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#7 ⚡ 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:
🔥 Top 3: Most Zaps
1. Zaps Received: 206
Sats Earned: 800k
2. Zaps Received: 183
Sats Earned: 118k
3. Zaps Received: 93
Sats Earned: 93k
💰 Top 3: Most Sats
1. Sats Earned: 800k
Zaps Received: 206
2. Sats Earned: 282k
Zaps Received: 48
3. Sats Earned: 237k
Zaps Received: 21
#most-zapped_nostr_recap
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#8 😂 Nostr Memes
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#memes_nostr_recap
#Nostur update (TestFlight)
- Make share/discover lists compatible with Follow packs
- Add mini audio player bar view
- Enable picture paste + preview on picture-first post
- Fixed bunker relay url not detected when pasting
- Fixed bookmark update crash
- Fixed video playback issue
- Fixed DM view cut off
- Add untap touch feedback on unike/unzip
- Theme color fixes
TestFlight: https://nostur.com/testflight
Source code: https://nostur.com/source
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#9 🛠️ Tools, Updates and Releases
===========================
1. Nostr Follow Packs - Create, share, and discover curated Follow Packs - New Tool
Nostr Follow Packs is a minimalistic Nostr application that allows users to create, share, and discover curated Follow Packs, making it easier to explore and connect with relevant Nostr profiles
Developed by: nostr:npub12rv5lskctqxxs2c8rf2zlzc7xx3qpvzs3w4etgemauy9thegr43sf485vg
Source: https://github.com/callebtc/nostr-follow-packs
2. Seasnail - An advanced Nostr NIP-05 Server - New Tool
Seasnail is a NIP-05 verification and identifier service for Nostr that enables users, projects, and communities to register verifiable identities. Built by Dezh Tech and managed by Kraken, it offers simple, reliable identity provisioning for Nostr apps such as wallets, clients, and social platforms.
Developed by: nostr:npub1htdamfg82u4nj7zjqj82wnew7wke9vd2cp7r6nsaast5arxujc4qtu92zz, nostr:npub13aa82jwr93cgafagc7fmstm49yqr0srnv9raftpzwyc8d5xyghlqnkz3fg, nostr:npub1h49w8en79xty6j2pwgnpm3znjhyf767jua6xgt3kvyn3w80ms86s2z9kay
Source: https://github.com/dezh-tech/sea-snail
3. Nostur - TestFlight v1.21.0 (build 394)
Nostur is a Nostr client for Mac, iPhone, and iPad. This release adds support for follow packs in shared/discovered lists, a mini audio player bar, and image paste with preview for picture-first posts. It also fixes issues with relay URL detection, bookmarks, video playback, and DM view layout. Touch feedback and theme color improvements enhance the overall user experience.
Developed by: nostr:npub1n0sturny6w9zn2wwexju3m6asu7zh7jnv2jt2kx6tlmfhs7thq0qnflahe
4. Corny Chat - v2025.04
Corny Chat is an open-source audio space built on Jam that integrates Nostr and Lightning. This release introduces improved Nostr list management, allowing users to create, edit, and manage follow sets directly from their profile view. A new "Members Only" room feature restricts access based on follow lists, giving room owners tighter control over participation. On the server side, a script was added to quickly switch macaroon and TLS certificates for the integrated LNbits instance, enhancing flexibility and maintenance.
Developed by: nostr:npub1yx6pjypd4r7qh2gysjhvjd9l2km6hnm4amdnjyjw3467fy05rf0qfp7kza
Source: https://github.com/vicariousdrama/cornychat/releases/tag/v2025.04
5. Primal Android App - 2.2.14
Primal is a Nostr client for Android devices. This release focuses on stability, fixing crashes related to zapping from external wallets using NWC, and taking pictures when the app couldn't acquire a URI. These fixes improve reliability and ensure smoother user interactions across common app functions. Although this is the latest release, there was also release 2.2.13 this week.
