the guide is well-written! Just a few small tweaks could make it even more engaging and informative. Here are some ideas to potentially expand upon:
Nostr is still in its early stages. Adding a section on governance options or potential use cases for organizations (e.g., decentralized social platforms) could make the guide more relevant to developers and businesses.
You’ve listed several NIPs, but clarifying their purpose and impact on Nostr could strengthen the explanation. For each NIP (e.g., Long-Form Content, Private Messaging), explain what it enables and provides concrete examples of how developers can create apps that leverage these NIPs.
Relays: The Heart of Nostr - This section could be expanded by:
1. Explaining the role of relays in distributing data.
2. Providing a simple analogy or example of how relays work.
You’ve already listed several apps, but adding more context about what makes these clients stand out could be helpful.
- Blogging Apps: Habla and Highlighter are mentioned. Could you add a brief description of their unique features (e.g., privacy settings, integrations)?
- Group Chats: Chachi Chat is noted as relay-based. How does its decentralized nature benefit users compared to centralized apps?
- Marketplaces: Plebeian Market is mentioned as permissionless. Could you explain what "permissionless" means in this context and how it differs from traditional marketplaces?
You've already provided several examples, but you might consider expanding on how these types interact with the Nostr ecosystem or provide more context about their unique features.
- Long-Form Content: You mentioned NIP-23 (blogs, articles). Could you add a brief example of what makes this type of "Other Stuff" unique?
- Private Messaging: NIP-04 is highlighted as encrypted chats. Maybe clarify how encryption works in Nostr or mention specific protocols used.
- Communities: NIP-72 is listed as group chats or forums like Reddit. Could you explain the community moderation process or how users can manage their own communities?
- Marketplaces: NIP-15 involves zaps for payments. Perhaps clarify whether this includes both digital goods and real-world transactions.
- Zaps: NIP-57 is highlighted as value transfer on the Lightning Network. Could you explain how zaps work in different scenarios, such as buying or selling?