====================== #1 🧠 Quote of the Week ====================== @Account deleted “The future will be encrypted, decentralized, and unstoppable. No government can censor what they cannot control.” #quote_nostr_recap

====================== #3 🌱 Ecosystem Growth ====================== Nostr is growing fast! There are now over 45 Nostr clients, and relays are running in more than 40 countries around the globe. According to https://nostrapps.com, there are overall 75 Nostr apps for now. During this week: Total zaps: 43,462, compared to 49,733 zaps the week before Total zap amount: 10,507,273, compared to 7,655,009 sats the week before Total events: 5,900,825, compared to 6,386,417 events the week before Many thanks to https://stats.nostr.band/ by @npub1xdtd...ntxy for providing these insights. #eco-growth_nostr_recap

===================== #4 🎓 Educational Guide ===================== 1. Josh Greiff is explaining about Nostr and his own nostr app that he is building #education_nostr_recap

======================= #6 📰 Nostr in the Media ======================= 1. @Paul Saladino MD purchases Melon with the @primal wallet

X (formerly Twitter)

primal (@primal_app) on X

.@paulsaladinomd spending “Digital Gold” on some melons. Costa Rica #RealLifeBitcoin

2. Kevin explains Nostr at #FOSDEM 2025 3. Nostr Markdown Editor Demo of @Chris #media_nostr_recap

============================= #9 🛠️ Tools, Updates, and Releases ============================= - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1. Pinja - Nostr based social bookmarking app - New tool - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Pinja is a decentralized, censorship-resistant bookmarking app built on Nostr, giving users full control over their saved links without relying on centralized servers. It allows seamless organization with custom tags, private and public bookmarks, and powerful search and filtering. With Lightning-enabled tipping, import/export capabilities and Nostr relay support, Pinja ensures a secure and flexible bookmarking experience. Private bookmarks are end-to-end encrypted, while public ones can be shared and discovered through tag-based feeds. Developed by: @Sep Source:

GitHub

GitHub - sepehr-safari/pinja: Pinja, the Bookmarking Ninja

Pinja, the Bookmarking Ninja. Contribute to sepehr-safari/pinja development by creating an account on GitHub.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2. Gooti extension - Nostr Identity Manager & Signer - New tool - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Gooti is a browser extension for managing multiple Nostr identities and securely signing events on web apps without exposing private keys. It enables seamless account switching while keeping credentials safe, offering both convenience and privacy for Nostr users. Developed by: Sam Hayes Source:

GitHub

GitHub - sam-hayes-org/gooti-extension

Contribute to sam-hayes-org/gooti-extension development by creating an account on GitHub.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3. Yeti - Nostr event signer for iOS - New tool - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Yeti is a Nostr event signer for iOS that keeps private keys secure in a dedicated app. It allows users to sign events without exposing their keys, ensuring a safer and more streamlined Nostr experience. Developed by: @Terry Yiu Source:

GitHub

GitHub - tyiu/Yeti: Yeti is a Nostr event signer for iOS. It allows users to keep their private key segregated in a single, dedicated app.

Yeti is a Nostr event signer for iOS. It allows users to keep their private key segregated in a single, dedicated app. - tyiu/Yeti

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4. yumyume - version 0.2.1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - @yumyume is a Nostr based social bookmarking tool, just got a flavorful update with performance optimizations. This release named “Smoked Salmon & Dill Cream on Blini & Lemon Zest Refinement” features a lighter logo, smarter relay handling that disconnects inactive tabs to save resources, and a faster data-fetching system using a custom Vanilla JS implementation for real-time updates. The concept is from @Jurjen de Vries. Additionally, Yumyume is preparing to migrate to NIP-01 and kind 39700, following its integration into Pinja (

Pinja

by @Sep. Interestingly, both teams began working on social bookmarking around the same time, offering users multiple Nostr-based bookmarking clients to choose from. Important: This migration will require users to manually transfer their bookmarks. They recommend holding off on adding too many new bookmarks in Yumyume MVP for now. A link to the old client will be provided so early users can copy and paste their bookmarks into the new version. More details will follow soon! To support its growth, contributions to the @Geyser campaign are encouraged, with rewards available for even less than the cost of a yearly Pinboard subscription.

Geyser | Bitcoin Crowdfunding Platform

A Bitcoin crowdfunding platform where creators raise funds for causes, sell products, manage campaigns, and engage with their community.