Developed by: Aleksandar Ilic (https://github.com/AleksandarIlic)
Source: https://github.com/PrimalHQ/primal-android-app/releases/tag/2.2.14
#tools_nostr_recap
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#10 🎁 Developer Tools, updates and Guides
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1. Nostr Signing Device - v0.2.0
Nostr Signing Device is a hardware-based signing tool for Nostr events. This release includes support for the LilyGo T-Display-S3, release deployment improvements, and a new hardware installer. Release also added STL files and improvements for 3D-printable enclosures, making DIY builds more accessible. Usability enhancements like installer instructions and typo fixes improve the setup process. The “Phoenix Edition” signals ongoing refinement for both software and hardware integration, helping developers sign events securely with dedicated devices.
Developed by: Alan Bits (https://github.com/alanbits)
Source: https://github.com/lnbits/nostr-signing-device/releases/tag/v0.2.0
2. Samiz - v0.0.3
Samiz is a developer tool that enables Nostr note transmission over a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) mesh network, ideal for offline communication when the internet is down. This release marks its first full version, introducing Bluetooth configuration, production build support, and string updates to improve usability. This release brings Samiz closer to practical deployment in offline and resilience-focused Nostr setups.
Developed by: nostr:npub1v3tgrwwsv7c6xckyhm5dmluc05jxd4yeqhpxew87chn0kua0tjzqc6yvjh, nostr:npub1cl3sp6c79979xvw027hpxp953edda66kcjfdnazsf99nn62whcuq6tzfpv
Source: https://github.com/KoalaSat/samiz/releases/tag/v0.0.3-alpha
3. Nsyte - v0.3.1
Nyste is a command-line tool for publishing websites to Nostr and Blossom servers, supporting decentralized, censorship-resistant hosting. This release improves stability with fixed secrets management, cleaner output, and various bug fixes. Now tested in production CI/CD flows, this release marks a solid and complete milestone for the tool's intended use. This is the latest release, and there were releases v0.2.0, v0.2.2, v0.2.3, v0.2.4, v0.2.5, v0.2.6, v0.2.7, and v0.3.0 this week.
Developed by: nostr:npub1uac67zc9er54ln0kl6e4qp2y6ta3enfcg7ywnayshvlw9r5w6ehsqq99rx
#dev-tools_nostr_recap
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#1 🧠 Quote of the Week
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nostr:npub12vkcxr0luzwp8e673v29eqjhrr7p9vqq8asav85swaepclllj09sylpugg
“Nostr is how we orange pill the masses.”
#quote_nostr_recap
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#2 🔥 Community Highlights
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1. Analysis of Reactions and Original Notes on #Nostr Over Two Years
2. Evaluating custom feeds on nostr:npub13myx4j0pp9uenpjjq68wdvqzywuwxfj64welu28mdvaku222mjtqzqv3qk and pointing out the bug
3. The connection between Nostr and #Bitcoin
4. Posting on Nostr regarding the lockout on X
5. Global Spreading progress of Nostr
6. Seeking plebs’ favourite Nostr clients
7. The Healthiest social network relationship of nostr:npub1l2vyh47mk2p0qlsku7hg0vn29faehy9hy34ygaclpn66ukqp3afqutajft ever
#community_nostr_recap
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#3 🌱 Ecosystem Growth
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Nostr is growing fast! According to https://github.com/aljazceru/awesome-nostr, there are now over 140 Nostr clients, over 50 relays and over 450 Nostr apps are running in more than 40 countries around the globe.
During this week:
Total zaps: 35,342, compared to 40,070 zaps the week before
Total zap amount: 7,352,762, compared to 10,120,790 sats the week before
Total events: 3,348,038, compared to 4,823,280 events the week before
Many thanks to https://stats.nostr.band by nostr:npub1xdtducdnjerex88gkg2qk2atsdlqsyxqaag4h05jmcpyspqt30wscmntxy and all the contributors of https://github.com/aljazceru/awesome-nostr for providing these insights.
