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2024-10-22 11:49:49# Nostr Tips for Beginners ## Setting Up Your Account - Choose a Nostr client (e.g., Damus for iOS, Amethyst for Android, nostrudel for web) - Generate your public/private key pair - **Store your private key securely** (password manager, browser extension or my personal recommendation amber) - Set up a Lightning wallet for tipping and payments (minibits recommended) ## Customizing Your Profile - Add a profile picture (use nostr.build or postimages.org) - Complete your profile information - Verify your account (use nostrplebs.com or nostrcheck.me for the easy route.) there are also many guides for setting up a nip-5 on a custom domain. ## Finding and Interacting with Others - Search for friends using public keys or usernames - Explore hashtags like #grownostr or #foodstr - Follow interesting users and check their follower lists - Interact through comments, likes, and reposts ## Understanding Relays - Connect to reliable relays for better user experience - Subscribe to specific relays for targeted content - Consider using paid relays for improved performance ## Hashtags "#" - don't just "explore hashtags" - use them. - follow them. - people will find you through them and you will find people to follow with them. ## Best Practices - Use text replacement shortcuts for your public key - Experiment with different Nostr clients - Be patient and engage with the community - Remember Nostr's censorship-resistant nature - Keep your software and apps updated Remember, Nostr is evolving, so stay curious and don't hesitate to ask for help from the community when needed.