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
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