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#12 π Relay Updates and Releases
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1. Citrine - v0.7.3
Citrine is a Nostr relay app for Android that allows any Nostr client supports android, to send and receive events through it. It functions as a mobile-friendly relay, making it easier to interact with the Nostr network directly from Android devices. In this release, Citrine received performance improvements for exporting and querying events, optimized memory usage when downloading events, and updated its dependencies for better stability.
Developed by: nostr:npub1w4uswmv6lu9yel005l3qgheysmr7tk9uvwluddznju3nuxalevvs2d0jr5
Source: https://github.com/greenart7c3/Citrine/releases/tag/v0.7.3
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#13 π€ Bots & Helpers Updates and Releases
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1. Scihubstr - A simple #Nostr bot - New bot
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Scihubstr is a new NOSTR bot, a simpler version of the popular sci-hub bot on Telegram. Designed to help users easily access academic papers. Scihubstr allows you to send a DOI via DM (NIP-04 or NIP-17) and it will find the download link for you. While the bot is still in its early stages, the developer encourages users to report any issues to either the bot or its creator for improvements. The bot is not open source yet.
Developed by: nostr:npub1ptwv0m9uytzkz3k5te3y9j9k46f5r4h4ts5gdh0qzfp88qn2tgsshc2nu0
#bots_nostr_recap
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#1 π§ Quote of the Week
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nostr:npub1du22zphw76lfut735stz7w9d7k75857wkfzucfdqyyxygav32y3qr9nwx7
βYour digital identity shouldnβt belong to corporationsβit should belong to YOU.β
#quote_nostr_recap
π₯ YakiHonne is unlocking Africaβs decentralized future.π
π¨πΎβπ»Our recent collaboration with African communities brought together nearly 150 passionate participants on-site πβadvocates, believers, and learners of Bitcoin, Nostr, and decentralization π.
β¨ One highlight was a powerful live session with FULAFIA University (FACOSA) π, engaging nearly 100 attendees and allowing participants to experience the captivating allure of the Lightning Networkβs Zap power firsthand. π€β‘οΈ
π The YakiHonne Nostr Workshop Series is now in full swingβ spreading knowledge, sparking conversations, and connecting Bitcoiners around the world.π‘
π’ Stay tuned. This is just the beginning. π± https://video.nostr.build/6fd4a2e847fc9a38e95c70816be035a6b82b417f2ed962880fdc6ed44ae7652c.mp4
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#2 π₯ Community Highlights
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1. nostr:npub1csamkk8zu67zl9z4wkp90a462v53q775aqn5q6xzjdkxnkvcpd7srtz4x9 captures the essence of #Nostr as a refreshing online experience
2. nostr:npub1dergggklka99wwrs92yz8wdjs952h2ux2ha2ed598ngwu9w7a6fsh9xzpc reminds us to step back and appreciate Nostrβs rapid progress
3. nostr:npub12vkcxr0luzwp8e673v29eqjhrr7p9vqq8asav85swaepclllj09sylpugg house no fiat policy in action - #Bitcoin only
4. nostr:npub1q6ya7kz84rfnw6yjmg5kyttuplwpauv43a9ug3cajztx4g0v48eqhtt3sh is on Nostr freedom - bold financial moves and zero tolerance for negativity
5. Taking back Digital identity - nostr:npub1lelkh3hhxw9hdwlcpk6q9t0xt9f7yze0y0nxazvzqjmre3p98x3sthkvyz on Nostrβs power for sovereignty
6. How Nostr and Primal could scale - A bold creator recruitment strategy
7. nostr:npub1yzvxlwp7wawed5vgefwfmugvumtp8c8t0etk3g8sky4n0ndvyxesnxrf8q is empowering #Africa with Nostr, #Bitcoin and #Decentralization
#community_nostr_recap
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#3 π± 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: 43,282, compared to 44,731 zaps the week before
Total zap amount: 10,964,902, compared to 11,300,866 sats the week before
Total events: 5,723,185, compared to 5,083,657 events the week before
Many thanks to https://stats.nostr.band/ by nostr:npub1xdtducdnjerex88gkg2qk2atsdlqsyxqaag4h05jmcpyspqt30wscmntxy for providing these insights.
