============================= #4 🎓 Educational Guides ============================= 1. This video will answer some of your questions about relays @Bohemia 2. What Are Nostr Signer Apps and How They Protect Your Nostr Private Key @Momo #education_nostr_recap

================================================ #10 🎁 Developer Tools, Updates and Releases ================================================ 1. Nostr Java - v0.1.0 nostr-java is a comprehensive Java library designed to help developers generate, sign, and publish Nostr events with ease. This release introduces broad support for key NIPs including NIP-07, 09, 30, 33, 44, 46, 57, 60, and 61, along with major refactors and improvements to event handling, filters, and tag serialization. It adds support for Android compatibility, customizable relay configurations, JSON validation, and enhanced WebSocket reliability. With improved unit and integration tests, updated documentation, and Spring Boot support, this release makes nostr-java a solid foundation for building secure and feature-rich Nostr applications in the Java ecosystem. Developed by: @npub1y8hs...fqyr, @398ja, kuiperanon, nick avlo, brito, Jon Austen, Rene Malmgren, 1440000bytes Source:

GitHub

Release v0.1.0 · tcheeric/nostr-java

What's Changed Refactored NIPs 01, 04, 05, 08, 09, 16, 25, 33 by @guilhermegps in #91 Feature/#92 nip 30 by @guilhermegps in #93 Fixing NIP01 sear...

2. Nowser - 1.2.0 Nowser is a secure Nostr key management and signing application available across iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, and Linux. This release upgrades the Nowser SDK, improves web input handling on desktop, and initializes Nostr support with a new user info provider. This version also introduces username display alongside npub, enhances relay handling, and adds new web app pages, streamlining cross-platform authentication and key management for developers. Developed by: @DASHU Source:

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Release 1.2.0 · haorendashu/nowser

Upgrade nowser sdk version. Fix weburl input can submit at pc. Init nostr and add userinfo provider. Change npub to usename and npub. getRelays met...

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============================== #1 🧠 Quote of the Week ============================== @ODELL “as the internet gets further infested with ai slop, the nostr webs of trust we are building out today become much more important” #quote_nostr_recap

=============================== #3 🌱 Ecosystem Growth =============================== Nostr is growing fast! Overview Pubkeys: 43487306 Users: 1178329 Trusted users: 199892 Events: 579234889 Posts: 150980577 Zaps: 5108880 Zap amount: 2059699059 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 800 relays online in more than 40 countries at the moment. During this week: Total zaps: 27,793, compared to 31,377 zaps the week before Total zap amount: 6,778,841, compared to 6,453,547 sats the week before Total events: 2,933,211, compared to 3,156,552 events the week before Many thanks to

Nostr Stats

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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

============================= #4 🎓 Educational Guide ============================= 1. How to find your friends on Nostr with follow packs @paul keating #education_nostr_recap

=============================== #6 📰 Nostr in the Media =============================== 1. NOSTR Telegram with MLS encryption @JeffG , @Ben Arc 2. Decentralizing social media speech of @Derek Ross & @Sirius 3. Why Nostr will beat X @Jake Woodhouse

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Jake Woodhouse (@jakewoodhouseio) on X

Why Nostr Will Beat X w/ @jordi_llonch

4. Nostr is the future @₿en Wehrman

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₿en Wehrman (@benwehrman) on X

PSA: you will never get free speech on a centralized platform that has the ability to delete any content/accts they don't like You are a RENTER he...

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================================== #9 🛠️ Tools, Updates and Releases ================================== 1. Coracle - 0.6.18 Coracle is a web-based Nostr client that explores what makes Nostr unique, offering advanced relay selection, web-of-trust moderation, privacy protection, and content recommendations. In this version, Coracle improves UX with a tooltip on the Bunker login QR code, fixes initial note creation bugs, improves NIP-05 validation, and allows viewing of raw profile JSON. These updates refine the experience for privacy-conscious users who value fine-grained control over their Nostr interactions. Developed by: @hodlbod, Lucas Klasa Source:

GitHub

Release 0.6.18 · coracle-social/coracle

What's Changed add tooltip in qrcode of login bunker by @lucaskbr in #626 Fix a few small bugs with initial content on note creation Fix NIP 05 va...

