=========================== #1 🧠 Quote of the Week =========================== @ODELL “if you want to learn about bitcoin stocks, x is best if you want to use bitcoin, nostr is best” #quote_nostr_recap

=========================== #3 🌱 Ecosystem Growth =========================== Nostr is growing fast! Overview Pubkeys: 43325487 Users: 1171113 Trusted users: 212939 Events: 573193049 Posts: 148997190 Zaps: 5052846 Zap amount: 2046486210 sats According to https://github.com/aljazceru/awesome-nostr/, there are now over 140 Nostr clients and over 450 Nostr apps running in more than 40 countries around the globe. According to https://nostr.watch/, there are more than 900 relays online in more than 40 countries at the moment. During this week: - Total zaps: 31,064, compared to 36,047 zaps the week before - Total zap amount: 6,066,641, compared to 5,149,930 sats the week before - Total events: 2,914,745, compared to 3,172,827 events the week before Many thanks to https://stats.nostr.band/ by @npub1xdtd...ntxy, all the contributors of

GitHub

GitHub - aljazceru/awesome-nostr: nostr.net - awesome-nostr is a collection of projects and resources built on nostr to help developers and users find new things

nostr.net - awesome-nostr is a collection of projects and resources built on nostr to help developers and users find new things - GitHub - aljazce...

and https://nostr.watch/ for providing these insights. #eco-growth_nostr_recap

============================ #6 📰 Nostr in the Media ============================ 1. Nostr discussion between a Nostr pleb and a Bitcoiner 2. The reason that @Dave Nicholls is on Nostr 3. A Bitcoin presentation on X

X (formerly Twitter)

Bitcoin Babies⚡️🇰🇪 (@BtcBabies) on X

This week, our moms had the chance to learn from @MsMandana, co-founder of NextBlock a #Bitcoin powered social and ad platform built on #Nostr. S...

4. Thanks God for Nostr podcast @hodlbod

Fountain

Thank God for Nostr • Eliza Bleu • Listen on Fountain

Eliza is a long-time human trafficking survivor advocate, and a nostr user. Jon is the developer of the Coracle and Flotilla nostr clients, and the...

#media_nostr_recap

====================================== #11 🌐 Relay Updates and Releases ====================================== 1. Nosflare - v7.2.6 Nosflare is a serverless Nostr relay powered by Cloudflare Workers and D1 database, offering scalable and low-maintenance relay hosting. In this version, Nosflare introduces hybrid storage capacity, allowing older events (older than 90 days) to be archived seamlessly into Cloudflare R2 buckets. This upgrade helps relay operators balance performance and long-term storage costs while preserving valuable historical Nostr data in a cost-efficient, durable cloud storage solution. Developed by: @Luxas Source:

GitHub

Release v7.2.6 · Spl0itable/nosflare

New: hybrid storage capacity to archive older events than 90 days to R2 bucket

2. WoT Relay - v0.1.18 WOT Relay is a Nostr relay built on the Khatru framework, designed to store notes from the people you follow and their connections, following a "Web of Trust" model to curate relevant content. This release resolves a memory leak issue, improving relay stability and performance during long-term operation. Additionally, it introduces a filter IP rate limiter, providing better protection against abuse and ensuring smoother service for active users. These updates enhance WOT Relay’s reliability and resilience as a social graph-aware relay. This is the latest release, and there was the release v0.1.17 also last week. Developed by: @utxo the webmaster 🧑‍💻 Source:

GitHub

Release v0.1.18 · bitvora/wot-relay

What's Changed Dev memory leak by @barrydeen in #89 filter ip rate limiter by @barrydeen in #90 Full Changelog: v0.1.17...v0.1.18

3. Citrine - v0.8.1 Citrine is a Nostr relay for Android, enabling any Nostr client on Android to send and receive events directly through the app, bringing relay functionality to mobile devices. In this release, Citrine fixes authentication issues when downloading events, ensuring more reliable syncing of user data. The release also includes dependency updates, improving overall app stability and compatibility. This update makes running a personal or mobile Nostr relay smoother and more dependable for Android users. Developed by: @greenart7c3 Source:

GitHub

Release Release v0.8.1 · greenart7c3/Citrine

Citrine 0.8.1 Fix auth when downloading your events Update dependencies Download it with zap.store, Obtainium, f-droid or download it directly i...

