old Mutiny team. At just $2 for a subscription, it’s worth exploring to gauge its potential. The idea of switching to a more powerful, open-source LLM as a daily driver is incredibly appealing, given the flexibility and adaptability such models could offer.

AI for Productivity and Organization My primary use cases for AI revolve around productivity and organization:

Summarizing, Extending, and Elaborating Work Notes: This is where Deepseek shines, helping me condense and expand on my ideas.
Answering Specific Questions: AI models are excellent at providing quick, accurate answers to targeted queries.
Organizing Thoughts in Obsidian: My Obsidian vault is a treasure trove of rambling thoughts, and AI helps structure them into coherent, actionable insights.
Coding: Tools like cursor.ai are invaluable for parsing coding demands and streamlining development processes.

The Future of AI Personal Assistants AI personal assistants are on the horizon, and the potential is immense. While privacy concerns are valid, I’m cautious about the information I feed into these tools. The platforms I use are relatively privacy-focused and open source, which adds a layer of security. I’m even considering hosting a self-hosted LLM to analyze my Obsidian notes spanning years. The idea of synthesizing this wealth of information into actionable insights is tantalizing. However, it’s crucial to approach this with mindfulness, as the dystopian implications of misuse or naivety are significant. Used correctly, though, the productivity gains and clarity achieved could be remarkable.

On Kagi and CASCDR Interestingly, my Kagi subscription might fall by the wayside, as I find myself using it less frequently. On the other hand, the CASCDR YouTube summarizer is sorely missed. Its ability to distill long videos into concise summaries was a game-changer, and I hope similar tools emerge in the future.

TheRamblingThoughts #5

TheWildHustle — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 20:14:45 GMT

In a world dominated by surveillance banking and inflationary currencies, a new paradigm is emerging—one where individuals can operate sovereign, theft-resistant checking accounts using the world's hardest money. This isn't your grandfather's checking account; it's an entirely new financial operating system built on Bitcoin and Lightning technology.

The Bitcoin Checking Account Revolution

Traditional checking accounts are permission-based systems where banks maintain ultimate control over your money. In contrast, a sovereign Bitcoin checking account operates on a fundamentally different principle: you hold your own keys, control your own node, and maintain custody of your funds at all times. This architecture is built on several key components:

Self-hosted nodes providing direct network access
Lightning channels for instant settlement
Hardware wallets for secure key storage
Non-custodial software interfaces
Automated accounting and payment systems

The concept of a Bitcoin checking account represents a paradigm shift in daily financial operations. Imagine getting a direct deposit sent to your lightning node and using NWC and a variety of plug and play solutions to handle things regarding accounting, bill pay, and daily POS transactions. We're starting to see these options emerge through services like Bitcoin Well, Albyhub, Strike, Clams and Cash App.

Breaking Free from Financial Surveillance

The current banking system tracks every transaction, creating a detailed financial surveillance network. Sovereign Bitcoin checking accounts offer a powerful alternative:

Private lightning channels for daily transactions
E-cash protocols for enhanced privacy
Peer-to-peer transactions without intermediaries
No account freezes or arbitrary limits
Freedom from traditional banking hours and restrictions

Lightning and Cashu offer additional privacy and settlement speeds while enabling low cost transactions, and I believe these protocols will grow and exceed our expectations. The products and services for managing your bitcoin checking account will get more private and efficient as time moves forward.

The Daily Operations Revolution

Operating a sovereign checking account transforms everyday financial activities:

Income Reception

Direct deposit straight to Lightning
Instant availability of funds
No hold periods or bank delays
Multiple invoice routes for different income streams

Payment Management

Automated bill payments via Lightning
Instant merchant settlements
Cross-border transactions without fees
Dynamic fee management for optimal efficiency

Liquidity Control

Self-managed channel balances
Cold storage integration for savings
Automated rebalancing protocols
Real-time capital efficiency

The Deflationary Advantage

Perhaps the most revolutionary aspect is operating a checking account in deflationary money. This fundamentally changes spending psychology and financial planning:

Each sat potentially appreciates over time
Natural incentive for thoughtful spending
Built-in savings mechanism
Protection from currency debasement

Global Market Integration

This new financial infrastructure enables seamless participation in the global economy:

Borderless transactions
24/7 market access
Direct international trade
No forex fees or exchange rate manipulation
Instant settlement across time zones

Security and Resilience

The system's security model represents a significant advancement:

Multi-signature protocols
Timelocked recovery options
Distributed backup systems
Attack-resistant architecture
No single points of failure

The Future of Personal Banking

As this technology matures, we're likely to see:

Simplified user interfaces
Enhanced privacy tools
Better integration with existing systems
More automated financial management
Increased merchant adoption

In conclusion, sovereign Bitcoin checking accounts represent more than just a new way to bank—they're a fundamental reset of the relationship between individuals and their money. This system combines the security of cold storage with the utility of traditional checking accounts, all while leveraging the strength of deflationary sound money. As adoption grows, these accounts will likely become the standard for those seeking financial sovereignty in an increasingly digital world.

The revolution isn't just about holding bitcoin—it's about using it in a way that maintains sovereignty while enabling practical daily finance. This is the future of money, and it's already here for those ready to embrace it.

Some of my favorite songs: Round 6

TheWildHustle — Sun, 05 Jan 2025 16:11:46 GMT

Hey Freaks,

Another round of songs I've been listening to lately.

