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2025-06-16 15:12:30Welcome to Nostr: A Decentralized Future
Nostr (Notes and Other Stuff Transmitted by Relays) is a simple, open protocol that enables global, decentralized, and censorship-resistant social media.
Why Nostr?
Traditional social media platforms have several problems:
- Centralized Control - A single company controls your data
- Censorship - Content can be removed at will
- Data Lock-in - Hard to move your social graph
Nostr solves these problems through:
- Decentralization - No single point of control
- Cryptographic Signatures - You own your identity
- Relay Network - Multiple servers ensure availability
How It Works
javascript // Simple example of creating a Nostr event const event = { kind: 1, // Text note content: "Hello, Nostr!", tags: [], created_at: Math.floor(Date.now() / 1000) };Getting Started
To start using Nostr:
- Generate your keys (public/private keypair)
- Choose a client (web, mobile, or desktop)
- Connect to relays
- Start publishing!
Long-Form Content on Nostr
This post itself is an example of long-form content on Nostr, using:
- NIP-23 standard for long-form content
- Markdown formatting for rich text
- Metadata for better organization
Join the Revolution
Nostr represents a fundamental shift in how we think about social media and online identity. By giving users control over their data and identity, it creates a more open and resilient internet.
This post was published using nostr-publisher - a simple tool for publishing long-form content to Nostr.