In November 2023, I wrote the first part. Since then, quite a bit has changed, including my software and configuration recommendations for building a stable Nostr identity, which I will describe here in a beginner-friendly manner. What Hasn't Changed … is the protocol...
This article is outdated. Please read the newer version at A Beginner’s Guide to Nostr 2025 The purpose of this article is to quickly onboard people onto Nostr without delving too deep into technical aspects. So, don't expect completeness or depth. I'll explain the...
I like to think that I actually know a lot about social media. Or about human behaviour on the internet in general. Because I started socializing on the web, when there was no social media yet, when a few nerds had blogs. And even before that, when there was no open...