#eco-growth_nostr_recap
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#5 📅 Upcoming Events
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1. nostr:npub1rwh33t5x8n7czknhts5fg0v0fml8mkl7neaarksumkkf8d679qrqcz7avv in Las Vegas - Nostr lounge - July 2025
📅 Date: May 28 - 29, 2025
⏰ Time: At 1.00pm PDT
📍 Location: The Venetian Las Vegas
(3355 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA)
🤹♀️ Organizers:
nostr:npub18m76awca3y37hkvuneavuw6pjj4525fw90necxmadrvjg0sdy6qsngq955 (28th meetup) - nostr:npub1yaul8k059377u9lsu67de7y637w4jtgeuwcmh5n7788l6xnlnrgs3tvjmf, nostr:npub1fgz3pungsr2quse0fpjuk4c5m8fuyqx2d6a3ddqc4ek92h6hf9ns0mjeck, nostr:npub12gyrpse550melzx2ey69srfxlyd8svkxkg0mjcjkjr4zakqm2cnqwa3jj5
nostr:npub12vkcxr0luzwp8e673v29eqjhrr7p9vqq8asav85swaepclllj09sylpugg (29th meetup) - nostr:npub16c0nh3dnadzqpm76uctf5hqhe2lny344zsmpm6feee9p5rdxaa9q586nvr,
nostr:npub1zga04e73s7ard4kaektaha9vckdwll3y8auztyhl3uj764ua7vrqc7ppvc,
nostr:npub1spdnfacgsd7lk0nlqkq443tkq4jx9z6c6ksvaquuewmw7d3qltpslcq6j7
🔗 Event: https://b.tc/conference/2025
2. NOSTRBAMA Nostr Conference - July 2025
📅 Date: July 15 - 17, 2025
📍 Location: The Hatch (upstairs Haberdasher), 113 Dauphin Street. Mobile, Alabama.
🤹♀️ Organizers: nostr:npub1unm5skfa9x4drpq43pu2g00w6pzwvfhsa23z4j6aee7vghaygmkqwjtxhc, nostr:npub16secklpnqey3el04fy2drfftsz5k26zlwdsnz84wtul2luwj8fdsugjdxk, nostr:npub1ualvtyga8hj6kgw9mwe72ns9pn6c8kd66qruv98eafeuawg7yt0shdwmqx
🔗 Event: https://nostrbama.com/
#events_nostr_recap
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#6 📰 Nostr in the Media
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1. The kindness and support of the Nostr community
nostr:npub1hz5alqscpp8yjrvgsdp2n4ygkl8slvstrgvmjca7e45w6644ew7sewtysa
https://x.com/BachleTanja/status/1915349348273041815
2. Take control of your life with Nostr
nostr:npub1zl3g38a6qypp6py2z07shggg45cu8qex992xpss7d8zrl28mu52s4cjajh
https://x.com/SondreB/status/1916369974026707075
3. Publishing the same content on Nostr & X / Twitter
nostr:npub12vkcxr0luzwp8e673v29eqjhrr7p9vqq8asav85swaepclllj09sylpugg
https://x.com/primal_app/status/1913339091795464663
4. Nostr is truely #Decentralized
nostr:npub1dqcvgz20g2sn3venz47pxzjn2w6pf8xxs03vrrrwqp8z9lchce2ssj9fsy
https://x.com/santhoshj/status/1915422681547083830
#media_nostr_recap
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#7 ⚡ 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:
🔥 Top 3: Most Zaps
1. Zaps Received: 111
Sats Earned: 30k
2. Zaps Received: 53
Sats Earned: 25k
3. Zaps Received: 49
Sats Earned: 5k
💰 Top 3: Most Sats
1. Sats Earned: 39k
Zaps Received: 31
2. Sats Earned: 35k
Zaps Received: 29
3. Sats Earned: 30k
Zaps Received: 111
#most-zapped_nostr_recap
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#8 😂 Nostr Memes
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#memes_nostr_recap
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#9 🛠️ Tools, Updates and Releases
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1. Zappix - A nostr image sharing application - New Tool
Zappix is a Nostr client designed to deliver a clean, image-centric user experience. Built using React, TypeScript, Material UI, and the Nostr Development Kit (NDK), it focuses on visual content and smooth interaction, providing a modern and polished frontend for Nostr users.
