Nostr (Notes and Other Stuff Transmitted by Relays) is a decentralized protocol for social networking. Here’s some advice from experienced users on how to get the most out of Nostr:
Relays
1. Diversity: Use multiple relays to ensure broader reach and better content discovery. Each relay may have different users and posts.
2. Reputation: Choose relays known for reliability and uptime. Some popular relays are wss://nostr-pub.wellorder.net, wss://relay.damus.io, and wss://nostr.bitcoiner.social.
3. Self-hosting: Consider running your own relay if you’re tech-savvy. This can improve privacy and control over your data.
Feed Management
1. Follow Quality Accounts: Be selective about whom you follow. Quality over quantity can make your feed more meaningful.
2. Use Filters: Take advantage of client features that allow filtering content by keywords, hashtags, or user reputation.
3. Engage: Regularly interact with content (like, reply, repost) to influence the algorithms and improve the relevance of your feed.
Discovering Good Content
1. Hashtags: Follow and use relevant hashtags to discover and categorize content.
2. Explore Tabs: Utilize any “Explore” or “Discover” tabs your client provides to find trending content and users.
3. Communities: Join Nostr-related communities or groups to get recommendations and follow trends.
Best Clients
Damus (iOS): Known for a smooth user interface and robust feature set, Damus is a popular choice for iOS users.
Primal: Primal is a specific implementation of the Nostr protocol, designed to enhance the user experience with features tailored to content discovery and interaction. Here are the clients that are known to provide the best experience in Primal.
Iris (Web): A web-based client that offers good customization and ease of use. It’s accessible from any device with a browser.
Amethyst (Android): Provides a great experience for Android users with a focus on usability and performance.
Snort (Web): Another web-based client that is praised for its simplicity and effectiveness.
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