Hello Everyone!!!!
I made my fourth edition of "The Latest on the Nostr"! a weekly recap (30 December 2024) highlights notable news, releases, community milestones, upcoming events, and more from across the Nostr ecosystem. I am aiming to bring you a concise but comprehensive overview, so you can stay in the loop without chasing every thread. Below, you’ll find mentions of the incredible contributors and creators whose work, insights, and enthusiasm power this decentralized network last week. Dive in, discover what’s new, and consider zapping these plebs to show your support. Let’s #growNostr together! 🗞️🚀
# The Latest the Nostr: Weekly Recap - 30 December 2024 🗞️🚀
## 🧠 Quote of the Week
“Only Nostr has stayed true to its mission. It's the last real free speech alternative. If that's what brought you here, congrats-you made the right choice.”
🔗 Author: nostr:npub1cmmswlckn82se7f2jeftl6ll4szlc6zzh8hrjyyfm9vm3t2afr7svqlr6f
## 🛠️ Tools, Updates, and Releases
### New release: noflux v0.1.0
noflux, a lightweight RSS and Nostr longform reader designed for desktop and personal servers. noflux supports discovering RSS feeds from HTTP URLs and renders them in a clean, straightforward interface, making it easy to follow content. Additionally, you can paste nostr:... URIs, including nip05, npub, and nprofile codes, which also work without the nostr: prefix. This tool offers a simple solution for users looking to integrate both RSS and Nostr content in one place.
Developed by: nostr:npub180cvv07tjdrrgpa0j7j7tmnyl2yr6yr7l8j4s3evf6u64th6gkwsyjh6w6
Source: https://github.com/fiatjaf/noflux/releases/tag/0.1.0
### Amber v3.0.7
Amber is a Nostr event signer for Android that helps users keep their nsec segregated in a dedicated app. It acts as a NIP-46 signing device without the need for servers or additional hardware, minimizing the exposure of private keys to reduce attack surfaces. Amber also supports current Nostr web apps without requiring extensions or web servers.
In this release, a crash when using some web apps has been fixed, and connected apps are now properly marked as connected. Also there was another release which was v3.0.6 last week. But v3.0.7 is the latest release.
Developed by: nostr:npub1w4uswmv6lu9yel005l3qgheysmr7tk9uvwluddznju3nuxalevvs2d0jr5
Source: https://github.com/greenart7c3/Amber/releases/tag/v3.0.7
### Citrine v0.6.0
Citrine is a Nostr relay for Android, enabling any Nostr client that supports Android to send and receive events through this application. This release introduces updated dependencies, notifications for importing, exporting and downloading events and changes database functions to be suspending functions.
Developed by: nostr:npub1w4uswmv6lu9yel005l3qgheysmr7tk9uvwluddznju3nuxalevvs2d0jr5
Source: https://github.com/greenart7c3/Citrine/releases/tag/v0.6.0
### Tides v1.1.0
Tides is a Chrome extension messenger for Nostr that now supports Zaps and media previews in chats, including Nostr profiles, posts, and GIFs. This update improves interactions within the Nostr network by allowing richer media experiences.
Developed by: nostr:npub1n2ph08n4pqz4d3jk6n2p35p2f4ldhc5g5tu7dhftfpueajf4rpxqfjhzmc
Source: https://github.com/arbadacarbaYK/Tides/releases/tag/tides-v1.1.0
## 🎁 Developer Tools, updates and Guides
### Immortal v0.0.6
Immortal is a relay designed for scale, performance, correctness, and configuration. The latest release includes updates such as adding a missing Redis URI in the Docker example, fixing NIP-43 compliance issues, resolving database write errors for "d" tags, and updating gRPC port handling for Kraken registration.
Developed by: nostr:npub1h49w8en79xty6j2pwgnpm3znjhyf767jua6xgt3kvyn3w80ms86s2z9kay
Source: https://github.com/dezh-tech/immortal/releases/tag/v0.0.6
### Servus v0.1.5
Servus is a self-contained, single executable CMS and blogging engine inspired by Jekyll, which also functions as a personal Nostr relay for publishing blog posts. This update adds the ability to download themes, allowing users to customize their blogs more easily, while simplifying the admin interface by removing content management features for a cleaner and more streamlined experience.
Developed by: nostr:npub1xvdg698f7fqdu2qu5azwa6fu8xhw8p0zpp272qe7qex7kpn5ks5su3am9l
Source: https://github.com/servus-social/servus/releases/tag/v0.1.5
## 🔥 Community Highlights
🗣️ ### Delivering on the Promise of Free Speech
nostr:npub1cmmswlckn82se7f2jeftl6ll4szlc6zzh8hrjyyfm9vm3t2afr7svqlr6f shared a compelling perspective on the state of free speech across major platforms. He criticized BlueSky as "a censorship disaster worse than Facebook and Tumblr combined" and described X (Twitter) as failing to deliver on Elon Musk's promise of free speech, calling it "in total shambles." In contrast, He praised Nostr for staying true to its mission as "the last real free speech alternative," emphasizing its unique position in the evolving landscape of social media. This post resonates with the community's shared belief in the importance of unfiltered expression and reinforces why so many have embraced Nostr as their platform of choice.
