Here’s a vocabulary list with key terms and concepts relevant to the BOOMSCROLL system. This includes both existing terminology and novel, speculative functions or mechanisms that we’re using in this system. Each term is followed by a short description that explains its role within the system:
Welcome to BOOMSCROLL: a decentralized, trustless system for public commissioning, where real value is exchanged in a transparent and open environment. Built on the Nostr protocol, Bitcoin, and Lightning Network, BOOMSCROLL unlocks the potential for a new way of collaborating, commissioning, and rewarding work—not with fiat money or social media engagement metrics, but with satoshis, the hardest money ever created.
In today’s world of content platforms and algorithm-driven interactions, likes, retweets, and upvotes have become the dominant currency. But in truth, they hold no real value—they’re cheap, easy to manipulate, and ultimately hollow. BOOMSCROLL flips this model on its head. 21 sats is worth more than 21 million likes, because it represents real energy and commitment from the people behind the transaction. This system is built on public accountability, where every ask, every proof of work, and every receipt of funds is visible and verifiable by anyone.
But what truly sets BOOMSCROLL apart is that it’s not just a product or a platform—it’s a protocol. Nostr allows users to create and manage their own algorithms. You’re not tied to a central entity or a predefined algorithmic feed. Instead, the data flows through the protocol, and you can filter, rank, and organize how you interact with bounties, backers, and creators. Whether you’re interested in high-stakes bounties, backers with proven track records, or creators whose reputations are on the rise, BOOMSCROLL gives you the power to build and customize the experience that fits your goals.
In this white paper, we’ll explore how BOOMSCROLL works, why it matters, and the long-term impact it could have on the way we collaborate and create in a decentralized, Bitcoin-native economy. We’ll break down the system’s mechanics, examine real-world use cases, and explore the social trust system that drives its long-term success.
At the heart of BOOMSCROLL is the concept of public commissioning, a simple yet powerful way for individuals to offer satoshis as a bounty for completing work, all in the open for the world to see. While the concept can be as straightforward as one person putting money on the table and saying, “Here’s the deal, finish this work and the sats are yours,” BOOMSCROLL takes this to the next level by scaling it publicly.
The Mechanism:
Example in Action:
Imagine Kanye West posts a bounty offering 10 million sats for a detailed, high-quality cold card tutorial. The request is simple: create the best cold card tutorial out there, and the funds are yours. However, as people in the Bitcoin community see this public request, more well-known backers, like Peter McCormack and Jack Dorsey, might start adding to the bounty, zapping more sats onto the project. Suddenly, the total bounty grows to 13 million sats, and the competition heats up.
At this point, multiple creators might step forward, attracted by the growing reward. Each of them knows that their work, if accepted, will be publicly verifiable, and their reputation in the community will grow alongside the bounty.
The public commissioning process is simple, transparent, and based entirely on social trust. Every interaction—whether it’s a backer adding to the bounty or a creator deciding to take on the project—is driven by real value, not speculative engagement metrics. This is about sats on the table and trust in the creator to deliver.
In the BOOMSCROLL system, the moment of completion is both simple and powerful. It’s the point at which the creator—the person who has been commissioned—declares the work finished. In this example, Matt O'Dell completes the cold card tutorial commissioned by Kanye West. This is where the system really comes to life, as the completion note serves as the proof of work and initiates the transfer of the locked sats.
The Completion Note:
Once Matt decides his work is complete, he posts a completion note on Nostr. This is essentially a public declaration that the job is done, and it includes a link to the tutorial itself, which could be hosted on YouTube, a personal blog, or wherever the final product lives. The completion note serves as proof of work, and it’s entirely Matt’s decision when to post it.
Matt’s note might look something like this:
"Here it is, the definitive cold card tutorial! 20 minutes of detailed instructions, from setup to multisig. Appreciate the trust, Kanye. I’m claiming the 10 million sats. Link below."
#Bitcoin #ColdCard #BitcoinEducation
Initiating the Transfer:
Once the completion note is posted, the Lightning Network triggers the transfer of the locked sats from the bounty to Matt’s wallet. The funds are immediately released, no middlemen involved, and the transfer is completely transparent. The entire community sees that Matt has declared the work complete, and the funds are his to claim.
Generating a New Note for Zapping:
But the system doesn’t stop there. Once Matt’s completion note is up, it becomes a new object of value in itself. The tutorial, linked in the completion note, can now be zapped by the community. In this way, the tutorial itself becomes a public good that others can support through further zaps.
For example, users who find the tutorial valuable—perhaps because it answers their questions about the cold card—can zap the note directly, offering additional sats as appreciation for the work. The completion note becomes a second wave of value creation, turning the tutorial into something that continues to generate sats well after the bounty is claimed.