Developed by: nostr:npub18ams6ewn5aj2n3wt2qawzglx9mr4nzksxhvrdc4gzrecw7n5tvjqctp424
Source: https://github.com/derekross/zappix
2. Yumyume - 0.5.0 – Beef Curry with Shemai
Yumyume is a social bookmarking tool built on the Nostr protocol, helping users discover, share and organize bookmarks. In this "Beef Curry with Shemai" release, Yumyume migrates to the new NIP-B0 standard (kind 39701) for better compatibility and future-proofing. The homepage is now unified, combining the feed, popular tags and bookmark creation in one easy place, making the platform more accessible and organized. This release also includes important bug fixes and code improvements for a smoother experience. The concept is from nostr:npub1l77twp5l02jadkcjn6eeulv2j7y5vmf9tf3hhtq7h7rp0vzhgpzqz0swft.
To support its growth, contributions to the nostr:npub1kmwdmhuxvafg05dyap3qmy42jpwztrv9p0uvey3a8803ahlwtmnsnhxqk9 campaign are encouraged, with rewards available for even less than the cost of a yearly Pinboard subscription.
https://geyser.fund/project/yumyume
Developed by: nostr:npub1zqcaun7cgynyaw6dapylz9cq7g4e62kj7z78hrklkwah2dcajyeqc9uza5
Source: https://gitlab.com/digitalethicsagency/nostr/yumyume/-/releases/0.5.0
3. Kinostr - Release
Kinostr is a Nostr-based platform for sharing and discussing videos in real time. In this release Kinostr added timestamp mode, letting users post clickable timestamps in chats for easier scene-specific discussions. Other improvements include fixing sidebar overflow, publishing the first note as a chat message with cover art and hashtags, and adding genre categories from hashtags, making browsing smoother.
Developed by: nostr:npub1r0rs5q2gk0e3dk3nlc7gnu378ec6cnlenqp8a3cjhyzu6f8k5sgs4sq9ac
4. Zapstore - 0.2.6
Zapstore is a social, permissionless app store that lets users discover and share Nostr apps freely. In this release, Zapstore fixes issues with app detail refresh and reputation verification using DVM, while introducing a basic developer screen. These updates enhance app browsing and improve trust.
Developed by: nostr:npub1wf4pufsucer5va8g9p0rj5dnhvfeh6d8w0g6eayaep5dhps6rsgs43dgh9
Source: https://github.com/zapstore/zapstore/releases/tag/0.2.6
5. Coracle - 0.6.10
Coracle is an experimental Nostr client designed to unlock the full potential of using multiple relays, letting users browse, filter, zap, and create custom feeds for a more curated experience. In this release, Coracle brings major improvements including faster page loads, better storage handling for improved performance and multiple bug fixes like Spotify URL parsing, reply drafts, and account creation issues. These updates make Coracle more stable, faster, and better at handling relay connections for a smoother user experience.
Developed by: nostr:npub1jlrs53pkdfjnts29kveljul2sm0actt6n8dxrrzqcersttvcuv3qdjynqn
Source: https://github.com/coracle-social/coracle/releases/tag/0.6.10
6. Hivetalk - v0.0.4 - Winter Freeze
HiveTalk is a browser-based real-time video calling tool that combines Nostr and Lightning to enable seamless communication. In this release, HiveTalk improves usability with updates like a collapsible side button bar, clearer hero banner text, link previews and better handling of active rooms using Handlebars. These enhancements make HiveTalk smoother, more interactive and better organized for users connecting over Nostr.
Developed by: nostr:npub18pudjhdhhp2v8gxnkttt00um729nv93tuepjda2jrwn3eua5tf5s80a699, nostr:npub1lqs30x7466guvx6r2cek8z9d4hpucycy7j08wx58cwx70m206q3qrscejr
Source: https://github.com/HiveTalk/hivetalksfu/releases/tag/v0.0.4
7. Nostrmo - 3.0.0
Nostrmo is a Flutter-based Nostr client available across Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, Web and Linux. This release adds support for Nesigner on desktop platforms, recodes the local relay database using ISar for better performance and upgrades to the latest Flutter version. It also introduces new features like displaying comment events (kind 1111) and improved decoding for relay groups and follow sets, making Nostrmo more powerful and reliable across devices.
