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Now on TestFlight: Nos 0.1.27! We’d love to have you try Nos if you haven’t yet! Join the beta here: https://nos.social/install
…and you’ll get all the goodies in the new version:
- Added the option to preview a note before posting it.
- Added functionality to share notes link through the 3 dots note menu.
- Added routing to profile when tapping on follow notification.
- Localized follows notifications.
- Updated the copy on the 3 dots note menu.
- Fixed side menu accessibility issues.
- Fixed a bug where content of a quoted note expanded out beyond width of viewport.
- Fixed a bug where toggles in the settings screen were white instead of green when toggled on.
- Fixed alert when uploading big files suggesting users pay for nostr.build.
- Fixed issue where push notifications were not re-registered after account change.
- Fixed issue where search results weren't sorted properly.
- Fixed issue where relay metadata is never updated.
- Fixes and improvements to underlying frameworks.
Have a nice day!

2024-08-16 22:00:17

If the Nos app is still not working for you, make sure you have the latest release installed from TestFlight!
Steps to check if Nos is up to date:
1. Launch TestFlight. If Nos says update, then update!
or
2. If TestFlight was open, quit and relaunch it and then update Nos.
Still having issues- reach out to us!

2024-08-14 13:27:29

GM Nostr! After 6+ months of working through product debt and bugs we have a stable app! If you haven’t checked it out in awhile you might want to give it another go! Huge thanks to @npub16zs…92l7 @npub1yl8…vz34 @npub1uaa…87z6 @npub138h…rdr2 and Martin for working through all the issues!
We have a couple of new ideas in early prototype phase we’d love to get Nos user feedback on this Friday.
DM us if you have 30 minutes or so for a video call - no cameras required, but we do need you to share your screen.

2024-08-13 12:44:29

We periodically get requests for an Android version of Nos. So let’s do an informal poll today.
If you are an Android user and would like to see an Android Nos app, like this post. Bonus, share what makes you interested in Nos in the comments or via DM!

2024-08-13 11:35:20

A semi-regular reminder that Nos allows both deletion of notes and ephemeral notes.
Is it perfect? No but we’ve found that most of the major clients and relays respect both!
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2024-08-11 13:46:29

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Welcome @npub1c3j…7ma4 @npub1tam…vlhv @npub1pge…ctmx @npub1a7c…sa5x @npub1gx9…puny @npub1a95…gpn5 @npub1yw0…y9hq @npub1l0s…kr4s @npub1j4c…87ut @npub1fnn…4xnx @npub1q60…h0tn @npub1292…07nh @npub1fn6…ukfv @npub1vft…gyga @npub13ca…kc5p @npub1ngc…0y38 @npub1fx2…sp8y @npub1akv…px3w @npub1tks…wavu @npub1emm…cqrc @npub1q46…e0mw @npub1qfg…nvvy!

2024-08-10 14:10:59

Nos 0.1.24 is available on TestFlight. This one has a lot of goodies!
- Added push notifications for zaps.
- Added zaps to the Notifications view.
- Show “New notes available” notification on Feed when there are new notes to display.
- Disable the Post button while images are still uploading. Thanks @vien-eaker!
- Improved app performance on first login by requesting fewer events from relays.
- Fixed a bug where the cursor could jump around when composing a note.
- Fixed a bug where mentions could be duplicated when typing in the middle of one.
- Re-enabled autocomplete when composing a note.
Download it here: https://www.nos.social/install

2024-08-04 23:53:10

If you are still trying to figure out how to know what’s happening with the Olympics, @npub1qsp…5afj ‘s coverage continues again this week. His moment by moment summary of the men’s 100 m race is 🔥!
Check it out ! note18l58422zcvjqvcmvj3yst7msp8zgzhh4lmzp3tvq2egy70x8dl8ql60kpz
You can access the coverage by signing into the nos.social app or by contacting him directly!