Lightning Prisms: Rewarding the Original Backers:
Here’s where Lightning Prisms come into play. As new zaps come in on the completion note, the system automatically splits the sats among the original backers in proportion to their contributions to the initial bounty.
Breakdown Example:
When new zaps come in on Matt’s completion note, the Lightning Prisms mechanism distributes a portion of those zaps back to the original backers.
This means the original backers benefit not just from seeing the tutorial completed, but from the ongoing appreciation it generates in the form of additional zaps. The more valuable the community finds the tutorial, the more the backers are rewarded. This creates a positive feedback loop where high-quality work incentivizes more public engagement and more value flowing back to the people who believed in it from the start.
In the BOOMSCROLL model, the public nature of commissioning means that even though a bounty is locked to a specific NPUB, the system itself remains open to the community. This creates an environment where competitive submissions can emerge without interfering with the original bounty. The key here is that it’s a positive-sum exercise—more work, more value, more engagement for everyone.
Parallel to the Original Bounty:
Once Kanye West posts the original bounty tied to Matt O'Dell’s NPUB, no one else can touch those locked sats except for Matt. They’re his to claim when the work is complete, and the system guarantees that only he can take them. However, because all of this is happening in the open, it naturally invites others to engage in parallel ways.
For instance, as Matt O'Dell works on his cold card tutorial, other creators might see the growing interest in the topic and decide they want to submit their own tutorials. One such creator could be BTC Sessions, another prominent figure in the Bitcoin education space. BTC might not be able to claim the original bounty, but he can create and publish his own tutorial, tied back to the original ask through Nostr’s public system of notes and NPUBs.
Public Visibility and Zapping Multiple Submissions:
Because all of this is happening in public, the community can see not only Matt O'Dell’s work but also any other submissions that emerge alongside it. Importantly, these other submissions—like BTC Sessions’ tutorial—don’t interfere with the original bounty. That 13 million sats are still locked for Matt O'Dell, but the community can choose to support BTC Sessions’ work in parallel.
Let’s imagine BTC Sessions posts his own tutorial with a note like:
"Here’s my take on using the cold card wallet. Appreciate all the amazing Bitcoin educators out there. Zaps appreciated if you find this useful!"
#Bitcoin #ColdCard #BTCsessions
Now, anyone following the original bounty can see BTC’s submission. They might decide BTC’s work is equally valuable, or they might just appreciate having multiple resources on the same topic. The community is free to zap BTC Sessions’ note directly, offering him sats for his contribution without touching the original bounty tied to Matt O'Dell.
A Positive-Sum Exercise:
What’s key here is that this process is positive-sum. BTC Sessions’ submission doesn’t detract from Matt O'Dell’s work—it enhances the ecosystem of content and gives the community more value. It’s not a competition for the bounty in the traditional sense; it’s about who can create the most value for the public, knowing that multiple creators can thrive in the same space.
Community-Driven Engagement:
Because Nostr is open and transparent, people can follow all related submissions in real-time, choosing which works to support. They might decide to add more sats to Matt’s bounty, or they might start zapping BTC Sessions directly. The key is that the community drives the engagement. No algorithms dictate which work gets more attention—it’s purely about merit and what the public values.
This makes BOOMSCROLL more than just a tool for commissioning work. It’s a platform for decentralized collaboration, where the community can discover, support, and reward quality content without being restricted by a single bounty or creator.
Let’s paint the picture: Matt O'Dell missed the initial bounty posted by Kanye West for a cold card tutorial. Maybe he was busy, or maybe the original 10 million sats didn’t seem worth his time. But as the days go by, the bounty grows. Peter McCormack zaps another million sats. Then Jack Dorsey adds two million more. Suddenly, the total bounty is sitting at 13 million sats, and Matt starts reconsidering. Should he jump in?
This is where BOOMSCROLL creates a dilemma for the creator. Matt knows that if he decides to take the bounty, it’s all public. Everyone on Nostr will see him claim the 13 million sats, and his reputation is on the line. If his tutorial is subpar, people will know. He can take the sats and run, but the social risk looms large.
Alternatively, Matt could just post his own work, even if he’s late to the game. That’s the second option: make a public declaration that he’s completed the work, post his tutorial, and claim the sats. But that, too, carries risks. If his work doesn’t match up to the growing bounty or meet community expectations, he knows it will reflect on him.
Then there’s the third choice—the one that BOOMSCROLL brings into play. Endorsement. Instead of taking the sats for himself, Matt can publicly recognize the excellence of someone else’s work. Let’s say BTC Sessions submitted a tutorial that Matt genuinely thinks is better than anything he could have produced. BOOMSCROLL gives Matt the option to say, “I’m endorsing BTC’s work. He deserves the bounty, not me.”
