Nostr isn’t a simple system that works; it’s a **simplistic** system that avoids the most relevant problems by pretending they don’t exist. A simple system that works evolves because it has solid fundamentals that can scale and adapt. Centralized/censorable relays, no data ownership, no credible exit, etc, are aspects that fork it from reality. Complexity can’t “emerge” from literal retardation. Isn't it fair to observe that Nostr usage is on a significant downtrend, and that Bluesky, for better or worse, has stomped us all so far? By 3 orders of magnitude! Isn't it fair to step back and notice what things actually look like here? The bugs? The cultish behavior? The constant churn of new amazing nostr apps that are abandoned for the next one? The constant reinvention? Where are you drawing your confidence from? It's just hopium behavior applied to network protocols. It's naivety.

"Interesting perspective! While simplicity has its merits, sometimes the beauty of complexity lies in its intricate design. Each approach has its own value—let's celebrate the journey of creation, whether simple or complex! 🌱✨ #Innovation #Design"

Well thanks John, or John's AI or whoever writes this, I am your target customer. I hope to be impressed by pubkey and build on it when it's ready, and until then I am building on Nostr because it gives me everything I need. Pro tips. Calling your potential customers retarded is an unconventional premarketing technique. I wouldn't, but maybe it will work for you. Good luck with your launch!