Developed by: nostr:npub19yeqjawls407xjnmgkk6yss7936pcd7qzd5srlj8wye6j8433vrsjazqwk
Source: https://github.com/haorendashu/nostrmo/releases/tag/3.0.0
8. Amber - v3.3.0
Amber is a Nostr event signer for Android that helps users securely manage their nsec keys in a dedicated app. In this release, Amber improves security and reliability by automatically removing any special characters when users paste their nsec, reducing the chance of input errors or issues during signing. This is the latest release, But there were the releases v3.2.9, v3.2.8, v3.2.7 also in this week.
Developed by: nostr:npub1w4uswmv6lu9yel005l3qgheysmr7tk9uvwluddznju3nuxalevvs2d0jr5
Source: https://github.com/greenart7c3/Amber/releases/tag/v3.3.0
9. Runstr - Core Functionality v0.2.9.9-alpha
RUNSTR is a running app built on the Nostr protocol, designed to bring social and fitness activities together. In this alpha release, RUNSTR improves performance with faster feed loading, upgrades zap functionality to NWC, enhances the splits dashboard and introduces featured team management through NIP29. It also overhauls the music player experience and adds NIP101h health tracking, allowing users to save fitness metrics like weight, height and fitness level directly to Nostr. There were release v1.0.0 and more pre-releases also this week.
Developed by: nostr:npub1xr8tvnnnr9aqt9vv30vj4vreeq2mk38mlwe7khvhvmzjqlcghh6sr85uum
Source: https://github.com/HealthNoteLabs/Runstr/releases/tag/new-features-0.1.0-20250426-192837
10. 0xchat App - v1.4.9
0xchat App is a chat application built on the Nostr protocol, available for iOS and Android. In this release, 0xchat introduces updated NIP-29 group logic with support for group admin roles, giving users more control over group management. Additionally, it adds support for Aegis URL scheme login on iOS, making authentication smoother and more secure for Apple users.
Developed by: nostr:npub10td4yrp6cl9kmjp9x5yd7r8pm96a5j07lk5mtj2kw39qf8frpt8qm9x2wl
Source: https://github.com/0xchat-app/0xchat-app-main/releases/tag/v1.4.9-release
#tools_nostr_recap
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#10 🎁 Developer Tools, updates and Guides
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1. SNSTR - Simple Nostr Software Toolkit for Retards - New Developer Tool
SNSTR (Simple Nostr Software Toolkit) is a lightweight TypeScript library for interacting with the Nostr protocol. It offers a simple, minimal-dependency API, making it easy for developers to integrate Nostr into their projects. Although still under development, SNSTR aims to simplify the building process for Nostr applications.
Developed by: nostr:npub1s9etjgzjglwlaxdhsveq0qksxyh6xpdpn8ajh69ruetrug957r3qpklxzl
Source: https://github.com/AustinKelsay/snstr
2. Noscrypt - v0.1.9
Noscrypt is a Nostr-specific cryptography library written in C, designed to handle secure encryption operations. This release adds a C# .NET 8.0 wrapper, full NIP-44 vector testing and important updates like newer mbedtls and OpenSSL versions for improved security. It also introduces API changes for better consistency, making Noscrypt more robust and accessible for developers building secure Nostr applications.
Developed by: nostr:npub1qdjn8j4gwgmkj3k5un775nq6q3q7mguv5tvajstmkdsqdja2havq03fqm7
Source: https://github.com/VnUgE/noscrypt/releases/tag/v0.1.9
#dev-tools_nostr_recap
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#8 😂 Nostr Memes
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#memes_nostr_recap
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#2 🔥 Community Highlights
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1. #Nostr: The Broadcast method to the world that noone can silence
2. #Amethyst Tariffs: A Threat to Client Freedom on #Nostr?
