@ Nomishka Dilshan

https://image.nostr.build/06f7ff855bb0b323932a65df88f824732f4e25f895d7cc6290124d2437d8efce.png * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 🗞️ The Latest the Nostr: Weekly Nostr Recap 🚀 05th May 2025 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 22nd Edition * * * * * * * * * * ================== 🧠 Quote of the Week ================== nostr:npub18ams6ewn5aj2n3wt2qawzglx9mr4nzksxhvrdc4gzrecw7n5tvjqctp424 “If they understand decentralized money they should understand decentralized communication.” ===================== 🔥 Community Highlights ===================== 1. Nostr moment in “You are the voice” podcast of nostr:npub1dg6es53r3hys9tk3n7aldgz4lx4ly8qu4zg468zwyl6smuhjjrvsnhsguz nostr:nevent1qqs8jm8yrq535x63mssfpghxcxz87earudsu7zt5kugnw4tfj0m4vtqpp4mhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mqzypgdjn7zmpvqc6ptqud9gtutrcc6yq9s2z96h9dr80hss4wl9qwkx5p70c8 2. The importance of building the future of free speech nostr:nevent1qvzqqqqqqypzqpxfzhdwlm3cx9l6wdzyft8w8y9gy607tqgtyfq7tekaxs7lhmxfqyvhwumn8ghj7urjv4kkjatd9ec8y6tdv9kzumn9wshsz9mhwden5te0wfjkccte9ec8y6tdv9kzumn9wshszxnhwden5te0wdjkuerfwshxummnvekxzun99e3k7mf0qqsznajjrhjv0de85crv5r5yxtrskc65qtpse5x38emynh6aucrw6acwkat32 3. Speed vs Sovereignty: The nostr:npub12vkcxr0luzwp8e673v29eqjhrr7p9vqq8asav85swaepclllj09sylpugg Dilemma nostr:nevent1qvzqqqqqqypzpaxm2fctmxgmz7l2reksxh69mm3e9yvu99r5hwkpqdpdyg78fcxsqqs8qde3vtg069xl908ph4czdkxlpcrwvjy9eyewph8sgh2ynzyq29cd3wrfm 4. We are not just users; also Builders of Nostr nostr:nevent1qvzqqqqqqypzq0mhp4ja8fmy48zuk5p6uy37vtk8tx9dqdwcxm32sy8nsaa8gkeyqqsgxxfn7gcvc0lt06aya9fvwwht2z52ptznwrwgd2n3fpsvgen03vqry0f3f 5. First gradually, then suddenly on Nostr nostr:nevent1qvzqqqqqqypzqn2p5l9undlhapyy692fn253g8rnlx3ecdm9e3w4vv06re7nvv7vqqsy7chpqye8c9qxq0m8yt5jacm5vdhw9qew8xugw6g26x8wyx59g5grhyk2q 6. The easy access for bitcoiners to Nostr nostr:nevent1qvzqqqqqqypzq0mhp4ja8fmy48zuk5p6uy37vtk8tx9dqdwcxm32sy8nsaa8gkeyqqsd0kuapykkjcxl4xvtnjj48cmtzlny84n8mvx9lt77f44y69uxcxsldqmhm 7. Nostr NIP-01 written explanation from nostr:npub1qe3e5wrvnsgpggtkytxteaqfprz0rgxr8c3l34kk3a9t7e2l3acslezefe nostr:nevent1qvzqqqqqqypzqpnrnguxe8qszsshvgkvhn6qjzxy7xsvx03rlrtddr62haj4lrm3qqs2s6cw90p2860afydeurewazp4rg377arm4rxw7rhqu3r80hvqugqh58ve8 8. From #Centralized social media to #Decentralized nostr:nevent1qvzqqqqqqypzpdtcwsq5zpuj7r5s98muevkjt6r5hjtxw8cpxqhlsx8w2y7szw4lqqsf0t9u8a93u0e65l0np88gmca828awkhkhnkv2jqxvspjm60j8kjg9l2m4x ================== 🌱 Ecosystem Growth ================== Nostr is growing fast! According to https://github.com/aljazceru/awesome-nostr, there are now over 140 Nostr clients, over 50 relays, and over 450 Nostr apps running in more than 40 countries around the globe. During this week: - Total zaps: 32,978, compared to 35,342 zaps the week before https://image.nostr.build/28845143df0393f0cf19f6f19be88ec59dcf1c8cbe5dc0e06e24864bb79b9acb.png - Total zap amount: 7,363,298, compared to 7,352,762 sats the week before https://image.nostr.build/74e2ed9c7a76706941ac650fa3cdd4525057f869d8007c7061303782571ef2ee.png - Total events: 2,497,406, compared to 3,349,430 events the week before https://image.nostr.build/a7f4e4aa211f5e7782b2ebce1a2fcac405ea7b691a156f2c5a5fdd930fa07c8c.png Many thanks to https://stats.nostr.band by nostr:npub1xdtducdnjerex88gkg2qk2atsdlqsyxqaag4h05jmcpyspqt30wscmntxy and all the contributors of https://github.com/aljazceru/awesome-nostr for providing these insights. ================== 🎓 Educational Guide ================== 1. Primal Push Notifications Guide https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFsBogGz1ic 2. Nostr follow packs guide nostr:npub1jz42cy8qxw6dres86sn0cr42hww24pnjqssa4k9wxqvzm5l0mvqsq2f5ku https://www.youtube.com/shorts/iiMYeRYHgBY 3. Nostr tools that make life easier https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aw-5HAJ1r6M ==================== 📅 Upcoming Events ==================== 1. nostr:npub1rwh33t5x8n7czknhts5fg0v0fml8mkl7neaarksumkkf8d679qrqcz7avv in Las Vegas - Nostr lounge - July 2025 📅 Date: May 29, 2025 ⏰ Time: At 5.00pm PDT 📍 Location: The Venetian Las Vegas (3355 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA) 🤹‍♀️ Organizers: nostr:npub18m76awca3y37hkvuneavuw6pjj4525fw90necxmadrvjg0sdy6qsngq955, nostr:npub12vkcxr0luzwp8e673v29eqjhrr7p9vqq8asav85swaepclllj09sylpugg 🔗 Event: https://b.tc/conference/2025 nostr:nevent1qqsy6tywf9u5w6598856nqpdnn9hgd8a23uh0qqmglq7yflfhy8k90clpyawe 2. NOSTRBAMA Nostr Conference - July 2025 📅 Date: July 15 - 17, 2025 📍 Location: The Hatch (upstairs Haberdasher), 113 Dauphin Street. Mobile, Alabama. 🤹‍♀️ Organizers: nostr:npub1unm5skfa9x4drpq43pu2g00w6pzwvfhsa23z4j6aee7vghaygmkqwjtxhc, nostr:npub16secklpnqey3el04fy2drfftsz5k26zlwdsnz84wtul2luwj8fdsugjdxk, nostr:npub1ualvtyga8hj6kgw9mwe72ns9pn6c8kd66qruv98eafeuawg7yt0shdwmqx 🔗 Event: https://nostrbama.com/ ================== 📰 Nostr in the Media ================== 1. The Nostr explanation of nostr:npub1m2f3j22hf90mt8mw788pne6fg7c8j2mw4gd3xjsptspjdeqf05dqhr54wn https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGF7ysOxqvg 2. The Power of Nostr: Decentralized Social Media and More nostr:npub1a2cww4kn9wqte4ry70vyfwqyqvpswksna27rtxd8vty6c74era8sdcw83a https://www.lynalden.com/the-power-of-nostr 3. Why Nostr matters presentation by Matt nostr:npub1qny3tkh0acurzla8x3zy4nhrjz5zd8l9sy9jys09umwng00manysew95gx https://x.com/rottenwheel1/status/1918674141156167839 4. The Appreciation of Nostr learning https://x.com/criptada/status/1917236663173960035 5. The Nostr definition of nostr:npub1g53mukxnjkcmr94fhryzkqutdz2ukq4ks0gvy5af25rgmwsl4ngq43drvk nostr:npub1r8mtwq33nnvxh6rzs4h25agp7czth4yndcqxayvvecfek2js6wyqpcwp63 https://x.com/allinbitcoinpod/status/1917246085514383831 6. Login with Nostr on nostr:npub1ve8qwrlztemdmnh62jffcr0y9m9dpqgqjdg8ufx7gc3qw5wdk74qyv9ka6 https://x.com/BrianDeMint/status/1917598315635699762 7. X / Twitter is doing marketing of Nostr with centralization nostr:npub14evvr7lp03jf48zl9dy84g2jqqaem0zreyw8ssr8djmzfg9el0dsntlrc7 https://x.com/s_michaelsteele/status/1917920156342174048 