Why Games Still Matter I haven’t posted much about games. But after getting a zap from @jacob—who mentioned he’s looking to follow more people who play games on Nostr—it got me thinking: Why do games matter? And what does it mean to build a world where play is taken seriously? Back in 2009, I briefly worked at a company building educational games with Adobe Flash. It was early—and clunky—but the goal was timeless: engage the mind, reward effort, and turn learning into something joyful. We didn’t call it “gamification” yet, but that’s what it was: 🎯 Design for feedback. 🔁 Make progress visible. 🚀 Let people grow through play. Games are some of the only systems left where the rules are clear, feedback is instant, and effort leads to progress. In a world of rigged systems and invisible gatekeepers, that’s radical. It’s why people burn out at jobs but stay up late playing games. It’s why Bitcoin and Nostr—while not games—feel gameful: You earn what you prove. You grow through action. You play in open space, not closed loops. Gamification isn’t about points or badges. It’s about building systems where people want to keep showing up. Where feedback builds mastery—not addiction. Where risk and reward are fair. We need more of that—across tech, education, even faith. 🟠 Thanks to `@jac0b` for the zap and reminder. I’d love to hear from others who are building or playing in this space. What have games taught you? And where do you see this going? Zap, reply, or follow as I keep building without permission—but with purpose. [Zap me here] (https://tinyurl.com/yuyu2b9t)

Sometimes I get zaps. Sometimes I don’t. And that’s okay — because I’m not here to extract value. I’m here to create it. To tell the truth. To encourage. To build. I want to grow my sats stash, yes. But posting for sats? That’s not how this works. You can’t fake resonance. You can’t manufacture trust. And you shouldn’t try. “Freely you have received, freely give.” — Matthew 10:8 So I zap the notes and stories that move me. I post what I believe is worth sharing. I trust that what’s freely given in love has a way of multiplying — in ways that can’t always be counted. This isn’t about clout. It’s about calling. Let’s keep building signal. ⚡️Zap if it resonates. But either way — thank you for reading. #bitcoin, #nostr, #freelygive, #proofofwork, #kingdomeconomy, #zaplife, #buildwithconviction

There’s a paradox at the heart of value creation: If you chase money, it often slips away. But if you show up to serve — to speak truth, solve real problems, or share a story that needs telling — value has a way of finding you. I’m not here to monetize. I’m here because I can’t not build, write, and reflect. There’s friction I feel. There’s clarity I want to offer. And somehow, when that’s my posture, the support shows up — zaps, encouragement, connection. “Do you see a man skillful in his work? He will stand before kings; he will not stand before obscure men.” — Proverbs 22:29 “He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, But he who follows frivolity will have poverty enough!” — Proverbs 28:19 (NKJV) “Those who chase fantasies will have their fill of poverty.” — Proverbs 28:19 (paraphrased) Quiet faithfulness creates lasting fruit. Chasing shortcuts usually ends in shadows. So I’ll keep showing up for the signal. The rest is in God’s hands. ⚡️If this resonates, zap away. It helps me keep doing the work. #bitcoin, #nostr, #proofofwork, #buildwithconviction, #scripture, #valuecreation, #zaplife

Just a quick note: If you zap me or follow me here on Nostr, I’ll follow you back. Not out of obligation — but out of respect. A zap is more than a tip. A follow is more than a click. They’re signs of presence, attention, and shared signal. And I want to honor that. This space isn’t about clout. It’s about connection. Quiet signal > loud noise. ⚡️If my posts resonate, feel free to zap — it helps me keep writing and building here. #bitcoin, #nostr, #proofOfWork, #signalNotNoise, #buildWithConviction, #zaplife

🚀 It's live: [mycontinuum.xyz](http://mycontinuum.xyz) Continuum is my self-hosted signal dashboard — built to reclaim everything I’ve ever posted across Nostr, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and more. It’s early, but it’s real. Built with Bitcoin. Shaped by faith. Powered by proof of work. ⚡ Zap me if this resonates: andrewgstantoin@primal.net 🔗 Explore: mycontinuum.xyz ⭐ Contribute: github.com/andrewgstanton/continuum #Bitcoin #Nostr #OpenSource #DigitalSovereignty #ProofOfWork #ZapLife #MyContinuum #BuildWithoutPermission

