Nostr Web Client

Here is how to create a safe new nostr key pair where the nsec is not entered into the nostr client, but stays secure on an Android device, using #Amber and #Amethyst over tor.

Download Amber apk

(I use the 'free' version)

Open Amethyst

Tap add new account

Tap log in with Amber

Amber app will open

Tap adjust and set your permissions

(I reject generic draft events)

Hit save

Hit grant permissions

Amethyst will open

Tap profile in upper corner

Select use tor/orbot

You now have a nostr profile where the nsec is not entered into the app. You can switch between multiple nostr profiles set up the same way.

I advocate for nostr clients to add NIP46 for sign in.

"The goal of Amber is to have your smartphone act as a NIP-46 signing device without any need for servers or additional hardware...

In addition to native apps, Amber aims to support all current nostr web applications without requiring any extensions or web servers."

https://github.com/greenart7c3/Amber

#nostr #introductions

. 1y ago 💬 25

Here is how I would start from scratch to have the best private nostr device and experience. Time to level up npub!

Buy an unlocked pixel 7 or higher with cash

Flash with #Graphene OS

Download Tor browser

Download Obtainium

Add Orbot

Add Amber

Add Citrine

Add Amethyst

Add Minibits

Add Zeus

Add Oxchat

Add SimpleX

Add Robosats

Add NewPipe

Select all the apps to run through Orbot

Now set up your nostr profile

nostr:nevent1qqst3quznpsjvh5crsp90z5el4d7vuqv4ectlf8mr2qgxy9thqsd9gspz3mhxw309akx7cmpd35x7um58g6rsd3e9upzpmd5wqn399avtfslyalne52du4xx066ue5sw7rva72d7rp59hvqyqvzqqqqqqyz9jxw2

Turn on Citrine and add it to the outbox relay settings in Amethyst. Add trusted relays as they see everything you do.

nostr:naddr1qq9hyetvv9uj6um9w36hqq3qgcxzte5zlkncx26j68ez60fzkvtkm9e0vrwdcvsjakxf9mu9qewqxpqqqp65wjvcq4q

To add a zapping wallet open Minibits and get a free LN Address and add a mint. Now paste your LN address into Amethyst in your nostr profile.

Once you have 100k sats open a self custodial LN channel with Zeus Wallet using their LSP.

You now have an anonymous device, running over Tor, with a nostr signing device on the phone, nostr running thru orbot vpn, with a nostr relay on the phone, with a privacy preserving wallet with no personal info attatched.

For private encrypted DM log into Oxchat using Amber.

You can host your own onion nostr relay and a SimpleX server using a DIY Start9 home setup.

For purchasing No KYC sats use Robosats.

For watching and downloading videos use NewPipe.

Use Freedom Tech to stay private & sovereign!

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Discussion

serenitys forge 1y ago

Didn't newpipe get nuked ??

At least, its stopped working for me... I'll go check if theres an update.

I'll post the "embarrassing" reply in a mintue...

. 1y ago

Newpipe works for me with the latest update. I often clear cache, refresh orbot or "try again" if video doesn't load. It is the best way to download youtube videos to post.

mrecheese 🧀 1y ago

Try BraveNewPipe. They have Rumble and BitChute support also, because they're not commies.

https://github.com/bravenewpipe/NewPipe

High Heel King 1y ago

I use pipepipe, works well and quick updates when stuff breaks

Bohemia 1y ago

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High Heel King 1y ago

Add Keychat too

econoalchemist 1y ago 💬 16

I started using Nostr about a year and a half ago. NGL I struggled with it, I wanted it to be that Twitter replacement I was searching for but there were several roadblocks:

• getting content to load

• self-custodial Lightning is a pita

• little to no interaction

• getting a mix of content beyond just Bitcoin

Therefore, I found myself stuck choosing between battling an algorithm or a miserable UX for social media. But that changed when I saw this dude's posts about making a few simple adjustments and that was exactly the unlock I was looking for.

In the last 24-hours I went from totally frustrated with Nostr to operating my own public relay, running a local private relay on mobile, & getting content to load quickly on my 3 favorite clients - first bullet point ✅.

I continued following his suggestions and funded Zeus to manage some inbound/outbound channels which is made easy with their new LSP. With that setup, I installed Minibits to create a mint and get a Lightning address. I topped off the mint from Zeus, then I configured the NWC secrets for my 3 clients and removed the friction to zaps in a self-custodial way - second bullet point ✅.

But then I figured out being an introverted lurker on Nostr doesn't bode well here. I started following more accounts, boosting, posting, liking, commenting... The more I use it, the better it gets - third bullet point ✅.

Finally, YakiHonne was the key to curating the content I was seeing. There are options to choose a number of topics beyond just Bitcoin-related stories and I recommend checking it out - fourth bullet point ✅.

All in all, Twitter is a dumpster fire as you probably know since you're here reading this and if you have hit some friction switching to Nostr hopefully some of this info helps.

nostr:nevent1qqs8wekawm8x7scjrdjcf3gsy7dm6f7my2v4usasysenzu0kya9lgsgpr4mhxue69uhkummnw3ezucnfw33k76twv4ezuum0vd5kzmp0qgswmdrsyuff0tz6v8e80u7dzn09f3n7khxdyrhsm80jn0scdpdmqpqrqsqqqqqpjf6jm2

OLD ACCOUNT 1y ago

This is awesome stuff and I now want to start my own relay and stuff.

It's Moro! 1y ago

what is newpipe? like invidous?

Zapstore 1y ago

Or just use zap.store 😉

Misty 1y ago

I feel like if I bookmark this set of posts, I'm going to jail.

ssd 1y ago

soyou're using both Amethyst and 0xchat? I have been testing 0xchat since yesterday, it seems you could use it as a client too. Are you only using it for encrypted DMs? Does this mean the DMs in amethyst, Primal etc aren't encrypted by default?