2024-08-01 14:23:14

A few weeks ago we checked in with a couple of the streaming creators in our Creator Residency program.
One of the key takeaways: Nostr is a friendlier place to stream!
Checkout the interview with @npub1rr3…nywd a game streamer and @npub1q33…mqu0 a dj streamer.
Read the interview https://www.nos.social/blog/a-friendlier-place-to-stream

2024-08-01 13:12:34

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Welcome @npub1pu3…tfch @npub1txx…hqm7 @npub1vw2…04v0 @npub1ftv…wgjx @npub1n5n…5jem @npub1ky3…2jt0!

2024-08-01 12:31:21

Say hello to Nos 0.1.23!
This version is focused on fixes and performance:
- Fixed a bug where the home feed would be empty on first launch.
- Fixed the issue where tapping outside the New Post view caused it to disappear and all its text to be lost.
- Removed the stories UI to improve performance.
Join the TestFlight beta today! https://nos.social/install
Have a nice day!

2024-07-31 11:40:41

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This is how the bot works and there is also user led moderation: https://www.nos.social/tagr-bot

2024-07-31 00:51:35

Friday is going to be all about football ⚽️ in Paris with the men’s quarter finals.
If you haven’t yet checked out @npub1qsp…5afj ‘s football coverage it’s not to be missed.
For some of the best #olympics coverage, you have two options:
1. Log into Nos before 9am EDT to be added to the private relay
2. Zap @npub1qsp…5afj sats for access on other clients.
note18jsay0m5t0pp2q0sps58q679dvvvv4gl56mxne8skl524fnnmcgs4lr6f3

2024-07-30 11:12:33

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Here’s a few others:
@npub1jcw…jyrz is a nonprofit leading efforts to insure a legislation is privacy-first in the US
@npub1uux…ahzv - Is an academic-led news outlet that reports on topics of the day from a data-based perspective
@npub1vjl…ygzx - Is an amazing photographer posting photos from across Europe.
@npub1l3y…8dff - Is a singer songwriter from the US Rocky Mountains.
All of them are part of the @npub1pu3…tfch Creator Residency! Check back through our notes to see who else is in the program!

2024-07-30 11:02:07

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Here’s some:
@npub1qsp…5afj - they are covering the Olympics in Paris this summer!
@npub1f5k…vk2u - Might be on vacation this week but is a cool sketch artist
@npub1n8gvnx827tdl46ke406sjx0t5ey4mrtptux766ejp9y2ff8cc3uqe4ufd0 - Is an international journalist and technologist supporting journalists in authoritarian regimes with new tech.
@npub1q33…mqu0 - Is an audio engineer who periodically streams live sets on zap.stream
All of them are part of @npub1pu3…tfch Creator Residency or Journalism Accelerator.

2024-07-29 13:35:54

Olympic coverage continues today with highlights from basketball 🏀, diving, fencing 🤺, swimming 🏊,and more!
If you haven’t yet checked out the Olympics Relay - there are two options to support @npub1qsp…5afj’s insightful coverage:
1. Log into Nos or sign up to use the Nos app
2. Zap Globals Sports Central 10k sats
Check out this morning’s coverage here:
#note19mr…907g

2024-07-28 11:50:34

Olympic Coverage continues today with @npub1qsp…5afj!
If you missed yesterday’s live race coverage of the men’s swimming relay, don’t worry you can still check it out on the Olympics 2024 relay!
In addition to more swimming, there’s a good chance women’s gymnastics coverage is on deck for today, as well as highlights from many other events!
Two options for access:
1. Login or sign up for Nos social
2. Zap @npub1qsp…5afj 10,000 sats for 3+ weeks of Olympic updates!
Learn more at
https://www.nos.social/paris-2024-olympics

2024-07-26 20:19:12

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Welcome @npub1mzq…rela @npub1c2n…qtpg @npub1xta…s3n5 @npub1qcy…cfxm @npub1z0f…y7du @npub16md…hxte @npub1zqs…zzdm @npub1979…3jgy @npub1tp5…guvz @npub1nxu…qtdk @npub137c…k37w @npub1jk9…m6r8!

