Setting Up Your Account
- Choose a Nostr client (e.g., Damus for iOS, Amethyst for Android, nostrudel for web)
- Generate your public/private key pair
- Store your private key securely (password manager, browser extension or my personal recommendation amber)
- Set up a Lightning wallet for tipping and payments (minibits recommended)
Customizing Your Profile
- Add a profile picture (use nostr.build or postimages.org)
- Complete your profile information
- Verify your account (use nostrplebs.com or nostrcheck.me for the easy route.) there are also many guides for setting up a nip-5 on a custom domain.
Finding and Interacting with Others
- Search for friends using public keys or usernames
- Explore hashtags like #grownostr or #foodstr
- Follow interesting users and check their follower lists
- Interact through comments, likes, and reposts
Understanding Relays
- Connect to reliable relays for better user experience
- Subscribe to specific relays for targeted content
- Consider using paid relays for improved performance
Best Practices
- Use text replacement shortcuts for your public key
- Experiment with different Nostr clients
- Be patient and engage with the community
- Remember Nostr’s censorship-resistant nature
- Keep your software and apps updated
Remember, Nostr is evolving, so stay curious and don’t hesitate to ask for help from the community when needed.