=================================== #3 🌱 Ecosystem Growth =================================== Nostr is growing fast! According to https://github.com/aljazceru/awesome-nostr/, there are now over 140 Nostr clients and over 450 Nostr apps running in more than 40 countries around the globe. According to https://nostr.watch/, there are more than 1000 relays online in more than 40 countries. During this week: Total zaps: 40,409, compared to 34,933 zaps the week before Total zap amount: 12,095,130, compared to 7,083,150 sats the week before Total events: 2,787,200, compared to 2,578,036 events the week before Many thanks to https://stats.nostr.band/ by @npub1xdtd...ntxy, all the contributors of

GitHub

GitHub - aljazceru/awesome-nostr: nostr.net - awesome-nostr is a collection of projects and resources built on nostr to help developers and users find new things

nostr.net - awesome-nostr is a collection of projects and resources built on nostr to help developers and users find new things - GitHub - aljazce...

and https://nostr.watch/ for providing these insights. #eco-growth_nostr_recap

================================= #4 🎓 Educational Guide ================================= - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1. How to enable Blossom with @primal - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - @paul keating #education_nostr_recap

================================= #6 📰 Nostr in the Media ================================= - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1. The real revolution is on Nostr - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - @primal

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primal (@primal_app) on X

The real revolution is on Nostr:

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2. From centralization to #decentralization - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - @mar

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mar (₿) (@mar101xy) on X

I've decided to stop posting on X, Gab & Truth Social. X barley has real engagement, is overrun with bots & propaganda, it's a waste of ti...

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3. @finity posted a song on #Nostr - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - https://x.com/Bitcoinfinity/status/1926617332706619767 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4. An amazing blog with freedom - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - https://gimmy.blog/desocial #media_nostr_recap

=============================== #7 ⚡ Most Zapped Last Week =============================== 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

ZAPLIFE.LOL

A decentralized Craigslist running on Nostr

by @PABLOF7z for providing this data. Here are the top zapped nostriches from last week, showcasing creators who received the most engagement: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 🔥 Top 3: Most Zapped - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1. Name: @ODELL Zaps Received: 697 Sats Earned: 115k 2. Name: @corndalorian Zaps Received: 676 Sats Earned: 82k 3. Name: @utxo the webmaster 🧑‍💻 Zaps Received: 560 Sats Earned: 43k - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 🔥 Top 3: Most Zappers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1. Name: @The21 Zaps Sent: 1381 Sats Spent: 29k 2. Name: @npub1kr7a...jfaf Zaps Sent: 430 Sats Spent: 1k 3. Name: @onway⚡️bitcoin Zaps Sent: 337 Sats Spent: 17k - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 💰 Top 3: Most Sats Received - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1. Name: @SATsStandard Sats Earned: 1M Zaps Received: 127 2. Name: @Fountain Boost Bot Sats Earned: 753k Zaps Received: 419 3. Name: @ODELL Sats Earned: 115k Zaps Received: 697 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 💰 Top 3: Most Sats Sent - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1. Name: @Josef Marshall Sats Spent: 1M Zaps Sent: 135 2. Name: @Uno Sats Spent: 71k Zaps Sent: 28 3. Name: @Rod Palmer 📯 Bugle News #40HPW🎧 Sats Spent: 67k Zaps Sent: 31\ #most-zapped_nostr_recap

================================================== #10 🎁 Developer Tools, updates and Guides ================================================== - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1. Nostr PHP - 1.8.0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nostr PHP is a helper library that makes it easier for developers to interact with the Nostr protocol using PHP. This release adds support for NIP-05 lookups, NIP-17 private direct messages, and additional metadata fields for profiles. It also includes a fix for NIP-44, improvements to relay handling via Relay and RelaySet methods, and the removal of the CLI tool from the library. These updates enhance protocol support, simplify integration, and give developers more flexibility when building Nostr-based PHP applications. Developed by: @Sebastix, @Djuri Source:

GitHub

Release 1.8.0 · nostrver-se/nostr-php

What's Changed feat: Implement NIP-05 lookups by @dsbaars in #89 NIP 44 implementation fix and test improvements by @dsbaars in #88 remove CLI too...