2. Yana - v0.17.0 Yana (Yet Another Nostr Application) is a multi-platform, community-driven Nostr client designed for better performance on older devices and built around a true FOSS spirit. In this version, Yana introduces a new Wallet app flavor, Blossom media server management, and a modern video player with autoplay settings. It also brings a new drawer design, faster QR scanner performance, and improved handling of pending/failed payments. These updates make Yana more media-friendly, wallet-aware, and smooth across devices, while staying lightweight and open for contributors. Developed by: filipegirassol, @saunter, @fmar Source:

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Release Release v0.17.0 · frnandu/yana

What's Changed Yana Wallet app flavor Blossom media servers management New video player Improve QR scanner speed performance New drawer design by ...

3. Flotilla - 1.2.0 Flotilla is a Discord-like Nostr client built around the concept of “relays as groups,” making decentralized group chat intuitive and structured. In v1.2.0, Flotilla adds push notifications on all platforms, a “mark all as read” feature for desktop, and a redesigned space dashboard for better navigation. It also fixes issues with thread comment sorting, link display, and profile protection, while improving notifier authentication by switching from Bunker URLs to relay claims. These updates enhance usability and real-time communication in group-centric Nostr spaces. Developed by: @hodlbod Source:

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Release 1.2.0 · coracle-social/flotilla

What's Changed Fix sort order of thread comments Fix link display when no title is available Fix making profiles non-protected Replace bunker url ...

4. Runstr - v0.5.2 Runstr is a fitness tracking app built on Nostr, blending workouts with social features and decentralized identity. In this version, Runstr adds major upgrades for cyclists: real-time 1-second update frequency, intelligent stationary detection, and smoothed speed tracking for more accurate feedback. The League system now supports activity-specific leaderboards, and a new auto-posting feature lets users automatically share workouts as kind 1301 events, with full user control. This update refines the experience for runners, cyclists, and walkers alike in the open Nostr fitness world. Developed by: @TheWildHustle Source:

GitHub

Release v0.5.2 · HealthNoteLabs/Runstr

RUNSTR v0.5.2 - Precision Cycling, League Upgrade, Auto-Post Workout Record🚴‍♂️🏆🔄 🚴‍♂️ Enhanced Cycling Experience: • Fas...

5. Pokey - v0.2.4-beta Pokey is a Nostr notification tool that displays live alerts for your events and allows other apps to receive and interact with them, bringing real-time awareness to the Nostr ecosystem. In this release, Pokey introduces a new Mute List view, giving users better control over which profiles trigger notifications. This update enhances user control and personalization, making Pokey even more effective as a decentralized notification hub. This is the latest release, and there was the release of v0.2.3-beta also last week. Developed by: @KoalaSat Source:

GitHub

Release v0.2.4-beta · KoalaSat/pokey

Pokey v0.2.4-beta is now out! 🚀 What's new Features New Mute List view Android Click to download universal Pokey APK for Android Additionally...

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=========================================== #10 🎁 Developer Tools, Updates and Releases =========================================== 1. Dart Nostr Development Kit (NDK) - v0.4.1 NDK (Nostr Development Kit) is a Dart library that streamlines the development of Nostr apps by providing robust tools for relay communication and protocol handling. In this release, NDK adds support for new NIP-51 event kinds, introduces a timeout parameter for Nostr Wallet Connect (NWC), and includes missing delete functions. It also improves connection logic by preventing JIT engines from overconnecting to low-value relays and fixing relay reconnection issues. These updates enhance reliability, control, and developer flexibility when building Nostr apps in Dart. Developed by: @leo, @fmar Source:

GitHub

Release Release v0.4.1 · relaystr/ndk

What's Changed [nip51] add new kinds by @1-leo in #174 [NWC] add timeout param to connect by @frnandu in #177 add missing delete functions by @1-l...