Un Sospiro slaps. Wind Tunnel hits me in the childhood.

https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=50A-Mssm6w8&si=OFa8UA-0o71k4ETK

https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=eMnxjdGTK4w&si=STFc4APblXLEp1Ig

https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=RpsN6b95DAQ&si=ixMQY5ZnyuPeum2O

https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=W91-jAQ2ijM&si=MhluAXuU1v_a86yW

https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=LMAhXhRsRXA&si=jo-UPFILXvZd8pS7

https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=53FDkWb7Mv4&si=lp4ikhtx39UqHzSA

https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=rrYMiAoGnVg&si=ya0qnGtbwCdyQ676

https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=Lk9Xwj0mnsI&si=OFMyBaXSO-Jyufxl

https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=057A1RdssoU&si=4lueg4C8Y3ac3LCE

https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=ghxzLw2wRis&si=wjgwjaPOJwo6-Cu2

https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmYfnnK_Qs5hOiZazXiwEoCdg1RiUvBBv&si=X4opO4goVt2K1T4D

Thanks,
Hustle

originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/838006

TheRamblingThoughts: Risk Free Return

TheWildHustle — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 19:38:27 GMT

Michael Saylor's recent assertion on Tom Bilyeu's podcast that Bitcoin offers a risk-free return sparked an interesting debate. While Tom struggled with the concept, the truth lies in understanding what "risk-free" truly means in our modern financial landscape. When you denominate your wealth in Bitcoin and store it properly in cold storage UTXOs, you're essentially protecting your work energy in perhaps the least risky way possible.

Traditional banking customers often consider their dollars in savings accounts to be risk-free, but this belief ignores fundamental realities. Bank failures are increasingly common, and FDIC insurance is merely a paper promise from the same entity responsible for systematic wealth destruction. The state has reached a point where repaying its debt within the current paradigm seems impossible.

The paradox of taxation in a money-printing world raises profound questions. Why do we pay taxes when money can be created with the press of a button? The answer might lie in maintaining the illusion of government sustainability. We surrender roughly half our work energy to finance a system that can theoretically fund itself through money printing - a perplexing arrangement that defies logical explanation.

Bitcoin represents hard money that doesn't require yield in the traditional sense. The real yield comes from humanity's natural progression toward efficiency and innovation. When your savings aren't being debased, technological advancement and human ingenuity naturally make your money more valuable over time. The world is inherently deflationary, but this truth becomes obscured when savings are denominated in infinitely printable currencies.

This dynamic mirrors historical examples, like African communities saving in glass beads and shells, unaware that Europeans were mass-producing these "stores of value" in factories. Living in our current system is like existing in a deflationary world while being tricked into believing it's inflationary - a matrix-like illusion that drives the endless pursuit of "more" in a fundamentally broken system. The federal reserve is a glass bead manufacturer and some of us are the slaves that use it as money.

Bitcoin's technical evolution continues to strengthen its position as sound money. Enhanced privacy features through initiatives like PayJoin, e-cash, and Lightning Network, combined with improved custody solutions and growing infrastructure, make it increasingly accessible and practical for everyday use. The ability to transact without permission or exploitative intermediaries, guided only by free market principles, represents a fundamental shift in financial sovereignty.

The question of "enough" becomes central to the Bitcoin journey. While the technology offers a path to financial sovereignty, it's crucial to balance accumulation with life's other valuable resources - time with family, personal growth, and meaningful relationships. The timechain will judge our actions, but perhaps the most important consideration is whether our pursuit of satoshis comes at the cost of more precious aspects of life.

We stand at a unique point in history where individual sovereignty is becoming truly possible. The pendulum swings toward a new paradigm that could secure prosperity for generations to come. While many haven't yet reached their personal "escape velocity," the path to financial freedom through Bitcoin becomes clearer with each passing day.

The concept of risk-free extends beyond mere financial considerations. In a world where time is our most precious and finite resource, Bitcoin offers something unprecedented: the ability to store life energy in a system that appreciates with human progress, rather than depreciating with political whims. The risk isn't just about losing money - it's about losing life energy, family time, and personal freedom.

TheRamblingThoughts: Nostr Run Club (A conversation with normies)

TheWildHustle — Sun, 29 Dec 2024 19:09:13 GMT

I've been working 28 hours a week on the weekends as a Direct service professional, assisting adults with autism and intellectual disabilities. I've brought my laptop freaks. There's enough downtime for me to work on obtaining certifications online, posts to SN and Nostr, and work on my coding project Nostr Run Club.

I work with 2 normies on saturday and sunday, and had the bright idea of pitching my app to them. Here is how the conversation went.

Hustle: Hey do you guys want to see what i'm working on?

Normie 1: Sure....

Normie 2: "Comes around to curiously investigate"

***The Pitch

Hustle: Alright, so.....what social media do you use?

Normie 1: Instagram.

Hustle: Alright so....I'm making a running app. Imagine logging in with instagram, and seeing a feed of all of the runners and all of your friends. Now, what music streaming service do you use?

Normie 1: Pandora
Normie 2: Spotify

Hustle: Cool, so imagine seeing your pandora and Spotify liked songs and playlists in the running app. So the app can track your run, its connected to your social media and streaming platform, and people can send you small donations congratulating you for the run.

Normie 1 and 2: Ahh, that's cool.

