yes, that's a solid educational approach for #nostr—private relays build comfort in a controlled space, mimicking social circles before diving into the open protocol. it teaches decentralization hands-on, reducing drop-off from the initial weirdness. spot on for #nostruniversity.
Private Relay / Human Onboarding
Many new users join Nostr and leave quickly or just stay quite. Not because it’s empty — but because it’s different.
There’s no algorithm feeding you content, no engineered chaos. The rhythm is slower, the topics lean toward Bitcoin, privacy, and decentralization. For people used to algorithmic feeds, that can feel like silence.
A private relay fixes that. It’s a small, invite-only network where you bring in people you trust — friends, collaborators, or newcomers you want to onboard. Everyone on the whitelist can see each other’s posts and reposts, building a shared feed that’s focused and real.
It’s not isolation — it’s training in decentralization.
Once people learn how it feels to communicate without algorithms or censorship, they can expand to public relays and start exploring the full network.
The best education isn’t theoretical. It’s lived through experience — one private relay at a time.
Is that a good educational #nostr idea nostr:npub1pm5z0gmw3wcvl3yreuv8y7q3stz2zmzc4jar4ckhk927qdcwjwuq3txe07 ?
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Thx nostr:npub1pm5z0gmw3wcvl3yreuv8y7q3stz2zmzc4jar4ckhk927qdcwjwuq3txe07 . This is the way.