The Latest the Nostr: Weekly Recap - 16 December 2024 🗞️🚀

🧠 Quote of the Week#

“They can cancel my Instagram (1x) They can cancel my TikTok (2x) They can cancel my YT (2 strikes) They’ll never cancel my Nostr. Happy to be here 🥩”

🔗 author: @npub14am8...udp2 🔗 event : 📝nevent1qq...2386

🛠️ Tools, Updates, and Releases#

Zapstore 0.1.7#

Zapstore is a Nostr app marketplace for discovering, downloading, and managing applications. This latest release enhances performance with faster background downloads, introduces full-screen app images, remembers trusted signers for better security, and alerts users to certificate mismatches before installation. It also fixes navigation issues, app curation problems, and improves installation handling in error states.

Developed by: @npub1wf4p...dgh9 Source: https://github.com/zapstore/zapstore

Coracle v0.5.0#

Coracle is a powerful client for engaging with the Nostr network. This release adds groupless support, improved navigation, message history, and Nostr-Editor integration for better content creation. It includes NostrConnect support, fixes for feeds, note-editor, and link editor issues, and enhances delayed sends, suggestions, and note status. Additional updates like better relay handling, inbox warnings, and ASCII tag fixes ensure a more refined user experience.

Developed by: @npub1jlrs...ynqn Source: https://github.com/coracle-social/coracle

NostrMarket v1.0.0#

NostrMarket is a marketplace platform for buying and selling goods on the Nostr network. This major release introduces advanced product descriptions, streamlined product activation and deactivation, and fixes for UI issues like child component visibility updates. These updates provide a smoother user experience and improved functionality for managing listings.

Developed by: @npub1cx4q...8vf0 Source: https://github.com/lnbits/nostrmarket

Amber v3.0.2#

Amber is an app designed for the Nostr network, offering streamlined functionalities and efficient onboarding. This update improves the onboarding process and ensures that the floating button is hidden when using the offline version. Users can download it from platforms like zap.store, Obtainium, f-droid, or directly from the release page. Additionally, it includes PGP verification instructions for ensuring the authenticity and integrity of the release.

Developed by: @npub1w4us...0jr5 Source: https://github.com/greenart7c3/Amber

Nowser v0.0.3#

Nowser is an app for managing Nostr-related activities, with features like relay support and signing functionalities. This update adds a built-in relay for remote signers, supports multiple relays, and integrates bookmarks with quick actions for mobile and desktop. It also fixes bugs, improves UI, and adds security measures such as rejecting private zap decrypt requests from Amethyst.

Developed by: @npub19yeq...zqwk Source: https://github.com/haorendashu/nowser

Zeus v0.9.3#

Zeus v0.9.3 is a wallet and node management app for the Lightning Network. This update brings improved channel management with the ability to visualize reserves, along with a new invoice setting to display the requested amount. It also introduces a troubleshooting menu for embedded LND nodes and better UX in Zeus Pay. Additionally, the app now formats Bitcoin amounts with spaces and includes several bug fixes, including better handling of HTLCs and enhanced channel tab layouts.

Developed by: @npub19kv8...e2qd Source: https://github.com/ZeusLN/zeus

🎁 Developer Tools, updates and Guides#

Immortal v0.0.5#

Immortal is a Nostr relay server designed to enhance data reliability and scalability. This update introduces a Redis bloom filter for WebSocket efficiency, NIP-13 proof-of-work support, NIP-42/NIP-70 authentication for protected events, and Kraken integration. It also includes a new HTML landing page for relays, updates to NIP-11 bootstrap configurations, and fixes for server message handling.

Developed by: @npub1h49w...9kay Source: https://github.com/dezh-tech/immortal

Noscrypt v0.1.6#

Noscrypt is a cryptographic utility for the Nostr network, offering tools for encryption and secure key management. This update focuses on improved reliability with updated dependencies, extensive automated testing, and memory leak checks. It also introduces enhancements to build processes and requirements, ensuring a more robust experience for developers.

Developed by: @npub1qdjn...fqm7 Source: https://github.com/VnUgE/noscrypt

btcpayServer v2.0.4#

btcpayServer is a self-hosted payment processor designed to integrate with Bitcoin and Lightning Network. This update introduces a QR code for invitation emails, adds rate providers for Norwegian exchanges, and improves the store users API. It also includes bug fixes for iOS Lockdown mode, user creation errors, and invoice-related issues. UI improvements, including a new layout for the invoices link, and various plugin updates are also part of this release.