3. Calling Devs: Let’s build a Nostr ecards app with Sats-Back Gifts!
4. Graphical Demonstration: The Functionality of Nstart and the Promenade server
5. The Power of Nostr: nostr:npub1lelkh3hhxw9hdwlcpk6q9t0xt9f7yze0y0nxazvzqjmre3p98x3sthkvyz is just with Nostr
6. The power of films: Unfiat the culture with nostr:npub1rjtrs7xqdvj3588r9njrexh2n750j7jdwx9qs543nutmdsj6ljaqpfmp8a
7. Talking Nostr and Sipping #lightning coffee at the Vancouver meetup
8. Bounties in El Salvador: nostr:npub1c0r3ytrr4afgrlhrhyec6y9wvkckdllx7ul3cfevtsgjqcrhx8tsdzqs7w asks help to claim his birthright citizenship
nostr:naddr1qvzqqqr4gupzps78zgkx8t6js8lw8wfn35g2ued3vml7daelrsnjchq3yps8wvwhqqcyymm4de6xjetn94nx7u3dg9h8jmmwv5k5c6tkd9hxwttfdck52mpd2dskcanpv3hhytthwucngaesee70zc
9. nostr:npub1yzvxlwp7wawed5vgefwfmugvumtp8c8t0etk3g8sky4n0ndvyxesnxrf8q: The Gateway for Nostr & Lightning
10. Making aware real estate investors about the Nostr #zapping
#community_nostr_recap
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#7 ⚡ 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:
🔥 Top 3: Most Zaps
1. Zaps Received: 148
Sats Earned: 345k
2. Zaps Received: 109
Sats Earned: 37k
3. Zaps Received: 91
Sats Earned: 16k
💰 Top 3: Most Sats
1. Sats Earned: 345k
Zaps Received: 148
2. Sats Earned: 100k
Zaps Received: 13
3. Sats Earned: 70k
Zaps Received: 8
#most-zapped_nostr_recap
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#1 🧠 Quote of the Week
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nostr:npub1qny3tkh0acurzla8x3zy4nhrjz5zd8l9sy9jys09umwng00manysew95gx
“the single best advice you can give friends interested in bitcoin is to download a nostr app so they can feel it first hand”
#quote_nostr_recap
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#3 🌱 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: 44,276, compared to 43,282 zaps the week before
Total zap amount: 11,355,315, compared to 10,964,902 sats the week before
Total events: 5,432,613, compared to 5,724,911 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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#5 📅 Upcoming Events
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1. TechTuesday Meetup Utrecht - Social Bookmarking session - April 2025
📅 Date: April 15, 2025
⏰ Time: From 21:00 to 22:00 (UTC+2)
📍 Location: Above Vredenburgpassage 116, 3511 WR Utrecht, The Netherlands
🤹♀️ Organizers: nostr:npub1l77twp5l02jadkcjn6eeulv2j7y5vmf9tf3hhtq7h7rp0vzhgpzqz0swft
nostr:npub1qe3e5wrvnsgpggtkytxteaqfprz0rgxr8c3l34kk3a9t7e2l3acslezefe
nostr:npub1w98ems6ryhpv7zvmhwp5sv65p0pwrnvzw4lucn0ch776qan9ntdstscwpx
2. Los Angeles Nostr Meetup - April 2025
📅 Date: April 18, 2025
📍 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)
🤹♀️ Organizers: nostr:npub1jluy3twvf338v6zlujzzdhjkzjy8ezj34ksydr8vw8a6jwp89ygshpp2kq
🔗 Event: nostr:nevent1qqsf4ca3a2n6u6s67wkxek3xeqmt0rrx8vfwapckn9fy0tecrr0k2ycv0kpu2
3. NOSTRBAMA Nostr Conference - July 2025
📅 Date: July 15 - 17, 2025
📍 Location: The Hatch (upstairs Haberdasher), 113 Dauphin Street. Mobile, Alabama.
