On most social platforms, your posts and followers are tied to one company.
The rules there can change on a Tuesday, and nobody has to warn you first.
Nostr works differently. No single company runs the whole network. You can choose which apps and servers you use.
Learn Nostr, step by step
A free course for anyone new to Nostr. Start with the basics, then learn how to use an app, find people, and post. Read in order or choose the guide you need.
What changes on Nostr
- Your account can move between apps
- You can use the same Nostr account in another app without creating a new account.
- Apps shape what you see
- Different apps show posts in different ways and offer different features. You can try another one if it suits you better.
- Posts can be stored in more than one place
- A post can be stored on several servers. That may help it stay available if one server goes offline or removes it.
Your first four guides
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Nostr Explained Simply
Understand Nostr in 5 minutes. Learn how decentralized social media works, why it matters, and how it's different from traditional platforms.
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Your Keys, Your Identity
Learn how to generate, save, and protect your Nostr keys. The complete security guide for beginners. Follow the 3-2-1 backup rule.
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Your First Post on Nostr
Install a Nostr app, protect your identity, publish a short post, and check that others can see it.
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Finding Your Community on Nostr
Discover your Nostr tribe. Strategies for finding people, communities, and conversations that matter to you on decentralized social media.
How does Nostr compare?
Explore the differences with Twitter/X, Mastodon, and Bluesky.
Find your next guide
The full course covers privacy, different apps, and how Nostr works behind the scenes.
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