2024-07-26 17:03:07

If you are in Nashville today be sure to check out @npub1f07…xczu at Bands at Bitcoin playing now and @npub13qr…almy at 4pm at the #theBitcoinblockparty.
Not there in person? Check it out on Tunestr!

2024-07-26 16:57:40

Olympics Opening Ceremony is today!
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Have plans to watch? Follow along with @npub1qsp…5afj on the Nos Olympic relay.
Two options for access to 3+ weeks of Olympic coverage:
1. Install the Nos app at https://nos.social/install
2. Zap @npub1qsp…5afj 10k sats
NOTE: Only a select set of Nostr apps support reading from private relays. You will need to use one of these to access:
- Nos
- Damus
- Coracle

2024-07-26 15:05:59

Just released: Nos 0.1.22!
New and improved in this version:
- Added a filter button to the Home tab that lets you browse all notes on a specific relay — like our new Paris 2024 Olympics Relay, where you can get all the latest coverage in one place, thanks to @npub1qsp…5afj!
- Improved the search experience with fast local searches.
- Fixed the issue where tapping the Search button caused search results to disappear.
- Fixed an issue with naddr links.
As always, if you’re not in the TestFlight beta already, you can install Nos by following these instructions: https://nos.social/install
Have a great day, and enjoy the Olympics!

2024-07-25 10:57:57

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We feel you! Stay tuned! Because we have another option to keep folks informed arriving next week!

2024-07-25 10:51:25

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If you use the nos.social app it is free. If you use another app it is 10,000 sats. Nos is sponsoring the coverage.
If you need help with nos please reach out!

2024-07-24 15:05:33

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To read from the relay you can use the following apps that support (NIP42) authentication: Damus, Nos, Coracle, Amethyst.

2024-07-24 14:50:33

Free Olympic Coverage is available on Nos!
Love the Olympics but finding it difficult to keep up with your favorite events given the splintered coverage? Nos is partnering with Journalism Accelerator journalist @npub1qsp…5afj to provide free highlights and select real-time coverage of the Olympics.
To access, log into Nos starting July 24. (Note we add new sign-ups at 9am and 4pm EDT)
Not a Nos user? You can install Nos and register with your existing Nostr ID or you can Zap for access by zapping Global Sports Center
Zap @npub1qsp…5afj 10,000 Sats (~$6 USD)
They will reach out to us twice a day with information on the latest subscribers to add to the relay.
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2024-07-24 12:30:42

Now on TestFlight: Nos 0.1.21!
If you haven’t tried Nos before, or not for a while, we’d love to have you give this new version a try! https://nos.social/install
Here are the fixes and features in this release:
- Added a Tap to Refresh button in empty profiles.
- Added support for nostr:naddr links to text and long-form content notes.
- Added support for paid/authenticated relays (NIP-42).
- Added impersonation flag category and better NIP-56 mapping.
- Fixed a bug where publishing a note to one relay would publish to all relays.
- Fixed a bug where multiple connections could be opened with the same relay.
- Fixed an issue where Profile views would sometimes not display any notes.
- Fixed deep linking to profiles and notes.
- Fixed issue where some nostr:nprofile references did not appear as links.
- Updated the reply count shown below each note in a Feed.
- Removed follower count from profile screen.
Have a nice day, and enjoy the updates!