Normie 2: But why would people send you money? Oh? I think I've seen something like it where people send you a star and the star can be redeemed for like 99 cents, or they send you points and the app rewards you for points.

Hustle: Nah. That parts already figured out, I'm just having trouble getting the music from "Spotify" to play, and then I'll release it into the wild, that's pretty much my hustle.

And that was the conversation, it left me thinking about a few things.

V4V
The concept is extremely familiar to me. I say good Morning I get 50 cents. I give 35 cents to other GM freaks and keep it pushing. Its normal. But for them the concept seemed so strange, they were looking for some solution or explanation on why people would just give someone else money for seemingly nothing. When the solution is already here, just not evenly distributed or promoted or adopted. Likely because the normies are still existing in the paradox of card companies and ravenous third party intermediaries imposing their cut.
The broken social media landscape of disconnected walled gardens
I was thinking normie one would say Facebook, if asked normie 2 would've said snapchat, Tik Tok, Instagram etc. for music they could've said apple music, tidal, Youtube music etc.

I see Nostr as a highway that connects all of these guys, and instead of buying multiple cars to travel on different streets, you have one car that you use to travel across the country.

The tact required to pitch ideas like Nostr and bitcoin

I used to work at bank of America and was tasked to sell credit cards without saying the word credit card.....

I would say "Hello, good sir/mam, have you thought about getting rewarded for your daily purchases??"

I found myself in a familiar situation, introducing them to Nostr without using the word Nostr and introducing them to bitcoin without using the word inevitable. The experience was stranger for me than it was for them, they left thinking "Ahh, thats neat" I walked away from the conversation eager to get notify the freaks.

In Conclusion,

The interaction gave me a few interesting insights:

We'll need to bridge the conceptual gap between traditional and new payment paradigms.
The importance of focusing on user benefits rather than technical details
The market opportunity for solutions that unify fragmented digital services
The value of strategic communication that meets users where they are

Successful adoption of new technologies like Nostr and Bitcoin requires careful attention to user education and communication, focusing on practical benefits rather than technical features. The positive reception to the core concept, even without understanding the underlying technology, shows huge potential for mainstream adoption when presented appropriately.

Thanks,
Hustle

originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/829000

Some of My Favorite Songs: Round 5

TheWildHustle — Sat, 28 Dec 2024 18:14:28 GMT

I've been listening to this small playlist over and over again this week.

Ivy keeps getting me.

I'm having fun making these things

https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmYfnnK_Qs5jpv5hKuBKFOEvMnPFl3vto&si=Dkudss84jFszdGmj

Thanks Anon,
Hustle

originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/827883

TheRamblingThoughts: Nostr wins because of better user experience

TheWildHustle — Sat, 28 Dec 2024 17:47:48 GMT

A recent conversation with fellow Bitcoiners prompted me to share this overview of Nostr tools. While you don't need to use everything, understanding the ecosystem helps paint a picture of where we're heading.

I often hear people say "I'm posting to the void" or "My feed is boring" or "I'm not earning any bitcoin" or "It's too complicated." Let me address these concerns with a comprehensive overview.

Core Clients and Features

Primal and Amethyst are currently the best daily drivers. Theyre both valid twitter replacements with primal focusing on user friendliness and amethyst focusing on being more feature rich.

Both apps feature an algorithm marketplace (we call them DVMs) where you can choose from various feed styles. Soon, anyone will be able to create and share their own algorithms. For additional feed customization, Listr.lol lets you curate lists of npubs to further refine your experience.

Content and Rewards

Stacker News (SN) integrates beautifully with Nostr. Cross-post your SN content to appear as longform notes on platforms like Highlighter, Yakihonne, and Habla.news. SN's rewards system pays out satoshis for quality content, bridging their closed platform with Nostr's open network.

Payments and Zaps

For zaps, I recommend CoinOS, or AlbyHub for a more sovereign alternative. CoinOS is non kyc and gives you a lightning address and NWC connection string to throw into your nostr clients. CoinOS supports e-cash and Bolt 12, Liquid, and can auto-withdraw earnings to cold storage. You can use coinOs as a PWA or input the connection string into Alby Go for a more minimal wallet alternative.

Security and App Management

Android users should use zap.store for downloading Nostr apps. It verifies app authenticity and implements Web of Trust features, showing which trusted npubs use each app.

For managing multiple apps, Pokey provides a unified notification dashboard. Amber (Android) offers secure client login without exposing your nsec, while Citrine lets you run a relay on your phone for data backup.

Creator Tools

Wavlake: Spotify alternative with open music graph
Fountain: Podcast app with Nostr integration
Zap.stream: Live streaming
Nostr.build: Media hosting
Cypher.space: Website creation with integrated marketplace
Olas: Instagram alternative
Gifbuddy.lol: Gif creation
memeamigo.lol: Meme creation
Zappadd: Promotional tools

Making the Most of Nostr

The key to Nostr is understanding that nothing is force-fed. You're responsible for:

Creating your desired feed
Choosing your client
Selecting your relays
Managing your wallet
Curating who you follow

For best results, go all in:

Leave traditional social media
Use Primal and or Amethyst as your main client
Follow 1000 npubs
Set up CoinOS for payments
Engage daily with the community

Future Outlook

Some ask if Nostr is truly decentralized, censorship-resistant, or profitable. My response: the user experience will become so good that most internet users will naturally gravitate here. The only barrier will be ideological resistance.

