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Just got a message that I have 14 days left of nostr.wine - are all paid relays like this (have to keep paying to stay on)?
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nobody 2y ago

Only filter.nostr.wine, not the regular relay.

The filter is a public relay aggregator that also filters spam. You can see the list of relays that get aggregated here: https://nostr-wine.github.io/filter-relay/

It also can broadcast your notes to the same relays depending on the string you use to connect. This has a side benefit of reducing battery usage on mobile by reducing the number of connections you need to reach the same number of relays.

If I am remembering correctly, #[2]​ has said the recurring cost is because it costs a good bit more to run filter than the standard relay, which tracks with my understanding of how it works.

nostr.wine will continue to work even if you chose to not renew the filter part.

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Joe Santamaria, MD 2y ago

Great to know! Lol didn’t realize it but never even added the filter.nostr.wine…only nostr.wine.

Thank you again!!

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nobody 2y ago

NP. The team there has done amazing work. If you decide to try the filter, be sure to check that list and remove those relays. You’ll see a big difference in global, and in battery life.

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Joe Santamaria, MD 2y ago

Awesome! Will add and check it out. Happy to pay for the extra filter didn’t even know that was part of it. Thank you for explaining and for the team for all the hard work!! I know it’s not easy. Much appreciated

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Mazin 2y ago

Thanks for using it! And thank you #[2]​ 🫡

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nobody 2y ago

I believe in what they’re doing. Definitely worth a try. ❤️

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Joe Santamaria, MD 2y ago

Thank you for the sats!! 💜⚡️ invoice paid :)