Thanks for clarifying, and it’s understandable to question motives in a space that’s still forming its identity. Part of the hope behind this work is to help the ecosystem understand how it can open up and evolve.

As for our role: we were hired by AndOtherStuff to support this precisely because we’re not deeply embedded in Nostr. In participatory research, a bit of distance can actually help. It reduces internal politics, avoids existing power dynamics, and makes it easier for a wide range of participants, especially those who aren’t already close to the core to speak honestly about their experiences. Our job isn’t to steer Nostr but to listen across the community and surface what people need so the builders shaping the protocol can make informed decisions.

If you have ideas about how Nostr can open up beyond the dev community, or things we should be asking differently, that is something you can add to the survey, if you wish to participate. The whole point of this effort is to support the community in shaping its own future.