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jb55 · 104w
I am not angry at them, this is my take: nostr:nevent1qqszgycwvgtwl00ge28366pwg4zflwuldd3g9uecsj6rgqr9hy69r6qpr9mhxue69uhhq7tjv9kkjepwve5kzar2v9nzucm0d5q32amnwvaz7tmjv4kxz7fwd4hhxarj9ec82cspzpmhxue69...
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Gotcha. I believe that makes sense. It would be unhealthy for large portions of the ecosystem to be centrally funded long term. Wide sustainability would take a large hit too. We need more funding models. That said, I don't think it's bad for these funds and VCs to exist and be utilized in the beginning, as long as they don't essentially become a requirement for success. They are absolutely fulfilling a need right now.
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Change this if you want · 104w
Definitely! I guess one time payments to those who applied would make more sense. You applied once got a fat grant and then sorry bro you are on your own instead of splitting into a small portions but let everyone to re apply whenever they feel the need. Just my 5 cents
Sikto · 104w
I don’t think anyone is angry, more that people have questions that are not being given adequate answers. Brushing it off and directing people to a website, or having people who are heavily funded, or part of the inner circle of those in question, doesn’t alleviate concerns. VCs and non profi...
ManiMe · 104w
I got first round funding from nostr:npub1atrpgpmywwjxmpnltnkgwrpdn6wvjx0a9t8f9wlkkw44ny703vcqpmpeqt for “social onboarding” client. I pitched the idea all over Nostr last November. Made lots of noise until someone noticed. Now I’m wrapping up first round MVP. Grants from Bitcoin companies a...