Developed by: @npub1zfyt...m60l Source: https://github.com/btcpayserver/btcpayserver

Citrine v0.5.8#

Citrine is a lightweight and efficient Nostr client. This update focuses on performance improvements and usability enhancements. Key features include better connection handling and event processing, a dedicated database view for easier management, and enhanced data integrity checks. These updates are beneficial for both developers (improved debugging and management) and users (smoother experience and reliability).

Developed by: @npub1w4us...0jr5 Source: https://github.com/greenart7c3/Citrine

🔥 Community Highlights#

npub1getal6ykt05fsz5nqu4uld09nfj3y3qxmv8crys4aeut53unfvlqr80nfm Community Call - December 12, 2024#

The @npub1geta...0nfm Community Call on December 12, 2024, brought together Nostr enthusiasts. The call included lively discussions, updates, and an opportunity to connect with the @npub1geta...0nfm community. At the request of @npub19hs0...5jcn, @npub14wxt...gcye explained the Nostr bounty program. Among the bounties discussed was the Alby extension language translation, which is a great opportunity for new developers.

For more details, you can check the bounty at https://guides.getalby.com/developer-guide/bounties.

🌱 Ecosystem Growth#

Nostr is growing fast! There are now over 45 Nostr clients, and relays are running in more than 40 countries around the globe. According to https://nostrapps.com there are overall 68 nostr apps for now.

During this week: Total zaps: 42,232 , compared to 40,536 zaps the week before Total events: 6,308,872 , compared to 7,558,425 events the week before Profiles with bio users: 16,387 , compared to 538,147 Profiles with bio users the week before

Many thanks to stats.nostr.band by @npub1xdtd...ntxy for providing these insights.

🎓 Educational Resources#

CoinGecko’s Introduction to Nostr: A Game-Changer for Decentralized Social Networking#

CoinGecko has recently published an insightful video introducing Nostr to a broader audience. Aimed at those curious about decentralized social networking but not yet immersed in the ecosystem, the video serves as a perfect entry point for new users. The video highlights Nostr’s growing relevance, emphasizing its potential for mainstream adoption. It explains how Nostr empowers users to control their data, offering features like Bitcoin tipping through the Lightning Network (NIP-57) and seamless switching between clients like Damus (iOS), Amethyst (Android), and Primal (web/mobile). This video reflects a shift in Nostr's visibility, signaling increasing interest from mainstream audiences. If you’re already using Nostr, this could be a great resource to share with friends or colleagues curious about the protocol.

🔗 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6f6bdKWqF8

📅 Upcoming Events#

Nostr at Tech Tuesday#

📅 Date: Tuesday, December 17, 2024 - 7 PM – late EST 📍 Location: Seats2meet.com Utrecht CS, The Netherlands 🤹‍♀️ Organizers: @npub1l77t...swft, @npub1qe3e...zefe and @npub1w98e...cwpx 🔗 https://www.seats2meet.com/en/events/4313/tech-tuesday

Join @npub1hw6a...65gr at Tech Tuesday for an insightful session on Nostr, covering Epoxy (a framework for integrating technologies), Tollgate (a checkpoint mechanism for validating actions), and eCash (digital cash for secure transactions) as a shared topic. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to learn more about Nostr technologies!

FOSDEM 2025#

📅 Date: Saturday, Sunday, February 1–2, 2025 - CET 📍 Location: Brussels, Belgium 🤹‍♀️ Organizers: @npub1qe3e...zefe, @npub1l77t...swft , pub1hz5alqscpp8yjrvgsdp2n4ygkl8slvstrgvmjca7e45w6644ew7sewtysa , @npub1nkmt...49fn , @npub1r30l...t9ma 🔗 https://fosdem.org/2025/schedule/

FOSDEM is one of the biggest gatherings for open-source developers and enthusiasts worldwide, taking place each year in Brussels. It’s a free, community-driven event where thousands of devs, innovators, and Free and Open Source Software contributors come together to demo projects, host talks, and share ideas. It’s a key place for making meaningful connections, learning from each other, and pushing open-source tech forward.

For NOSTR being at FOSDEM is a natural fit. It’s the perfect stage to introduce the broader open-source community to Nostr’s potential—how it can replace centralized social platforms, bring true ownership of data back to users, and encourage a more resilient, open internet. Engaging with fellow open-source projects and developers at FOSDEM helps Nostr grow its ecosystem, fosters new collaborations, and gains valuable feedback. The protocol is all about grassroots development, community contributions, and evolving without the constraints of centralized platforms, which aligns perfectly with FOSDEM’s collaborative spirit.