8. nostr:npub1yzvxlwp7wawed5vgefwfmugvumtp8c8t0etk3g8sky4n0ndvyxesnxrf8q Nostr workshop happened successfully https://x.com/YakiHonne/status/1918984167045710136 ====================== ⚡ 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 https://zaplife.lol by nostr:npub1l2vyh47mk2p0qlsku7hg0vn29faehy9hy34ygaclpn66ukqp3afqutajft 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. Zaps Received: 206 Sats Earned: 800k nostr:nevent1qqswuvnf8ukddjhpt5dywuhe2kj7czwr5atyzu8z79ucy9de520ly8cprpmhxue69uhhqun9d45h2mfwwpexjmtpdshxuet5qgsgqke57uygxl0m8elstq26c4mq2erz3dvdtgxwswwvhdh0xcs04scz87657 2. Zaps Received: 183 Sats Earned: 118k nostr:nevent1qqspj9vp0mj3853hmcl3pyrdwrpk0jvx6mgandaz4vr69rrqhety9jgpz3mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerpd46hxtnfduqs7amnwvaz7tmwdaehgu3wd4hk6q3q2rv5lskctqxxs2c8rf2zlzc7xx3qpvzs3w4etgemauy9thegr43sqc8jjm 3. Zaps Received: 93 Sats Earned: 93k nostr:nevent1qvzqqqqqqypzqa8lc5wvxq2seaumdje3d5aptnen92ef5w87e845sj4325wk6xzkqqszkj5964ay87cs66fpfnen80rs58gs4zmjw8ejqjxznlnyhr9wk4ch0efkm 💰 Top 3: Most Sats 1. Sats Earned: 800k Zaps Received: 206 nostr:nevent1qvzqqqqqqypzpqzmxnms3qmalvl87pvpttzhvptyv29434dqe6peejakaumzp7krqqswuvnf8ukddjhpt5dywuhe2kj7czwr5atyzu8z79ucy9de520ly8c7gpwga 2. Sats Earned: 282k Zaps Received: 48 nostr:nevent1qvzqqqqqqypzpffs7lm4kchcvpes0r7smq3sy5yvjfe7eprdr9mxaaq5zl4cypjyqqsdp2mujg6e8uzv9k3xmshhuufms5k9s0cxjac3pa5pfuukrnlh5tcayfmwz 3. Sats Earned: 237k Zaps Received: 21 nostr:nevent1qqsfc0e8vg597ka9dajs2wt05td64nu34jr4aw0rpj2tan9m38k8kqgpz3mhxue69uhkummnw3ezummcw3ezuer9wcqs6amnwvaz7tmwdaejumr0dspzpa7t9r665qfgnhtapwah0j87ea6779wghwwdx35vr4xk47yhn9rg2e3yg0 ============== 😂 Nostr Memes ============== 1. nostr:nevent1qvzqqqqqqypzp78xcep59u0q2fyqvv8z0cgpdh8rtlp6v98xqs60aa92y5pn9r9fqqsyptkazsh33mnhv6cqwn9ycdf6srerkncy6mk92yzyg92p4w5azjgnqfvc9 2. nostr:nevent1qvzqqqqqqypzpxagc6y0pyw2fr0zkrumexvw80pk5qyjzj0eyqtk0kje9pyhwlcuqqsy3mz68stflg8vr6thhz2aeu87j3eqf76qn0zk67qgnvmpcghkevcjtesaz 3. nostr:nevent1qvzqqqqqqypzq303jh8lewxfwf80cfy0q5r697m9k4ual2l8e56nnpvczc72ka38qqs0wx0nqnve5ac2qkl9gfvlzjqarvzavevvsfc6fg2rsezhqt4wllqr05zs4 4. nostr:nevent1qvzqqqqqqypzp78xcep59u0q2fyqvv8z0cgpdh8rtlp6v98xqs60aa92y5pn9r9fqqs9hsfkh8hanj265xw74lhz58szw9xwh3pz8knkemdnsd8tt0q78yqnjusyc 5. nostr:nevent1qvzqqqqqqypzp0f5j0knf230pqlme7evvtd4cc80vk4ksdu05r8artda0le27u6rqqs0f46dg4dm74ejexcc90wync8l4c3edj5cgs602k0htu6qsjrprtcp6ypma 6. nostr:nevent1qvzqqqqqqypzqf5mpv5qhx0ywfx674cc5mywgyk9jf5uc3e2wz689vdv7r0vjx72qqs88kxs84vn4mltl3adwjp5udl42rdcf3qrsz56x026m933hqvp00s75j0cg 7. nostr:nevent1qvzqqqqqqypzqykgqkjkmvh5pr53cdzvzh8t76eaq6zpdmzxewelh8mglj2havd2qqsg3sy04543mv43ejdyx2avrm409amktqz9sfregu99tct3cv5lmzg79esep 8. nostr:nevent1qvzqqqqqqypzp78xcep59u0q2fyqvv8z0cgpdh8rtlp6v98xqs60aa92y5pn9r9fqqsweljr4rmnf46zy5jpayphmk28yxquphglahrcpglkxqw9jtpxsngxcaghq 9. nostr:nevent1qvzqqqqqqypzp78xcep59u0q2fyqvv8z0cgpdh8rtlp6v98xqs60aa92y5pn9r9fqqst0wrmj3qt46xjqjgppqyxqe4plze5cc8242dt9p4n49ajx4yl58gf0medk 10. nostr:nevent1qvzqqqqqqypzp78xcep59u0q2fyqvv8z0cgpdh8rtlp6v98xqs60aa92y5pn9r9fqqs9pkvadk3m6sl796wfk0xzt5pg5fwdsl2488gwnjmx0spk4wwst4sea2clt 