Soapbox Sessions

Soapbox Sessions
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Soapbox Sessions is your weekly dose of all things Nostr + AI. It’s our Soapbox about what’s new, what’s cool, and what’s coming. We want to make it easy to understand and keep up with everything going on in the decentralized world of Nostr and AI as we work to rebuild the Internet.

Episodes

  1. 12/25/2025

    Dad’s Approval

    In this episode of Soapbox Sessions, Derek Ross and Heather Larson discuss the evolution of decentralized social platforms and AI, reflecting on Derek's three-year journey with Nostr and his transition to full-time work in the decentralized tech space.

    1h 8m

  2. 12/18/2025

    Dumbin' Down the Tech

    In this episode of Soapbox Sessions, Derek Ross and Heather Larson give a Nostr 101 so you can learn the basics of this open source protocol that works for social media, apps, music, and more.

  3. 11/19/2025

    Bat Drones

    In this episode of Soapbox Sessions, Derek Ross and Heather Larson discuss the latest developments in decentralized social and AI, focusing on the integration of Bitcoin payments through Square and its implications for small businesses. They explore the benefits of using Bitcoin for merchants, including lower fees and faster transactions. They also share info about the recent SatsConf event in Brazil, where a good portion of the Soapbox development team was able to see how folks in the global south approach vibe coding.

    1h 16m

  4. 11/13/2025

    Nut November

    In this episode of Soapbox Sessions, Derek Ross and Heather Larson talk about decentralized social communication and AI as usual. They discuss Nostr apps, the role of centralization, and the importance of user experience. They explore the ongoing debates within the Nostr community about Damus vs. Primal and the possible “centralization” factor one of those apps may have (according to some) Heather and Derek cover the impact of centralization on app performance, and the future potential for hybrid apps. The conversation also touches on the significance of Cashu and its privacy features, as well as the broader implications of decentralized technology in global contexts. The duo are in #NutNovember using Cashu, a new technology that may be controversial but deserves to be explored.

    1h 3m

  5. 10/30/2025

    Robot Jeeves

    In this episode of Soapbox Sessions, Derek Ross and Heather Larson explore the intersection of the decentralized social media, Nostr, and AI, discussing their recent experiences at Nostr Valley. They delve into the beauty of State College, Pennsylvania, the innovative tools being developed for community building, and the importance of user-centric applications. The conversation highlights the evolving landscape of content monetization, the significance of Web of Trust, and the collaborative spirit of vibe coding in tech development. In this conversation, Heather Larson and Derek Ross explore the rapid evolution of app development, particularly through the lens of vibe coding.

    1h 10m

  6. 10/23/2025

    It's All Coming Together

    In this episode of Soapbox Sessions, Derek Ross and Heather Larson explore the evolving landscape of decentralized social media and AI. They discuss the importance of community resilience, share personal stories, and highlight events like Nostr Valley in State College, PA, and Nostrville, in Nashville, TN. They share about the value for value model in music, the impact of AI on creativity, and the significance of understanding Web of Trust (WoT) in Nostr.

    1h 1m

  7. 10/09/2025

    To Code or Not To Code

    In this episode of Soapbox Sessions, hosts Derek Ross and Heather Larson dive into the world of decentralized social communication and AI. They discuss the Halloween hackathon and the launch of Shakespeare Act II. The conversation also touches on the music industry, with indie singer Suzanne Santo joining Nostr and the impact of decentralized platforms on artists. The hosts share their experiences with possible AI addiction, vibe coding, and the evolving landscape of AI models. They also highlight upcoming Nostr events you can attend in State College, Pennsylvania, along with Nashville, Tennessee, and the importance of community engagement.

    1h 19m

  8. 10/02/2025

    Quit Nerd Sniping Yourself

    In this episode of Soapbox Sessions, your hosts, Derek Ross and Heather Larson, discuss the latest developments in decentralized social communication and AI. They highlight the Imagine If conference that Derek attended in Nashville, the challenges of protecting children in a permissionless digital world, and innovative projects emerging from the Hack for Freedom event. They emphasize the importance of parental involvement and education in navigating these technologies, while also exploring the potential of AI tools to foster community building and problem-solving.

    1h 5m

  9. 09/18/2025

    Cash App Money

    In this episode of Soapbox Sessions, your hosts, Derek Ross (DevRel) and Heather Larson (Marketing Director), explore the latest developments in the decentralized internet, Nostr, and AI. They discuss the significance of “zaps” and “boosts” in podcasting and other content creation, the rise of live streaming on Nostr, and the impact of Bitchat during protests. Derek & Heather also highlight upcoming events in the Nostr community and a new feature from music streaming platform Tidal that allows independent artists to earn directly from their music, using CashApp.

    1h 7m

  10. 09/11/2025

    Seinfeld for Nerds

    In this episode of Soapbox Sessions, hosts Derek Ross and Heather Larson dive deep into the world of Nostr, a decentralized way of doing everything from social media to building apps. They discuss the basics of Nostr, its significance, user experience, and the importance of decentralization in today's world where the user has very little control. The conversation explores the risks associated with legacy social media platforms, their personal journeys of discovering Nostr, and the community building that is taking place within this new ecosystem. They also touch on the future of Nostr, upcoming events you can attend, and the shift in social media dynamics. On The Soapbox Sessions, we always emphasize how Nostr serves the need for user control and privacy.

  11. 09/04/2025

    Into the Purple-Verse

    Join Soapbox DevRel, Derek Ross, and Marketing Director, Heather Larson, for a relaxed chat about what’s happening in decentralized social media, AI, and the Nostr community. They’ll walk you through the newest app updates, talk about the trends shaping the “purple‑verse,” and share a few stories from the front lines. What you’ll learn in this episode: How Nostr helps people build truly decentralized communities. New Android release: the Amethyst app for Nostr. A quick look at Jack Dorsey’s Bitchat and what makes it different. Takeaways from “BTC HEL(sinki)” and the future of the Internet The rise of “vibe coding,” or AI‑assisted development. Some cool projects the Soapbox team is working on, like Podstr The thing we can’t tell you about, but we’ll call it “Purpleverse” for now… Coming up next week: Catch a new episode each Thursday for more insights and updates on decentralized tech. You can listen at sessions.soapbox.pub or on any major podcast platform.

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Soapbox Sessions is your weekly dose of all things Nostr + AI. It’s our Soapbox about what’s new, what’s cool, and what’s coming. We want to make it easy to understand and keep up with everything going on in the decentralized world of Nostr and AI as we work to rebuild the Internet.

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