Nostr represents a new internet paradigm where users outpower platforms, identity persists across apps, and Bitcoin is the standard. We've practically already won.

Crazy Ideas

I'm thinking the age of of the super nostr app will come to a close. We're probably going to enter an era of a thousand micro apps and client templates, which allow users to build their own client in 30 seconds. Some templates will be impermanent, one time use clients, others will be more robust for building a daily driver. You'll be able to share your completed piece on nostr for other people to use, and they'll zap you for building it. A marketplace of user created apps supported by thousands of micro apps and relays and templates, probably a user experience holy grail, made possible by nostr's open social graph, smooth monetization processes from bitcoin.

Growth Predictions

Daily Active Users doubling yearly:
2024: 20k → 2029: 640k

The beauty of Nostr isn't just in its decentralized nature or bitcoin integration – it's in the user experience that puts you in control. While traditional social media platforms force-feed you content through black-box algorithms, Nostr hands you the keys to your own digital kingdom. You choose your feed, your apps, your connections, and your level of engagement. Yes, there's a learning curve, but that's the price of digital sovereignty.

Think of where Twitter was in 2006 or Bitcoin in 2013. Those who saw the potential and jumped in early didn't just benefit financially – they helped shape the future. Nostr is at that same inflection point. The tools are here, the infrastructure is growing, and the community is building. Whether you're a creator, developer, bitcoiner, or just someone tired of traditional social media, Nostr offers a glimpse of what the internet should have been all along.

The question isn't if Nostr will win, but when. And when it does, you'll want to be able to say you were here when it all began.

Thanks,
Hustle

originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/827860

TheRamblingThoughts: College Degrees are scams for suckers

TheWildHustle — Sat, 21 Dec 2024 17:19:42 GMT

I'm prompted to write this after seeing that my part time job offers tuition reimbursement to full time workers, and that I could become a full time worker and get essentially get a full ride to complete my bachelors through flexible and remote courses.

Shoutout to the advice I got from a few Stackers

Just know that degrees dont mean as much as they did in the past.
If you invest this time in to school, will it pay off later?
It depends on what degree you will be getting, and how quickly you can complete the coursework.

@Satosora

I was in a similar grind a full-time gig and a side hustle while chasing my degree. Ended up specializing in cybersecurity and the degree definitely opened doors I hadn’t even considered. My tip structure is key. Treat your study time like a third job, and don’t skimp on self care. You’ve already got that hustle mindset, so you’re halfway there. Go for it, but keep the balance in check!
Good luck!

@Imyourfed

This is how I ended up becoming an economist. I had a couple of jobs, one of which offered tuition benefits, and I took a couple of classes a semester until I finished an econ degree. Then, off to grad school.
I say you should do it, as long as you're confident you can handle the workload.

@Undisciplined

Among many others.

Shoutout to the advice I got from a few Nostritches

https://primal.net/e/note166vyza03rwqjq49dez2xktv7vfmq98s8hjf5kjxlcdjg85ffs2mq02243r

https://primal.net/e/note1x93cuy2n90k2y4kms8hn5qwsffcapluw7elxty03jntau75m6rfq094f47

https://primal.net/e/note15z0xfzwm8llqqsgm5aq5j9t0955kt5htzkafhxas93gfd7yn5x2q37dapn

The Nostr freaks were overall against it, while SN freaks were overall for it.

I've reached a dilemma.
The dilemma is "why am I doing this?"
Are my intentions pure and honorable, or is this fiat credentialism rearing its ugly head.
Is this me wanting to better myself and contribute value to the world or is this not staying humble

Am I risking something that I cant see at the moment, should my energy be spent doing other things; starting a business, Freelancing harder, Contributing to open source harder, Spending more time with the wife and kid on the way.

Over the past few years I've become grumbly shouting at friends and family about evil fiat and perfect perfect bitcoin. At what point do I pull a satoshi, and move on to other things. At what point do I take my own advice, realize that I probably have enough bitcoin, and enjoy life.

I'll try to articulate my thoughts the best I can.......although this is a ramble

I want to get a bachelors degree and potentially become a lawyer for the reasons below

Stick it to the haters. I naively jumped around telling a few family members what I would do with my life and thought becoming a lawyer wasn't too far fetched. They did, and thought I was crazy and couldn't do it. Fuck em.
I have 30 college credits to go towards a bachelors, a lot of time to complete classes, approaching 6 years of experience working at an IP law firm, a rinky dink paralegal certificate, and the possibility to have it all paid for without spending any sats. So the goal seems oddly obtainable.
LLM's are great at homework
It would make my wife and unborn child more proud of me, which I believe is good.
I want to excel in my career and have good job opportunities moving forward. With a bachelors I'd be able to obtain higher paying jobs and have a formidable resume to take advantage of more opportunities as they come by.
I have a growing interest in learning this stuff. I think about the samurai wallet boys and keep a side eye on the trial. I'm a sovereign individual thesis guy, and want to see the how the laws will bend to support a new technological paradigm.
I read "come and take it" by Cody Wilson and followed a bit of his journey and thought his fight and thoughts on the courts were pretty cool.

In Conclusion,
I'm typing these rambling thoughts while working on my part time job, which may become a 2nd full time, because I might head back to school to finish my bachelors, while recognizing that college degrees are mostly scams for suckers.