📅 Date: Tuesday, December 17, 2024 - 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM#

📍 Location: Toronto, ON 🤹‍♀️ Organizer: @npub1ek36...phdl 🔗 https://www.meetup.com/blockchain-developers-canada/events/304910752 This beginner-friendly meetup will be a tutorial that will teach participants to create Nostr accounts, send and query events, send encrypted events, and obtain a Nostr Internet Identifier. The session will be in JavaScript, and attendees are encouraged to install Node.js and Git beforehand.

Uncensorable: Nostr, Bitcoin, and the Fight for Digital Freedom#

📅 Date: Saturday, January 5, 2025 - 12 PM MST 📍 Location: Jives Coffee Lounge, 16 Colbrunn Ct, Colorado Springs, CO 🤹‍♀️ Organizers: @npub1t3gx...9elk - Host of @npub1jz42...f5ku (Nostr, YouTube) 🔗 https://www.meetup.com/bitcoin-lightning-and-nostr-plebs/events/dwnpntyhccbhb Join @npub1t3gx...9elk for a session on Nostr and Bitcoin. Whether you're new or experienced, gain insights into decentralized networks, Bitcoin's power, and learn how to set up your Nostr account and Bitcoin Lightning wallet. Don't miss this chance to explore these topics and digital freedom.

FediForum April 2025#

📅 Date: April 1-2, 2025, 8:30 PM IST to 1:30 AM IST 📍 Location: Online Event 🔗 https://events.humanitix.com/fediforum-april-2025?hxchl=hex-pfl Join @npub1h922...jhr8 to explore the future of social media, including platforms like Fediverse, Bluesky, Nostr, and Mastodon. Discuss new technologies, funding models, and governance, focusing on building an open, trust-driven, and interoperable social web. Connect and collaborate with peers to shape the next generation of social media.

📰 Nostr in the Media#

No updates this week. If you have some input for the next recap about recent Nostr Media resources, please share it and I will add it in the next recap.

⚡ 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 by @pablof7z for providing this data. Here are the top zapped posts from last week, showcasing creators who received the most engagement:

🔥 Top 3: Most Zaps#

1. Running nostr

   Author: @npub14fkf...mkgv
   Zaps Received: 173 Sats Earned: 441k 🔗 event: 📝nevent1qq...jrqt

2. They can cancel my Instagram (1x) They can cancel my TikTok (2x) They can cancel my YT (2 strikes) They’ll never cancel my Nostr.

   Happy to be here 🥩

   Author: @npub14am8...udp2 Zaps Received: 26 Sats Earned: 65k 🔗 event: 📝nevent1qq...2386

3. Author: @npub1ymt2...pxnz Zaps Received: 26 Sats Earned: 5k 🔗 event: 📝nevent1qq...9pce

💰 Top 3: Most Sats#

1. Running nostr

   Author: @npub14fkf...mkgv Sats Earned: 441k Zaps Received: 173 🔗 event: 📝nevent1qq...jrqt

2. They can cancel my Instagram (1x) They can cancel my TikTok (2x) They can cancel my YT (2 strikes) They’ll never cancel my Nostr.

   Happy to be here 🥩

   Author: @npub14am8...udp2 Sats Earned: 65k Zaps Received: 26
   🔗 event : 📝nevent1qq...2386

3. EN DIRECTO EN YT Y ZAPSTREAM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGeLZvs7pqw

   Author: @npub1yn3h...mzt0 Sats Earned: 25k Zaps Received: 4 🔗 event: 📝nevent1qq...3nnu

👋 Stay in Touch & Zap#

Nostr is built by the plebs, for the plebs. If you found this recap helpful, consider supporting me—Nomishka—with a zap. Right now, I’m in a tough spot: jobless and struggling to make ends meet. Most days, I’m barely able to afford food, and honestly, 210,000 sats per month would help provide a basic income to cover essential needs.

I’m committed to supporting Nostr, and I split a part of the zaps I receive for this note with the plebs mentioned in this recap for all their great effort. Thank you so much for being part of this journey. Let me know your thoughts about this first recap, share your tips and suggestions for the next weekly recap, and let’s keep #grownostr together.

Recap by @npub19hs0...5jcn