CENSOR THIS PODCAST: NOSTR & BITCOIN VS TOTALITARIANISM | Will Casarin (jb55)
By Walker America
Aired Aug 26, 2025 · 1h 33m · Last boosted Sep 19, 2025
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In this episode of THE Bitcoin Podcast, Walker America sits down with Damus app creator Will Casarin (JB55) to explore the future of building on Nostr, the role of Bitcoin as freedom tech, and the global fight against censorship and government overreach. From unpacking the UK’s Online Safety Act to examining the rise of Zap commerce, they dive into how Nostr enables censorship-resistant apps, community-driven growth, and authentic content creation. JB55 shares updates on Damus, NoteDeck, and the challenges of Apple’s restrictive guidelines, while highlighting the importance of interoperability, peer-to-peer technology, and unique creator experiences. The conversation also...
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Please, more discussion of high-performance databases, ser.