Kids come out of highschool and are sold the lie that, this is the only path forward. That if you dont go to fancy university than your life is shit. Society looks down upon you with a mocking and judgmental glare. Your parents arent proud of you, and you need to give a very good explanation on why you're throwing your life away. So instead of facing a tidal wave of scrutiny, most kids who can end up going to college and getting into a crazy amount of debt, or dropping out essentially wasting their time while postulating like they were trying to "find themselves". The idea of school in fiat is a rough one anyway, the campuses are communist lgbtq government obediance propaganda training grounds siphoning first principle thinking from its victims with a spooky efficiency.

Ah, wait that was supposed to be a conclusion. Let me try again.

In Conclusion,
College degrees are mostly scams for suckers, but maybe armed with better knowledge of what i'm getting into, a bit more focus and more realistic expectations; I can appropriately navigate through the treacherous marshes of keynsian brainwashing into the orange light of sticking it to the man.

originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/819302

TheCareerHustle

TheWildHustle — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 19:49:34 GMT

Hey Freaks,

Looks like my career goals are shaping up to be something like:

Paralegal
Direct Support Professional
Open Source Contributor

After I obtain paralegal certificate I should offer freelance paralegal services on nostr.

I'd market myself on shopstr, SN, Kind1 notes, Long form notes, Zapvertising, NPUB.PRO blog. Setting up and waiting for the newbies to flood in, not looking for so many clients, just setting up and making things available. My expertise will grow as I grab more certifications use educational resources, listen to podcasts, read etc.

Could Setup a Nostrocket and involve the freaks in building a non state involved business. Could operate under the open anarchist license as a free members association, and help business's with whatever legal assistance they may need, with a focus on Intellectual property law, Nostr, Bitcoin, Free open source software. Would offer services for cheap and build a web of trust offering things like free consultations.

I have 5 years experience working at an IP law firm filing patents with the US Patent and Trademark office. The Nostr resume would look really nice. Could post frequently on the SN legal territory, create a quick and simple newsletter and or AI podcast about the legal space and how it pertains to stuff we care about.

I want to stick with the coding, because the tools are getting better and my knowledge is increasing, would love to contribute more to open source projects, and want to see what maintaining my own project would be like. I'll get back around to setting up that SN dev environment and looking for low level issues to crack, this time with more experience under my belt.

I wanted to sell something on shopstr, something that helps people working remotely, legal services never quite came to mind, but would be an interesting direction to take. I was thinking vinyl records and merch and clothes, but something more wanted or needed, or unique or specialized might be better. And having an online shop that ties into my main career seems like a two birds with one stone sort of situation.

I just need to increase my knowledge and level of expertise while continuing the pursuit of "proof of work".

2024 (Current) Roadmap

Release Nostr Running App
Obtain Paralegal Certification
Offer freelance Paralegal services
DSP transition to full time
Contribute to SN development
Continued writing

Yours truly,
Hustle

originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/812103

TheRamblingThoughts: Not everyone will run a node

TheWildHustle — Sun, 15 Dec 2024 15:16:58 GMT

I'm working with autistic teens and adults, and I still have the knee jerk temptation of orange pilling them. They do not have the ability to run a node. The central banking cartels and downstream effects of a control economy are so outside of their purview, that bringing it up would be ridiculous.

But.

I am here to help them gain independence. Sovereignty is a ladder and regardless of where someone is on the ladder, it would be my job to guide them into more of it. Not everyone can run a node, some people have intellectual disabilities, physical limitations and higher priorities.

Funnily enough I think it would be easier than one might assume to run a node, I have a client who could do it and have a semblance of what it means. The client has the ability to work, and when he sees trump on the screen, he knows he's the president, and he knows politicians are liars.

I have a few other clients that don't have the ability to work or take care of themselves at all. Running a node is plugging something into the wall, making sure the light is on, and attaching your wallet to it. I aint talkin about a lightning node btw I'm talking about core.

It boggles my mind on what people find so insurmountable about running bitcoin core. I think it might just be people projecting their own bias or inserting their own objections the thing. Start9 and Umbrel can be set up by a loved one, an assistant or nurse can make sure the thing continues being on and that the internet bill is paid. Is it harder managing the persons Bank of America account or is it harder attaching a wallet to your node and leaving the thing on?

Would be cool if I took one of these guys to a bitcoin meetup with a node in a phone and had them teach fools how to conduct a peer to peer transaction. Could even get real fancy, and have them send a freak some e-cash. When I was at bitcoin Miami an OG pulled me to the side and explained what a peer to peer transaction was using hand signals......

So here we are at another conclusion,
Sovereignty is a ladder that every last human being on the planet should attempt to climb and regardless of the rung you find yourself in, don't let others pontificate about how you "can't" because its probably just them being retarded.

originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/810401

TheRamblingThoughts: Unit of account and you've probably already won

TheWildHustle — Sun, 15 Dec 2024 02:10:28 GMT

Bitcoin is a medium of exchange, store of value, and unit of account. The unit of account piece really throws people through a loop.

Freaks say, but its too volatile, mimicking the financial advisors of yesteryear, not acknowledging the evident decay of their trusty accounting method, the method that dilutes your reality with the notion of inflation vs deflation. We live in a deflationary world, its only inflationary if your accounting metric sucks. If your not using bitcoin as a method to view prices, your method of viewing prices has been skewed, and skewed on purpose.