#relays_nostr_recap

============================== #1 🧠 Quote of the Week ============================== @Ben Arc “I find traditional social media is full of downlifts, whereas Nostr is full of uplifts.” #quote_nostr_recap

================================== #3 🌱 Ecosystem Growth ================================== Nostr is growing fast! According to https://github.com/aljazceru/awesome-nostr/, there are now over 140 Nostr clients and over 450 Nostr apps running in more than 40 countries around the globe. According to https://nostr.watch/, there are more than 850 relays online in more than 40 countries at the moment. During this week: Total zaps: 36,047, compared to 35,795 zaps the week before Total zap amount: 5,149,930, compared to 6,251,083 sats the week before Total events: 3,172,122, compared to 3,042,916 events the week before Many thanks to https://stats.nostr.band/ by @npub1xdtd...ntxy, all the contributors of

GitHub

GitHub - aljazceru/awesome-nostr: nostr.net - awesome-nostr is a collection of projects and resources built on nostr to help developers and users find new things

nostr.net - awesome-nostr is a collection of projects and resources built on nostr to help developers and users find new things - GitHub - aljazce...

and https://nostr.watch/ for providing these insights. #eco-growth_nostr_recap

=================================== #6 📰 Nostr in the Media =================================== 1. Nostr vs current web 2. Short and Sweet Nostr introduction for beginners 3. A nice Nostr presentation @Alex Gleason 4. Nostr group messaging on Stacker News @Car, @k00b 5. This speech by @Jordi Llonch Esteve is impressive 6. How Nostr & Bitcoin can combat bots

X (formerly Twitter)

primal (@primal_app) on X

How Nostr & Bitcoin can combat bots.

7. The importance of Nostr by @Haroun Kola

X (formerly Twitter)

The ₿itcoin⚡️Libertarian (@TheBitcoin__) on X

.@HarounKola is a Bitcoin advocate and Nostr enthusiast. He explains why using Nostr is important and outlines the incentives for its adoption. ...

#media_nostr_recap

========================================== #9 🛠️ Tools, Updates and Releases ========================================== 1. Zaptube - New tool Zaptube is a decentralized video sharing and streaming platform built on Nostr. Zaptube empowers creators to publish videos without relying on centralized platforms, ensuring censorship resistance, peer-to-peer engagement, and native Nostr monetization via zaps and NIP protocols. Developed by: Black Smoke Source:

GitHub

GitHub - anond3v404/zaptube: A decentralized platform for sharing and streaming videos, built on Nostr.

A decentralized platform for sharing and streaming videos, built on Nostr. - anond3v404/zaptube

2. Yumyume - 0.8.0 – Shakshuka with Feta & Fresh Herbs Yumyume is a free, open-source, decentralized social bookmarking client built on Nostr, inspired by del.icio.us, offering censorship-resistant, user-owned bookmark sharing. The flavorful release "Shakshuka with Feta & Fresh Herbs" release brings a fresh wave of social features: users can now re-bookmark others' links, follow/unfollow profiles, filter bookmarks by people they follow, and comment directly on shared content. This update transforms Yumyume into a more social and interactive space for bookmark discovery. Under the hood, it improves bookmark deduplication, better utilizes OpenGraph metadata, and boosts tag cloud performance by narrowing the timeframe to the last 7 days. With this release, Yumyume becomes more than a bookmarking tool, it becomes a communal experience. 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

0.8.0 – Shakshuka with Feta & Fresh Herbs · Digital Ethics Agency / Nostr / yumyume · GitLab

This release is warm, social, and full of interaction. Just like sharing a pan of shakshuka with friends. Spiced tomatoes, gently cooked eggs, topp...

3. Zapstore - 0.2.7 Zapstore is a permissionless, social app store built on Nostr, allowing developers to publish and users to discover decentralized apps with native zap support. In this version, Zapstore added support for a new event format, laying the groundwork for upcoming relay migrations and future NIP upgrades. The release also increases the default zap amounts, encouraging more generous peer-to-peer support for app developers. These changes enhance compatibility, scalability, and community-driven monetization, making Zapstore more robust for both creators and users. Developed by: @franzap Source:

GitHub

Release 0.2.7 · zapstore/zapstore

Support new event format, prepare for relay migration and future NIP upgrade Increase default zap amounts (#219)

4. Nostrmo - 3.1.0 Nostrmo is a cross-platform Flutter-based Nostr client available on Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, Linux, and Web. This release introduces several major improvements, including a tags spam filter to reduce unwanted content, a clear cache function for better performance, and reply support in group chats for richer conversations. It also adds support for rejected Android content queries, fixes a Blossom upload bug, improves image rendering compatibility with other clients, and resolves issues with article summaries not being set. These updates collectively enhance usability, performance, and interoperability across platforms. Developed by: @DASHU Source:

GitHub

Release 3.1.0 · haorendashu/nostrmo

Version 3.1.0 release! Change list: Add tags spam filter. Add clear cache function. Group chat add reply support. Android content query add reject...

