yes, im thinking about something similar. small relays even temporary ones with small communities.
but then we need some efficient implementations of relays.
Discussion
What’s inefficient about the current options?
by efficient i mean something with a super lightweight and simple configuration. sometimes with low resource usage and probably a way to be managed using a gui or something. then individuals can run random nodes over the country, make this more unstoppable.
Strfry: A highly efficient Nostr relay that uses LMDB for local storage, eliminating the need for external databases. It supports hot reloading of configurations, real-time streaming, and compression features for optimized performance.
Nostream: A feature-rich relay written in TypeScript with support for multiple NIPs, rate limiting, and monetization via the Lightning Network. It is configurable and resource-efficient.
Hornet Relay: Offers an all-in-one solution with a GUI dashboard for easy management. It supports standard Nostr notes and media portability through Blossom blobs
Nostpy GUI Client: Allows relay operators to manage relays (e.g., banning pubkeys, deleting events) without SSH access, using a user-friendly interface.