✈️ Nos 0.1.14 (246) has been released on TestFlight! ✈️
To join the beta, follow the instructions on our website: https://nos.social/install
Here’s what’s new in this release:
- Added the profile name to cards on the Discover tab and search results.
- Updated the icon that appears when following a user.
- Made some technical changes that should improve performance.
Enjoy!
🚀 Nos 0.1.13 (244) has been released on TestFlight! To join the beta, follow the instructions on our website: https://nos.social/install 🚀
Here’s what’s new in this release:
- On the Profile screen, tap the bio to open a sheet to display the full bio.
- Fixed an issue where "Share logs" wasn't working.
- Discover tab: Center the category buttons.
- Discover tab: Remove placeholder categories and people.
Enjoy!
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WHY A RESIDENCY?
We heard from Creators both in Nostr and on other platforms that Discovery presents the biggest challenge for them. Instead of spending time creating their work, they are instead figuring out how to navigate the latest algorithmic changes. On Nostr Discovery is still in the early stages.
The Creator Residency is a 2 month opportunity for Creators to focus on their content, while we help amplify their work across the network.
Follow this account to be the first hear about the new arrivals or existing Nostr Creators you may not have known about.
If you have friends or family who are frustrated by platform social media, share the program with them.
https://www.nos.social/creator-residency
Support the Creators in the program by following them, engaging with their content, or zapping them for their work!
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If you did not hear from Nos yesterday and you applied to the Creator Residency, please check your spam folder or Nostr DMs. There are a handful of Creators on Nostr who applied that did not schedule an onboarding session.
We’re happy to include you in future cohorts!
🚀WELCOME THE FIRST CREATOR RESIDENCY COHORT!
We’re excited to amplify a mix of existing Nostr creators and new to Nostr creators to the Creator Residency. Join us in welcoming the first cohort of creators and show them some love by following them, engaging with their content or zapping their posts! Check out their bios below and click through to follow them and support the effort to #grownostr !
🎥 ARTISTS 🎨
Both of these Creators are bypassing the doom scroll model to share content that entices people to engage!
nostr:npub1fv9u4drq4hdrr7k45vn0krqy7mkgy8ajf059m0wq8szvcrsjlsrs8tdz3p 🎥
An active Nostr user focused on film noir and art, you can follow her to check out experimental films and art or participate in bi-monthly challenges.
nostr:npub18jvyjwpmm65g8v9azmlvu8knd5m7xlxau08y8vt75n53jtkpz2ys6mqqu3 🖼️
Combines AI generated images and AI prompt writing to tell stories of magic and engineering.
⚾️SPORTS ⚽️
Keep up with the latest in sports news with two passionate sports curators and one determined lifeguard committed to teaching people to swim.
nostr:npub1qspus6smkn8mcdxg5jflh50s69vdgtwsd5p74gmjpzp2qekn5duqfv5afj ⚽️⚾️🏀
Curating the latest sports news from around the world, this account is perfect for those who want to keep current with your favorite sport from abroad (wherever your abroad may be!)
nostr:npub1ee852umhw26afdfwgf90cky9ufaythwyarttqu59lazcrx56z0tsmx3mkz 🏊♀️
Read the latest news on Black swimmers and efforts to increase swimming knowledge amongst the Black community.
nostr:npub1dwhr8j9uy6ju2uu39t6tj6mw76gztr4rwdd6jr9qtkdh5crjwt5q2nqfxe ⚾️ 🏈
Get the insider take on US based teams and players from someone who spent decades working in the industry.
🎸MUSICIANS 🎤
Music has taken off in Nostr and we’re excited to feature a few favorites and introduce you to some new to Nostr talent.
nostr:npub13qrrw2h4z52m7jh0spefrwtysl4psfkfv6j4j672se5hkhvtyw7qu0almy 🎤
Pop/Rock Artist based in Nashville. Follow to hear Ainsley’s latest releases and see behind the scenes into the lives of today’s musicians.
nostr:npub1l3y60kjywvrrln5ftse553h2ltg53sm3zy55grvlncd78x3k5uqsmw8dff 🎸
Americana-roots singer / songwriter based in the Rockies.
nostr:npub1jvt2hacqqzvwjkum30mlvmy52jer4p4crfh0veqstpk58rr9e7ms2fwh74 🥁
High powered rockers with a blues edge.
