Thank you so much for the support @OpenSats!
It helps us keep building towards our vision in an open, decentralized and, most importantly, the right way.
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routstr
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A Decentralised LLM Protocol & Routing Marketplace
Check our docs:
https://docs.routstr.com
Try the chat app:
https://chat.routstr.com
Github:
https://github.com/routstr
New Release!
Routstr Core v0.4.3
Major Changes:
1. Dev Cut:
A default 2.1% protocol fee is added to all paid requests to fund Routstr development and is auto-paid to the Routstr lightning address.
More on this here: View article →
2. Node Management Cli:
A dedicated admin token can be created for managing your node via Routstr Cli.
Hand the Cli to your agent and it can manage the node for you (add upstreams, rotate keys, check balances, etc.):
Note: the CLI is still in early beta and needs more testing before a stable release — try it, but expect rough edges.
3. Cross conversions from/to /v1/messages endpoint:
To allow any upstream for interfacing with Claude Code.
4. API Key Refund Tracking:
Refunds are now tracked per API key. You can recover refund tokens upto 7 days.
5. Version Drift Visibility:
The node now shows the running commit when it isn't aligned with
the latest release tag — easy to spot when an operator is on an
in-between build vs. a clean release.
6. All-in-One Docker Image:
New official image `9qeklajc/routstr` on Docker Hub bundles the
FastAPI backend and the prebuilt Next.js admin UI in a single
~400 MB multi-arch (amd64 + arm64) container. One `docker run`
gives you API + admin dashboard.
https://hub.docker.com/repository/docker/9qeklajc/routstr/general
Plus other improvements and bug fixes — full release notes:
Please upgrade your nodes by pulling the latest from main and running
`docker compose up --build -d`.
GitHub
GitHub - Routstr/routstr-cli: CLI for inspecting, configuring, and operating a Routstr node
CLI for inspecting, configuring, and operating a Routstr node - Routstr/routstr-cli
GitHub
Release Routstr Core v0.4.3 · Routstr/routstr-core
What's Changed
Litellm integration for anthropic messages forwarding by @9qeklajc in #479
Fix display api key infos by @9qeklajc in #423
Simplify ...
Routstr started with a very simple idea by @shroominic, "what if we used a Cashu token as Bearer token to pay for AI". Without cashu, we wouldn't be where we are right now.
Cashu is amazing ❤
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Announcing Routstrd: The Only Tool you Need for Uncensorable Access to AI
Routstrd is unlike any other inference provider out there. Because it's not an inference provider, it's a tool, powered by Nostr and Bitcoin, that works for you.
A tool that:
1. Constantly searches Nostr for Routstr/AI nodes
2. Finds the cheapest available provider for the model you like
3. Falls back to the next best one based on availability
Because there's an open competition between Routstr nodes to offer the best price, latency and uptime, you will never be disappointed. We have 8-9 Routstr nodes right now.
To get started run these 3 commands:
1. bun install -g routstrd
2. routstrd onboard
(choose your favorite agent here, Claude Code, OpenCode, OpenClaw, and Pi Agent have quick installations for now, you can integrate it with any app on your machine)
3. routstrd receive 2100
(scan a Lightning invoice and voila, start your agent)
The Nostr + Bitcoin experience just became unbeatable! No KYC, no credit cards, no permissions.
It also has a beautiful TUI that keeps you up to date on what's happening.
I've been using Routstrd for a month now. It was easier to battle test it if you're its primary user.
Btw the competition between Routstr nodes is getting heated right now and thus you're getting the best price for your sats.
Bitcoiners get the best price! And with Routstrd, Bitcoiners also get the best experience.
Please try it out and let @redshift know if you face any issues. Thank you @Thefux and @Evan for testing this.
New Release!
Routstr Core v0.4.0: With Open Nostr Analytics
Major Changes:
1. Open Analytics:
Routstr nodes now periodically share combined usage stats on Nostr.
(Enabled by default, can be disabled in the settings)
And as a user, you can now look at how the Routstr network is doing here:
We've done 1.2M sats in volume this month across 7 nodes. Just getting started, we're optimistic that we'll grow this 10x and 100x in the near future.
2. Child Keys:
Teams can now manage apikeys and child keys for their teams on using a single upstream like api.routstr.com (Platform UI still in beta, pls report bugs: https://beta.platform.routstr.com).
3. Admin Dashboard Redesigned:
Now it's slicker with fewer bugs. Thanks to @Evan our UI wizard. Helping you manage your models and upstreams better.
4. Routstr Node Upstreams:
You can now add other Routstr nodes as upstream and your node will pay for other nodes with lightning/cashu. api.routstr.com will be doing only Routstr node upstreams going forward, you can use this as your base URL easily.
5. X-Cashu Caching:
A long awaited feature where x-cashu refunds are caching for a while before the node deletes them. If the user forgets to store refunds, you won't lose funds.
Plus other minor improvements and bug fixes.
Please upgrade your nodes by pulling the latest from main and run `docker compose up --build -d`.
Routstr
Routstr - Decentralized AI Inference Router
Access top AI models with Bitcoin Lightning payments. Permissionless, private, and decentralized.
Introducing OpenClaw Sovereign Setup!
Deploy a self-sovereign AI that:
• Pays for its fuel (inference costs with Cashu)
• Pays for its car (server time via Lightning)
• Runs completely sovereign with a Cashu wallet
→ Setup in 6 minutes with 2 Lightning payments
→ Run it now:
Built on @LNVPS.net + @routstr + Bitcoin/Cashu
PS: Use VSCode's terminal for best QR rendering.
🔁 Script is safe to re-run if the connection hiccups.
OpenClaw Setup - Run Your Own AI Agent
Deploy your own OpenClaw AI agent in under 5 minutes with a single Bitcoin Lightning payment.
We updated our docs!
Now focusing on Clients vs Nodes:
docs.routstr.com
Full OpenResponses.org support✅
We are honored and grateful to be supported by @HRF and their AI for Individual Rights Program!
Access to state of the art AI should be decentralized and permissionless. Thank you 🧡
Human Rights Foundation
HRF Announces Support for Projects Advancing AI for Individual Rights
NEW YORK (Nov. 24, 2025) — The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) today announced the first round of grants made as part of its new AI for Individual ...
Routstr Chat is improving every week. It is the best alternative to $20/month AI subscriptions now where you have to KYC.
With chat-v0.2.0, we now have:
1. Web Search via OpenAI and Perplexity models
2. Encrypted Chat history live-sync powered by Nostr and AppleSauce @hzrd149
3. Nostr Wallet Connect auto topups
4. Persistent image storage in the browser. (encrypted blossom sync soon!)
5. And many more bug fixes!
Routstr Chat v0.1.0 Stable Release
Image Generation, Multi-modal Inputs (images, pdfs, etc), Nostr Wallet Connect and more
We're proud to announce a battle tested chat frontend is ready for your daily use.
Now it comes with:
1. Image generation for as little as 5 sats (on Nano Banana)
2. Image editing with image inputs
3. PDF/files summarization
4. Nostr Wallet Connect for seamless topups.
5. Automatic Routstr node selection based on price (among 8 nodes)
6. Highly stable NIP60 wallet to never lose sats
7. Robust API testing to ensure stability
