In this episode of Soapbox Sessions, Derek Ross and Heather Larson discuss the evolving landscape of decentralized social media and AI, focusing on their recent experiences at Nosterville 3.0 in Nashville, TN, at Bitcoin Park. This episode veers into an early celebration of “Festivus,” or the airing of grievances. Heather and Derek explore the challenges musicians face in the value-for-value music space, the importance of user feedback, and the technical hurdles of onboarding new users to Nostr. They’re honest about the need for better user experience across Nostr apps. They also cover interoperability and the integration of payment solutions like Cash App to support artists effectively. In this conversation, Heather Larson and Derek Ross discuss the intricacies of app development, emphasizing the importance of understanding user behavior and feedback. They recommend every Nostr dev find a way to do user interviews to get a better idea of how people are using their apps. They explore the challenges developers face in creating user-friendly applications, the need for simplified security measures, and the role of AI in enhancing app development. The discussion also highlights the significance of building open-source solutions that empower communities and promote independence online. Soapbox uses Nostr and AI to offer solutions to legacy platform lock-in and pay-for-play social media. You get to hear how we’re building it on Soapbox Sessions! If you listen closely at the end, you’ll get the alpha on new skills for Shakespeare as well as a Shakespeare desktop app. Submit a news tip or ask a question: https://soapbox.pub/soapbox-sessions/ Find tools on the website: https://soapbox.pub/ Follow on X: https://x.com/SoapboxTech Follow on Nostr: https://primal.net/p/nprofile1qqs8sxs4yuz47axp7uprpugrs3sfkdz5379tdg9xe2n5qfvz070a4egc9mrhy ⭐ Support the podcast on Podcast 2.0 open networks: The one we built, Podstr: https://sessions.soapbox.pub/ Listen on Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/aq7IaS6bdQ6kF6NWDzzc Become a fan on True Fans: https://truefans.fm/soapbox-sessions Podverse: https://podverse.fm/podcast/hPdQ-otsG Podcast Guru: https://app.podcastguru.io/podcast/1837576097 Podcast Index: https://podcastindex.org/podcast/7473968 🔵 Listen on closed networks/walled gardens: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1uBFCX46GH0npKB46stxAO Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soapbox-sessions/id1837576097 🔵 Listen on closed networks/walled gardens: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1uBFCX46GH0npKB46stxAO Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soapbox-sessions/id1837576097 Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Setup 05:36 The Value for Value Music Space 08:42 Onboarding Challenges in Decentralized Platforms 11:38 User Experience and Media Uploads 14:35 Interoperability and Wallet Integration 17:35 Cash App and Zaps in the Music Industry 23:40 The Challenge of User Experience in Tech 24:34 Festivus: Airing Grievances in Tech 25:33 The Reality of Songwriter Rounds 26:38 Streaming Frustrations and Payment Issues 27:31 Interoperability Challenges in Streaming Platforms 28:35 User Experience and Technical Difficulties 29:37 The Importance of User Feedback 30:34 The Struggle of Non-Technical Users 31:31 The Need for Simplicity in Tech 32:27 Developer Insights on User Experience 33:29 The Importance of User Testing 34:30 Bridging the Gap Between Developers and Users 35:35 The Role of Feedback in Development 36:35 The Need for Better Tools in Tech 37:22 Custody vs. Self-Custody in Technology 38:32 Simplifying Security for Users 39:29 The Future of User-Friendly Tech 40:28 The Importance of Cyber Hygiene 41:23 The Alby Incident and Cybersecurity Awareness 45:55 Email Security and Phishing Threats 47:32 The Importance of Password Management 50:33 Innovations in AI and App Development 55:12 The Future of Open Source and Community Building