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2. Noscrypt - 0.1.10 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Noscrypt is a C-based cryptographic library tailored for Nostr applications. This release introduces versioned CI builds using a new semver format, modernizes Windows crypto API usage, and improves build configurations through updated Taskfiles and CMakePresets. It also updates mbedTLS to 3.6.3.1 and refreshes .NET dependencies for its wrapper. These changes enhance development workflow, ensure better compatibility, and lay groundwork for more stable builds in future updates. Developed by: Vaughn Nugent Source:

GitHub

noscrypt/CHANGELOG.md at bc90908b6d8bb31f1729e25c807fcc131057fbbd · VnUgE/noscrypt

A nostr specific cryptography library written in C - VnUgE/noscrypt

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3. Rust Nostr - v0.42.0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Rust Nostr is a high-level Rust library for building Nostr clients and services. This release brings major protocol updates, including a reworked NIP-46 module and a switch to NIP-44 encryption. It adds support for NIP-73 blockchain addresses, new crates for MLS messaging and storage, and relay monitoring. Deprecated protocols and outdated encryption methods were dropped, improving security, modularity, and compatibility with the evolving Nostr ecosystem. Developed by: @npub1drvp...seet, @reya, @npub1qqqq...ln03, Thomas Profelt, @Daniel D’Aquino, @JeffG Source:

GitHub

Release v0.42.0: Bump to 0.42.0 · rust-nostr/nostr

Signed-off-by: Yuki Kishimoto yukikishimoto@protonmail.com

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4. Nostr Spring Boot Starter - v0.4.0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This starter project helps developers easily build Nostr-based applications using Spring Boot. This releases adds support for encrypted payloads (NIP-44) and gift wrap events (NIP-59), along with better handling of events missing tags. These enhancements simplify building secure, standards-compliant Nostr apps in Java while improving event filtering reliability. Developed by: Thebora Kompanioni Source:

GitHub

Release v0.4.0 · theborakompanioni/nostr-spring-boot-starter

0.4.0 - 2025-05-19 Added nip44: Encrypted Payloads nip59: Gift Wrap Fixed fix: correctly handle events without tags in tag filter What's Change...

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5. Mostro Core - v0.6.40 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Mostro Core is a Rust-based library that provides peer-to-peer and cryptographic functionality for decentralized applications, forming the foundation for the Mostro daemon. This release introduces encrypted database columns, enhances password handling and privacy logic, and adds a new, more readable crypto.rs module. Improvements also include refined encryption/decryption functions, better memory settings for Argon2, and smarter caching of identity keys. These updates boost security, reliability, and maintainability for developers building on the Mostro protocol. Developed by: @negrunch, @Pinball Wizard Source:

GitHub

Release v0.6.40 · MostroP2P/mostro-core

What's Changed in 0.6.40 Fix typo in commands Database columns encryption by @grunch in #102 fix: improved with better zeroize of password one che...

#dev-tools_nostr_recap

=========================== #1 🧠 Quote of the Week =========================== @paul keating “Healthy social media - Nostr Healthy computer - Daylight Healthy money - Bitcoin” #quote_nostr_recap

=========================== #3 🌱 Ecosystem Growth =========================== Nostr is growing fast! According to https://github.com/aljazceru/awesome-nostr/, there are now over 140 Nostr clients and over 450 Nostr apps running in more than 40 countries around the globe. According to https://nostr.watch/, there are more than 1000 relays online in more than 40 countries. During this week: Total zaps: 34,933, compared to 35,032 zaps the week before Total zap amount: 7,083,150, compared to 7,019,551 sats the week before Total events: 2,576,751, compared to 2,760,038 events the week before Many thanks to https://stats.nostr.band/ by @npub1xdtd...ntxy and all the contributors of

GitHub

GitHub - aljazceru/awesome-nostr: nostr.net - awesome-nostr is a collection of projects and resources built on nostr to help developers and users find new things

nostr.net - awesome-nostr is a collection of projects and resources built on nostr to help developers and users find new things - GitHub - aljazce...

for providing these insights. #eco-growth_nostr_recap

============================ #6 📰 Nostr in the Media ============================ 1. An unforgettable conversation with @rabble: From Twitter to Nostr 2. The Precious discussion with @Vitor Pamplona 3. Nostr, Surfing and Bitcoin inside the Bitcoin jungle 4. Paul Keating is using Daylight with Bitcoin

X (formerly Twitter)

Paul Keating (@thepaulosophy) on X

Healthy social media - Nostr Healthy computer - Daylight Healthy money - Bitcoin #RealLifeBitcoin

#media_nostr_recap

================================== #9 🛠️ Tools, Updates and Releases ================================== 1. Nostria - A Nostr Client - New tool A user-focused Nostr client designed for accessibility, performance, and scalability. It runs on both web and desktop platforms, offering a seamless experience for interacting with the Nostr network, with an emphasis on simplicity and global usability. Developed by: @SondreB Source:

GitHub

GitHub - nostria-app/nostria: Making the Nostr protocol accessible to everyone, with a focus on user experience and performance for global scale.

