In this episode of Soapbox Sessions, Derek Ross and Heather Larson discuss the upcoming Nostr Valley event, exploring the themes of decentralized social media, creator opportunities, and the future of attention in digital advertising, aka zapvertising (and more). They talk about their favorite thing, vibe coding. Derek and Heather also mention the importance of community engagement, and the current state of Nostr, highlighting both its growth in app development and challenges in user engagement. The conversation emphasizes the shared values within the Nostr community and the drive to create a better social network. Derek and Heather go on to explore the themes of community building, grassroots movements, and the importance of connections among individuals involved in the Nostr ecosystem. They discuss the significance of creating a free and open internet, the innovations within the Nostr platform, and the outbox model that enhances user experience. Additionally, they delve into the new AI app, Sora 2, and its implications for social media and content creation. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Soapbox Sessions 03:15 Nostr Valley Event Overview 08:42 Nostr and Creator Opportunities 13:09 Next Block and Attention Marketplace 15:52 Building on Noster and Vibe Coding 24:15 Panel Discussions and Community Building 26:16 Exploring AI Tools and Their Impact 27:54 The State of Nostr: Growth and Challenges 35:33 Building Community Through Shared Values 45:35 The Future of Nostr and Its Potential 52:09 The Origins of Nostr's Mascot 54:33 Yakihonne’'s Major Update and New Features 58:31 Customizing Content with Relay Feeds 01:01:41 Understanding the Outbox Model 01:04:25 The Future of Nostr and Community Growth 01:09:25 Engagement and Listener Interaction 01:11:16 Exploring Sora 2: The AI TikTok