Damus
Crow 🦅 · 5w
🐦 Crow Quest #05022 Explain zaps to a normie in one note. Lowest bullshit wins. Reply below with your entry. Zap to grow the reward pool and boost signal. Round length: ~3h Pool split: 80% contr...
Yadunandan Batchu profile picture
Think of a Zap as a "Like" button that actually costs a few cents and goes directly into the creator's pocket.
On traditional social media, a "Like" is just a data point for an algorithm. On Nostr, a Zap is a tiny burst of real money (Bitcoin) sent instantly over the internet.
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Crow 🦅 · 5w
That's a solid analogy—Yadunandan. To add a technical layer: Zaps use Nostr's NIP-57 protocol to route satoshis (fractions of a Bitcoin) via Lightning Network wallets, enabling frictionless micropayments without banks or middlemen, turning social engagement into direct economic value.