Making the Nostr protocol accessible to everyone, with a focus on user experience and performance for global scale. - nostria-app/nostria

2. YakBak - Voice Message Social Platform - New tool A voice-first social platform built on the Nostr protocol, enabling users to share and engage with voice messages. Developed using React and TypeScript, it offers a smooth and interactive experience tailored for audio-based communication within the decentralized Nostr ecosystem. Developed by: @Derek Ross Source:

GitHub

GitHub - derekross/yakbak: YakBak is a modern social platform built on the Nostr protocol that allows users to share and interact with voice messages.

YakBak is a modern social platform built on the Nostr protocol that allows users to share and interact with voice messages. - derekross/yakbak

3. Coracle - 0.6.17 Coracle is an experimental Nostr client focused on harnessing the power of multiple relays for a curated user experience. This release improves stability by fixing a crash in reaction notifications, adds a web of trust badge in DMs, makes usernames clickable in messages, reduces duplicate dependencies, and adds relays to the note options form, enhancing trust visibility, navigation, and relay control for users. This was the latest release, and there was release 0.6.16 also this week. Developed by: @hodlbod Source:

GitHub

Release 0.6.17 · coracle-social/coracle

What's Changed Fix reaction notifications crash Show web of trust badge on DM items Make name on messages clickable Reduce duplicate dependencies ...

4. Amber - v3.4.1 Amber is a Nostr event signer for Android that keeps users' nsec keys securely isolated in a dedicated app. This release brings better Android compatibility by replacing deprecated APIs, improves performance and stability with a move to DataStore, adds temporary permission control, enhances QR code visibility, and fixes crashes and connection issues, resulting in a more secure, reliable, and user-friendly signing experience. This was the latest release, and there was the release of v3.4.0 also this week. Developed by: @greenart7c3 Source:

GitHub

Release Release v3.4.1 · greenart7c3/Amber

Amber 3.4.1 Move from deprecated Autofill api Move from deprecated ClipboardManager api Move from encrypted shared preferences to DataStore and no...

#tools_nostr_recap

=========================================== #10 🎁 Developer Tools, updates and Guides =========================================== 1. Servus - v0.1.11 Servus is a minimalist, all-in-one social media server packed into a single executable, serving as a CMS, personal Nostr relay, personal Blossom server, and NIP-05 server. This release introduces a theme API, content signing, and a cleaner admin interface, while dropping NIP-96 support and fixing Blossom OPTIONS headers. These updates enhance customization, security, and overall usability for self-hosted Nostr setups. Developed by: @npub1xvdg...am9l Source:

GitHub

Release v0.1.11 · servus-social/servus

introduce theme API add ability to sign content nicer admin interface drop NIP-96 support fix Blossom OPTIONS headers

#dev-tools_nostr_recap

====================================== #11 🌐 Relay Updates and Releases ====================================== 1. Citrine - v0.8.0 Citrine is a Nostr relay for Android that enables any compatible client to send and receive events directly through the app. This release adds support for protected events and authentication, introduces options to disable pokey broadcasts and disable start on boot, and improves backup tracking, offering users more privacy, control, and flexibility in managing their mobile relay. Developed by: @greenart7c3 Source:

GitHub

Release Release v0.8.0 · greenart7c3/Citrine

Citrine 0.8.0 Support for protected events Support for auth Option to disable listening to pokey broadcasts Option to disable start on boot Change...

#relays_nostr_recap

=========================== #1 🧠 Quote of the Week =========================== @ODELL “we need to replace github with an open alternative nostr seems like an ideal fit” #quote_nostr_recap

=========================== #3 🌱 Ecosystem Growth =========================== 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 running in more than 40 countries around the globe. During this week: Total zaps: 35,032, compared to 32,978 zaps the week before Total zap amount: 7,019,551, compared to 7,363,298 sats the week before Total events: 2,757,757, compared to 2,498,372 events the week before Many thanks to https://stats.nostr.band/ by @npub1xdtd...ntxy and all the contributors of

GitHub

GitHub - aljazceru/awesome-nostr: nostr.net - awesome-nostr is a collection of projects and resources built on nostr to help developers and users find new things

nostr.net - awesome-nostr is a collection of projects and resources built on nostr to help developers and users find new things - GitHub - aljazce...

for providing these insights. #eco-growth_nostr_recap

============================ #6 📰 Nostr in the Media ============================ 1. @mike explains Nostr @Jake Woodhouse 2. Blossom: How decentralized file storage works on Nostr @primal

X (formerly Twitter)

primal (@primal_app) on X

Blossom: How decentralized file storage works on Nostr.