#eco-growth_nostr_recap
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#4 π Educational Guide
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1. Nostr startup Tips
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/bQLyI4_VF6M
#education_nostr_recap
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#5 π Upcoming Events
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1. FediForum April 2025
π Date: April 1, 2025 β April 2, 2025
β° Time: 8.00am (PT) - 1.00pm (PT) each day
π Location: Online Event
π€ΉββοΈ Organizers: nostr:npub1h922hu6rjv4tc0pyks3wp7z0whfdd09da6stcnyv7dn80p83e5qqasjhr8
π Event: https://fediforum.org
FediForum is an unconference focused on open social protocols and the future of decentralized social media, including the Fediverse, Mastodon, ActivityPub, Bluesky, and ATProto. Discussions will be shaped by attendees, covering topics such as governance, trust and safety, new funding models, and interoperability across platforms.
While Nostr has been part of past discussions and demos from persons like nostr:npub1wmr34t36fy03m8hvgl96zl3znndyzyaqhwmwdtshwmtkg03fetaqhjg240 and nostr:npub1ust7u0v3qffejwhqee45r49zgcyewrcn99vdwkednd356c9resyqtnn3mj, its inclusion in this event will depend on participant interest. If you're passionate about Nostr, consider attending and contributing to the conversation.
Second invitation e-mail for previous FediForum attendees sent on 12th of March 2025.
2. TechTuesday Meetup Utrecht - Social Bookmarking session - April 2025
π Date: April 15, 2025
β° Time: From 21:00 to 22:00 (UTC+2)
π Location: Above Vredenburgpassage 116, 3511 WR Utrecht, The Netherlands
π€ΉββοΈ Organizers: nostr:npub1l77twp5l02jadkcjn6eeulv2j7y5vmf9tf3hhtq7h7rp0vzhgpzqz0swft
nostr:npub1qe3e5wrvnsgpggtkytxteaqfprz0rgxr8c3l34kk3a9t7e2l3acslezefe
nostr:npub1w98ems6ryhpv7zvmhwp5sv65p0pwrnvzw4lucn0ch776qan9ntdstscwpx
3. Los Angeles Nostr Meetup - April 2025
π Date: April 18, 2025
π Location: West Hollywood area, Los Angeles. (For security reasons, they're not mentioning the address. For more details explore the nostr note and contact them)
π€ΉββοΈ Organizers: nostr:npub1jluy3twvf338v6zlujzzdhjkzjy8ezj34ksydr8vw8a6jwp89ygshpp2kq
π Event: nostr:nevent1qqsf4ca3a2n6u6s67wkxek3xeqmt0rrx8vfwapckn9fy0tecrr0k2ycv0kpu2
#events_nostr_recap
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#6 π° Nostr in the Media
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1. Planning Beyond X: The Need for Nostr as Censorship Tightens
https://x.com/SoyerJango/status/1906264353210245167
2. Decentralization wins: No masters, Only freedom
nostr:npub1l04jhee8rg2pj65yymncaex8gacxhcjzgwftqdh4l2lygvcl2h3se4kdhn
https://x.com/tw_bitcoin2/status/1906255246872953163
#media_nostr_recap
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#7 β‘ Most Zapped Last Week
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Nostrβs 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:
π₯ Top 3: Most Zaps
1. Zaps Received: 79
Sats Earned: 17k
2. Zaps Received: 65
Sats Earned: 4k
3. Zaps Received: 63
Sats Earned: 4k
π° Top 3: Most Sats
1. Sats Earned: 24k
Zaps Received: 21
2. Sats Earned: 23k
Zaps Received: 41
3. Sats Earned: 17k
Zaps Received: 79
#most-zapped_nostr_recap
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#8 π Nostr Memes
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#memes_nostr_recap
Shipped a few important changes to https://asknostr.site
- ask question panel now stores your draft + adds the tags of the tag you're browsing
- ability to reply in threads
- improved how long threads are displayed
- fixed some bugs on how date filtering/paging worked
- better rendering/fetching of profile data
- faster loading of homepage/browse
Hope ya'll like it!
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#9 π οΈ Tools, Updates and Releases
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Nostr Hero creates unique Dungeons & Dragons (DnD) characters from Nostr keys. Your key determines the characterβs traits, abilities and background, making each one special and personal.
Developed by: nostr:npub1zmc6qyqdfnllhnzzxr5wpepfpnzcf8q6m3jdveflmgruqvd3qa9sjv7f60
Source: https://github.com/0ceanSlim/nostr-hero
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AskNostr, a social Q&A platform on Nostr, has introduced key improvements. The "Ask Question" panel now saves drafts and auto adds relevant tags. Threaded replies enhance discussions and long threads are displayed more clearly. Bug fixes improve date filtering and pagination, while optimized profile data fetching ensures smoother interactions. Additionally, homepage and browsing speeds have been boosted for a faster user experience. However, it is important to note that the Github repo is still not open-source.
