<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></title><description><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link><image><url>http://direct.ecency.com/logo512.png</url><title>RSS Feed</title><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 14:47:32 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="http://direct.ecency.com/created/protocols/rss.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Future of Nostr: Trends, Integrations, and Predictions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to the final installment of our 10-part series on Nostr! We've come a long way: Starting with the basics in Post 1, exploring history in Post 2, diving into the tech in Post 3, comparing to centralized]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/nostr/@x9ed1732b/the-future-of-nostr-trends-integrations-and-predictions</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/nostr/@x9ed1732b/the-future-of-nostr-trends-integrations-and-predictions</guid><category><![CDATA[nostr]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[x9ed1732b]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 12:31:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Challenges Facing Nostr: Scalability, Adoption, and Criticisms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome back to our 10-part series on Nostr! We've covered a lot of ground: The basics in Post 1, history in Post 2, how it works in Post 3, decentralization advantages in Post 4, getting started in Post]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/nostr/@x9ed1732b/challenges-facing-nostr-scalability-adoption-and-criticisms</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/nostr/@x9ed1732b/challenges-facing-nostr-scalability-adoption-and-criticisms</guid><category><![CDATA[nostr]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[x9ed1732b]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:53:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Privacy and Security in Nostr: Best Practices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome back to our 10-part series on Nostr! We've journeyed through the fundamentals: Post 1's intro, Post 2's history, Post 3's technical primer, Post 4's decentralization comparison, Post 5's beginner]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/nostr/@x9ed1732b/privacy-and-security-in-nostr-best-practices</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/nostr/@x9ed1732b/privacy-and-security-in-nostr-best-practices</guid><category><![CDATA[nostr]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[x9ed1732b]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:58:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top Nostr Clients and Apps: Reviews and Recommendations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome back to our 10-part series on Nostr! We've built a strong foundation: From the basics in Post 1, history in Post 2, tech details in Post 3, decentralization advantages in Post 4, beginner setup]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/nostr/@x9ed1732b/top-nostr-clients-and-apps-reviews-and-recommendations</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/nostr/@x9ed1732b/top-nostr-clients-and-apps-reviews-and-recommendations</guid><category><![CDATA[nostr]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[x9ed1732b]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:57:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Building on Nostr: Developer Tools and First Steps]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome back to our 10-part series on Nostr! We've covered the essentials so far: The intro in Post 1, history in Post 2, technical primer in Post 3, comparison to centralized media in Post 4, and beginner]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/nostr/@x9ed1732b/building-on-nostr-developer-tools-and-first-steps</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/nostr/@x9ed1732b/building-on-nostr-developer-tools-and-first-steps</guid><category><![CDATA[nostr]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[x9ed1732b]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:13:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Getting Started with Nostr: User Guide for Beginners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome back to our 10-part series on Nostr! We've laid the groundwork: From the intro in "What It Is and Why It Matters," through its history in "Origins and Evolution," the tech breakdown]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/nostr/@x9ed1732b/getting-started-with-nostr-user-guide-for-beginners</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/nostr/@x9ed1732b/getting-started-with-nostr-user-guide-for-beginners</guid><category><![CDATA[nostr]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[x9ed1732b]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:23:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nostr vs. Centralized Social Media: The Decentralization Advantage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome back to our 10-part series on Nostr! 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In the previous posts, we introduced what Nostr is and why it matters, then explored its origins and evolution from fiatjaf's 2019 proposal to its current status]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/nostr/@x9ed1732b/how-nostr-works-a-technical-primer</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/nostr/@x9ed1732b/how-nostr-works-a-technical-primer</guid><category><![CDATA[nostr]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[x9ed1732b]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 13:34:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Demystifying Widevine DRM: A Deep Dive into Audio Protection, Autonomy, and the Limits of Digital Rights Management]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the ever-evolving world of digital content distribution, few technologies spark as much debate as Digital Rights Management (DRM). 