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⚡ Most Zapped Last Week
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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:
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1. Zaps Received: 246
Sats Earned: 446k
2. Zaps Received: 115
Sats Earned: 23k
3. Zaps Received: 64
Sats Earned: 24k
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1. Sats Earned: 1M
Zaps Received: 64
2. Sats Earned: 446k
Zaps Received: 246
3. Sats Earned: 76k
Zaps Received: 204
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📰 Nostr in the Media
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1. A Comparison of Decentralized Social Media Networks
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This video discusses the rise of decentralized social media networks like Nostr, Mastodon, and Blue Sky as alternatives to traditional platforms like Twitter and Facebook. It explains the origins and functioning of each network, highlighting how Mastodon operates within the Fediverse, Blue Sky follows a similar model but with less decentralization, and Nostr takes a unique approach by using cryptographic keys for user identity and relays for message distribution. The video emphasizes Nostr's true decentralization, where users control their data without reliance on a single server. It also touches on nostr:npub1sg6plzptd64u62a878hep2kev88swjh3tw00gjsfl8f237lmu63q0uf63m involvement in both Blue Sky and Nostr, noting his preference for decentralized protocols, particularly those aligned with Bitcoin principles.
🔗: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCi97xXgw7A
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📅 Upcoming Events
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1. Nostrich Meetup in Konstanz, Germany
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📅 Date: Saturday, March 15th, 2025
📍 Location: Konstanz, near Lake Constance (Bodensee), Germany
🤹♀️ Organizers: nostr:npub1purpleye8gzrzss99nzqqnemtf7g8xxj8p950nkyknnuqzycuh5qnazkzp
Join with nostr:npub1purpleye8gzrzss99nzqqnemtf7g8xxj8p950nkyknnuqzycuh5qnazkzp for the next Nostrich meetup in Konstanz! They are renting a room for the day to foster conversation, with snacks, drinks, and plenty of opportunities to connect.
Interested in attending? Reach out, and they'll create a Simplex group for details. If you'd like to organize a talk or workshop, let them know! They’re excited to bring the community together!
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📅 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 discuss the future of social media, including Fediverse, Bluesky, Nostr, and Mastodon. New technologies, funding models, and ways of governance with a focus on an open, trust-driven, and interoperable social web. Connect with your peers and help build the next generation of social media.
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📅 Date: Q4 2025
📍 Location: Argentina
🤹♀️ Organizers: nostr:npub1nstrcu63lzpjkz94djajuz2evrgu2psd66cwgc0gz0c0qazezx0q9urg5l
A community-driven event is in the making; early planning is going on to bring the Nostr family together in Argentina to celebrate community and collaborate on the future of Nostr. This is an exciting event because your input is shaping it. Share your thoughts on how to make it even better. More details to come.
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🎓 Educational Guide
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1. How to Earn Bitcoin on Nostr with nostr:npub12vkcxr0luzwp8e673v29eqjhrr7p9vqq8asav85swaepclllj09sylpugg
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In this video, nostr:npub1heqkxm37d5h7n8sx2gqdez5sxnu39qrylhxnnd66dxpu4e2ufyysdkkx28 from nostr:npub1zxsucpq7g3a9m4dzlgqc69rwc7pra5nz0hsgrnya5wg46nuatj5qus2knw explains how to use Primal, a decentralized social networking app built on Nostr. He walks through the installation process, guiding users on creating an account, securing their private key, and navigating key features like posts, bookmarks, and dark mode. Momo also highlights Zaps, a Bitcoin Lightning-powered tipping system that allows users to send and receive payments seamlessly. Additionally, he demonstrates how to manage multiple accounts within the app, making it easy to switch between profiles. By the end of the video, viewers will have a solid understanding of Primal and how to leverage its features to engage with the Nostr community.
🔗 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrHoprrAops
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🌱 Ecosystem Growth
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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 75 Nostr apps for now.
During this week:
Total zaps: 56,298, compared to 68,468 zaps the week before
- Total zap amount: 9,890,973, compared to 12,329,801 sats the week before
Note: You can see some inconsistency with comparing this recap with the last few recaps’ total zap amounts. The reason is that zaps to Primal wallets were considered "invalid" by nostr:npub1xdtducdnjerex88gkg2qk2atsdlqsyxqaag4h05jmcpyspqt30wscmntxy code, and when the issue was pointed out they decided to relax their code. So all numbers were adjusted to include Primal zaps too.
Total events: 5,052,189, compared to 5,768,028 events the week before
Many thanks to https://stats.nostr.band/ by nostr:npub1xdtducdnjerex88gkg2qk2atsdlqsyxqaag4h05jmcpyspqt30wscmntxy for providing these insights.
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🔥 Community Highlights
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1. nostr:npub1t6jxfqz9hv0lygn9thwndekuahwyxkgvycyscjrtauuw73gd5k7sqvksrw nostr Talk at nostr:npub1zmg6w6wzd6pddfd0jzfr26jqh82vptt0z3mul7lmmax7qzc2986quadsuu
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2. nostr:npub1sg6plzptd64u62a878hep2kev88swjh3tw00gjsfl8f237lmu63q0uf63m vision to focus on communities, commerce, and ai.
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5. nostr:npub1gwa27rpgum8mr9d30msg8cv7kwj2lhav2nvmdwh3wqnsa5vnudxqlta2sz Creative Energy for Nostr & FOSDEM
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📢 Weekly Nostr Recaps – Now in Split Notes!
Starting this Wednesday, you can find the split notes of my weekly Nostr recaps, which I publish every Monday on my @`Nomishka Dilshan` profile.
🔗 This is the event for the full recap published on February 3rd, 2025.
Stay tuned for key highlights, insights, and updates - delivered in an easy-to-digest format every week! 🚀
#nostr #nostrrecap