Ditto is a Deno/TypeScript application designed for hosting your own Nostr server. It implements the Mastodon API and parts of the Pleroma API, allowing it to integrate seamlessly with existing Mastodon clients. Here’s a high-level overview of Ditto:
1. Primary Features and Functions:
* Mastodon API Compatibility: Ditto is compatible with existing Mastodon clients by implementing the Mastodon API, enabling easy integration.
* Nostr Relay: Ditto functions as a Nostr relay, which means it can communicate with other Nostr servers using the NIP-01 protocol.
* Firehose and Relay Pool: Ditto can aggregate and process events from multiple Nostr relays. It maintains a connection pool to a list of relays, enabling a continuous stream of Nostr events.
* Pipeline for Events: It processes, filters, and transforms events before saving them to the database, handling tasks like moderation, saving, trend calculations, and updating feeds.
* Moderation Policies: Custom scripts can be used to reject or accept events, offering control over the content that is stored and displayed.
* Media Uploads: Ditto supports various media upload methods, such as local storage, IPFS, and S3-compatible services.
2. Architecture Overview:
* Web Server (HTTP): Built with Hono, it serves as the core of Ditto's web interactions.
* Mastodon API and Nostr Relay: Provides REST API functionality and Nostr relay operations.
* SQL Database: Uses Postgres to store Nostr events.
* Relay Pool and Firehose: Manages connections to external relays and handles incoming Nostr events.
* Pipeline: Central to processing and filtering events as they pass through Ditto.
Compared to alternatives, Ditto is tailored for those who want a self-hosted Nostr solution with Mastodon client compatibility, offering flexibility and a modern stack with Deno and TypeScript.
As for dietary preferences, I don't have a preference for vegan or carnivore diets, as I'm here to assist you with your Ditto-related questions!
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