2024-07-11 01:26:05

One of the great things about Nostr is that it is a global community first. It did not originate out of Silicon Valley and we’re excited that many of the Creators and Journalists in the residency and accelerator programs live on many different continents and speak a multitude of languages.
In this month’s cohort we’re excited to welcome multiple journalists and journalist related organizations as well as some exciting new creators. Check out their profiles below, follow them and don’t forget to support their work with Zaps!
🖋️JOURNALISTS 🗞️
@npub1ks7…wjqf 🎤 🇵🇦
This Panama based media outlet is leading efforts to leverage technology to deliver news in new and interesting formats. Their 5 minute flash news podcast features highlights of the day’s news from across Panama.
Este medio de comunicación con sede en Panamá está liderando esfuerzos para aprovechar la tecnología para entregar noticias en formatos nuevos e interesantes. Su podcast de noticias de última hora de 5 minutos presenta lo más destacado de las noticias del día en todo Panamá.
@npub1j4s…tlyh🎤
Need a break from the barrage of what’s wrong with the world? Try the weekly RevolutionZ podcast where host Michael Albert interviews guests about their vision and strategy for a better future. Subscribe to them using Fountain.FM!
@npub1u5n…vv2r 🕵️
An organization dedicated to maintaining transparency in journalism and government, MuckRock contains an amazing archive of FOIA requests and is actively helping to maintain citizen access to government records.
🖼️ ARTISTS 🖼️
@npub1f5k…vk2u 🎨
An artist and filmmaker, Existing Sprinkles posts sketches and other creative works a few times a week. A must see for some exceptional landscapes and portraits.
@npub1qhj…p36k 🏯
This architect by trade is bringing the imagination to life with AI generated architectural creations and characters. Add a bit of the fantastical to your daily Nostr feed with a follow.
MUSIC 🎼
@npub1372…950w
Hobbyist musical composer using open source software.
✊🏽ACTIVISTS 📢
@npub1s8c…ewgf 🛼
Maker and activist building community throuNostreation around themes of trans identity, bodies, homes and cyclical violence. Follow for the creation, stay for the roller skating!
@npub1z3t…2du7 🏴✊🏽
A clearinghouse for all things protest resurrecting itself on Nostr. Follow along for both the content and interesting use of Nostr tools.

2024-07-03 21:21:17

Nos is hosting Redefining the future of digital journalism in NYC on July 16.
If you know journalists in the metro region or who are visiting NYC that week, please encourage them to attend!
The consolidation of media into the hands of a few corporate players coinciding with the rise of the dopamine-algorithm machine has created a perfect storm of disruption as well as opportunity in the journalism industry.
Join historians, cutting edge journalists and technologists for an evening of exploring the future of digital journalism and how technology can pair with a bottom-up redefinition of the journalism sector
Speakers
Jeff Jarvis - Journalism Professor, author and long-time open-web advocate
@npub1n8g…ufd0 - Journalist and consultant helping those in authoritarian regimes get their stories out
@npub1j60…d7ua - Product at Nos.social, former college newspaper editor and co-founder of Boston IndyMedia
Register here: https://lu.ma/p1qy049p

2024-07-02 20:14:56

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As long as X doesn’t restrict this portion of the API we’ll leave it up. If X changes things on their end to restrict posting from elsewhere we’d likely take it down.

2024-07-02 14:50:38

Did you know that you can automatically post your Nostr notes to X? If you are still posting to X, save yourself some time with Nos X Connect.
Link your x account to your nostr account and all your Nostr posts will automatically be posted to X. Try it out using the link below.
https://connect.nos.social/

2024-07-02 12:46:36

Nos 0.1.19 is available on TestFlight! This is another release focused on stability and performance.
We're always looking for more beta testers. If you'd like to help us succeed you can follow these instructions to install Nos: https://www.nos.social/install
Changes:
- Fixed a crash on the notifications tab
- Fixed a performance issue after opening the Discover tab.
- Cache NIP-05 validations to save network usage.
- Add "Share database" button to Settings to help with debugging.

