Nostr guides
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Getting Started
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.
5 minutesYour 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.
10 minutesYour First Post on Nostr
Install a Nostr app, protect your identity, publish a short post, and check that others can see it.
15-20 minutesFinding Your Community on Nostr
Discover your Nostr tribe. Strategies for finding people, communities, and conversations that matter to you on decentralized social media.
15-20 minutesFrequently Asked Questions
Answers to top questions about Nostr. Learn about keys, clients, relays, zaps, and more. Quick answers for beginners.
20 minutesHow Posts Travel: Relays Explained
Understand how Nostr relays work with simple analogies and interactive tools
5-10 minutesUnderstanding the Outbox Model
Learn how Nostr's smart relay system ensures your posts reach everyone who follows you
10-15 minutes
Intermediate
Get Your Human-Readable Identity
Set up NIP-05 for a professional, easy-to-share Nostr identifier like you@domain.com
10-15 minutesZaps: Tips on Nostr
Learn how to send and receive Bitcoin tips (zaps) on Nostr using the Lightning Network
10-15 minutesEssential Nostr Tools
A curated directory of the most useful Nostr tools and services. Find tools for key management, media hosting, analytics, and more.
10 minutesCommon Problems & Solutions
Quick solutions to the most common Nostr issues and questions
Reference guideMulti-Client Workflow
Maximize your Nostr experience with multiple clients. Desktop + mobile workflows, syncing strategies, and best practices for power users.
12 minutesRelay Management Guide
Master Nostr relays. Learn how to choose, configure, and optimize your relay connections for better performance and reach.
20-25 minutes
Advanced
Privacy & Security Deep Dive
Advanced security practices for Nostr. Protect your identity, prevent metadata leaks, and maintain privacy while using decentralized social media.
20 minutesNIP-17: Private Direct Messages - A Complete Guide
Learn about NIP-17, the secure replacement for NIP-04, and how to migrate your private messaging in Nostr
12-15 minutesNostr vs ActivityPub vs Bluesky: Complete Protocol Comparison
A comprehensive technical comparison of the three major decentralized social protocols. Learn the architecture, trade-offs, and which protocol fits your needs.
15 minutes