Developed by: @Iftakhar Hasnayen Abir Source:

GitLab

0.2.1 – Smoked Salmon & Dill Cream on Blini & Lemon Zest Refinement · Digital Ethics Agency / Nostr / yumyume · GitLab

🍽️ Release Notes: Version 0.2.1 – Smoked Salmon & Dill Cream on Blini & Lemon Zest Refinement We've added...

- - - - - - - - - - - - - 5. Primal - 2.1.9 - - - - - - - - - - - - - Primal is a nostr client that helps users to explore Nostr protocol. This release comes with multi-account support, deep linking, article pagination, and improved media sharing. The update enhances note and profile linking, adds relay hints for nevent copies, and introduces larger GitHub link previews. Bug fixes address profile ordering, media display, QR code issues, and UI inconsistencies. Additional improvements include a search button on the keyboard and a "Post" button in key sections. Developed by: @npub1xaxg...49xe Source:

GitHub

Release Primal 2.1.9 · PrimalHQ/primal-android-app

Features Implemented multi-account feature (#323); Implemented deep-linking; Implemented articles pagination (#322); Implemented share photo/video...

#tools_nostr_recap

====================================== #10 🎁 Developer Tools, updates and Guides ====================================== - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1. Norma - Nostr Relay Manager - New Developer tool - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Norma (Nostr Relay Manager) is a simple management panel built on the NIP-86 Relay Management API. It provides essential tools for relay operators, allowing them to manage public keys, event types, and IP restrictions efficiently. With features like allowing or banning pubkeys, controlling event types, blocking/unblocking IPs, and customizing relay details, Norma streamlines relay administration for a smoother Nostr experience. Developed by: @Vinit Source:

GitHub

GitHub - Vin-it/norma

Contribute to Vin-it/norma development by creating an account on GitHub.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2. Nostr Development Kit (NDK) - v0.3.2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - NDK (Nostr Development Kit) is a Dart library designed to enhance the Nostr development experience by providing essential tools for developers. This release introduces support for the get_budget method in NWC, improving wallet communication capabilities. Additionally, the update includes an early stop mechanism for broadcast operations, optimizing performance and reliability. Developed by: @fmar Source:

GitHub

Release Release v0.3.2 · relaystr/ndk

add NWC get_budget method support #129 Broadcast stop early #128 Full Changelog: v0.3.1...v0.3.2

#dev-tool_nostr_recap

====================== #1 🧠 Quote of the Week ====================== @Anna “We stand for freedom everyday by holding #bitcoin and using #nostr” #quote_nostr_recap

========================= #2 🔥 Community Highlights ========================= 1. The Frustration of @npub1d3f4...r4xv about centralized platforms View quoted note → 2. @ODELL explains how the Nostr be the largest Bitcoin circular economy in the world View quoted note → 3. The way Nostr can get so much more reach according to @ODELL View quoted note → 4. The dream of @Sooly⚡️سولي 🇱🇧🇧🇪🇦🇪🇦🇴 about #nostr and #bitcoin View quoted note → 5. @Pip the WoT guy explains which has the best search between npub.world and @primal View quoted note → 6. Why the friends of @paul keating, post on Primal View quoted note → 7. @Anna talks about freedom View quoted note → #community_nostr_recap

====================== #3 🌱 Ecosystem Growth ====================== Nostr is growing fast! There are now over 45 Nostr clients, and relays are running in more than 40 countries around the globe. According to https://nostrapps.com, there are overall 75 Nostr apps for now. During this week: Total zaps: 49,733, compared to 53,008 zaps the week before Total zap amount: 7,655,009, compared to 6,962,176 sats the week before Total events: 6,382,628, compared to 5,961,222 events the week before Many thanks to https://stats.nostr.band/ by @npub1xdtd...ntxy for providing these insights. #eco-growth_nostr_recap

====================== #5 📅 Upcoming Events ====================== 1. Nostrich Meetup in Konstanz, Germany 📅 Date: Saturday, March 15th, 2025 from 10:00 AM CET 📍 Location: Konstanz, near Lake Constance (Bodensee), Germany 🤹‍♀️ Organizers: @Purple Konnektiv 🔗 Event: View quoted note → Join with @Purple Konnektiv for the next Nostrich meetup in Konstanz! They are renting a room for the day to foster conversation, with snacks, drinks, and plenty of opportunities to connect. View quoted note → Interested in attending? Reach out, and they'll create a Simplex group for details. If you'd like to organize a talk or workshop, let them know! They’re excited to bring the community together! 2. FediForum April 2025 📅 Date: April 1, 2025, 8:30 PM IST – April 3, 2025, 1:30 AM IST 📍 Location: Online Event 🤹‍♀️ Organizers: @FediForum 🔗 Event:

FediForum April 2025

The Fediverse. Bluesky. Nostr. Mastodon. Threads. next-generation social media is breaking out around the world and connecting into a global social...

