Nostr is a new protocol for censorship-resistant and Lightning-centric social media with a user-centric approach.
It allows users to control where their posts are shared and who they interact with.
Privacy tradeoffs include exposing IP addresses and potential tracking from third-party media hosting servers.
Users should protect their private keys and IP addresses by using trustworthy VPN providers and secure key management methods.
Selecting the right relays can enhance privacy and performance on Nostr.
Recommended clients for Nostr include Amethyst, Damus, snort.social, and Iris.to.
Verification methods for Nostr accounts are available for added security.