Censorship-Resistant Communication

NostrProtocol

A simple, open protocol for decentralized social media and communication that puts you in control of your data and identity.

What is Nostr?

The simplest open protocol that is able to create a censorship-resistant global social network once and for all.

Resilient

It doesn't rely on any trusted central server, minimizing points of failure.

Simple & Effective

It does not rely on complex P2P techniques, making it robust and easy to implement.

Tamperproof

Based on cryptographic keys and signatures, ensuring content cannot be faked or altered.

How It Works

A simple idea: You publish to relays, followers fetch from them.

The protocol just defines the messages that can be sent between clients and relays in order to publish and fetch the content they want.

Publish Notes

You publish your signed notes to multiple relays (simple servers).

Connect & Fetch

People who follow you connect to these relays to fetch your notes.

Open Hosting

Anyone can host a relay. If one blocks you, you can publish to others.

Verify Signatures

Clients check signatures to ensure notes are truly from the people you follow.

Bitcoin + Nostr

Bitcoin Integration

Value-for-value economy through Lightning Network

Direct Value Transfer

No platforms taking cuts. Creators receive 100% of tips from their audience.

Zaps

Send Bitcoin tips directly to creators with Lightning Network - instant, cheap, and permissionless payments.

New Monetization Models

Pay-per-article, tipping, subscriptions - all powered by Bitcoin micropayments.

"Like Bitcoin decentralized money, Nostr decentralizes communication. Together they create a stack for free speech and free markets."

Try Nostr Clients

Choose the app that fits your platform and style

Your Nostr identity works across ALL clients - try different ones with the same account!

Yakihonne

YakiHonne ("yah-kee-ho-neh") decentralized social payment client on #Nostr & #Bitcoin. Available on #iOS and #Android

WebiOSAndroidmacOS

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Jumble

A user-friendly Nostr client for exploring relay feeds

WebDesktop

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Primal

Discover the best of Nostr

WebiOSAndroid

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Nostur

A nostr client for iOS/macOS

iOSmacOS

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Damus

The first and fastest nostr client, now available on iOS, android and desktop

iOSAndroidDesktop

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Alby

Your bitcoin and nostr companion for the web

WebBrowser Extension

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Zapstore

ZapStore is a permissionless app store

Android

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Amber

Nostr signer on android

Android

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Get Started with Nostr

Join the decentralized social network in 3 simple steps

Choose a Client

Pick any Nostr client from the list above based on your platform preference

Create Your Keys

The app will generate your public and private keys - this is your identity. Save your private key safely!

Start Posting

Begin sharing, following others, and experiencing censorship-resistant social media

💡 Pro tip: Your keys work across all Nostr clients. Switch apps anytime without losing your identity or followers!

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