Choose your own
algorithm
gain control over your attention and
social interactions with nostr
Nostr is a Proof-of-Work protocol
● No timechain or blockchain, but work is required to interact and engage
● No algorithms at the protocol level
● User discovery and content discovery
● Content isn’t spoonfed to users
● Humans just being humans without software getting in the way
● True social interactions that mimic the real world
“When attention is the currency, negativity and hate rise to the top because
the platforms need people arguing.”
- Guy Swann
The fight for your attention
● Addictive applications
○ Data farming
○ Advertisements
● Rage baiting, engagement farming, influencer culture
● “Facebook Depression” and mental health issues
○ Depression
○ Loneliness
○ FOMO
○ Social anxiety
Take control over your attention
● Choose and embrace Nostr
● Developers understand what’s broken with social networking
● No advertisements or algorithms at the protocol level
● Choose clients allowing you to customize your experience
○ Amethyst
○ Coracle
○ Nostrudel
○ Primal
○ Nostur
○ Snort/Iris
Not all algorithms are bad
● Legacy social media algos
○ Steal attention
○ Engage and Enrage
○ Bring negative and controversial content forward
○ Closed and centralized
● Nostr
○ Non-existent at the protocol level
○ Open and transparent
○ User choice, configurable, customizable
Choosing your own Algorithm
● Lists
● Hashtags
● DVMs
● Create your own
● Trending / What’s Hot
○ Client feeds
○ Bots
Coracle
Nostrudel
Amethyst
Trending / What’s Hot
The Derek Algorithm
● Be social
● Engage and interact
● Create notes
● Send zaps
● Comment
● Use GIFs (Memes and Shitposts when applicable)
● Be active often
● Boost your own notes when applicable
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