Developed by: nostr:npub132ns73pnz2w6mdcnxzkgna3t2dx25gq2nulwxjdq7jj4jvrn6xnqup8cn4
#tools_nostr_recap
Introducing Nostringer - unlinkable ring signatures (SAG) for Nostr pubkeys.
Instead of doing some Ghibli stuff I implemented a prototype of unlinkable ring signatures for Nostr.
It's using Monero style Spontaneous Anonymous Group signatures (SAG).
What does it enable ?
Ring signatures allow multiple members of a group to sign a message without revealing which member actually signed it.
I explored this after chatting with nostr:nprofile1qqsydl97xpj74udw0qg5vkfyujyjxd3l706jd0t0w0turp93d0vvungpzpmhxue69uhkummnw3ezumt0d5hszythwden5te0dehhxarj9emkjmn99ujcnqad who wants to use this concept for WalletScrutiny. Basically his idea would be to let users write reviews as accredited wallet developers. Because of the competition between wallets it's better to not disclose who posted a review.
It would be sufficient to know that it was posted from someone belonging to a group of accredited developers.
Checkout the demo and repo in the links below.
Live demo: https://nostringer.starknetonbitcoin.com
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#10 π Developer Tools, updates and Guides
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1. Bifrost - Threshold Signing & Secure Messaging for Nostr - New Developer tool
Bifrost is a core library and SDK for implementing the FROSTR protocol, a threshold signing and secure messaging system for nostr. It provides a BifrostNode that communicates over nostr, enabling nodes to collaborate in signing messages and exchanging ECDH secrets. Bifrost supports standalone deployment or integration into existing nostr clients, offering methods for creating, distributing, and managing FROST based threshold signing shares. This enhances security and decentralization by ensuring no single party controls the signing process.
Developed by: nostr:npub1gg5uy8cpqx4u8wj9yvlpwm5ht757vudmrzn8y27lwunt5f2ytlusklulq3
Source: https://github.com/FROSTR-ORG/bifrosthttps://github.com/DocNR/POWR
2. Nostringer β Unlinkable Ring Signatures for Nostr - New Developer tool
Nostringer is an easy-to-use Javascript/Typescript library providing unlinkable ring signatures (SAG) for Nostr pubkeys. It allows a signer to prove membership in a group of Nostr accounts without revealing which specific account produced the signature.
Developed by: nostr:npub1hr6v96g0phtxwys4x0tm3khawuuykz6s28uzwtj5j0zc7lunu99snw2e29
Source: https://github.com/AbdelStark/nostringer
3. Alienos β A Self-Hosted Nostr Stack - New Developer Tool
Alienos is a plugin-able and manageable Nostr stack designed for self-hosting, integrating a relay, Blossom media server and NIP-05 server. Built on Khatru, Event Store, Blob Store and Go Nostr, it supports NIP-86 for access control and offers a reliable solution for hosting and backups.
Developed by: nostr:npub1h49w8en79xty6j2pwgnpm3znjhyf767jua6xgt3kvyn3w80ms86s2z9kay
Source: https://github.com/dezh-tech/alienos
4. Frost2x - v0.1.1-alpha
Frost2x is a nostr signer extension powered by FROST, enabling secure and efficient multi-party signing. This Pre-release brings key improvements, including default relays for better connectivity and a package script to easily create zip and crx files for installation. A changelog has also been added for better tracking of updates. Additionally, issues with prompt window sizing and scrolling have been fixed, improving the user experience.
Developed by: nostr:npub1gg5uy8cpqx4u8wj9yvlpwm5ht757vudmrzn8y27lwunt5f2ytlusklulq3
Source: https://github.com/FROSTR-ORG/frost2x/releases/tag/v0.1.1-alpha
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#11 π Relay Updates and Releases
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1. 23GMT β Time-Restricted Nostr Relay - New Relay
23GMT is a specialized nostr relay with strict constraints, operating within a narrow time window. It only accepts posts between 23:00 and 24:00 GMT and deletes its database at 01:00 GMT, ensuring a fresh start daily. The relay exclusively supports kind 1 (text notes) and requires events to include a NIP-70 "-" tag, making it a unique and purpose-driven relay for specific use cases.