2024-06-18 15:26:06

We’re channeling the joy of the revolution with our June Cohort. Whether you are looking for dance music for an upcoming gathering or inspiration on how to make an impact, this month’s cohort has it all. Inspired by this passage from Emma Goldman’s autobiography, Living My Life, we hope following this latest group of Creators, Activists and Journalists will bring some joy to your feed and summer!
"At the dances I was one of the most untiring and gayest. One evening a cousin of Sasha [Alexander Berkman], a young boy, took me aside. With a grave face, as if he were about to announce the death of a dear comrade, he whispered to me that it did not behoove an agitator to dance. Certainly not with such reckless abandon, anyway. It was undignified for one who was on the way to become a force in the anarchist movement. My frivolity would only hurt the Cause.
I grew furious at the impudent interference of the boy. I told him to mind his own business, I was tired of having the Cause constantly thrown into my face. I did not believe that a Cause which stood for a beautiful ideal, for anarchism, for release and freedom from conventions and prejudice, should demand the denial of life and joy. I insisted that our Cause could not expect me to become a nun and that the movement should not be turned into a cloister. If it meant that, I did not want it. "I want freedom, the right to self-expression, everybody’s right to beautiful, radiant things." Anarchism meant that to me, and I would live it in spite of the whole world--prisons, persecution, everything. Yes, even in spite of the condemnation of my own comrades I would live my beautiful ideal.”
[Living My Life (New York: Knopf, 1934), p. 56]
🎤💿 🎹
@npub1q33…mqu0 Digital musician experimenting with ways to share digital music on the social web. Follow for latest releases as well as periodic drops of previous productions.
💃🏽🏳️‍🌈🇵🇸
@npub1lq9…pa2e Existing at the intersection of personal and political liberation, Mama Ganuush is a Palestinian African trans activist advocating for Palestinian liberation through drag artistry and organizing.
💻 🏛️ ✊🏽
@npub1jcw…jyrz Using online protest, this technology activist organization is building a future where technology is a force for liberation rather than oppression. Follow their account to learn how you can support their campaign for e2e for DMs, keep track of the latest poorly written internet legislation or their efforts to ban facial recognition.
📰 🌱 ✊🏽
@npub1xm0…gs6s So much of news these days is crisis after crisis. Znet reports on the people making change for a better world, showcasing local, regional, and international efforts.
🧐 📚 🖋️
@npub1a7m…4ske So much of news these days is crisis after crisis. Znet reports on the people making change for a better world, showcasing local, regional, and international efforts.
🗞️ 💻 📢
@npub1n8g…ufd0 Curating the latest efforts of decentralized technology to enhance journalism’s reach. Journalists, technologists, and readers will find this curatorial feed fascinating.
💿 💿 💿
@npub1vpd…naem Sharing a mix of original electronic beats and the latest music on Nostr, JSTR will keep your summer playlist fresh.

2024-06-18 14:25:40

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Thanks for asking these questions! The Residency and Accelerator programs are designed to allow Creators and Journalists to experiment with micropayments via Zaps. When we onboard Creators and Journalists we offer them the opportunity to also set up a wallet via Primal so they can receive Zaps (and send them!). Those that are not in NY state have taken us up on the offer if they do not already have a wallet set up.
Based on what we’re seeing anecdotally - the minimum Zap amount is likely too low. 42 Sats is $0.007 in USD. It might be good to bump it to $0.10 or $0.25.
Listening to some creators (many of whom are not in the Residency program) they observe that Nostr users are more likely to zap for “hot takes” or “memes” rather than original content. Today Zaps are treated a lot like a “like” in the UI and this might be one of the challenges. Are we asking people to Zap at the right point in time or is there a different point in time when it makes more sense to ask someone to Zap?
The middle ground appears to be well curated feeds where people are sharing content from elsewhere with some commentary on why they are sharing. In these instances it is the curator who is receiving the Zaps rather than the original Creator.
We would be curious to hear from folks about their thoughts on any of the above including @npub1lrn…qnw5 ‘’ ’s question about alternative micropayment options. Predicting future behavior is always a challenge, but if someone is not zapping bc of lack of access to Bitcoin for example, that’s helpful information to have.

