# #09: No Strudelutions w/ hzrd149

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Podcast: [No Solutions](https://stenobird.com/podcast/no-solutions-7206062)
Published: 2025-04-18T16:04:11+00:00
Episode link: https://njump.to/nevent1qvzqqqqqqypzpx77gg2frul26xkzr0gaq9n842u50axpcjhdsa3yeu388vrv5pftqys8wumn8ghj7mn0wd68ytn9d9h82mny0fmkzmn6d9njuumsv93k2tcppemhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mp0qqs807qeg24nhkjq6s2pjfeua23praq35cquqnhguxw9vfuqcc2ctrsau3uaz
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Duration seconds: 6905

## Resource

"It isn’t obvious that the world had to work this way. But somehow the universe smiles on encryption." hzrd149 & Gigi take a stroll along the shore of cryptographic identities. This dialogue explores how cryptographic signatures fundamentally shift power dynamics in social networks, moving control from servers to key holders. We discuss the concept of "setting data free" through cryptographic verification, the evolving role of relays in the ecosystem, and the challenges of building trust in decentralized systems. We examine the tension between convenience and decentralization, particularly around features like private data and data synchronization. What are the philosophical foundations of building truly decentralized social networks? And how can small architectural decisions have profound implications for user autonomy and data sovereignty? Movies mentioned: 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) Soylent Green (1973) Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) Johnny Mnemonic (1995) The Matrix (1999) In this dialogue: Hzrd's past conversations: Bowls With Buds 316 & 361 Running into a water hose Little difference, big effect Signing data moves the power to the key holders Self-signing data sets the data free Relay specialization Victor's Amethyst relay guide Encryption and decryption is expensive - is it worth it?  The magic of nostr is that stuff follows you around  What should be shown? What should be hidden?  Don't lie to users. Never show outdated data.  Nostr is raw and immediate  How quickly you get used to things working  Legacy web always tries to sell you something  Lying, lag, frustration  How NoStrudel grew  NoStrudel notifications Data visualization and dashboards  Building in public and discussing in pub…

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