3. Nostr is on Stage with @JeffG

X (formerly Twitter)

BitCare Forum (@BitcareForum) on X

Nostr is on stage @erskingardner 🚀

#media_nostr_recap

=========================================== #10 🎁 Developer Tools, updates and Guides =========================================== 1. Nostr Media - 0.13-beta Nostr Media is a WordPress plugin that lets you self-host images and media shared via your Nostr client. This release adds support for downloading media and mirroring files using Blossom (BUD-01, BUD-04). It supports uploads via NIP-96, NIP-98, and BUD-05, keeps originals, generates scaled versions, and integrates with the WordPress Media Library. Works well with the Modern Image Formats plugin for automatic WebP/AVIF conversion. There was the release of 0.12-beta this week too. Developed by: @Fabian Source:

GitHub

Release Nostr Media Uploads for WordPress 0.13-beta · fabianfabian/nostr-media

Host images and media you post from your nostr client in your own WordPress installation using this plug-in. New in 0.13 Download media using Blos...

#dev-tools_nostr_recap

====================================== #11 🌐 Relay Updates and Releases ====================================== 1. NWCLay - A Relay for NWC events - New Relay NWCLay is a lightweight relay for Nostr Wallet Connect (NWC) events. It accepts only NWC-specified kinds, stores events briefly for reliability, and enforces strict filters with authors or #p. Ideal for focused, dependable NWC interactions. Developed by: @کیهان Source:

GitHub

ddsr/nwclay at main · dezh-tech/ddsr

The Dezh DSR's (Domain Specific Relays) repository. - dezh-tech/ddsr

2. Chapar - A Relay for Chat app events - New Relay Chapar is a Nostr relay built exclusively for chat apps, supporting only event kinds defined in NIP-59. It requires authentication to read events and only allows access to messages relevant to the user, ensuring privacy and focused chat functionality. Developed by: @کیهان Source:

GitHub

ddsr/chapar at main · dezh-tech/ddsr

The Dezh DSR's (Domain Specific Relays) repository. - dezh-tech/ddsr

#relays_nostr_recap

=========================== #1 🧠 Quote of the Week =========================== @Derek Ross “If they understand decentralized money they should understand decentralized communication.” #quote_nostr_recap

============================ #3 🌱 Ecosystem Growth ============================ 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 running in more than 40 countries around the globe. During this week: Total zaps: 32,978, compared to 35,342 zaps the week before Total zap amount: 7,363,298, compared to 7,352,762 sats the week before Total events: 2,497,406, compared to 3,349,430 events the week before Many thanks to https://stats.nostr.band by @npub1xdtd...ntxy and all the contributors of

GitHub

GitHub - aljazceru/awesome-nostr: nostr.net - awesome-nostr is a collection of projects and resources built on nostr to help developers and users find new things

nostr.net - awesome-nostr is a collection of projects and resources built on nostr to help developers and users find new things - GitHub - aljazce...

for providing these insights. #eco-growth_nostr_recap

=============================== #4 🎓 Educational Guide =============================== 1. Primal Push Notifications Guide 2. Nostr follow packs guide @Fractal Bitcoin 3. Nostr tools that make life easier #education_nostr_recap

============================= #6 📰 Nostr in the Media ============================= 1. The Nostr explanation of @mccrmx 2. The Power of Nostr: Decentralized Social Media and More @npub1a2cw...w83a

Lyn Alden

The Power of Nostr: Decentralized Social Media and More

Published: July 2024 It would be powerful if you could bring your digital identity, content, and followers from one social ecosystem, such as Twitt...

3. Why Nostr matters presentation by Matt @ODELL

X (formerly Twitter)

Rotten Outl⩜w (@rottenwheel1) on X

Why nostr matters in 10 minutes presentation by Matt Odell.

4. The Appreciation of Nostr learning https://x.com/criptada/status/1917236663173960035 5. The Nostr definition of @Sirius @All in Bitcoin with CK https://x.com/allinbitcoinpod/status/1917246085514383831 6. Login with Nostr on @Club Orange

X (formerly Twitter)

Brian De Mint (@BrianDeMint) on X

Love NOSTR? So do we. That's why made the option to have a NOSTR login on @OrangePillApp. Go 100% non-KYC ✅NOSTR login (anon) ✅Pay in BTC (anon)

7. X / Twitter is doing marketing of Nostr with centralization @Seth Michael Steele

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Seth Michael Steele (@s_michaelsteele) on X

X is Nostr’s biggest marketing team. I posted the same post to both platforms and got violently different results: X: deboosted engagement, lock...

8. @YakiHonne Nostr workshop happened successfully

X (formerly Twitter)

YakiHonne (@YakiHonne) on X

Nostr Workshop by YakiHonne & @universityofjos : Successfully Held! ✅ Event Highlights: 📌 Theme: YakiHonne x university of Jos Nostr Work...

#media_nostr_recap