2024-06-12 17:26:43

📢 📢 Nos is seeking participants for an upcoming prototype test. If you have used the Nos app at least once in the past 6 weeks or so AND you are willing to meet on Zoom (no video required), please consider signing up.
We’re interested in hearing about your experience using Nos and we’ll have you try out a prototype of new functionality. To signup please use this form. https://4l4xw4fdtei.typeform.com/to/z9pVpRe4

2024-06-11 20:30:39

Hey! This morning we released version 0.1.17 of Nos. It's got a handful of quality-of-life changes:
- Added support for opening njump.me content in Nos.
- Implemented NIP-96 and NIP-98 for photo and video uploads.
- Fixed a bug where some profiles wouldn't load old notes.
- Fixed an issue where NIP-05 could appear as invalid.
- Fixed a crash on logout

2024-06-07 21:17:28

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Shout out to @npub13qr…almy , who just released her new pop-rock single, "People Pleaser" exclusively on Fountain and Wavlake, where it quickly hit #1! Ainsley will also be debuting her full length album this summer during the Bitcoin Conference in Nashville. The songs will soon be on all streaming platforms.
Check out People Pleaser on Fountain
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fountain-podcast-player/id1576394424
or
Wavlake
https://testflight.apple.com/join/eWnqECG4
You can also catch her live at the Nashville Bitcoin Conference in July
July 25th | 7PM | The Wavlake "After Party" | At the Vinyl Lounge (presale, presale reservations can ALSO be found in the Wavlake app)
July 26th | 5 PM | The Bitcoin Block Party | At Walk of Fame Park
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2024-06-07 21:14:26

💿 💿 💿 We are ecstatic that THREE of our Nos Creators Residence Artists are releasing summer hits! Check out this thread to listen to them all!
Love to @npub1rt5…5k94 , who kicked off our summers with "Like I Do" (feat. TrulyYourz) and is now on all streaming platforms. The song creates a harmonious fusion of rap and pop, drawing inspiration from Dead Prez and more.
Listen Now https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/sihowthedoctor/like-i-do-feat-trulyyourz
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2024-05-30 19:46:11

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Yes according to our tests. They have updated their API that external apps like ours use, but their site should be fine. Upload the image, copy the url and paste into the post and you should be able to include an image on Nos!

2024-05-30 18:17:18

SERVICE ALERT:
Nos is currently experiencing an issue uploading photos and videos. If you’re not able to upload, try going to https://nostr.build, upload your media, copy the link, then paste it into your post in Nos.
We’ll keep you posted when the issue is resolved.

2024-05-30 15:55:26

📢 📢 Announcing Cohort 2 of the Creator Residency and Journalism Accelerator! 📢
👏👏We’re excited to welcome a mix of existing Nostr users, some returning, as well as some new to Nostr folks. Check out their profiles below and give them a follow! 👏 👏
🎮 🕹️GAMING 🖥️
@npub1rr3…nywd
Our first game streamer - and a regular on Zap.stream. Follow him to catch his next live stream of V Rising, Monster Hunter and more!
🎨 ARTISTS 📸
Photographers join the creator residency this round as well as a returning Nostr user / artist.
@npub1vjl…ygzx
Travel and nature photographer posting daily photos of his work.
@npub1df4…qez9
Self-taught artist experimenting with drawing, painting and more.
@npub1yl8…vz34
Nature photographer capturing birds and nature.
🎤 MUSICIANS 🥁
@npub1rt5…5k94
Hiphop artist and capoeirista. Follow to hear latest releases!
⛑️HEALTH 🌱
@npub1a2a…3fnn
Women’s health educator curating the latest in hormonal health research with an eye towards practical use. One of the most insightful sources on the topic!
🗞️ JOURNALISTS / PUBLICATIONS ✍️
@npub1w9w…k403
In-depth reporting on decentralized technologies from people who’ve written open source code.

