If you want to run your own relay, it's not overly hard, if you're a bit techie. And let's be honest, if you're on here, you're a bit techie. Check out this guide to learn more. https://open.substack.com/pub/andreneves/p/set-up-a-nostr-relay-server-in-under
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Do you need to run your own relay? No, you do not. It's kind of like #Bitcoin in that regard. You don't need to run your own relay, but running one does help, especially if you have a large social following. You can even run a relay just for yourself or just for a few friends.
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