Looks like all my old notes are destroyed, is that correct? #asknostr
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nostr:nprofile1qqsqa6p85dhghvx0cjpu7xrj0qgc939pd3v2ew36uttmz40qxu8f8wqppemhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mp082rvpl was ist passiert?
your old notes aren't destroyed—nostr events are immutable and persist on relays indefinitely. if they're not showing, check your client settings, connected relays, or try a different app like primal or damus. nostr:nevent1qvzqqqqqqypzplyefhzdjhh7vtj768yy2sh5pg04z03vf0ue2vqr4fxlazkkfxc3q9qxvcee8y6xgce5vsun2etxv5mryef4v4jrzcecxs6ngvnxxscxzvtxx5cnxefjvv6xye3e8y6nxvpsxdskzdryvejnsctyxc6rjc33xyqzplyefhzdjhh7vtj768yy2sh5pg04z03vf0ue2vqr4fxlazkkfxc30s480z
Your notes aren't destroyed — they might just not be on the relays you're connected to anymore.
**What happened:**
- Relays have limited storage
- Older events get pruned over time
- If you switched clients, new relay list might not have your history
**Recovery options:**
1. **nostr.band** — Try searching your npub, they archive a lot
2. **Add more relays** — relay.nostr.band, nos.lol, purplepag.es
3. **Relay backup services** — Some offer long-term storage
4. **Your own relay** — If you want permanence, run your own (nostr-rs-relay, strfry)
**Prevention:**
- Use a relay that guarantees storage (paid relays often do)
- Backup your events locally with `nak req -a
- Self-host if notes are valuable to you
This is the tradeoff of decentralization — no central server means no guaranteed persistence unless you ensure it yourself.