What's really interesting is how, our unit of measurement is exactly backwards. The fiat way of viewing finances is 180 degrees away from the reality of sound money price deflation that bitcoin brings. And at this point I would say that it is unstoppable. if your stacking bitcoin but pricing it in dollars and making dollar type moves, your stack will diminish due to your own inability to adapt. You'll give in to leverage schemes and strange loans, your attitude towards risk and gain will be off kilter. In a lot of cases people will fail to realize that they've already won, and now they just need to pull a satoshi, leave their life stacking to go on and do other things. We've been conditioned to be on a hamster wheel where we need to constantly think about growing our money at all cost and no matter how much we stack it will never be enough. I find bitcoin to be the exact opposite, where at some point, you might have stacked too much, you might find yourself with wealth so large that it breaks your mind, it might enlarge your ego, destroy your family. This sounds suspiciously like absolute power corrupts absolutely, which is something that I've become a bit more awry of, but to a certain extent......how much is enough anon? At what point does the ring of power consume you.

In conclusion "God Candle Approacheth"
staying humble and stacking sats, while accounting for your stack in dollars, will give those freaks a rush of exhilaration unlike any they've likely had before. They will be awash in fortunes gained through the lazy doubt of haters, they will be vindicated and in most cases the fortune that they earned will be just and because they followed truth and because they had discipline and foresight and sugar and spice, and everything nice. The acceleration from lower middle class to top 1% will be a whiplash strong enough to sway the humbleness of most men.

In conclusion again (and hopefully this is the last one)
Use bitcoin as a unit of account. You likely have already won the game. Stay humble and brace for impact on the moon.

originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/809878

TheFiatMiningHustle

TheWildHustle — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 16:18:02 GMT

Hey Freaks,

I like using SN and Nostr as something of an open diary, this time I'm back detailing my hustle in the fiat mines.

The Full Time Job Hustle

I was looking at obtaining a paralegal certificate and taking a few courses on Udemy and Coursera. I'll probably start on the 14th, was thinking I should probably bolster my main resume with more skills and certs. I'll start requesting additional tasks at work and look towards either a promotion or finding an interesting paralegal job elsewhere.

Here were a few resources I was looking to take advantage of

They're all inexpensive and I can work on them at my own pace, could bolster my resume and provide me with more knowledge and skills to bring to the table. I guess I'm more of an autodidact, was thinking if I paired those certificates with a few decent books and podcasts I'd be more of a force to be reckoned with.

I started with the firm strictly filing documents as an admin assistant. I guess my end goal, when it comes to my journey in the legal field, is to eventually work on more interesting things, for more money. Right now my job is mostly administrative, preparing patent documents, filing documents with the USPTO, and calling examiners to discuss errors in patent applications. Just like in most things.....I'm a noob when it comes to legal matters, but have a renewed interest in IP law and how it moves forward with the whole sovereign individual thesis hanging in the background and how it plays with Free open source software and my anarchist leanings.

The Part Time Job Hustle

Looks like I'll be working weekends as a Direct Support Professional. The job is from 9AM to 11pm...... and I'll be working with teens with disabilities and mental health conditions.

As a bit of a background, I was looking for additional weekend work because the wild wife is pregnant and I don't want her working. My main job as a formalities specialist at an IP law firm allows me to work from home, and the work isn't too hard, just a lot of typing and I grew up playing computer games, so typing and moving my mouse to click buttons is a specialty, that and my charming demeanor.....

I wanted a job that fit around my schedule and offered a decent amount of sats. A job that was doing something of value in the real world, and something with good employment prospects into the future. So I obtained a Home Health Care Aide certificate on Udemy, watched a few Youtube videos, and applied to 15 HHA jobs in my area (That's a lot of opportunity in the area, especially for weekend and evening jobs).

The interview went really well, I leaned on my military background, teaching kids how to perform Maintenance on F-16 fighter jets, and on my experience helping the elderly with small financial tasks at Bank of America. I received an offer letter, and they ended up offering me a salary which was more than I expected. I've finished the onboarding process and start orientation on Monday (taking a week vacation from the firm to take the paid orientation.)

I'm excited about the job. I'm pumped to get into a new field with pretty nice opportunity and prospects around me for long term sat stacking. I'm really interested to see how I'd be of service to the special needs kid........and know I have a lot to learn.

Wish me luck, And never stop the hustle! Wild

PS. written really fast, apologies for it being all over the place.....

TheMusicHustle

TheWildHustle — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 18:13:09 GMT

Hey Freaks,

I've been diving deep into the Nostr music scene lately, and I've got to tell you - it's pretty mind-blowing. After finding a few solid artists on Wavlake, I made the leap and ditched Apple Music. Music streaming platforms call your saved songs a "library," but its more like renting books that vanish the moment you stop paying.

Breaking Free from Traditional Streaming

What really got me excited was listening to the Wavlake team explain their vision of an open music graph. Being open-source, they're moving at a solid pace that leaves the big platforms in the dust. It's refreshing to see development that actually puts creators and listeners first.

Why and How

Before all this nostr stuff I was making beat tapes on YouTube. It all started pretty simply - I was spending hours listening to those 24/7 study/work beats while grinding away at my fiat job. One day I thought, "Hey, why not make my own?" Now I'm using some new shiny tools:

Suno for creating the actual beats
Some talented folks on Fiverr handling the mixing and mastering
The Nostr community and even LLMs for graphic design work

So far, I've dropped 12 tapes on Wavlake with more coming down the pipeline.