## 🌱 Ecosystem Growth
Nostr is growing fast! There are now over 45 Nostr clients, and relays are running in more than 40 countries around the globe.
According to https://nostrapps.com there are overall 70 Nostr apps for now.
During this week:
Total zaps: 43,744, compared to 43,291 zaps the week before
Total zap amount: 6,954,505, compared to 4,325,410 sats the week before
Total events: 4,769,899, compared to 6,406,101 events the week before
Many thanks to https://stats.nostr.band/ by nostr:npub1xdtducdnjerex88gkg2qk2atsdlqsyxqaag4h05jmcpyspqt30wscmntxy for providing these insights.
## 🎓 Educational Guide
### Link Your nostr:npub1getal6ykt05fsz5nqu4uld09nfj3y3qxmv8crys4aeut53unfvlqr80nfm Lightning Address to Simplify Your Nostr Identity!
Did you know you can use your nostr:npub1getal6ykt05fsz5nqu4uld09nfj3y3qxmv8crys4aeut53unfvlqr80nfm Lightning address as your identity on Nostr? By linking your nostr:npub1getal6ykt05fsz5nqu4uld09nfj3y3qxmv8crys4aeut53unfvlqr80nfm Lightning address, people can easily find and connect with you using a simple, memorable identifier. This process leverages the NIP-05 specification to bridge your Lightning and Nostr profiles.
Here’s how you can set it up in a few simple steps:
1. Access Your nostr:npub1getal6ykt05fsz5nqu4uld09nfj3y3qxmv8crys4aeut53unfvlqr80nfm Settings:
Open the browser extension or nostr:npub1getal6ykt05fsz5nqu4uld09nfj3y3qxmv8crys4aeut53unfvlqr80nfm
app.
• Click on the profile icon or dropdown menu in the top-right corner. (In browser extension you need to click on
the “Manage your web account” under your wallet and then it brings you to the
nostr:npub1getal6ykt05fsz5nqu4uld09nfj3y3qxmv8crys4aeut53unfvlqr80nfm dashboard”).
• From the menu, select Settings to access the configuration options.
2. Navigate to the Nostr Address Section:
In the Settings page, look for the Nostr Address tab or section.
• Click on it to open the configuration page for your Nostr identity.
3. Link Your Nostr Public Key:
• Copy your Nostr public key from your Nostr client or wallet.
• Paste the public key into the field provided under the Nostr Address section.
• Click on the “Update Nostr public key” to save your changes.
🎉 That’s it! Your Nostr public key is now linked to your nostr:npub1getal6ykt05fsz5nqu4uld09nfj3y3qxmv8crys4aeut53unfvlqr80nfm Lightning address. This allows anyone on Nostr to find and interact with you using your easy-to-remember Lightning address.
Take advantage of this integration to simplify your presence on Nostr and showcase your identity with ease! 🌟
## 📅 Upcoming Events
### Uncensorable: Nostr, Bitcoin, and the Fight for Digital Freedom
📅 Date: Saturday, January 5, 2025 - 12 PM MST
📍 Location: Jives Coffee Lounge, 16 Colbrunn Ct, Colorado Springs, CO
🤹♀️ Organizers: nostr:npub1t3gxvxcf9nrcdd2ukhtfzjd39x7uers96u3ce3jnm605vhkkn7gsfp9elk - Host of nostr:npub1jz42cy8qxw6dres86sn0cr42hww24pnjqssa4k9wxqvzm5l0mvqsq2f5ku (Nostr, YouTube)
🔗 https://www.meetup.com/bitcoin-lightning-and-nostr-plebs/events/dwnpntyhccbhb
Join nostr:npub1t3gxvxcf9nrcdd2ukhtfzjd39x7uers96u3ce3jnm605vhkkn7gsfp9elk for a session on Nostr and Bitcoin. Whether you're new or experienced, gain insights into decentralized networks, Bitcoin's power, and learn how to set up your Nostr account and Bitcoin Lightning wallet. Don't miss this chance to explore these topics and digital freedom.
### FOSDEM 2025
📅 Date: Saturday, Sunday, February 1–2, 2025 - CET
📍 Location: Brussels, Belgium
🤹♀️ Organizers: nostr:npub1qe3e5wrvnsgpggtkytxteaqfprz0rgxr8c3l34kk3a9t7e2l3acslezefe, nostr:npub1l77twp5l02jadkcjn6eeulv2j7y5vmf9tf3hhtq7h7rp0vzhgpzqz0swft, nostr:npub1hz5alqscpp8yjrvgsdp2n4ygkl8slvstrgvmjca7e45w6644ew7sewtysa , nostr:npub1nkmta4dmsa7pj25762qxa6yqxvrhzn7ug0gz5frp9g7p3jdscnhsu049fn, nostr:npub1r30l8j4vmppvq8w23umcyvd3vct4zmfpfkn4c7h2h057rmlfcrmq9xt9ma
🔗 https://fosdem.org/2025/schedule/
FOSDEM is one of the biggest gatherings for open-source developers and enthusiasts worldwide, taking place each year in Brussels. It’s a free, community-driven event where thousands of devs, innovators, and Free and Open Source Software contributors come together to demo projects, host talks, and share ideas. It’s a key place for making meaningful connections, learning from each other, and pushing open-source tech forward.
