Nostr Web Client

The latest release of our Android app has just dropped!

v0.8.0 brings:

- Show place comments

- Hide ATMs by default

- Show places offering delivery

GitHub link below or in your favorite app store now. nostr:npub10r8xl2njyepcw2zwv3a6dyufj4e4ajx86hz6v4ehu4gnpupxxp7stjt2p8.

We have temporarily lost dark tile support as we migrate to a self-sovereign vector tile setup. Dark tiles will hopefully back in the next release!

We have also migrate to a RPC-based API on the BTC Map server, which makes things more efficient and performant all round.

Igor did most of the heavy lifting on all of this and so props to him. 💪

And as a reminder, we are entirely volunteer powered. And so if you like using our service, consider getting involved or donating!

https://btcmap.org/support-us

https://github.com/teambtcmap/btcmap-android/releases/tag/v0.8.0

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Discussion

Dan⚡️ 1y ago

Yo BTC Map! The other day I tried to add a location without having an OSM login and only a mobile phone, sort of a hassle watching the video, creating an account, adding the merchants credentials including the BTC hashtag, everything on the go/mobile browser only… Maybe the biggest improvement would be by adding BTC acceptance with one tap on an existing merchant directly within the app ie not switching to OSM/browser? Just thinking, sounds easy but I guess there’s a lot of work behind….

BTC Map 1y ago

You definitely tried it on hard mode!

Yeah l, there is some OSM friction in adding a place.

We're planning to make it a little easier in the future with Nostr Places, which will remove the account requirements and make the whole process slicker.

Dan⚡️ 1y ago

Good news! Keep it up!👍

BTC Map 1y ago

Thanks for the fat zap donation nostr:nprofile1qqs9n2vvq3u5faj75s8nwe24tmjcn06sxcl57lw02k2vxkzthvfl7espzpmhxue69uhkummnw3ezumrpdejqzxthwden5te0v9e8gtnwdaehgunxwfjkz6mn9e3k7mgpz4mhxue69uhk2er9dchxummnw3ezumrpdejqvwf2ut! 🫂

Purple Painter 1y ago

My pleasure, this btcmap does so much for tying this into the real world.

Jake 1y ago

An idea I’ve been reflecting on:

BTCMaps: The Geographic Interface for Nostr

Vision:

Position BTCMaps as the primary geographic visualization layer for Nostr's decentralized social network, combining privacy-preserving engagement tracking with gamification opportunities.

Key Components:

Map Nodes: Store locations tagged with Nostr public keys

Visit Verification: Local proof signing using client and vendor keys

Privacy-First Framework:

All sensitive operations happen on user devices

Local storage of visit history and achievements

Users control what data to share publicly

Gamification Engine:

Achievement tracking without compromising privacy

Verifiable visit proofs for rewards/badges

Community engagement incentives

Strategic Value:

Establishes BTCMaps as the standard for geographic Nostr data

Creates engaging user experience through gamification

Maintains user privacy while enabling social features

Provides businesses with opt-in engagement metrics

Sound interesting?

BTC Map 1y ago

We like your thinking! 🫂

Check out this from nostr:nprofile1qqsvfa085adgecmg84ffelcxx6zrn3ffu5jrc6cjtwng0zge3ptv43cpz9mhxue69uhkummnw3ezuamfdejj7qgcwaehxw309anxjmr5v4ezumn0wd68ytnhd9hx2tcwmah2e:

https://habla.news/u/nathan@btcmap.org/2uBWmmKOqd-09vQVMH8X0

Jake 1y ago

Happy to hear you like the idea! 🙌🏻🍻 Just a follow up note. The gamification features mentioned (achievements, rewards, venue discovery) require careful balance between public visibility and user privacy. While you can implement basic public anonymous achievements now, meaningful social features need Nostr's upcoming trust circle protocol to:

Let users share specific venue visits with trusted friends only

Enable private recommendations within friend groups

Create meaningful social engagement without exposing user patterns

Balance public badges/achievements with private transaction data

Recommendation: Start with anonymous public achievements, but design your architecture to easily integrate trust circle features once the Nostr protocol adds these capabilities. This ensures you protect user privacy while building toward fuller social features.

Current scope: Anonymous public achievements

Future scope: Rich social features within trust circles

Jake 1y ago

Reading the habla.news post now. Great post! 🙌🏻🙌🏻