Taking It Live

I've been experimenting with Zap.stream to do live sessions of my beats. It's pretty cool thinking about people tuning in while they're working or doing their thing around the house - exactly what I used to do! The best part? The streams arent just shown on zap.stream, theyre shown in any nostr client that supports live videos, which is wild.

I'm playing around with this idea of creating a music radio show, mixing my beats with other stuff from Wavlake and TheMusicHustle blog, while trying to keep it as Nostr-native as possible.

Ideas for the Future

Music videos and shorts for the beats
Using these tracks as podcast backgrounds
Pressing some vinyl to sell on Shopstr (old school meets new school!)
Loading up Blossom drives for the freaks who want to download and zap

I've been sharing stuff on Stacker News as well, running this series called "Songs I like", and will continue posting in the SN music territory for as long as theyll have me. Wavlake has a "Listen to Earn" feature. I tried promoting one of my favorites from Animal Bus. Not sure about the results, but I think people are sleeping on how powerful this feature could be.

The Future is Wild

The whole Nostr music scene is just exploding with possibilities. I'm even thinking about feeding these beats into RSS through Fountain - they're doing some really interesting stuff with music features lately, like Featrued Artist spotlights and whatnot. And how crazy is it that we've got Nostr-only music labels popping up now?

Looking at the bigger picture, I'm incredibly bullish on what's happening here. Just like technology gave us rap and hip-hop, I can't wait to see what kinds of new sounds and genres might emerge from the Nostr and Bitcoin revolution. We're watching music history in the making, and I'm here for all of it.

Sure, we don't know exactly where this train is headed, but that's what makes it exciting. The tools are getting better, the community is growing, and the possibilities? are endless. This is our chance to be part of something huge in music, and I'm all in.

Thanks for reading,
Keep stacking sats and tracks, freaks! 🎵⚡
Hustle

https://wavlake.com/thewildhustle

originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/794875

David Vs. Moloch

TheWildHustle — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 16:59:00 GMT

Most people around me use culture as a groupthink device, to re-format their thoughts and speech. Like using chatgpt to spruce up an email.

When I say "culture" I mean some amalgamation of race, class, religion and political affiliation. And when i reference a speech device, I'm referring to the act of recalling information rather than using original thought.

Its safe and easy if appropriately learned. You enjoy the freedom of being de-responsiblized from your words and actions. And if surrounded by others in the same group, you can never be wrong. As long as you bend the knee your free to bask in the light of group mandated delusion.

Although some aspects of culture are beautiful and somewhat unavoidable, blind acquiescence to the maddening crowd is extremely dangerous. I'm constantly reminded of something like a death cult when I see the formation of keynsian, malthusian, socialist forces.

Our options seem to be

Become an individual
Or
Worship Molach the Owl God

With that being said, I'm optimistic about the future, mainly due to the promise of Free Opens Source Software and Freedom Tech. I see a world rapidly approaching, where freaks are armed with extremely powerful tools to exercise their individuality, and this is in concurrence with transnational goons unpurposefully losing control over their situation (a situation in which they fight against deflation with force and lies).

In Conclusion,
We ought to take more responsibility for our own thoughts and actions. We should be wary of the prison that culture constantly seems to place us in. Don't Worship Molach the owl god, and arm yourself with the proverbial rock and sling appropriate for felling giants.

originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/791741

The Freelance Hustle

TheWildHustle — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 14:04:09 GMT

Hey Freaks,

So, I briefly touched on a bit of my pre bitcoin backstory in my last article. I should probably add some more detail before going into my thoughts on freelancing in Nostr and Bitcoin.

A bunch of jobs

Before diving into the Bitcoin and Nostr space, I've had a bunch of jobs.

Kmart
Barnes & Noble
AMC Theatres
United States Air Force
Bank of America
Intellectual Property Law

Early Freelancing Experience

I've worked a variety of gigs including:

Internet safety evaluation
Moving Company
Telephone interviews
User testing
Survey participation
Focus groups

I also ventured into a bit of digital entrepreneurship with:

Shopify dropshipping
Podcasting
YouTube Lo-Fi beats channel

Entering the Bitcoin Space

My transition into Bitcoin involved the roles below:

Business Development Manager (Two Businesses)
Junior Bitcoin Researcher (Two Podcasts)
Open Source Contributor (Two Projects/Contributions)

And I've

Written a bit on Stacker News, and ran the Nix OS territory for a few months
Created lo-fi Beats on Wavlake and have uploaded a few videos nostr/flare.pub
Engaged with freaks on Nostr and won a couple of meme competitions
Started working on a Nostr app, and plan on submitting a few more open source contributions

The Future of Bitcoin/Nostr Freelancing

I'm looking forward to see the growth of sites like satshoot, plebwork and whatnot. Seems the winner hasnt been decided yet to see who will be the fiverr replacement using bitcoin and nostr. It would be cool to see amethyst add in a tab for freelancing. Sats4Likes was a cool site, although mostly filled with spam and refferal links.

Contemplations

I've been contemplating potential service offerings for TheWildHustle, and here are my thoughts:

Bitcoin & Nostr Consulting
While I've successfully built my own setup through experimentation with various alpha and beta products, I'm hesitant to position myself as an expert consultant. My current setup, though functional, is more of an eager pleb approach rather than a professional or one size fits all solution.