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=========================== #3 🌱 Ecosystem Growth =========================== Nostr is growing fast! Overview - Pubkeys: 43435766 - Users: 1175047 - Trusted users: 202017 - Events: 576328559 - Posts: 150001782 - Zaps: 5082391 - Zap amount: 2053360165 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 800 relays online in more than 40 countries at the moment. During this week: - Total zaps: 31,377, compared to 31,064 zaps the week before - Total zap amount: 6,453,547, compared to 6,066,641 sats the week before - Total events: 3,155,759, compared to 2,915,670 events the week before Many thanks to

Nostr Stats

by @brugeman, 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

============================= #4 🎓 Educational Guide ============================= 1. What is NOSTR and Notedeck demo @jb55 2. Nostr Tutorial https://x.com/tucarj54/status/1939046588950716803 #education_nostr_recap

============================ #6 📰 Nostr in the Media ============================ 1. Are Nostr links safe on YouTube? 2. Nostr adoption in India 3. The power of a decentralized and open protocol

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Sondre Bjellås (@SondreB) on X

The power of a decentralized and open protocol, where apps are built with compatibility in mind. Nostr FTW!

4. A nice Nostr definition in Twitter @walker

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Walker⚡️ (@WalkerAmerica) on X

@zackbshapiro @bitcoinpolicy @titcoinpodcast @SenLummis @DavidZell_ @MarshaBlackburn @intangiblecoins @WilliamJLuther @RebelEconProf @Leishman @the...

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================================== #9 🛠️ Tools, Updates and Releases ================================== 1. Shosho - Live Stream on Nostr- New Tool Shosho is a mobile app for live streaming over Nostr, similar to Facebook Live but decentralized. It streams via RTMP to zap.stream servers and announces streams to the Nostr network, enabling real-time chats and zaps. Shosho offers an easy, censorship-resistant way for creators to go live and connect with their followers. Developed by: @Rod Source:

GitHub

GitHub - r0d8lsh0p/shosho-releases: Stream your camera and chat with your friends and followers on Nostr live!

Stream your camera and chat with your friends and followers on Nostr live! - r0d8lsh0p/shosho-releases

2. Amber - v3.4.2-pre3 Amber is a Nostr event signer for Android, helping users securely manage their nsec in a dedicated app. This pre-release adds features like a feedback screen, proxy status indicator, and new activities screen, while continuing to separate Bunker and native implementations. It also improves performance with fixes to QR scanning in multiwindow, request handling, and relay validation. Amber now encrypts all Bunker responses using NIP-44, enhancing privacy and security for mobile key management. There was the pre2 release also last week. Developed by: @greenart7c3 Source:

GitHub

Release Release v3.4.2-pre3 · greenart7c3/Amber

Amber 3.4.2-pre3 Added loading indicator when running migrations Fix ncryptsec export Add a icon when using a proxy and check if the proxy is work...

3. Samiz - v0.0.6-alpha Samiz is a Bluetooth mesh tool for Nostr, allowing Android users to exchange notes without internet access, ideal for offline or disaster scenarios. In this release, Samiz fixes a critical issue where the app crashed if started with Bluetooth turned off, improving stability and reliability. The update makes it easier to use Nostr in fully disconnected environments, extending the protocol’s resilience to offline communication. Developed by: @KoalaSat Source:

GitHub

Release v0.0.6-alpha · KoalaSat/samiz

Samiz v0.0.6-alpha is now out! 🚀 What's new Fix App crashing if it was started with Bluetooth off Android Click to download universal Samiz AP...

4. Runstr - v0.5.0 - Design Overhaul Runstr is a running and fitness tracking app built on Nostr, combining social workouts with decentralized identity and data. The v0.5.0 "Design Overhaul" brings a sleek black-and-white UI, a revamped profile tab with XP tracking, and a new League tab featuring competitive leaderboards and geographic mapping. The update introduces NIP-101e-based Teams, integrating team identity across your workout posts. It also adds Blossom music streaming, letting users run with their favorite tunes directly in-app. With enhanced community features and a more immersive experience, Runstr pushes fitness and social connection deeper into the Nostr ecosystem. There were some other small releases also this week. Developed by: @TheWildHustle Source:

GitHub

Release RUNSTR v0.5.0 - Design Overhaul · HealthNoteLabs/Runstr

🎨 App Re-Design: • Black and White Minimalism - We've embraced a sleek, minimalist aesthetic with a monochrome color scheme for a more focused...

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