FediForum is an unconference focused on open social protocols and the future of decentralized social media, including the Fediverse, Mastodon, ActivityPub, Bluesky, and ATProto. Discussions will be shaped by attendees, covering topics such as governance, trust and safety, new funding models, and interoperability across platforms. While Nostr has been part of past discussions and demos from persons like @rabble and @petri, its inclusion in this event will depend on participant interest. If you're passionate about Nostr, consider attending and contributing to the conversation. 3. Nostr.World Community Event 📅 Date: Q4 2025 📍 Location: Argentina 🤹‍♀️ Organizers: @nostrasia 🔗 Event: View quoted note → A community-driven event is in the making; early planning is going on to bring the Nostr family together in Argentina to celebrate community and collaborate on the future of Nostr. This is an exciting event because your input is shaping it. Share your thoughts on how to make it even better. More details to come. #event_nostr_recap

======================= #6 📰 Nostr in the Media ======================= 1. Get Instant #LNbits Server Updates via #Nostr DMs #media_nostr_recap

========================== #7 ⚡ 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

ZAPLIFE.LOL

A decentralized Craigslist running on Nostr

by @PABLOF7z 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: 131 Sats Earned: 102k View quoted note → 2. Zaps Received: 115 Sats Earned: 7k View quoted note → 3. Zaps Received: 52 Sats Earned: 8k View quoted note → - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 💰 Top 3: Most Sats - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1. Sats Earned: 102k Zaps Received: 131 View quoted note → 2. Sats Earned: 22k Zaps Received: 25 View quoted note → 3. Sats Earned: 21k Zaps Received: 35 View quoted note → #most-zapped_nostr_recap

================= #8 😂 Nostr Memes ================= 1. View quoted note → 2. View quoted note → 3. View quoted note → 4. View quoted note → 5. View quoted note → 6. View quoted note → 7. View quoted note → 8. View quoted note → #memes_nostr-recap

============================= #9 🛠️ Tools, Updates, and Releases ============================= 1. Yumyume - version 0.2.0 @yumyume, the Nostr-based social bookmarking tool, just got a flavorful update. This release introduces a global feed, allowing users to explore all shared bookmarks in one place, enhancing discovery and engagement. The update also brings a brand-new logo, designed by @BitPopArt, giving Yumyume a fresh and more recognizable identity. There was version 0.1.1 release also in this week. Looking ahead, the team is working on a custom event kind in the 1000-10000 range to enable editable bookmarks, improving how signed bookmarks per URL function beyond the limitations of NIP-51. The developers invite the Nostr community to collaborate on refining this feature. The concept is from @Jurjen de Vries. To support its growth, contributions to the @Geyser campaign are encouraged, with rewards available for even less than the cost of a yearly Pinboard subscription.

Geyser | Bitcoin Crowdfunding Platform

A Bitcoin crowdfunding platform where creators raise funds for causes, sell products, manage campaigns, and engage with their community.

Developed by: @Iftakhar Hasnayen Abir Source:

GitLab

Digital Ethics Agency / Nostr / yumyume · GitLab

Social Bookmarking using Nostr protocol

2. Corny Chat - v2025.02 Corny Chat is an open source audio space integrating Nostr and Lightning. With this release, a new ‘Heard-the-Horn-in-the-Corn’ badge is introduced, along with room indicators and warnings for risky Lightning custodians. Admins can now mark rooms as permanent, purge inactive ones, and update the MOTD via the web client. Server fixes address relaypool errors and duplicate pubkeys, while backend improvements allow configurable relay pool settings. Redis now auto restarts and GitHub discussions are enabled for community feedback. Developed by: vicariousdrama Source:

GitHub

Release 2025.02 · vicariousdrama/cornychat

February 2025 release of Corny Chat 🌽 Corny Chat is an open source audio space built on Jam that integrates Nostr and Lightning. A publicly runn...