For NOSTR, being at FOSDEM is a natural fit. It’s the perfect stage to introduce the broader open-source community to Nostr’s potential—how it can replace centralized social platforms, bring true ownership of data back to users, and encourage a more resilient, open internet. Engaging with fellow open-source projects and developers at FOSDEM helps Nostr grow its ecosystem, fosters new collaborations, and gains valuable feedback. The protocol is all about grassroots development, community contributions, and evolving without the constraints of centralized platforms, which aligns perfectly with FOSDEM’s collaborative spirit.
### FediForum April 2025
📅 Date: April 1-2, 2025, 8:30 PM IST to 1:30 AM IST
📍 Location: Online Event
🔗 https://events.humanitix.com/fediforum-april-2025?hxchl=hex-pfl
Join nostr:npub1h922hu6rjv4tc0pyks3wp7z0whfdd09da6stcnyv7dn80p83e5qqasjhr8 to explore the future of social media, including platforms like Fediverse, Bluesky, Nostr, and Mastodon. Discuss new technologies, funding models, and governance, focusing on building an open, trust-driven, and interoperable social web. Connect and collaborate with peers to shape the next generation of social media.
## 📰 Nostr in the Media
No updates this week. If you have some input for the next recap about recent nostr in the media, please share it and I will add it in the next recap.
## ⚡ Most Zapped Last Week
Nostr’s Value4Value (V4V) model is all about plebs directly rewarding creators for the value they receive—no middlemen fees, no ads, just pure community-driven support using sats via the Bitcoin Lightning Network. Thanks to https://zaplife.lol by nostr:npub1l2vyh47mk2p0qlsku7hg0vn29faehy9hy34ygaclpn66ukqp3afqutajft for providing this data. Here are the top zapped posts from last week, showcasing creators who received the most engagement:
### 🔥 Top 3: Most Zaps
1. Running nostr
Author: nostr:npub14fkfcx9j0494g8zejfdxsr9t8raxt9n8vzkz6l5w4ef0gjysh4dqcsmkgv
Zaps Received: 250
Sats Earned: 668k
🔗 event:
2. 🏦 HOW THE FEDERAL RESERVE SECRETLY ENSLAVED THE WORLD - FULL DOCUMENTARY 🏦 ft. Ian Carroll
Author: nostr:npub1h882a66p0zj5n69s2u8nfzev4f97lzfnlcej84z78p6uqxge5tpqlupz20
Zaps Received: 124
Sats Earned: 352k
3. GOOD MORNING NOSTR.
MERRY CHRISTMAS! 🎄
Author: nostr:npub1qny3tkh0acurzla8x3zy4nhrjz5zd8l9sy9jys09umwng00manysew95gx
Zaps Received: 67
Sats Earned: 5k
### 💰 Top 3: Most Sats
1. Welcome to a historic #Monday, the day of the inclusion of #Microstrategy #MSTR into the #Nasdaq 100!
Time for another #pump initiation? #bullishbounty #videostr #clipstr
Author: nostr:npub1jp54xt8x4pezxdnmlvzfkkppver2ss263z65v5uadla29m4jr2dqj7xcra
Sats Earned: 950k
Zaps Received: 4
2. Running nostr
Author: nostr:npub14fkfcx9j0494g8zejfdxsr9t8raxt9n8vzkz6l5w4ef0gjysh4dqcsmkgv
Sats Earned: 668k
Zaps Received: 250
3. 🏦 HOW THE FEDERAL RESERVE SECRETLY ENSLAVED THE WORLD - FULL DOCUMENTARY 🏦 ft. Ian Carroll
Author: nostr:npub1h882a66p0zj5n69s2u8nfzev4f97lzfnlcej84z78p6uqxge5tpqlupz20
Sats Earned: 352k
Zaps Received: 124
## 👋 Stay in Touch & Zap
Nostr is built by the plebs, for the plebs. If you found this recap helpful, consider supporting me—Nomishka—with a zap. Right now, I’m in a tough spot: jobless and struggling to make ends meet. Most days, I’m barely able to afford food, and honestly, 210,000 sats per month would help provide a basic income to cover essential needs.
I’m committed to supporting Nostr, and I split a part of the zaps I receive for this note with the plebs mentioned in this recap for all their great effort. Thank you so much for being part of this journey. Let me know your thoughts about this fourth recap, share your tips and suggestions for the next weekly recap, and let’s keep #grownostr together.
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