Signing the Note: The Inflection Point:
Matt posts his completion note, but instead of claiming the sats, he endorses BTC Sessions. The note might look something like this:
"BTC Sessions, your cold card tutorial is top-tier. I’m endorsing your work. The 13 million sats are yours."
#Bitcoin #Endorsement #ColdCard
Once Matt signs this note, the bounty transfers entirely to BTC Sessions. This act is public, transparent, and a major social signal. Matt could have taken the bounty and dealt with the consequences, but instead, he chose to pass it on, trusting BTC Sessions' work.
The Transition of Matt O'Dell’s Role:
At this point, Matt becomes another backer alongside Kanye, Peter, and Jack. Any future zaps directed toward BTC Sessions’ work will be distributed via Lightning Prisms back to the original backers, including Matt.
Let’s Get Real: A Layer of Speculation:
Okay, so here’s where I have to step back a bit. We’re calling this a white paper, but I’m not a developer or coder. I’m just putting ideas out there to get torn apart and dissected by people smarter than me. And if there’s any part of this system that deserves close scrutiny, it’s this moment—the mechanics of what happens after an endorsement. How do we balance the game theory here? Do we keep Matt involved after the endorsement, or does his role end when he passes on the bounty?
Endorsement as a Social Signal:
In any case, what’s undeniable is that Matt’s endorsement sends a clear message to the community: BTC Sessions produced something of value. Matt’s decision to endorse BTC over claiming the sats himself is an act of trust that’s now on full display. The system provides creators with flexibility while maintaining the integrity of the bounty. Social trust and reputation remain at the heart of the BOOMSCROLL system, incentivizing creators and backers alike to focus on quality and merit.
This is, without a doubt, the most speculative section of the paper, because the truth is, BOOMSCROLL might not need a structured revenue model at all. It could be as simple as creating a new Nostr Improvement Proposal (NIP), where the endorsement mechanism and competitive submissions are just added features that clients choose to implement. If that’s the case, there may be nothing to sustain beyond the initial work required to integrate it into the Nostr ecosystem.
But for the sake of exploring all possibilities, let’s look at scenarios where BOOMSCROLL might involve a bit more backend infrastructure and how it could operate as an open-source project that allows for additional services or business models to emerge on top of it.
A Self-Sustaining, Open-Source Stack:
In one scenario, BOOMSCROLL could operate similarly to something like mempool.space, which is an open-source stack that anyone can implement on their own. The software is freely available, and anyone with the technical ability can set up their own BOOMSCROLL infrastructure to run on top of Nostr. This keeps the spirit of decentralization and permissionless use intact, ensuring that no one is dependent on a central entity to run the system.
However, for users or businesses who prefer not to host the infrastructure themselves, BOOMSCROLL could offer additional services, such as managed hosting or custom integrations. This is where a business layer might come into play. By offering a convenient, managed solution for people who don’t want to deal with the technical side of hosting, a company could provide value while still keeping the core system open and accessible to everyone.
Optional Transaction Fees for Continued Development:
Another way BOOMSCROLL could sustain itself would be through optional transaction fees baked into the system. This wouldn’t be a mandatory fee, and anyone who forks the open-source stack could easily remove it or configure it to their own needs. But for the default version of BOOMSCROLL, there could be a small skim on transactions—perhaps 1% to the company and 9% to a Bitcoin-focused organization like OpenSats, which funds open-source development for the broader Bitcoin ecosystem.
The fee structure would be minimal and transparent, ensuring that 90% or more of the funds go directly to creators. The 10% skim would ensure the system can continue evolving while also supporting the open-source community that makes it possible.
Community-Led Development:
Of course, it’s entirely possible that BOOMSCROLL could be maintained by the community itself, much like many open-source projects are. Developers might contribute code, run infrastructure, and evolve the system based on user feedback and real-world use cases. This would ensure that BOOMSCROLL remains a true public good, developed by the people who use it.
The beauty of Nostr and Bitcoin is that they both foster permissionless innovation, meaning that anyone can build on top of them without needing approval from a central authority. In the same way, BOOMSCROLL could become a foundational protocol, allowing developers and businesses alike to create their own implementations, whether they involve custom clients, new features, or additional services built around the core functionality.
What the Future Holds:
At the end of the day, this section is all about possibilities. BOOMSCROLL could remain a simple, elegant solution that operates purely as a protocol-level improvement within Nostr, or it could evolve into something with more infrastructure behind it. The key is that it remains open-source and flexible, so users and developers can shape it into whatever best serves the community.