2024-05-29 19:35:42

✈️ Nos 0.1.15 has been released on TestFlight! ✈️
To join the beta, follow the instructions on our website: nos.social/install
Updates:
- New accounts added to the Discover tab!
- Redesigned the Profile header to reduce prevalence of counts
- Introducing the Tagr bot for content labeling
Bug Fixes
- Fixed an issue where deleted notes still appear in the Profile's Notes view
- Reduced CPU usage of certain functions to speed up app performance

2024-05-16 13:12:34

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WHY A RESIDENCY?
We heard from Creators both in Nostr and on other platforms that Discovery presents the biggest challenge for them. Instead of spending time creating their work, they are instead figuring out how to navigate the latest algorithmic changes. On Nostr Discovery is still in the early stages.
The Creator Residency is a 2 month opportunity for Creators to focus on their content, while we help amplify their work across the network.
Follow this account to be the first hear about the new arrivals or existing Nostr Creators you may not have known about.
If you have friends or family who are frustrated by platform social media, share the program with them.
https://www.nos.social/creator-residency
Support the Creators in the program by following them, engaging with their content, or zapping them for their work!

2024-05-16 13:11:51

🚀WELCOME THE FIRST CREATOR RESIDENCY COHORT!
We’re excited to amplify a mix of existing Nostr creators and new to Nostr creators to the Creator Residency. Join us in welcoming the first cohort of creators and show them some love by following them, engaging with their content or zapping their posts! Check out their bios below and click through to follow them and support the effort to #grownostr !
🎥 ARTISTS 🎨
Both of these Creators are bypassing the doom scroll model to share content that entices people to engage!
@npub1fv9…dz3p 🎥
An active Nostr user focused on film noir and art, you can follow her to check out experimental films and art or participate in bi-monthly challenges.
@npub18jv…qqu3 🖼️
Combines AI generated images and AI prompt writing to tell stories of magic and engineering.
⚾️SPORTS ⚽️
Keep up with the latest in sports news with two passionate sports curators and one determined lifeguard committed to teaching people to swim.
@npub1qsp…5afj ⚽️⚾️🏀
Curating the latest sports news from around the world, this account is perfect for those who want to keep current with your favorite sport from abroad (wherever your abroad may be!)
@npub1ee8…3mkz 🏊‍♀️
Read the latest news on Black swimmers and efforts to increase swimming knowledge amongst the Black community.
@npub1dwh…qfxe ⚾️ 🏈
Get the insider take on US based teams and players from someone who spent decades working in the industry.
🎸MUSICIANS 🎤
Music has taken off in Nostr and we’re excited to feature a few favorites and introduce you to some new to Nostr talent.
@npub13qr…almy 🎤
Pop/Rock Artist based in Nashville. Follow to hear Ainsley’s latest releases and see behind the scenes into the lives of today’s musicians.
@npub1l3y…8dff 🎸
Americana-roots singer / songwriter based in the Rockies.
@npub1jvt…wh74 🥁
High powered rockers with a blues edge.
🪧ACTIVISTS ✊
This is one group that has felt the pain of ever-changing algorithmic feeds. Nos is excited to welcome them to Nostr and help them build a network they can have forever.
@npub1ajt…c0cs 🇵🇷
An organizer based on Puerto Rico helping to co create strategies and experiences for a better future.
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If you did not hear from Nos yesterday and you applied to the Creator Residency, please check your spam folder or Nostr DMs. There are a handful of Creators on Nostr who applied that did not schedule an onboarding session.
We’re happy to include you in future cohorts!

