#asknostr

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I want to host a Nostr relay for free public use, I’m thinking of offering a small space for images and videos to every user, and providing good service overall. I do not want to monitor the content, but I will use some AI solution only to block sexual content—nothing else will be prohibited.

In the first month, I’ll dedicate a few hours daily, then reduce to one or two hours per day once it runs smoothly. I may also add an XMPP server and a SimpleX server on the same rented server for free use. I plan to use either Debian or Arch Linux with strong security features to protect users’ data.

My most important question here is: What software do you recommend for the relay?

Also, how much monthly traffic and storage should I expect for free relays?

My goal is to support free publishing with no censorship—except for adult content, which I will never allow or support financially.

I will take some time to prepare and test the server VM locally before going online. While building and testing, I’d appreciate ideas and discussions with experienced Nostr users and relay owners.

Please share me your ideas for the relay project.

Thank you all!