At its core, BOOMSCROLL is powerful because of its simplicity. It’s a system that cuts through the layers of complexity we often associate with traditional models of commissioning, payments, and social engagement. By placing sats on the table first, BOOMSCROLL fundamentally changes the dynamics of value creation—it’s a value-first system, where trust is built into the interaction from the beginning. There’s no need for credit, intermediaries, or centralized control. The system is unstoppable, as it runs purely on Nostr and Bitcoin’s Lightning Network, with the transparency of each transaction being publicly verifiable.
This permissionless and decentralized structure puts the onus on the creator and the commissioner. The backer (like Kanye West in our example) publicly locks up sats and sets the conditions for the bounty. The creator (like Matt O'Dell or BTC Sessions) knows the sats are there, waiting to be claimed, but the social trust layer ensures that they won’t claim the bounty until they’ve completed the work to their own satisfaction and the community’s standards. It’s a system designed to incentivize quality, accountability, and socially-driven merit.
What makes BOOMSCROLL especially robust is the recursive nature of its layers, which only add to its strength. It’s a system where there’s no credit extended, no promises of future value—everything is upfront, visible, and rooted in the actual work that’s being done. And as endorsements, competitive submissions, and public zaps accumulate, BOOMSCROLL’s social trust system grows organically, allowing creators and backers to build long-term reputations based on real value rather than speculative engagement.
In the future, whether this system evolves into a simple NIP or becomes something with infrastructure behind it, BOOMSCROLL will remain a decentralized, permissionless, and transparent tool for public collaboration and value exchange. It’s a system that aligns perfectly with the ethos of Bitcoin—hard money for hard work—and the open, unstoppable nature of Nostr.
In the end, BOOMSCROLL is about creating a trust-first marketplace, where creators and backers alike can thrive in a system that prioritizes merit, transparency, and value above all else. This is a new model for how we commission and reward work, and its simplicity is its greatest strength.
Imagine a world where BOOMSCROLL has become ubiquitous, embedded deeply into the social fabric, and known by everyone. The implications are fascinating and, in many ways, provocative. It’s no longer just a system for commissioning work or rewarding creators; it’s become a tool for public accountability—one that applies social pressure in ways we’ve never quite seen before.
Let’s take this to an extreme example: a public figure, someone who’s universally reviled or has caused outrage in the public eye. The community, collectively, could commission this person to “go fuck themselves”, in a very literal sense. Over time, sats accumulate, as people from around the world zap more and more value into the bounty. Maybe it starts as a joke, but with each new zap, the social pressure grows. The entire system, because it’s so public, turns into a kind of social experiment.
The target of this commission is now faced with a dilemma. On one hand, they could just take the money and walk away. There’s no explicit “task” here, except to claim the bounty. But the public nature of the bounty changes everything. If the public figure decides to claim the sats, it becomes an implicit acknowledgment of the request. In a strange, recursive way, by taking the money, they are complying with the very thing the bounty asked of them. They might not literally “go fuck themselves,” but in the public eye, the act of taking the sats is itself an acknowledgment that they’ve accepted the social request.
This takes BOOMSCROLL beyond just a system for commissioning work and into the realm of public pressure and accountability. The public nature of these transactions forces people to confront requests and decisions in ways that are inescapable. Everything is out in the open, and the social implications of either taking or ignoring the bounty carry weight.
Public Figures and Accountability:
Imagine this system applied to a political figure. The public might collectively commission them to clarify a stance on an issue or to explain why they switched positions on a controversial topic. If enough people care, sats accumulate into the bounty, and the public figure is then faced with a decision: ignore the bounty and risk losing social credibility or claim the sats and publicly address the question. Either way, the system ensures that the act is seen—nothing can happen behind closed doors. It’s all on the open ledger for everyone to see.
And now, think even further. Imagine someone like OJ Simpson—someone who’s been living under public scrutiny for decades. In this hypothetical BOOMSCROLL world, the public could commission him to finally admit to the murders, and the sats would start piling up. The public pressure becomes real, and once again, the nature of the system forces a kind of reckoning. By taking the money, the individual is implicitly acknowledging the request, even if no formal action is taken.
The Social Contract in a BOOMSCROLL World:
This speculative future shows how BOOMSCROLL transforms the very concept of social contracts. It’s no longer about what’s said in private or what deals are made behind the scenes. In a BOOMSCROLL world, everything is done in the open, and the system becomes a tool for public pressure, public requests, and public accountability. Whether for commissioning art or for pressuring political figures into taking a stance, the system forces people to respond—if not to the request itself, then to the growing social pressure attached to it.
The future of public accountability may very well look like this: a world where sats accumulate not just as rewards for work, but as social signals, pressuring individuals and public figures to address the demands of the community.