Developed by: nostr:npub180cvv07tjdrrgpa0j7j7tmnyl2yr6yr7l8j4s3evf6u64th6gkwsyjh6w6
Source: https://git.fiatjaf.com/23gmt
2. Domain Specific Relays (DSR) - New Relays set
Domain Specific Relays (DSR) are a bunch of specialized Nostr relays designed for targeted data handling, improving search, storage and moderation. Zapoli for NIP-82 clients, 210maxi for NIP-B1 feeds, Pages for profile management and Bunklay for bunker events. Enhanced filtering, access control and reliability make Nostr more efficient.
Developed by: nostr:npub1h49w8en79xty6j2pwgnpm3znjhyf767jua6xgt3kvyn3w80ms86s2z9kay
Source: https://github.com/dezh-tech/ddsr
#relays_nostr_recap
Thank you nostr:nprofile1qydhwumn8ghj7emvv4shxmmwv96x7u3wv3jhvtmjv4kxz7gpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerpd46hxtnfduhsqgqyv87tanzvxd6y8xfj66u0zynfendhejtn44a9pt3k9kcntfr5m57rmess ! The creator is nostr:nprofile1qy88wumn8ghj7mn0wvhxcmmv9uq3wamnwvaz7tmwdaehgu3wvd5rxm3jdvhxxmmd9uqzqt0ql7s2cg6l7306fn9egnxn7vlhnl6ay870jhcplx23dwmtkukv4eksmn . You can find the full edition in my personal profile. Stay with my recaps :-)
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#1 π§ Quote of the Week
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nostr:npub1spdnfacgsd7lk0nlqkq443tkq4jx9z6c6ksvaquuewmw7d3qltpslcq6j7
βDream is for people to run to Nostr & become healthier, wiser, & wealthier as a result.β
#quote_nostr_recap
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#2 π₯ Community Highlights
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1. The opinion of nostr:npub1sg6plzptd64u62a878hep2kev88swjh3tw00gjsfl8f237lmu63q0uf63m about #Nostr identity system
2. nostr:npub1qx0hl0egnrguwvjgymykve4yr48zjwyp3yenj7925txds8pr9k9sy6s4jk is onboarding on nostr
3. nostr:npub137c5pd8gmhhe0njtsgwjgunc5xjr2vmzvglkgqs5sjeh972gqqxqjak37w missed his two year #anniversary with nostr
4. nostr:npub1qe3e5wrvnsgpggtkytxteaqfprz0rgxr8c3l34kk3a9t7e2l3acslezefe explains the need of Nostr based alternative for Strava and Komoot
5. nostr:npub1dergggklka99wwrs92yz8wdjs952h2ux2ha2ed598ngwu9w7a6fsh9xzpc explains the importance of going on the Nostr path
nostr:nevent1qqsqm2lz4ru6wlydzpulgs8m60ylp4vufwsg55whlqgua6a93vp2y4gr472q0
6. nostr:npub1melv683fw6n2mvhl5h6dhqd8mqfv3wmxnz4qph83ua4dk4006ezsrt5c24 defines Nostr
7. The dream of nostr:npub1spdnfacgsd7lk0nlqkq443tkq4jx9z6c6ksvaquuewmw7d3qltpslcq6j7 for people
nostr:nevent1qqsdxgw7pf3umyu624chm5sarwfwe2pftlklrphr5lfamzawgk957fsc76wcs
8. nostr:npub1spdnfacgsd7lk0nlqkq443tkq4jx9z6c6ksvaquuewmw7d3qltpslcq6j7 & some plebs are paying merchants with their Nostr app
9. The reason for nostr:npub164q45vfa8prpl7f63stsl9qm9n22v6julkasjdqxjc8kevchsj0sp42rl3 hangout with bitcoiners a lot on Nostr
10. The request of nostr:npub180cvv07tjdrrgpa0j7j7tmnyl2yr6yr7l8j4s3evf6u64th6gkwsyjh6w6 from the nostr plebs for aware outside community about Nostr
11. nostr:npub1me6r7xuweu4jd0emqygu4ldgdxlcy866kmdhncx7y67nxwsxw5nq46cnx9 says about the sigma primal philosophy
12. Discover Nostr Alternatives with #Noalt
Noalt is a platform that helps users discover nostr alternatives to major tech services. It was built by nostr:npub1l77twp5l02jadkcjn6eeulv2j7y5vmf9tf3hhtq7h7rp0vzhgpzqz0swft and it provides Nostr-based replacements for platforms like Twitter, Reddit, Instagram, Meetup etc, ensuring users maintain ownership of their accounts and data. Iβve (nostr:npub19hs0lg9vyd0lghayeju5fnflx0melawjrl8etuqln9gkhd4mwtxq2t5jcn) had the amazing opportunity to contribute it by adding Nostr alternatives for Medium, Spotify and Quora, helping expand the directory of decentralized options. We are looking for more. If you have suggestions for more alternatives, feel free to share your input and help grow https://noalt.app/ into a valuable resource for the Nostr community!