🪧ACTIVISTS ✊
This is one group that has felt the pain of ever-changing algorithmic feeds. Nos is excited to welcome them to Nostr and help them build a network they can have forever.
nostr:npub1ajt9gp0prf4xrp4j07j9rghlcyukahncs0fw5ywr977jccued9nqrcc0cs 🇵🇷
An organizer based on Puerto Rico helping to co create strategies and experiences for a better future.
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WHY A RESIDENCY?
We heard from Creators both in Nostr and on other platforms that Discovery presents the biggest challenge for them. Instead of spending time creating their work, they are instead figuring out how to navigate the latest algorithmic changes. On Nostr Discovery is still in the early stages.
The Creator Residency is a 2 month opportunity for Creators to focus on their content, while we help amplify their work across the network.
Follow this account to be the first hear about the new arrivals or existing Nostr Creators you may not have known about.
If you have friends or family who are frustrated by platform social media, share the program with them.
https://www.nos.social/creator-residency
Support the Creators in the program by following them, engaging with their content, or zapping them for their work!
🚀WELCOME THE FIRST CREATOR RESIDENCY COHORT!
We’re excited to amplify a mix of existing Nostr creators and new to Nostr creators to the Creator Residency. Join us in welcoming the first cohort of creators and show them some love by following them, engaging with their content or zapping their posts! Check out their bios below and click through to follow them and support the effort to #grownostr !
🎥 ARTISTS 🎨
Both of these Creators are bypassing the doom scroll model to share content that entices people to engage!
nostr:npub1fv9u4drq4hdrr7k45vn0krqy7mkgy8ajf059m0wq8szvcrsjlsrs8tdz3p 🎥
An active Nostr user focused on film noir and art, you can follow her to check out experimental films and art or participate in bi-monthly challenges.
nostr:npub18jvyjwpmm65g8v9azmlvu8knd5m7xlxau08y8vt75n53jtkpz2ys6mqqu3 🖼️
Combines AI generated images and AI prompt writing to tell stories of magic and engineering.
⚾️SPORTS ⚽️
Keep up with the latest in sports news with two passionate sports curators and one determined lifeguard committed to teaching people to swim.
nostr:npub1qspus6smkn8mcdxg5jflh50s69vdgtwsd5p74gmjpzp2qekn5duqfv5afj ⚽️⚾️🏀
Curating the latest sports news from around the world, this account is perfect for those who want to keep current with your favorite sport from abroad (wherever your abroad may be!)
nostr:npub1ee852umhw26afdfwgf90cky9ufaythwyarttqu59lazcrx56z0tsmx3mkz 🏊♀️
Read the latest news on Black swimmers and efforts to increase swimming knowledge amongst the Black community.
nostr:npub1dwhr8j9uy6ju2uu39t6tj6mw76gztr4rwdd6jr9qtkdh5crjwt5q2nqfxe ⚾️ 🏈
Get the insider take on US based teams and players from someone who spent decades working in the industry.
🎸MUSICIANS 🎤
Music has taken off in Nostr and we’re excited to feature a few favorites and introduce you to some new to Nostr talent.
nostr:npub13qrrw2h4z52m7jh0spefrwtysl4psfkfv6j4j672se5hkhvtyw7qu0almy 🎤
Pop/Rock Artist based in Nashville. Follow to hear Ainsley’s latest releases and see behind the scenes into the lives of today’s musicians.
nostr:npub1l3y60kjywvrrln5ftse553h2ltg53sm3zy55grvlncd78x3k5uqsmw8dff 🎸
Americana-roots singer / songwriter based in the Rockies.
nostr:npub1jvt2hacqqzvwjkum30mlvmy52jer4p4crfh0veqstpk58rr9e7ms2fwh74 🥁
High powered rockers with a blues edge.
🪧ACTIVISTS ✊
This is one group that has felt the pain of ever-changing algorithmic feeds. Nos is excited to welcome them to Nostr and help them build a network they can have forever.
nostr:npub1ajt9gp0prf4xrp4j07j9rghlcyukahncs0fw5ywr977jccued9nqrcc0cs 🇵🇷
An organizer based on Puerto Rico helping to co create strategies and experiences for a better future.
