The differences between Vanilla and Honey in a nutshell.

@Dave Nicholls what are your preferred Vanilla features that you would like to see on Honey? 🐝💜

Hivetalk users, we need your opinion / feedback. Do you prefer using Vanilla even though it's only the videoconferencing, it can't scale and has worse fidelity? Or do you prefer the posibility of scale that Honey offers and all the #nostr tools that are enabled? #asknostr

Thanks to your constant support, We keep the lights on and #Hivetalk free :) Cheers!

What is Honey Hivetalk? The game-changer we dropped in October 2025 as an early-stage working product. Built from the ground up with client and relay support, it scales effortlessly to thousands of users. We’re added more native #Nostr features, better handling for spotty internet in remote areas, and seamless integration for massive events. Honey isn’t just bigger—it’s smarter, turning video calls into zap-fueled social experiences. By year’s end, Honey’s beta has been live for three solid months, proving its mettle in real-world chaos. We’ve hosted everything from yoga flows to vibe coding meetups, and the feedback? It’s sweet as... well, you know.

What is Vanilla Hivetalk? Our OG client-only setup, capped at 100 participants for cozy, intimate gatherings. Released in early 2024 as a proof-of-concept, it’s now been humming along for a full 20 months as of January. Perfect for quick team huddles or small #Nostr meetups, it’s the reliable workhorse that’s kept our community buzzing without a hitch. You can check it out at:

HiveTalk

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HiveTalk calling provides real-time video calls, messaging and screen sharing.

2025 was the year HiveTalk truly took flight. Remember our initial goal? What started as a scrappy prototype #Nostr + #Lightning video conferencing has now blossomed into a thriving hub for global connections. That vision evolved rapidly, into two versions: Vanilla Hivetalk and Honey Hivetalk. If you haven't already, be sure to check them out at

HiveTalk

HiveTalk - Choose Your Experience

HiveTalk - Nostr + Lightning Enabled Video Conferencing. Choose between Vanilla (simple & ephemeral) or Honey (advanced & scalable).

Who says you can't have a party from the comfort of your home? Get into hivetalk, open up #wavlake , and let people join your online party and zap the epic #musicians 💜 🎶 ⚡

A new year to hive, A new year to thrive 🐝 💜⚡ 🙌

Happy New Year!! Ring the year with love and honey 🐝 💜 🎉

The New Year is fast approaching all over the world, Join the global countdown, wherever you are 🐝 💜⚡ 🙌 🎉

Thanks to your support, we get to cover our costs and keep Hivetalk free. 🐝 💜⚡ HAPPY NEW YEAR! 🙌 🎉

Spread the Hivetalk word, Help grow the swarm, Let's keep the future of the internet private and decentralized!

Hivetalk is the best place to chill on a videocall, share music and get zapped :)

When you're far away on Christmas, the best thing you can do is gift a call. Hivetalk always open, anytime, anywhere.

Honey holidays everyone! Wishing you to get to enjoy your loved ones. 🐝 💜 🎉

On nostr we've always love the #zapathon , so during this cheerful holiday season, why not creat #zappyHours ?

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With Hivetalk you can connect from anywhere with your phone. Bee everywhere 🐝 🙃 🐝

With the holidays coming, it's always a good moment to remind people they can use Hivetalk Honey to schedule their #nostr notes :)