#community_nostr_recap
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#3 π± 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: 44,730, compared to 43,183 zaps the week before
- Total zap amount: 11,300,845, compared to 8,110,313 sats the week before
- Total events: 5,080,257, compared to 5,601,895 events the week before
Many thanks to https://stats.nostr.band/ by nostr:npub1xdtducdnjerex88gkg2qk2atsdlqsyxqaag4h05jmcpyspqt30wscmntxy for providing these insights.
#eco-growth_nostr_recap
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#4 π Educational Guide
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#5 π Upcoming Events
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1. FediForum April 2025
π Date: April 1, 2025 β April 2, 2025
β° Time: 8.00am (PT) - 1.00pm (PT) each day
π Location: Online Event
π€ΉββοΈ Organizers: nostr:npub1h922hu6rjv4tc0pyks3wp7z0whfdd09da6stcnyv7dn80p83e5qqasjhr8
π Event: https://fediforum.org/
FediForum is an unconference focused on open social protocols and the future of decentralized social media, including the Fediverse, Mastodon, ActivityPub, Bluesky, and ATProto. Discussions will be shaped by attendees, covering topics such as governance, trust and safety, new funding models, and interoperability across platforms.
While Nostr has been part of past discussions and demos from persons like nostr:npub1wmr34t36fy03m8hvgl96zl3znndyzyaqhwmwdtshwmtkg03fetaqhjg240 and nostr:npub1ust7u0v3qffejwhqee45r49zgcyewrcn99vdwkednd356c9resyqtnn3mj, its inclusion in this event will depend on participant interest. If you're passionate about Nostr, consider attending and contributing to the conversation.
Second invitation e-mail for previous FediForum attendees sent on 12th of March 2025.
2. TechTuesday Meetup Utrecht - April 2025
π Date: April 15, 2025
β° Time: From 19:00 to 22:00 (UTC+1)
π Location: Above Vredenburgpassage 116, 3511 WR Utrecht, The Netherlands
π€ΉββοΈ Organizers: nostr:npub1l77twp5l02jadkcjn6eeulv2j7y5vmf9tf3hhtq7h7rp0vzhgpzqz0swft
nostr:npub1qe3e5wrvnsgpggtkytxteaqfprz0rgxr8c3l34kk3a9t7e2l3acslezefe
nostr:npub1w98ems6ryhpv7zvmhwp5sv65p0pwrnvzw4lucn0ch776qan9ntdstscwpx
3. Los Angeles Nostr Meetup - April 2025
π Date: April 18, 2025
π Location: West Hollywood area, Los Angeles. (For security reasons, they're not mentioning the address. For more details explore the nostr note and contact them)
π€ΉββοΈ Organizers: nostr:npub1jluy3twvf338v6zlujzzdhjkzjy8ezj34ksydr8vw8a6jwp89ygshpp2kq
π Event: nostr:nevent1qqsf4ca3a2n6u6s67wkxek3xeqmt0rrx8vfwapckn9fy0tecrr0k2ycv0kpu2
#events_nostr_recap
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#6 π° Nostr in the Media
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1. Nostr definition of nostr:npub1tjjvjppc7efxtdgxyss6lrpfryglpe3nezszqj276txdfmm6gt9qms44cz on X
https://x.com/craigonbitcoin/status/1902481069242532081
2. nostr:npub1tjjvjppc7efxtdgxyss6lrpfryglpe3nezszqj276txdfmm6gt9qms44cz shows how Nostr is better than X with link previews
https://x.com/craigonbitcoin/status/1903102977281249420
3. The Nostr experience of nostr:npub1cxtzr09d9jw4qfscm7hjtf47pl0z80tnpegc38wgsvmkeywv5mzqe2d5cj with nostr:npub1hz5alqscpp8yjrvgsdp2n4ygkl8slvstrgvmjca7e45w6644ew7sewtysa
https://x.com/josebitcoiner/status/1902401524958921031
#media_nostr_recap