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🗞️WELCOMING JOURNALISTS TO NOSTR 🎥
We’re excited to welcome journalists and publications to Nostr! If there is one group of people who has suffered at the whims of corporate social media, it’s journalists. We believe Nostr’s decentralized architecture and addiction-free app ecosystem provide a unique set of tools to help them thrive. Please join us in welcoming them by following them, reading their work and zapping their content!
PUBLICATIONS
nostr:npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv
In-depth reporting on topics ranging from cybersecurity to books to politics. Written by academics who are experts in their field.
JOURNALISTS
nostr:npub157pk8t8njtnldqzankrk2syzmkp6qtrv2ewgq3fnuc4k78dr797shfngev
Founder and editor at Scoop.nz focused on climate journalism and the future of news.
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The Journalism Accelerator is running throughout the summer. If you know journalists who are seeking an alternative to X / Twitter, encourage them to apply!
🗞️WELCOMING JOURNALISTS TO NOSTR 🎥
We’re excited to welcome journalists and publications to Nostr! If there is one group of people who has suffered at the whims of corporate social media, it’s journalists. We believe Nostr’s decentralized architecture and addiction-free app ecosystem provide a unique set of tools to help them thrive. Please join us in welcoming them by following them, reading their work and zapping their content!
PUBLICATIONS
nostr:npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv
In-depth reporting on topics ranging from cybersecurity to books to politics. Written by academics who are experts in their field.
JOURNALISTS
nostr:npub157pk8t8njtnldqzankrk2syzmkp6qtrv2ewgq3fnuc4k78dr797shfngev
Founder and editor at Scoop.nz focused on climate journalism and the future of news.
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It depends on how they implemented the NIP. It likely varies by client.
Hidden Feature Friday
This is the first in a series of notes about the hidden features of Nos and Nostr. With so many developers and applications it's easy to lose track of what exists across the network. During the next couple of months, we’ll feature often requested, but little known features on Fridays!
EXPIRING POSTS
Yes, Nostr supports expiring posts as does the Nos.social app. To see it in action, watch this video of creating a time-limited note in Nos. Have feedback? Reply in the comments or reach out to us!
The Nos Team
https://video.nostr.build/bd0b09b8b910ffa8d91280923614565e0b5b98ef1fa9e7c48c8d065d909e59df.mp4
Nos 0.1.12 (242) has been released on TestFlight! To join the beta, follow the instructions on our website: https://nos.social/install
NEW FEATURES
- Discover tab now features accounts instead of content, making it easier to find different types of people to follow.
UPDATES to EXISTING FEATURES
Content moderation is a key element of curating one’s own feed. To that end we’ve made some updates across our content moderation tools to simplify the process and minimize harassment.
- Moderators now have the option to “Send to Nos” for review & labeling
- Instead of “reporting” we’ve updated the language in the app to reflect the intention of NIP56 which is more about labeling.
- Fixed duplicate content labels so they read correctly in Nos.
SEARCH
- We have stopped using nostr.band for things other than search, which should improve both search results and performance of the app.
MENTIONS LINKS
- We improved the UI for displaying mentions and clicking on mentions links across the app. This includes Display Name mentions, NIP05 mentions and NPUB mentions.
- We are now publishing the relay list when registering a new NIP-05 username so
that other users can find you more easily.
BUG FIXES
- Fixed an issue on Mac where Edit Profile screen sometimes did not appear.
- Fixed an issue where registering a NIP-05 username field could fail silently.
- Fixed an issue where users named with valid urls were unable to be mentioned correctly.
Want to work on Nos with us? We’re looking for a remote DevOps person to join our team. Get paid to work on open source and setting up Nostr servers and services.
🚀 Nos 0.1.11 (240) was just released! 🚀
Here’s what’s new and fixed:
- Added support for uploading videos when composing a note.
- Fixed an issue where reports for notes were treated as reports for profiles.
- Updated the Discover tab navigation bar to match new design.
Enjoy!
Of course, but we are trying to get a broad variety of people on who are going to use bitcoin and lightning but are talking about other things. One thing we discovered in our user research was that the nostr community was welcoming and friendly, many folks who didn't know about bitcoin liked using zaps, but that people wanted to see people talking about other things.