Thank you all who have zapped me today it’s been a great encouragement A really great birthday present !! Yesterday was pizza day tomorrow is my birthday I am entering a new decade tomorrow (I turn 60j

I’ve been quiet for a long time, and this week I spoke with more clarity and conviction than I have in years. I built. I wrote. I zapped. I gave. I received. And I felt seen — not by the crowd, but by the few that mattered. Now I’m stepping away for a bit — to rest, to listen, to love well. Signal doesn’t need to shout. And it doesn’t need to be constant. See you soon. Until then… proof of work. 🕊️⚡

Zapped a fellow builder 500 sats because I saw alignment. Got zapped 1000 sats out of nowhere right after. Didn’t ask. Didn’t chase. Just gave freely. This is what proof-of-work relationships look like. Thanks to whoever bought my next cup of coffee. ⚡☕

🌿 From Walled Gardens to Open Parks: Why I’m Building on Nostr The more I experiment with Nostr, the more clearly I see the contrast: Most social platforms today feel like walled gardens — beautiful but locked. You’re allowed to live inside, but not freely build, move, or grow. Try to automate your content, analyze engagement, or manage identity across platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn, or X? You’ll hit gatekeepers. You’ll hit rate limits. You’ll hit terms of service that say: stay in your lane. But Nostr is different. It’s an open park. Keys, not accounts. Protocols, not platforms. Post once, propagate anywhere — and own it all the way down. ⸻ I’m working on a dashboard to: • Write and publish from one place • Fetch & format Nostr content for legacy networks • Track zaps, reach, and engagement • Maybe one day even manage titles, signatures, and multisig permissions — all in the open The idea isn’t just automation. It’s reclaiming agency — from the silos, for the sovereign. ⸻ If you’re building in this direction or just curious what it looks like, let’s connect. This isn’t just a dev tool — it’s a bet on what the internet could be. 🧡 Built on Bitcoin. 💬 Boosted by Nostr. ⚡ Fueled by zaps. 🤖 Helped by ChatGPT. (And yes, I’d love a zap if this resonates.)

Made pizza for Bitcoin Pizza Day. Two days before my birthday. BTC at an all-time high. Memorial Day weekend. This is what 2025 looks like on a Bitcoin Standard. Joy, work, proof, and a little sauce on top. 🍕 Let’s keep building. Let’s keep stacking. #Bitcoin #PizzaDay #MemorialDay #BTCATH #ZapLife #ProofOfWork #StillBuilding

The more I use Nostr, the more I like it. And the less I like… everything else. Permissionless. Portable. Signal-rich. No gatekeepers, no bait-and-switch. Every day on here feels like it’s mine. That’s rare. That’s worth building on. ⚡️ zap if you feel it #Nostr #Permissionless #ProofOfWork #ZapLife #DigitalSovereignty

Pizza Day TODAY. I did NOT achieve my goal if crossing 1000 sats by Pizza Day today, but DID acheive a number of milestones Deployed my first github repo for managing cross-posting

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Created several articles describing this: Will AI and Automation Create More Bullshit Jobs — or Eliminate Them?

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How I Built a Tool to Cross-Post Nostr Notes to LinkedIn, Facebook, and X — in Under 3 Hours:

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Wish someone would zap me 90 sats (that is like only 9 cents now even less) so I could meet my goal of crossing 1000 sats on pizza day really appreciate it folks!!

Message originally posted on linked to filter out all the noise: ….. t to clarify (since I get a lot of messages in my inbox): I’m not looking for: * Coaching services (life, mindset, or otherwise) * Resume help or job search guidance * VA (Virtual Assistance) offers or task delegation services * Ambiguous “partnerships” or MLM-style “business opportunities” * Outsourcing/nearsourcing development for any of my companies * Funnels, Telegram invites, or WhatsApp follow-ups * Optimization advice or suggestions to “hire a coach” or "building a personal brand" ….. Original link below on linkedin

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Just to clarify (since I get a lot of messages in my inbox): I’m not looking for: * Coaching services (life, mindset, or otherwise) * Resume he...

I have used stack overflow and Quora a lot in the past but now I use ChatGPT extensively. I think if you combine features of all three (and perhaps some other ai models )it would be a very powerful service fir a lot of users