3. Coracle - 0.0.6 Coracle is a powerful Nostr client for engaging with the nostr network. With this release Websites and LNURL links now display in full and images are scanned for sensitive content. Muting on feeds is more strict, with muted words now applying to NIP-05 identifiers. Additionally, list editing issues have been fixed for a smoother user experience. Developed by: @hodlbod Source:

GitHub

Release 0.6.6 · coracle-social/coracle

What's Changed Show complete website/lnurl Scan images for sensitive content Make muting on feeds more strict Apply muted words to nip05 Fix list ...

#tools_nostr_recap

====================================== #10 🎁 Developer Tools, updates and Guides ====================================== 1. Mostro - 0.13.2 Mostro is a peer-to-peer Bitcoin exchange bot built on Nostr, enabling decentralized trading through encrypted messages. This release includes several refinements, such as displaying relay lists in event jobs and improving full privacy mode checks. Code refactoring removes unnecessary unwraps, while fixes address privacy-related issues and redundant notifications. Additionally, new features prevent multiple pending orders and enhance order handling. Developed by: @negrunch @Pinball Wizard Source:

GitHub

Release 0.13.2 · MostroP2P/mostro

Verifying the Release In order to verify the release, you'll need to have gpg or gpg2 installed on your system. Once you've obtained a copy (and ho...

#dev-tool_nostr_recap

==================== #1 🧠 Quote of the Week ==================== @jack “nostr doesn’t need everyone. only the best. quality over quantity. it’ll happen.” #quote_nostr_recap

======================= #2 🔥 Community Highlights ======================= 1. Resin talk by @Djuri at tech Tuesday on 18th February 2025 View quoted note → 2. Thinking of @Short Fiat about Nostr View quoted note → View quoted note → 3. The experience of @SoapMiner about Nostr View quoted note → 4. @paul keating rented surf boards with friends with paying in #bitcoin at @npub1utf6...xn42 View quoted note → #community_nostr_recap

==================== #3 🌱 Ecosystem Growth ==================== Nostr is growing fast! There are now over 45 Nostr clients, and relays are running in more than 40 countries around the globe. According to https://nostrapps.com, there are overall 75 Nostr apps for now. During this week: - Total zaps 54,013, compared to 54,050 zaps the week before - Total zap amount: 7,589,046, compared to 9,882,143 sats the week before - Total events: 5,296,725, compared to 5,452,109 events the week before Many thanks to https://stats.nostr.band/ by @brugeman for providing these insights. #eco-growth_nostr_recap

==================== #4 🎓 Educational Guide ==================== - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1. How to connect @primal wallet to #olas client - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - View quoted note → - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2. Coingecko gives Safety and Privacy tips before starting Nostr - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3. @₿itcoinerTalk explains how to setup nostr using Primal Client - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - #education_nostr_recap

==================== #5 📅 Upcoming Events ==================== 1. Nostrich Meetup in Konstanz, Germany 📅 Date: Saturday, March 15th, 2025 from 10:00 AM CET 📍 Location: Konstanz, near Lake Constance (Bodensee), Germany 🤹‍♀️ Organizers: @Purple Konnektiv 🔗 Event: View quoted note → Join with @Purple Konnektiv for the next Nostrich meetup in Konstanz! They are renting a room for the day to foster conversation, with snacks, drinks, and plenty of opportunities to connect. View quoted note → Interested in attending? Reach out, and they'll create a Simplex group for details. If you'd like to organize a talk or workshop, let them know! They’re excited to bring the community together! 2. FediForum April 2025 📅 Date: April 1-2, 2025, 8:30 PM IST – 1:30 AM IST 📍 Location: Online Event 🤹‍♀️ Organizers: @FediForum 🔗 Event:

FediForum April 2025

The Fediverse. Bluesky. Nostr. Mastodon. Threads. next-generation social media is breaking out around the world and connecting into a global social...

FediForum is an unconference focused on open social protocols and the future of decentralized social media, including the Fediverse, Mastodon, ActivityPub, Bluesky, and ATProto. Discussions will be shaped by attendees, covering topics such as governance, trust and safety, new funding models, and interoperability across platforms. While Nostr has been part of past discussions and demos from persons like @rabble and @petri, its inclusion in this event will depend on participant interest. If you're passionate about Nostr, consider attending and contributing to the conversation. 3. Nostr.World Community Event 📅 Date: Q4 2025 📍 Location: Argentina 🤹‍♀️ Organizers: @nostrasia 🔗 Event: View quoted note → A community-driven event is in the making; early planning is going on to bring the Nostr family together in Argentina to celebrate community and collaborate on the future of Nostr. This is an exciting event because your input is shaping it. Share your thoughts on how to make it even better. More details to come. #event_nostr_recap