5. Tides - v1.1.4 Tides is a browser extension Nostr messenger built for Chrome, enabling seamless, permissionless messaging directly from your browser. This update fixes the positioning of names for received messages in group chats, improving readability and context in conversations. It also resolves issues with NIP-07 login, ensuring smoother authentication and connection with your Nostr identity. These fixes enhance the overall user experience, making Tides more reliable for group and private messaging on the decentralized web. Developed by: @arbadacarba Source:

GitHub

Release tides-v1.1.4: Add files via upload · arbadacarbaYK/Tides

Fix position of name for received messages in groupchats Fix NIP-07 login

6. Amber - v3.4.2-pre1 Amber is a Nostr event signer for Android, designed to securely manage your nsec keys in a dedicated mobile app, keeping your identity isolated from other clients. This pre-release brings numerous improvements, including a loading indicator during migrations, a proxy status check with a new icon, and a new screen for sending feedback via Nostr. It also fixes key issues like QR code scanning in multiwindow mode, ncryptsec export, and slow startup errors on some devices. With added event translations, better service handling, and dependency updates, this release enhances stability, usability, and security for users who want to manage their Nostr keys separately and safely. Developed by: @greenart7c3 Source:

GitHub

Release Release v3.4.2-pre1 · greenart7c3/Amber

Amber 3.4.2-pre1 Added loading indicator when running migrations Fix ncryptsec export Add a icon when using a proxy and check if the proxy is work...

7. Mostro - v0.14.0 Mostro is a peer-to-peer exchange platform built on the Lightning Network and Nostr, enabling decentralized Bitcoin trading without intermediaries. In this release, Mostro brings a wave of powerful updates: database keys are now encrypted, boosting user data security, and NIP-69 event publishing has been added for better protocol compliance. A full unit test suite improves code reliability, while the introduction of RPC support allows direct admin communications. The update also features a refactored settings system, hardcoded API URLs moved to configs, and a privacy-aware rating check. These changes make Mostro more secure, maintainable, and aligned with future Nostr and Lightning standards. Developed by: @Catrya, @negrunch, @Pinball Wizard Source:

GitHub

Release v0.14.0 · 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...

#tools_nostr_recap

================================================ #10 🎁 Developer Tools, updates and Guides ================================================ 1. Nous CLI - New Developer tool Nous CLI is a command-line tool that lets you publish static websites directly to the Nostr protocol and Blossom servers, leveraging NIP-XX: Pubkey Static Websites. With built-in cryptographic identity management, secure key storage, and a user-friendly CLI interface, Nous makes it easy to create and host decentralized websites, no centralized servers, no DNS, just Nostr-native publishing. Developed by: Siddharth Singh Source:

GitLab

Soapbox / nous-cli · GitLab

GitLab.com

2. Nsite-action - New Developer tool A GitHub Action that automates the deployment of static websites to Nostr and Blossom using the nsyte tool. Ideal for developers building decentralized web experiences, it streamlines CI/CD workflows by publishing directly from your GitHub repository to the Nostr-powered web. Developed by: Sandwich Source:

GitHub

GitHub - sandwichfarm/nsite-action: A github action that deploys nsites to nostr and blossom (using nsyte)

A github action that deploys nsites to nostr and blossom (using nsyte) - sandwichfarm/nsite-action

#dev-tools_nostr_recap

=========================== #1 🧠 Quote of the Week =========================== @DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 “If you want to see Nostr go anywhere, build businesses on Nostr.” #quote_nostr_recap

=========================== #3 🌱 Ecosystem Growth =========================== Nostr is growing fast! According to https://github.com/aljazceru/awesome-nostr/, there are now over 140 Nostr clients and over 450 Nostr apps running in more than 40 countries around the globe. According to https://nostr.watch/, there are more than 1000 relays online in more than 40 countries. During this week: - Total zaps: 35,795, compared to 43,519 zaps the week before - Total zap amount: 6,251,083, compared to 13,236,504 sats the week before - Total events: 3,038,782, compared to 3,150,579 events the week before Many thanks to https://stats.nostr.band/ by @npub1xdtd...ntxy, all the contributors of

GitHub

GitHub - aljazceru/awesome-nostr: nostr.net - awesome-nostr is a collection of projects and resources built on nostr to help developers and users find new things

nostr.net - awesome-nostr is a collection of projects and resources built on nostr to help developers and users find new things - GitHub - aljazce...

and https://nostr.watch/ for providing these insights. #eco-growth_nostr_recap

============================ #6 📰 Nostr in the Media ============================ 1. Nostr at #OsloFreedomForum 2. Unstoppable Nostr on Youtube 3. A Nostr talk with @rabble

X (formerly Twitter)

bitcoin++ (@btcplusplus) on X

In the latest bitcoin++ Insider Edition we talk to @rabble about building on Nostr!