11. nostr:nevent1qvzqqqqqqypzp78xcep59u0q2fyqvv8z0cgpdh8rtlp6v98xqs60aa92y5pn9r9fqqs0840dulfz40v3c4788fjc64vjqm2q2lhpnp60wmgcsgvkp2r6rwswes4vt =========================== 🛠️ Tools, Updates and Releases =========================== 1. Nostr Follow Packs - Create, share, and discover curated Follow Packs - New Tool Nostr Follow Packs is a minimalistic Nostr application that allows users to create, share, and discover curated Follow Packs, making it easier to explore and connect with relevant Nostr profiles Developed by: nostr:npub12rv5lskctqxxs2c8rf2zlzc7xx3qpvzs3w4etgemauy9thegr43sf485vg Source: https://github.com/callebtc/nostr-follow-packs 2. Seasnail - An advanced Nostr NIP-05 Server - New Tool Seasnail is a NIP-05 verification and identifier service for Nostr that enables users, projects, and communities to register verifiable identities. Built by Dezh Tech and managed by Kraken, it offers simple, reliable identity provisioning for Nostr apps such as wallets, clients, and social platforms. Developed by: nostr:npub1htdamfg82u4nj7zjqj82wnew7wke9vd2cp7r6nsaast5arxujc4qtu92zz, nostr:npub13aa82jwr93cgafagc7fmstm49yqr0srnv9raftpzwyc8d5xyghlqnkz3fg, nostr:npub1h49w8en79xty6j2pwgnpm3znjhyf767jua6xgt3kvyn3w80ms86s2z9kay Source: https://github.com/dezh-tech/sea-snail 3. Nostur - TestFlight v1.21.0 (build 394) Nostur is a Nostr client for Mac, iPhone, and iPad. This release adds support for follow packs in shared/discovered lists, a mini audio player bar, and image paste with preview for picture-first posts. It also fixes issues with relay URL detection, bookmarks, video playback, and DM view layout. Touch feedback and theme color improvements enhance the overall user experience. Developed by: nostr:npub1n0sturny6w9zn2wwexju3m6asu7zh7jnv2jt2kx6tlmfhs7thq0qnflahe Source: nostr:nevent1qqs2xz70n64yxaeg8zj5vewnf46amk9tcw40yfh02pdavkkamuvlshspzemhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumn0wd68ytnzv9hxgq3qn0stur7q092gyverzc2wfc00e8egkrdnnqq3alhv7p072u89m5esd4gdgy 4. Corny Chat - v2025.04 Corny Chat is an open-source audio space built on Jam that integrates Nostr and Lightning. This release introduces improved Nostr list management, allowing users to create, edit, and manage follow sets directly from their profile view. A new "Members Only" room feature restricts access based on follow lists, giving room owners tighter control over participation. On the server side, a script was added to quickly switch macaroon and TLS certificates for the integrated LNbits instance, enhancing flexibility and maintenance. Developed by: nostr:npub1yx6pjypd4r7qh2gysjhvjd9l2km6hnm4amdnjyjw3467fy05rf0qfp7kza Source: https://github.com/vicariousdrama/cornychat/releases/tag/v2025.04 5. Primal Android App - 2.2.14 Primal is a Nostr client for Android devices. This release focuses on stability, fixing crashes related to zapping from external wallets using NWC, and taking pictures when the app couldn't acquire a URI. These fixes improve reliability and ensure smoother user interactions across common app functions. Although this is the latest release, there was also release 2.2.13 this week. Developed by: Aleksandar Ilic (https://github.com/AleksandarIlic) Source: https://github.com/PrimalHQ/primal-android-app/releases/tag/2.2.14 ================================== 🎁 Developer Tools, updates and Guides ================================== 1. Nostr Signing Device - v0.2.0 Nostr Signing Device is a hardware-based signing tool for Nostr events. This release includes support for the LilyGo T-Display-S3, release deployment improvements, and a new hardware installer. Release also added STL files and improvements for 3D-printable enclosures, making DIY builds more accessible. Usability enhancements like installer instructions and typo fixes improve the setup process. The “Phoenix Edition” signals ongoing refinement for both software and hardware integration, helping developers sign events securely with dedicated devices. Developed by: Alan Bits (https://github.com/alanbits) Source: https://github.com/lnbits/nostr-signing-device/releases/tag/v0.2.0 2. Samiz - v0.0.3 Samiz is a developer tool that enables Nostr note transmission over a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) mesh network, ideal for offline communication when the internet is down. This release marks its first full version, introducing Bluetooth configuration, production build support, and string updates to improve usability. This release brings Samiz closer to practical deployment in offline and resilience-focused Nostr setups. Developed by: nostr:npub1v3tgrwwsv7c6xckyhm5dmluc05jxd4yeqhpxew87chn0kua0tjzqc6yvjh, nostr:npub1cl3sp6c79979xvw027hpxp953edda66kcjfdnazsf99nn62whcuq6tzfpv Source: https://github.com/KoalaSat/samiz/releases/tag/v0.0.3-alpha 3. Nsyte - v0.3.1 Nyste is a command-line tool for publishing websites to Nostr and Blossom servers, supporting decentralized, censorship-resistant hosting. This release improves stability with fixed secrets management, cleaner output, and various bug fixes. Now tested in production CI/CD flows, this release marks a solid and complete milestone for the tool's intended use. This is the latest release, and there were releases v0.2.0, v0.2.2, v0.2.3, v0.2.4, v0.2.5, v0.2.6, v0.2.7, and v0.3.0 this week. Developed by: nostr:npub1uac67zc9er54ln0kl6e4qp2y6ta3enfcg7ywnayshvlw9r5w6ehsqq99rx Source: nostr:nevent1qvzqqqqqqypzpem34u9stj8ftlxldl4n2qz5f5hmrnxns3uga86fpwe7u28ga4n0qqsd0sahwgcr5fuudg6aflq0vd2rm7usu6g7v5wc9htxfhfhly2ddsge0pymp ========================== 🌐 Relay Updates and Releases ========================== No Relay Updates and Releases for this week. =================== 👋 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. 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 twenty-second recap, share your tips and suggestions for the next weekly #nostrrecap and let’s keep #grownostr together. A big shoutout to nostr:npub1wmr34t36fy03m8hvgl96zl3znndyzyaqhwmwdtshwmtkg03fetaqhjg240 for his generous patronage! Recap by nostr:npub19hs0lg9vyd0lghayeju5fnflx0melawjrl8etuqln9gkhd4mwtxq2t5jcn