🤹♀️ Organizers: nostr:npub1unm5skfa9x4drpq43pu2g00w6pzwvfhsa23z4j6aee7vghaygmkqwjtxhc, nostr:npub16secklpnqey3el04fy2drfftsz5k26zlwdsnz84wtul2luwj8fdsugjdxk, nostr:npub1ualvtyga8hj6kgw9mwe72ns9pn6c8kd66qruv98eafeuawg7yt0shdwmqx
🔗 Event: https://nostrbama.com/
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#6 📰 Nostr in the Media
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1. The best apps to use on Nostr
nostr:npub103m96sra82w4agghew9cdxtzs4s8sl7qsjsvw6h653yml0gjrkzqefd3h5
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuRt5Hj4Y0M
2. The visual representation of Nostr
nostr:npub1tjjvjppc7efxtdgxyss6lrpfryglpe3nezszqj276txdfmm6gt9qms44cz
https://x.com/craigonbitcoin/status/1908249570293014604
3. Nostr Value for Value: How nostr being special over other social media platforms
nostr:npub1hz5alqscpp8yjrvgsdp2n4ygkl8slvstrgvmjca7e45w6644ew7sewtysa
https://x.com/BachleTanja/status/1908057570012450930
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#7 ⚡ 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:
🔥 Top 3: Most Zaps
1. Zaps Received: 67
Sats Earned: 22k
2. Zaps Received: 45
Sats Earned: 2k
3. Zaps Received: 41
Sats Earned: 1k
💰 Top 3: Most Sats
1. Sats Earned: 46k
Zaps Received: 27
2. Sats Earned: 22k
Zaps Received: 67
3. Sats Earned: 20k
Zaps Received: 3
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#8 😂 Nostr Memes
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#9 🛠️ Tools, Updates and Releases
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1. Askopenly - A nostr micro client for asking questions - New tool
AskOpenly is a lightweight Nostr micro-client for anonymously asking questions on the open network. It runs fully in the browser as a PWA, with no backend or login required. Each question generates a new Nostr key, ensuring complete privacy. Events are stored locally, and replies are fetched periodically. AskOpenly continues to offer a simple, private way to ask anything without revealing your identity.
Developed by: nostr:npub1hee433872q2gen90cqh2ypwcq9z7y5ugn23etrd2l2rrwpruss8qwmrsv6
Source: https://github.com/happylemonprogramming/askopenly
2. nostrcontactform - Nostr based web contact form - New tool
A web contact form that sends the completed form to the recipient via Nostr DMs. It uses NIP-04 encryption to send form data privately through the Nostr network.
Developed by: nostr:npub18ams6ewn5aj2n3wt2qawzglx9mr4nzksxhvrdc4gzrecw7n5tvjqctp424
Source: https://github.com/derekross/nostrcontactform
3. Corny Chat - v2025.03
Corny Chat is an open-source audio space built on Jam with Nostr and Lightning support. This release, room owners can now set hashtags that appear in live chats and Nostr posts and users can favorite rooms for quick access. A new “Talking Stick” mode allows only one speaker at a time, helping manage discussions. Login options were expanded to include Facebook, Google, Apple, and more. Several bugs were fixed, including issues with the follows list, room access tracking, and message of the day storage.
Developed by: nostr:npub1yx6pjypd4r7qh2gysjhvjd9l2km6hnm4amdnjyjw3467fy05rf0qfp7kza
Source: https://github.com/vicariousdrama/cornychat/releases/tag/v2025.03
4. Primal iOS - 2.1.49
Primal iOS is a fast and user-friendly Nostr client for iOS, focused on delivering a rich social experience, combining a sleek UI with powerful features for discovering and interacting with Nostr content. In this release, Primal added support for animated GIF uploads, fixed issues with zap.stream URLs, improved deep linking to threads and resolved rendering problems for mentioned events with unknown kinds.
Developed by: nostr:npub1zga04e73s7ard4kaektaha9vckdwll3y8auztyhl3uj764ua7vrqc7ppvc
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#10 🎁 Developer Tools, updates and Guides
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1. Nostrbook - Reference guide for the Nostr protocol - New Developer tool
Nostrbook is a detailed reference guide for the Nostr protocol, documenting event kinds, data structures and protocol specifications. It serves as a registry of markdown-based documentation aimed at helping developers understand and build on Nostr with clarity and accuracy. It remains a key resource for the Nostr dev community.
Developed by: nostr:npub1q3sle0kvfsehgsuexttt3ugjd8xdklxfwwkh559wxckmzddywnws6cd26p
Source: https://gitlab.com/soapbox-pub/nostrbook
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