4. The Live episode in the Primal house @paul keating, @Holistic Hybrid 🌞, @Jonny Kanone, @Shaughnessy, @ROMAR , @CamiTF, @Laura 🌞 5. Over 5 Million zaps sent on Nostr @primal

X (formerly Twitter)

primal (@primal_app) on X

Over 5 MILLION zaps sent on Nostr.

6. Nostr and #Bitcoin are married @paul keating

X (formerly Twitter)

Paul Keating (@thepaulosophy) on X

Nostr is pure magic.

#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/Top Zappers from last week, showcasing creators who received/sent the most engagement: 🔥 Top 3: Most Zapped 1. Name: @ODELL Zaps Received: 680 Sats Earned: 134k 2. Name: @Gigi Zaps Received: 591 Sats Earned: 118k 3. Name: @FLASH Zaps Received: 569 Sats Earned: 66k 🔥 Top 3: Most Zappers 1. Name: @Blockstream Zaps Sent: 3309 Sats Spent: 50k 2. Name: @onway⚡️bitcoin Zaps Sent: 712 Sats Spent: 18k 3. Name: @₿oniz23⚡️🏴‍☠️🇮🇹 Zaps Sent: 599 Sats Spent: 2k 💰 Top 3: Most Sats Received 1. Name: @Fountain Boost Bot Sats Earned: 479k Zaps Received: 349 2. Name: @npub13jhh...c5sq Sats Earned: 294k Zaps Received: 233 3. Name: @npub10uth...xdlq Sats Earned: 255k Zaps Received: 44 💰 Top 3: Most Sats Sent 1. Name: “Name is not showing” Sats Spent: 150k Zaps Sent: 1 2. Name: @ODELL Sats Spent: 137k Zaps Sent: 97 3. Name: @primal Sats Spent: 125k Zaps Sent: 18 #most-zapped_nostr_recap

=========================================== #10 🎁 Developer Tools, updates and Guides =========================================== 1. Nostr GitHub Integration Extension - New Developer tool Nostr GitHub Integration Extension is a browser extension that lets developers share GitHub repositories, code snippets, and permalinks directly to Nostr relays. It streamlines repo announcements and boosts collaboration by bridging GitHub activity with the Nostr network. Developed by: @Biz Source:

GitHub

GitHub - chebizarro/nostr-git-extension: A browser extension for to make it easier to share GitHub repos over Nostr

A browser extension for to make it easier to share GitHub repos over Nostr - GitHub - chebizarro/nostr-git-extension: A browser extension for to ...

2. Zap Watcher - New Developer tool ZapWatcher is an ESP32-based device that connects to Nostr relays and triggers a physical alert (like an LED or buzzer) whenever your npub receives a zap, bringing real-time Nostr interactions into the physical world. Developed by: @Oren ☂️ Source:

GitHub

GitHub - oren-z0/ZapWatcher: ZapWatcher

ZapWatcher. Contribute to oren-z0/ZapWatcher development by creating an account on GitHub.

3. Nostr PHP - 1.9.0 Nostr PHP is a PHP helper library for interacting with the Nostr protocol. This release introduces support for NIP-13, enabling Proof-of-Work for event publishing, and NIP-65, which allows relay list metadata events. It also adds a new PersistentConnection class with an accompanying code example, enhancing long-term connection handling for developers. This was the major release and there were releases 1.9.1 and 1.9.2 also last week. Developed by: @Sebastix, @Djuri Source:

GitHub

Release 1.9.0 · nostrver-se/nostr-php

What's Changed Implement NIP-13 Proof-of-Work by @dsbaars in #97 Implement NIP-65 with a Relay List Metadata event by @Sebastix in #100 Persistent...

