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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.
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.
Quickstart: Launch in 5 Minutes
Your fast track to Nostr. Check your keys, pick a client, and launch. No fluff, just action.
Finding Your Community on Nostr
Discover your Nostr tribe. Strategies for finding people, communities, and conversations that matter to you on decentralized social media.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to top questions about Nostr. Learn about keys, clients, relays, zaps, and more. Quick answers for beginners.
How Posts Travel: Relays Explained
Understand how Nostr relays work with simple analogies and interactive tools
Understanding the Outbox Model
Learn how Nostr's smart relay system ensures your posts reach everyone who follows you
Intermediate
Level up your Nostr skills
Get Your Human-Readable Identity
Set up NIP-05 for a professional, easy-to-share Nostr identifier like you@domain.com
Zaps: Tips on Nostr
Learn how to send and receive Bitcoin tips (zaps) on Nostr using the Lightning Network
Essential Nostr Tools
A curated directory of the most useful Nostr tools and services. Find tools for key management, media hosting, analytics, and more.
Common Problems & Solutions
Quick solutions to the most common Nostr issues and questions
Multi-Client Workflow
Maximize your Nostr experience with multiple clients. Desktop + mobile workflows, syncing strategies, and best practices for power users.
Relay Management Guide
Master Nostr relays. Learn how to choose, configure, and optimize your relay connections for better performance and reach.
Advanced
Master the protocol
Privacy & Security Deep Dive
Advanced security practices for Nostr. Protect your identity, prevent metadata leaks, and maintain privacy while using decentralized social media.
NIP-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
Nostr 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.
Switching from another network?
These side-by-side comparisons cover what changes, what carries over, and what does not.