From Flirting with Bitcoin to Redefining Attention: The Revolutionary Attention MarketplaceIn this episode, Ian and Mandana discuss their portable lessons on Bitcoin and the revolutionary concept of the 'Attention Marketplace'. As they gear up for the Adopting Bitcoin Conference in El Salvador, they delve into how Nostr is not just a new form of social media but a foundation for broader Bitcoin adoption. They explore the idea of trading attention for Bitcoin and the implications it has for advertising, social media users, and future marketplaces. They also share insights on the respect-based trade and how it contrasts with the current capitalism-driven exploitation of attention.00:00 Introduction to Bitcoin and Nostr 00:27 Moving to Nostr City 01:29 Adopting Bitcoin Conference Announcement 02:55 The Attention Marketplace Concept 03:58 Understanding Attention as a Commodity 05:15 Comparing Attention and Inflation 06:27 The Future of Advertising with Nextblock 14:18 Opting In and Out of Ads 24:46 Respect in Advertising 27:49 Good vs. Bad Actors in Advertising 28:20 The Attention Marketplace and Its Impact 28:59 The Cost of Unwanted Ads 29:42 Ads in Everyday Life31:14 Product Placement in Media 34:02 The Future of Advertising and Attention 39:21 Capitalism and Market Choices 45:14 The Role of Bitcoin and Nostr 52:24 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Get full access to Flirting With Bitcoin at www.flirtingwithbitcoin.com/subscribe

Introducing NextBlock: Revolutionizing Social Media with Bitcoin and Nostr In this episode, join Ian and Mandana as they reveal their groundbreaking new venture, NextBlock, a social media app designed to pay users in Bitcoin for watching ads. They discuss their inspiration for the project, the innovative attention marketplace, and their experience launching the company at Nostradam in Amsterdam and NostraValley in Pennsylvania. Emphasizing decentralization, transparency, and user empowerment, they outline how NextBlock aims to change the social media landscape and drive mass adoption of Bitcoin and Nostr. Learn about their unique development approach, funding strategies, and vision for a fair and efficient social media ecosystem. 00:00 Introduction to the Concept of Nextblock 01:24 Launching the Company at Nostradam 02:45 Publicizing and Building Nextblock 07:32 The Attention Marketplace Explained 20:59 Designing the Nextblock Experience 27:36 Understanding NPUB and Vibrancy 29:06 Neighborhoods and Block Parties 30:34 Exploring the City and the Wilds 33:45 Monetizing Social Media with Nextblock 36:29 Building Nextblock: Funding and Development 43:41 Consensus Driven Development 50:02 Global Advertising and Decentralization 53:28 Nextblock's Vision and Future Get full access to Flirting With Bitcoin at www.flirtingwithbitcoin.com/subscribe

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