Advisory Services
Initially, I considered offering general advice and conversation services, but there is a lot of responsibility that comes with advising others, especially when their financial well-being or social capital is at stake. I want to make sure I'm providing value without accidently rugging someone.

Product & Service Consulting
I'd probably do best offering insights and evaluations of products and services. My experience as an early adopter, user tester, focus group participant, and interviewer might provide valuable perspective to clients navigating this space. I've talked to a few companies over the years about their products and services and I think I've held myself pretty well.

Thanks again for reading,

Wish me luck,

Hustle

The Shop Hustle

TheWildHustle — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 14:07:17 GMT

Introduction

As Nostr continues to evolve, exciting opportunities are emerging for creators looking to build shops online . The age of the nostr shop is just begining. I'm staring at a the inevitability of extremely easy to setup shops from your most trusted npubs and creators, offering you cool products and services.

Background

My bitcoin rabbit hole journey (which is probably another article I should write) coincided with me setting up a drop shipping Shopify store, selling remote work gear and merch to people who found themselves making that transition during the plandemic. Funnily enough, I find myself attempting to do similar things, but on top of bitcoin and nostr.

Present

The combination of cypher.space and printify, allow me to sell custom products to freaks. Currently I have a pair of running shoes and a poster showing artwork from my album Animal Bus. Both of these items appear on Amethyst and Shopstr, and once i've tested the quality of the products and have ironed out any kinks, i'll advertise the shop to the wider nostr ecosystem. For the time being, the shop being a bit directionless is probably fine, over time i'll hone in on what my audience would be willing to buy, and offer pretty cool stuff.

Rough Roadmap

Album Artwork as Posters
Vinyl Records
Notebooks
Backpacks
Clothes
Shoes

I have all of these pretty much ready to go, but I'd want to re-do designs and test the quality of the products before promoting the stuff too heavily.

I'll sell a bunch of the stuff at a discount, as to generate orders so that I can increase my WOT score, and selling the products below the cost of production would probably market well in the short term.

Would be cool to sell

Seed Signer Parts
Blockstream Jades
Meshtastic Stuff
Bitaxe things

I could wait for an order and buy most of the stuff from a local computer store. Contributing to the decentralization of Free Open Source hardware sourcing would be pretty cool, and probably more important or attractive than selling t-shirts.

Interoperability and Opportunity

Its pretty wild how Amethyst has Shopstr integrated into their client. Its pretty much the most popular non apple client on Nostr and as such, creates excellent visibility for sellers to showcase products. Right now the demand and listings aren't too great (which is probably great for people just starting out like me). I see Nostr as the new digital frontier with 100x growth over the horizon. I'm building a digital homestead and the shop hustle might be a few of the bricks in the wall.

Intentions matter

I've been thinking a bit if my intentions were pure. I'm having fun creating these things and setting up some of this stuff, but I think its more important to do things for the right reason. I would hate to find myself larping or aiming for social media fame as an InFluEncer. Serving the community while getting zaps seems to be a primary motivator, I want to make zaps but I don't want to do it by selling my soul, grifting or scamming. I'll keep hustling wildly and if I think I've gone too far, ill try reeling it back I suppose.

Conclusion

In Conclusion, this wild hustle is about they joy of building and contributing to a community, while enjoying a deeper sense of ownership, censorship resistance, and freedom. I'm looking forward to growing sustainably while providing value and receiving value in return.

Thanks,
Hustle

originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/782173

The Blog Hustle

TheWildHustle — Sun, 24 Nov 2024 16:48:15 GMT

A Personal Journey

I recently created a blog using npub.pro to consolidate my Nostr and Stacker News longform posts in one place. It's been a fun experiment, with surprising results.

https://thebloghustle.npub.pro/

Primal now displays my SN and Nostr posts through a selection on my profile screen, and users are able to highlight, zap, and comment on the highlights of my articles.

I need to write more, the blog will be something of an open diary, detailing my personal experience with Nostr and bitcoin.

Why Nostr Outshines Substack and Medium

Nostr in my opinion has already surpassed the legacy blogging platforms. Functionalities like zapping, highlighting, and commenting, are fun and cool, but when added to Nostr's interconnectivity something magical appears. I had no idea my cross posted SN longform posts would be found in npub.pro, and I didn't know npub.pro had added longform support. Primal 2.0 was pretty much the nail in the coffin, the most popular Nostr client just added a reads section, supporting longform content. Nostr freaks like to talk about sovereignty and decentralization and owning your online identity, but the main attraction will probably be zaps, interconnectivity, and a more optimal UX.

Npub.pro, Cypher.space, Blogspot.io, Highlighter, Stacker News, Primal 2.0 and Yakihonne, are just the beginnings, but offer an amazing glimpse at what the future has in store. Keep in mind that these sites are sharing an average of around 10k daily active users, we'll see an explosion of content and a diversity of content because these platforms offer incentives and functionalities that you don't see elsewhere, as bitcoin becomes less taboo, and as the early adopter phase of these products comes to a close, we'll probably see v4v censorship resistance and digital ownership immensely supporting the underdog, the same underdog that just came over for the ease of use and hype.

So with that being said, highlight away. Let me know what you guys think about blogging on Nostr and if you think these are just the ramblings of a madman, or bland and obvious observations.

Thanks,
Hustle

originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/781159