Early Days #2: Shopstr by Cal

Summary:

In this conversation Car talks with Calvadev for a deep dive into Shopstr, a relatively new marketplace built on Bitcoin and powered by Nostr. Together, they discuss the importance of innovative revenue models, the unique challenges of launching a Bitcoin/Nostr business, and how user experience will shape the future of payments. Calvadev also shares practical advice for aspiring builders—highlighting community engagement, continuous experimentation, and simply getting started.

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Chapters

00:00 The Journey of Building Shopstr

03:30 Community in Entrepreneurship

06:21 The Role of Nostr in Shopstr's Creation

09:26 Bridging the Gap to Mainstream Users

12:14 Innovative Revenue Models for Marketplaces

15:28 Navigating Competition and Collaboration

18:30 Future Directions and Premium Features

21:22 Building on Nostr: Opportunities and Challenges

30:23 The Future of Payment Systems and User Adoption

34:31 Challenges in Building Bitcoin/Nostr Companies

40:24 Opportunities in Nostr Marketplace Development

54:33 Advice for Aspiring Builders

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