The Nostur Report 2024
This is my second end of year report, along with some of my favorite bookmarks and thank you's.
This year there were 7 Nostur app store releases and over 36 TestFlight releases, some feature highlights from this year:
- Nostr Nests integration (Live audio spaces)
- Live video streams and chats
- Outbox / Relay Autopilot
- Video uploads
- Top Zaps
- Discover and 😂-feeds
- VPN detection
- Relay connection statistics
I build Nostur by building the features I want and need:
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and when they hate you but still want to use your app I know I'm building the right stuff:
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I was on Plebchain Radio this year with @QW and @Avi Burra
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and on Thank God for Nostr with @hodlbod
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Demand for nostr in 2024 and beyond?
We may have gotten some more free speech on Twitter but it's still the same centralized system where you don't own your account and where the platform decides what you get to see. Demand for nostr is similar to demand for bitcoin, every time the alternatives fail it grows, and the alternatives keep failing. nostr just needs to be there and ready, and I will do my part with Nostur.
A few things coming in 2025:
- A big one that was meant for 2024 but didn't make it yet is the multi column desktop version
- Improved import/export: Nostur stores most of your data on your device instead of on public relays, this good for privacy and security but bad for interoperability with other nostr apps. Some data can already be exported easily but in order to be a good nostr-citizen this needs improvement.
- Improved Olas/Picture support
- Better search and filtering in bookmarks
- Finally rename Nostur to... ehh?
- and much more
Special thanks again to @corndalorian who keeps trying out and showing new features in Nostur:
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and also to @Dan⚡️ @Bac0t, @Luxas, @Sebastix, @Cameri🐦🔥, @Derek Ross and others for great feedback and bug reports
Thanks to @OpenSats for funding
Ending this post with some of the funniest Nostur meme/posts I bookmarked this year:
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Thanks all
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typo in the plebchain reference, should be this one:
Thanks for having me on @QW and @Avi Burra !
Main points discussed (list generated with help of ChatGPT):
- **Introduction to Plebchain Radio**: The hosts, QW and Avi, introduce the show and mention that it's the 63rd episode. They focus on the intersection of Nostr and Bitcoin protocols.
- **Guest Introduction**: Fabian, the creator of the Nostur iOS client, is introduced as the main guest for the episode.
- **Upcoming Event**: BTC Prague is mentioned, highlighting a mega Nostr booth and a potential live ostrich at the event.
- **Recent Event**: Avi talks about attending Nostr Village at Pubkey in New York City, which featured several panels and conversations on censorship resistance and user experience.
- **User Experience at Events**: The impact of people traveling to support local events and the sense of community it fosters.
- **Nostr Village Dog Tag Collection**: Avi mentions adding to his collection of dog tags from various Nostr events.
- **Favorite Panel Discussion**: Avi talks about his favorite panel from the Nostr Village event, which was focused on introducing new users to Nostr.
- **QW's Upcoming Presentation**: QW discusses his preparation for a presentation on Nostr fundamentals at an upcoming Bit Developers Meetup in Phoenix.
- **Philosophy of Freedom**: The hosts discuss the importance of freedom in Nostr, including freedom from algorithms, censorship resistance, and the ability to choose different clients and relays.
- **Nostur Client Development**: Fabian explains his approach to developing Nostur, focusing on building features that he personally finds useful and listening to user feedback.
- **Web of Trust**: The concept of the Web of Trust is discussed, emphasizing its role in filtering content and preventing spam.
- **Algorithm Customization**: The potential for users to customize their own algorithms to tailor their Nostr experience is explored.
- **User Experience (UI) and User Interface (UX)**: Avi provides feedback on the color schemes of Nostur and suggests improvements to make it a more attractive app.
- **Decentralization and Censorship Resistance**: The discussion delves into the challenges of achieving true censorship resistance and the need for decentralized infrastructure.
- **Future of Nostur**: Fabian expresses his hopes for Nostur's future, aiming for continuous growth and improvement without centralizing effects.
- **Nostur Nest Integration**: QW suggests integrating features from other Nostr tools, such as Nostrnest, to enhance the user experience.
- **Nostur Name**: How did Nostur get such a terrible name?
- **Community Feedback**: Fabian is open to receiving suggestions for a new name and encourages the community to provide feedback.
- **Support for Value for Value**: The importance of supporting content creators through Value for Value, particularly by listening on Fountain, is highlighted.
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Appreciate it & always a pleasure! Wish you a smooth slide into 2025 & keep building!
Does Nostur support languages? Do have translators?
Yes I switched to String Catalog .xcstrings based on @Terry Yiu ‘s advice but I couldn’t get a proper workflow working with Crowdin after a short attempt, I need to look into it again. For now I’m using Xcode’s translation thing.
good job 👏
You’ve been killing it with Nostur and it’s still my daily driver. Looking forward to 2025 updates 😎🤙
Take a look at Nos.social. They do the same thing.
I'd be glad to do the Persian. Just ping me when it's ready.
I’m so thankful for @Nostur! Hands down, it’s been what’s kept me coming back to #nostr over and over!
Snort too I think. Ask @Kieran
Ooof. Didnt edit it in time? 🤣😘
yes I should probably increase the undo timer for longer posts, or add a pause 😅
The Fabian rule. 🤠
Let’s Go ! I'm going to give Nostur a try!
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