Can you explain? It does seem like there arent that many relays to chose from
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There are thousands of relays. Here are the ones that have been found: https://nostr.watch
Relays come and go all of the time.
Besides, with the outbox model, every single human could run their own relay and we wouldn't need large public relays.
Here's more information for your knowledge hole about the outbox model.
What is the Nostr Outbox Model? #HOWDONOSTR
The Nostr Outbox Model (NIP-65) allows users to define which relays they want to use for sending notes directly within their profile, improving efficiency and relay management. By declaring this in a special event kind via their profile relay settings, users set preferences on where their events should be sent. This reduces user confusion and fuels decentralization.
The simplest take away here is that users no longer need to have a shared common relay between them to communicate. Clients handle all of the heavy lifting for them. This change simplifies both the client experience and relay coordination, aligning with decentralized social networking principles.
With the Outbox Model, users can use a variety of small and community relays, and still communicate with one another.
What does this look like and how does this work in practice? https://how-nostr-works.pages.dev/#/outbox
Here is a great article on the Outbox model by @npub1jlrs...ynqn if you'd like to learn more: https://habla.news/u/hodlbod@coracle.social/8YjqXm4SKY-TauwjOfLXS
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Go to nostr.net and choose relay from the navigation menu. There's a TON of relays.
How's the average person know that safest ones to choose? Seems like a shot in the dark
It kind of is. I dont know that "safe" is necessarily a criteria... i don't think connecting to a relay exposes anything other than the notes you send to it. And all notes posted to nostr should be done assuming it's for public consumption anyways.
Generally bigger relays will have more connected users providing further reach (caveat outbox model per derek). I think its more important checking the uptime of a particular relay and if there are any/many errors. I know you can see this info in amythest. Not sure abt any other client.
That's the first Zap I ever sent 😎 Nostr is pretty cool