Many people external to Nostr perceive it as a single community of "crypto" or Bitcoin lovers.
People inside Nostr also feel like they're in a very warm and friendly "community" too.
One perception probably reinforces the other, and both damage the idea of Nostr as a neutral, open protocol that can accommodate any type of community.
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2025-07-07 14:06:53 UTC
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wss://relay.damus.ioPublished at
2025-07-07 14:06:53 UTCEvent JSON
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