#dev-tools_nostr_recap

====================================== #11 🌐 Relay Updates and Releases ====================================== 1. Ngit Relay - New Relay/Developer tool Ngit-relay is a self-hostable, permissioned Git relay built on the Nostr protocol. It enables decentralized Git repository hosting and collaboration over Nostr, integrating relay, Git, and Blossom service layers into one developer-focused solution. This can be considered as a developer tool for Git over Nostr too. Developed by: @DanConwayDev Source:

GitWorkshop.dev

Decentralized github alternative over Nostr

2. Grain - v0.4.0 Grain is a Nostr relay designed for operators seeking fine-grained control over relay behavior. This release introduces structured logging with customizable formats and component-level controls, an advanced caching system for whitelist and blacklist pubkeys with background refresh, and smarter connection management featuring memory monitoring and enhanced WebSocket handling. Query performance is boosted through optimized MongoDB operations and configurable request limits. Additional improvements include enhanced event validation, centralized configuration management, and critical bug fixes that increase stability and reliability. Developed by: @OceanSlim Source:

GitHub

Release GRAIN🌾 v0.4.0 · 0ceanSlim/grain

Structured Logging & Performance 🚀 Major Features & Enhancements Complete Structured Logging System 📊 Structured Logging architecture with ...

#relays_nostr_recap

=========================== #1 🧠 Quote of the Week =========================== @Badsamm “I find that the more people you follow on Nostr, the better the experience.” #quote_nostr_recap

=========================== #2 🔥 Community Highlights =========================== 1. @rabble is at #websummit View quoted note → View quoted note → 2. @Bitcoin FilmFest fixed the dates for the next one View quoted note → 3. @Bitcoin FilmFest 2025 recap article View quoted note → 4. @rabble is at Oslo Freedom Forum #OFF2025 View quoted note → 5. Nostriches meet at the Nostr lounge View quoted note → 6. @BitPopArt is thanking to the @Bitcoin FilmFest community and #Nostr View quoted note → 7. How to get a better experience in #Nostr View quoted note → 8. The Nostr explanation View quoted note → 9. The best Nostr advertisement at @The Bitcoin Conference View quoted note → 10. The Nostr discussion of @Derek Ross with @Sirius at @The Bitcoin Conference View quoted note → 11. Two ladies working hard in #NosVegas View quoted note → 12. The poem of censorship View quoted note → #community_nostr_recap

=========================== #3 🌱 Ecosystem Growth =========================== Nostr is growing fast! According to https://github.com/aljazceru/awesome-nostr/, there are now over 140 Nostr clients and over 450 Nostr apps running in more than 40 countries around the globe. According to https://nostr.watch/, there are more than 1000 relays online in more than 40 countries. During this week: Total zaps: 43,519, compared to 40,409 zaps the week before Total zap amount: 13,236,504, compared to 12,095,130 sats the week before Total events: 3,144,748, compared to 2,789,965 events the week before Many thanks to https://stats.nostr.band/ by @npub1xdtd...ntxy, all the contributors of

GitHub

GitHub - aljazceru/awesome-nostr: nostr.net - awesome-nostr is a collection of projects and resources built on nostr to help developers and users find new things

nostr.net - awesome-nostr is a collection of projects and resources built on nostr to help developers and users find new things - GitHub - aljazce...

and https://nostr.watch/ for providing these insights. #eco-growth_nostr_recap

=========================== #5 📅 Upcoming Events =========================== 1. NOSTRBAMA Nostr Conference - July 2025 📅 Date: July 15 - 17, 2025 📍 Location: The Hatch (upstairs Haberdasher), 113 Dauphin Street. Mobile, Alabama. 🤹‍♀️ Organizers: @Other Mallory , @Sergio, @Riddler 🔗 Event:

Nostrbama 2025

2. Purple Konnektiv meetup - August 2025 📅 Date: August 29 - 31, 2025 📍 Location: Baden-Wuerttemberg, Southern Germany 🤹‍♀️ Organizers: @Purple Konnektiv 🔗 Event: nostr:View quoted note → #events_nostr_recap

============================ #6 📰 Nostr in the Media ============================ 1. Nostr: The Algorithm Free Social Network 2. The Case for Going All-In on Nostr @Jake Woodhouse 3. @mar explains Nostr on Twitter/X

X (formerly Twitter)

mar (₿) (@mar101xy) on X

@BitcoinMagazine That's a good step. Unfortunately it's not going to save Truth Social. Nostr is the future and you can make money from your posts...

4. @DanishCrypto is trying to increase the size of Nostr circle

X (formerly Twitter)

𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐂𝐫𝐲𝐩𝐭𝐨.ton (@DanishCryptoDK) on X

Why are all you still not on #Nostr If you are drop a Npub in comments help build our social circle ✊😉

#media_nostr_recap