They are similar but different. IMHO Nostr is much simpler/easy to understand.
Some other differences:
- architecture: freenet is some P@P overlay network, nostr event-driven allowing for real-time easier
-network structure: freenet node is both a client and server. Nostr works with relays. Clients and relays (servers) have different purpose
- protocol: freenet = custom protocol, nostr = JSON over WebSocket
I also don't see how freenet would solve zaps/tipping
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2025-04-08 13:54:35
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