Derek Ross

derekross@grownostr.org

The purple pill helps the orange pill go down.

Developer Relations at Soapbox.

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The Nostr Effect: One Year of Decentralized Growth and Engagement

The past year has been marked by significant growth and development, fueled by the invaluable love and support from the Nostr community. Numerous individuals, encountered online and at conferences, have become trusted friends and colleagues. These connections, building these true relationships, have enriched my personal life and solidified my commitment to Nostr as a protocol for innovation and freedom. Nostr may have opened up new professional doors and fostered professional growth for me, but if I’m being honest, the people and the community are more important to me. It’s the meaningful relationships and friendships that I truly hold dear. I eagerly await future opportunities to connect and I cannot wait until the next time when we’re all together again.

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My open heart surgery journey

This is the journey of my open heart surgery, from finding out I had an issue, through the surgery, and entire recovery process. I had documented all of this on Twitter, but I do not want it to go away when Elon decides that non-paying users are second class citizens and nukes their content. It will live on via Nostr.