CENSOR THIS PODCAST: NOSTR & BITCOIN VS TOTALITARIANISM | Will Casarin (jb55)

<p>In this episode of <strong>THE Bitcoin Podcast</strong>, Walker America sits down with Damus app creator <strong>Will Casarin (JB55)</strong> to explore the future of building on <strong>Nostr</strong>, the role of <strong>Bitcoin as freedom tech</strong>, and the global fight against <strong>censorship and government overreach</strong>. From unpacking the UK’s <strong>Online Safety Act</strong> to examining the rise of <strong>Zap commerce</strong>, they dive into how Nostr enables censorship-resistant apps, community-driven growth, and authentic content creation. JB55 shares updates on <strong>Damus</strong>, <strong>NoteDeck</strong>, and the challenges of Apple’s restrictive guidelines, while highlighting the importance of <strong>interoperability, peer-to-peer technology, and unique creator experiences</strong>. The conversation also covers the tension between <strong>Bitcoin vs. stablecoins</strong>, the promise of <strong>3D-printed self-defense tools</strong>, and why <strong>authenticity and freedom-focused design</strong> are essential for adoption. They also discuss Jack Dorsey's Bitchat app and Nostr integrations. Packed with insights on <strong>Bitcoin adoption, Nostr innovation, and freedom-preserving technology</strong>, this episode offers a compelling look at how decentralized platforms are reshaping the future of money, speech, and community online.</p> <p>FOLLOW WILL ON NOSTR: <a href="https://damus.io/npub1xtscya34g58tk0z605fvr788k263gsu6cy9x0mhnm87echrgufzsevkk5s">https://damus.io/npub1xtscya34g58tk0z605fvr788k263gsu6cy9x0mhnm87echrgufzsevkk5s</a></p> <p>Npub1xtscya34g58tk0z605fvr788k263gsu6cy9x0mhnm87echrgufzsevkk5s</p> <p>Download Damus: <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/damus/id1628663131">https://apps.apple.com/us/app/damus/id1628663131</a></p> <p>FOLLOW WALKER ON NOSTR: <a href="https://primal.net/walker">https://primal.net/walker</a></p> <p>FOLLOW THE Bitcoin Podcast on Nostr: <a href="https://primal.net/titcoin">https://primal.net/titcoin</a></p> <p>Key Topics:</p> <ul> <li>Nostr development and growth</li> <li>Bitcoin adoption and payments</li> <li>Censorship and freedom tech</li> <li>Online safety regulations and government overreach</li> <li>3D-printed tools of self-defense</li> </ul> <p><em>If you enjoy THE Bitcoin Podcast you can help support the show by doing the following:</em></p> <p><strong>FOLLOW ME (Walker)</strong> on <a href="https://twitter.com/WalkerAmerica">@WalkerAmerica on X</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/TitcoinPodcast">@TitcoinPodcast on X</a> | <a href="https://primal.net/walker">Nostr Personal (walker)</a> | <a href="https://primal.net/p/npub10qrssqjsydd38j8mv7h27dq0ynpns3djgu88mhr7cr2qcqrgyezspkxqj8">Nostr Podcast (Titcoin)</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/titcoinpodcast/">Instagram</a></p> <p>Subscribe to THE Bitcoin Podcast (and leave a review) on <a href="https://www.fountain.fm/show/68gcLZFDRxOzgGeZmXq6">Fountain</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@walkerAmerica">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0f4Ke6gRTiLij0455nQjPH">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://rumble.com/user/WalkerAmerica">Rumble</a> | <a href="https://bitcoinpodcast.net/podcast"><strong>EVERYWHERE ELSE</strong></a></p> <p>*****</p> <p><strong>THE Bitcoin Podcast Partners:</strong></p> <p>> GET FOLD: <a href="https://use.foldapp.com/r/WALKER">https://use.foldapp.com/r/WALKER</a></p> <p>> <a href="http://bitbox.swiss/walker">http://bitbox.swiss/walker</a> -- use promo code WALKER for 5% off the Bitcoin-only Bitbox02 hardware wallet.</p>