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If you have crypto, you can buy]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-139531/@borislavzlatanov/hive-open-market-buy-and-sell-products-and-services-with-crypto</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-139531/@borislavzlatanov/hive-open-market-buy-and-sell-products-and-services-with-crypto</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-139531]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[borislavzlatanov]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 08:47:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/4bEjbgCbFMvAGbwxD9CJfJUznpDy21P1gb5kciUwoKrnYbGbNVgJCYqdmZsCxEGZANUjGMZMGo9j3XnSKUSdFGsBSyN4HUMwRfzZuEYjqwtHHUTBbzAVxjpSArJQi8xvR4JW1upUSFkngeC89yNmEhuL9mmFEhsWnnYiyTLMA2Bz56tiaa?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[DeFi is exciting, but... have you ever wondered what the prefixes on DeFi tokens mean? | Wrapped Tokens & Liquid Staking Tokens (LST) [EN/ES]]]></title><description><![CDATA[Martin David | Unsplash Learning about cryptocurrencies is great, but also overwhelming. We're seeing more and more projects offering investment and profitability opportunities. 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The DEXs, lending platforms, liquid staking to mention a few. Some new things are]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/defi/@dalz/ranking-the-top-defi-protocols-or-data-on-tvl-volume-users-and-more-or-may-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/defi/@dalz/ranking-the-top-defi-protocols-or-data-on-tvl-volume-users-and-more-or-may-2025</guid><category><![CDATA[defi]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[dalz]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 14:07:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/k75bsZMwYNu2L3iBMXq5y7xeiy1isFJsZxnMZSXuXEsxe4ee1cUkGyPMswMkwwQnBXUxcyrvZ8ukQVVeaXcjZAnY8edzLWcQkx5dqfpNy2nBB6vtYpKzrxTLJKZCsZaQ6SGXN4gjUKS15TXqsvHukTot8FYNEZhmY?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[All protocols were duly observed in today's event!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hey, friends! I was privileged to attend an event that was organized by the Christian Youth Governance which my General Overseer of my church is the head of the team. That's the only group he can handle]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-173575/@peckypeace/all-protocols-were-duly-observed-in-todays-event-kya</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-173575/@peckypeace/all-protocols-were-duly-observed-in-todays-event-kya</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-173575]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[peckypeace]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2024 22:00:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2FFvzA2zeqoVPgRCnRzbu6rj6tCWHWVCA9ZaKB4Zqhu5gquu6mY9MnDGzgSzKkvsZF8DCb8FNswGXkHMuhnvcifxF33DLJNyv8hchNz5kAoNiPC5yANMZSX9aUZae?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Web 3.0: The Power of Decentralized Networks]]></title><description><![CDATA[When it comes to the online world, everything we do is networks. No matter where we look, this is the case. Look at this list: the Web email payment systems social media marketplaces All of these are networks.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-167922/@taskmaster4450/web-30-the-power-of-decentralized-networks</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-167922/@taskmaster4450/web-30-the-power-of-decentralized-networks</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-167922]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[taskmaster4450]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2024 12:42:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/RGgukq5E6HBS4spS3dqvePSpjmXsXMouLkfSWY7H9zseSB5tj92iMwgqUkY3EGL4VavayUJKpK8D6KkeRCJ2Up4YLwrRf3ZfJtFabGsVNXYc8cDopmP9RQSENLhCKJn?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[oSnap let's talk about DAO governance]]></title><description><![CDATA[About three weeks ago I published my first post in a series about UMA. UMA standing for Universal Market Access, the article I did publish was Exploring an Optimistic Oracle from UMA and that was what]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-167922/@tengolotodo.leo/osnap-lets-talk-about-dao-governance</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-167922/@tengolotodo.leo/osnap-lets-talk-about-dao-governance</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-167922]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[tengolotodo.leo]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 16 Oct 2023 20:42:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/8DAuGnTQCLptZgjHUrRAJGcW4y1D4A5QVJJ7zjzqqKdfVHSS6NapSCCBxXyvHLPRmPQPCVUDfwUbscshiWFowkiHbdMMgMbQih3N9NV359spNqBTWGi9aaQLP3jt7t16T99oF1kegd35kBTe9ea7VZjUsuKRWYvYpRQFZTYqkMc?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Future: Hive Layers So Communities Can "Cafeteria Plan" Things]]></title><description><![CDATA[The development on Hive is incredible. 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A lot of them copycats with just small tweaks. 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