The upcoming Private Provider App goes head-to-head with Codex Desktop and Claude CoWork but it's built entirely on Nostr rails, so it'll be 10x better, with none of the legacy headaches like API keys, GitHub connections, Google π€§, etc.
But unlike Codex/Claude, you aren't leaking personal information because of TEEs and you only need to topup using some Bitcoin! Plus, everything is on your phone so you can build while playing with your kids and touching grass. π§‘
Super excited!
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routstr
_@routstr.com
npub130mz...l29s
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
Jev is live on Routstr!
Jev jev jev jev jev, I'm sure you've heard of this by now, it's a new model architecture that is super fast and super cheap and works as classifier for anything you need.
Look here for more inspiration:
You can finally jevelop (sorry π) using jev using nothing but a couple of sats!
Update your routstrd if you want to use it through it. Or you can use it through our sdk as well. (pnpm install @routstr/sdk)
The model is "jev-latest" live on one node rn:
Give this skill to your agent and start building using this, just tell it to use and query

GitHub
GitHub - cobanov/awesome-jev: A curated, source-backed list of projects built with Jev, TypeSafe AI's System One model for typed decisions.
A curated, source-backed list of projects built with Jev, TypeSafe AI's System One model for typed decisions. - cobanov/awesome-jev
Routstr
Routstr model management
TypeSafe AI
Agent skill - TypeSafe AI
Drop-in skill for Claude Code, Codex, and other agent environments.
We Sunset Our Official Node. Zero Downtime.
All nodes are community-run now π§‘
It's been a month and a half since we sunset api.routstr.com, the last "official" Routstr node. Nobody noticed a thing.
routstrd and routstr-sdk discover nodes on Nostr and pick the cheapest one for you automatically. No one can rugpull you. No one can capture you. Your client truly works for you.
We're removing the team as a dependency. Point out any centralization left and we'll remove it next π¨
New routstrd Release: Faster than Ever Before πββ‘β‘οΈ
Update using:
routstrd update
New Features:
- Prompt Caching inside TEE models via Tinfoil (GLM 5.3 and GLM 5.3 Flash are new)
- Faster Responses with Proactive TopUps
- New Binary Release thanks to @hzrd149 (download binaries directly from here: https://github.com/Routstr/routstrd/releases/tag/v0.4.10)
Major Bug Fixes:
- Tinfoil 422 error which is due to stale Tinfoil keys
- Lightning topups sometimes requiring restart is fixed
- Frequent parallel requests failing due to 402 errors
Please report any bugs/issues you find, we'll zap you :)


New Release: Routstr Core 0.4.7 β¨οΈ
- Completions endpoint update
- Removed features such as: child key creation
- Security bug fixes π‘
Please update your node: 
GitHub
Release v0.4.7 Β· Routstr/routstr-core
What's Changed
add detailed error message by @9qeklajc in #699
update packages by @9qeklajc in #695
test(integration): assert admin price edits re...
Cuba Bitcoin Cashu mint is down right now. This was set as the default mint for routstrd, please switch to another mint to continue using Routstr.
routstrd wallet mints set-default
routstrd receive 21000
You can then continue using Routstr.
We're sorry about the inconvenience. We're in search of more mints.
Minibits mint
New Release: Routstr Core v0.4.5
This release focuses on some security features and fixes, Cashu wallet resiliency, new upstream integrations, and other bug fixes.
1. π Encrypted secrets vault
Node secrets are no longer stored in plaintext config. They now live in an encrypted vault, so a leaked config file or database dump no longer means leaked keys.
2. π EHBP proxy support & Tinfoil direct integration
- New EHBP proxy upstream support
- Tinfoil can now be integrated directly
3. π‘ Database stability overhaul
Fixed connection-pool exhaustion and unsafe session sharing, the node no longer goes down under load or while waiting on external I/O. Pool sizing is now environment-configurable.
4. π° Cashu wallet resilience
The wallet now reduces its dependency on mints by smarter token handling and proof verification:
- Withdrawn and auto-topup tokens are recoverable
- Stale Cashu reservations are safely reclaimed
- Clear, specific error messages when token redemption fails
5. π Security hardening
- Patched all reachable dependency advisories (aiohttp, PyJWT, python-multipart, pydantic-settings)
- Hop-by-hop header sanitization and exact attestation routing
- Published a SECURITY.md with our vulnerability reporting policy
Plus dozens of smaller fixes across payouts, refunds, mint handling, and the dashboard. Full changelog:
Main contributors: @Thefux @Jeroen Ubbink @Ashen @redshift
Upgrade now: `docker compose down && docker compose up --build -d`
GitHub
Release Routstr Core v0.4.5 Β· Routstr/routstr-core
What's Changed
feat(config): store node secrets in an encrypted vault by @jeroenubbink in #570
fix(deps): patch reachable pip security advisories ...
Ox-Alpha, a new mysterious frontier model is available on Routstr for free!... almost free, offered by 2 nodes at 0.001 sat (1 msat) per request, no I/O costs. Try it out today via Routstrd.


The best AI solution Bitcoin & Nostr has to offer.
We want to build a solution so good it'll bring a new influx of users to Nostr and Bitcoin.
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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 started with a very simple idea by @npub18gr2...u9su, "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 β€
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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 @npub1u37h...w8vy 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 @npub1u37h...w8vy 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:
β’ Pays for its fuel (inference costs with Cashu)
β’ Pays for its car (server time via Lightning)
β’ Runs completely sovereign with a Cashu wallet
β Setup in 6 minutes with 2 Lightning payments
β Run it now:
Built on @npub1lnvp...7vjj + @routstr + Bitcoin/Cashu
PS: Use VSCode's terminal for best QR rendering.
π 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.
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


Download Local++ on the @Zapstore 

routstr-core v0.1.3 is live:
biggest improvement is we could reduce the minimum required amount per request by dynamically checking the length of given prompt and also considering max_tokens
GitHub
Release β¬οΈv0.1.3 Β· Routstr/routstr-core
Routstr v0.1.3 β 2025-09-16
Highlights
DB-backed settings with live updates: Env vars seed on first run; DB is the source of truth (except DATAB...
v0.1.2 of routstr-core is live:
Every node now automatically publishes their information to nostr so it can be discovered!


Announcing Routstr Core v0.1.0: Come Run Routstr Nodes with Us
With this stable release, anyone can run Routstr nodes and help decentralize AI access to anyone, anywhere on earth!
Come run a Routstr node and serve models from OpenAI, Anthropic, x-ai, Google, Replicate, or OpenRouter (charges 5% extra) to anyone on the open internet and earn Bitcoin via Cashu/Lightning.
With v0.1.0, we made Routstr incredibly stable, but this is still a Beta version. If you come across a problem, weβd appreciate it if you report the bug to us on our Github.
Along with making Routstr more robust, we added these new features to Routstr:
1. Multiple Cashu Mint Support: Users and nodes donβt need to use the same mint
2. Multi-Currency Support: Sat and msats are both supported right now
3. Pay per Request with X-Cashu Headers: Send a Cashu token with enough balance and get the change back along with the response
4. Admin Dashboard and Withdrawals: A simple dashboard to look your and your usersβ balances, more updates coming