Just read up the details and fill out the signup form.
nostr:npub1r8wdfruydenz84fxfespcswuhcvyatx6umtd5xguexup49u500xskf50hn you've already been doing this!
We're excited to announce a new initiative to get creators and journalists on to Nostr. This is a project organized by nos.social with nostr:npub12vkcxr0luzwp8e673v29eqjhrr7p9vqq8asav85swaepclllj09sylpugg, nostr:npub1w0rthyjyp2f5gful0gm2500pwyxfrx93a85289xdz0sd6hyef33sh2cu4x, nostr:npub13myx4j0pp9uenpjjq68wdvqzywuwxfj64welu28mdvaku222mjtqzqv3qk, nostr:npub18m76awca3y37hkvuneavuw6pjj4525fw90necxmadrvjg0sdy6qsngq955, and nostr:npub1yzvxlwp7wawed5vgefwfmugvumtp8c8t0etk3g8sky4n0ndvyxesnxrf8q. The goal is to get a diversity of content on to nostr and show those creators and journalists that the nostr model of zaps and the new subscription content over nostr is a better alternative to centralized advertising driven platforms. #value4value
Please share this with creators and journalists you know who are already on Nostr and also those who might want to join. This will include both getting these folks on to the nostr apps which make sense for them, setting them up with a wallet, teaching them how to be successful on nostr, and importantly promoting them through a bunch of channels on nostr so they can build and audience.
We don't have the deep pockets of meta and tiktok, nor their powerful AI driven algorithms, but we've got something that can be more powerful, people.
Creators and Journalists know they're stuck sharecropping on centralized platforms that can demonetize or delete or just shadow ban their accounts. One day their content gets broadcast to the world, the next the algorithm doesn't even show it to their followers. Their revenue is dependent on getting a cut from an opaque and arbitrary advertising system.
So, share these links, if you're a creator or journalist sign up, and when we start promoting these folks on nostr, check out what they're doing and if you like it, send them zaps. This is open to both existing nostr creators and journalists and new ones we'll onboard.
nos.social 0.1.8 released!
This release allows you to reply to messages attaching images and setting an expiration date!
Release Notes:
* Updated dark theme colors for card backgrounds, primary texts, and secondary texts.
* Added a new UI for replying to messages that allows attaching images and setting an expiration date.
* Fixed an issue where Profile pages could display little or no content.
Join the testflight on nos.social:
nos.social 0.1.7 released!
This release improves the stability of the app and updates the design so that threads are more readable!
Release Notes:
* Fix issue in Profile title bar that displayed NIP-05 incorrectly.
* Update font styles on Thread, Edit Profile, and Settings screens.
* Fix issue with uploading photos on Mac.
* Re-design the confirmation dialog that appears when you delete your NIP-05.
* Fixed a bug where liking a note could cause other notes to appear liked.
Join the testflight on nos.social:
nos.social 0.1.6 released!
This release adds the option to claim your @username and stand out on the decentralized world!
Release Notes:
* Added option to register nos.social usernames!
* Parse links and mentions in Profile's about (or bios)
* Show “Post a reply” field at the proper height initially, and allow it to expand as more text is entered.
* Tap the Like button on a note you’ve already liked to remove the Like.
* Display NIP-05 identifier in the Profile screen title bar.
* Fixed issue where search results sometimes don’t appear.
* Disabled link to nip-05 server / url on author cards.
* Fixed issue where paste menu did not appear when tapping in the Post Note view.
* Fixed intermittent crash when tapping Done after editing your profile.
* Fixed URL detection of raw domain names, such as “nos.social” (without the “http” prefix).
* Fixed the sort order of gallery media to match the order in the note.
* While composing a note, a space is now automatically inserted after any mention of a user or note to ensure it’s formatted correctly.
Join the testflight on nos.social:
nos.social 0.1.5 released!
This release is mostly focused on bug fixes.
Release Notes:
* Fixed an issue where tapping the Feed tab did not scroll to the top of the Feed.
* Fixed an issue where tapping the Profile tab did not scroll to the top of the Profile.
* Search now starts automatically after entering three characters instead of one.
Join the testflight on nos.social: