Notes and Other Stuff Transmitted by Relays
A simple, open protocol that enables a truly decentralized, censorship-resistant social network. No single entity controls it. No algorithm manipulates you. Just pure, open communication.
Public-key cryptography signs and verifies every message, ensuring authenticity without central authority.
Messages transmit through independent relays, not centralized servers. Connect to multiple relays for greater reach.
You own your identity and content. No platform can ban you or delete your data.
Decentralized architecture scales naturally. More users means more relays, not server bottlenecks.
No single entity can silence you. The protocol is designed to resist censorship at every level.
From social networks to marketplaces to Bitcoin exchanges—Nostr is a foundation, not a product.
You run a client application locally that manages your cryptographic keys and creates signed messages.
Your signed messages are published to one or more relay servers that you choose.
Subscribers connected to those relays receive your messages instantly across the network.
Mainstream social media platforms suffer from censorship, algorithmic manipulation, and centralized control. Nostr fundamentally solves these problems.
Unlike cryptocurrencies or blockchains, Nostr focuses purely on data transmission and communication. It's a simple, elegant protocol that gives power back to users.
Anyone can build on Nostr. No entity can control or censor it. It represents a genuine step toward a more open, resilient internet.
Essential guides to understand and use Nostr
Complete introduction to the protocol, how it works, and why it matters. Perfect starting point for newcomers.
Step-by-step guide to creating your Nostr identity, choosing a client, and securing your keys.
Deep dive into the protocol architecture, event structure, relay mechanics, and cryptographic signing.
Understand the differences between simple relays and federation. Why protocol architecture matters.
Why Nostr matters for British users in the context of the Online Safety Act and digital freedom.
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