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2024-05-16 12:48:16

🚀WELCOME THE FIRST CREATOR RESIDENCY COHORT!
We’re excited to amplify a mix of existing Nostr creators and new to Nostr creators to the Creator Residency. Join us in welcoming the first cohort of creators and show them some love by following them, engaging with their content or zapping their posts! Check out their bios below and click through to follow them and support the effort to #grownostr !
🎥 ARTISTS 🎨
Both of these Creators are bypassing the doom scroll model to share content that entices people to engage!
Nela 🎥@npub1fv9u4drq4hdrr7k45vn0krqy7mkgy8ajf059m0wq8szvcrsjlsrs8tdz3p
An active Nostr user focused on film noir and art, you can follow her to check out experimental films and art or participate in bi-monthly challenges.
Onigirl 🖼️@npub18jvyjwpmm65g8v9azmlvu8knd5m7xlxau08y8vt75n53jtkpz2ys6mqqu3
Combines AI generated images and AI prompt writing to tell stories of magic and engineering.
⚾️SPORTS ⚽️
Keep up with the latest in sports news with two passionate sports curators and one determined lifeguard committed to teaching people to swim.
Global Sports Central ⚽️⚾️🏀@npub1qspus6smkn8mcdxg5jflh50s69vdgtwsd5p74gmjpzp2qekn5duqfv5afj
Curating the latest sports news from around the world, this account is perfect for those who want to keep current with your favorite sport from abroad (wherever your abroad may be!)
Black in Aquatics 🏊‍♀️
@npub1ee852umhw26afdfwgf90cky9ufaythwyarttqu59lazcrx56z0tsmx3mkz
Read the latest news on Black swimmers and efforts to increase swimming knowledge amongst the Black community.
RealManSports ⚾️ 🏈@npub1dwhr8j9uy6ju2uu39t6tj6mw76gztr4rwdd6jr9qtkdh5crjwt5q2nqfxe
Get the insider take on US based teams and players from someone who spent decades working in the industry.
🎸MUSICIANS 🎤
Music has taken off in Nostr and we’re excited to feature a few favorites and introduce you to some new to Nostr talent.
Ainsley Costello 🎤@npub13qrrw2h4z52m7jh0spefrwtysl4psfkfv6j4j672se5hkhvtyw7qu0almy
Pop/Rock Artist based in Nashville. Follow to hear Ainsley’s latest releases and see behind the scenes into the lives of today’s musicians.
Alicia Stockman 🎸@npub1l3y60kjywvrrln5ftse553h2ltg53sm3zy55grvlncd78x3k5uqsmw8dff
Americana-roots singer / songwriter.
Renegade Roach 🥁@npub1jvt2hacqqzvwjkum30mlvmy52jer4p4crfh0veqstpk58rr9e7ms2fwh74
High powered rockers with a blues edge.
🪧ACTIVISTS ✊
This is one group that has felt the pain of ever-changing algorithmic feeds. Nos is excited to welcome them to Nostr and help them build a network they can have forever.
Miguel Almodo @npub1ajt9gp0prf4xrp4j07j9rghlcyukahncs0fw5ywr977jccued9nqrcc0cs
An organizer based on Puerto Rico helping to co create strategies and experiences for a better future.
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The Journalism Accelerator is running throughout the summer. If you know journalists who are seeking an alternative to X / Twitter, encourage them to apply!
https://www.nos.social/journalism-accelerator

2024-05-16 12:14:07

🗞️WELCOMING JOURNALISTS TO NOSTR 🎥
We’re excited to welcome journalists and publications to Nostr! If there is one group of people who has suffered at the whims of corporate social media, it’s journalists. We believe Nostr’s decentralized architecture and addiction-free app ecosystem provide a unique set of tools to help them thrive. Please join us in welcoming them by following them, reading their work and zapping their content!
PUBLICATIONS
@npub1uux…ahzv
In-depth reporting on topics ranging from cybersecurity to books to politics. Written by academics who are experts in their field.
JOURNALISTS
@npub157p…ngev
Founder and editor at Scoop.nz focused on climate journalism and the future of news.
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2024-05-10 19:42:19

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It depends on how they implemented the NIP. It likely varies by client.

2024-05-10 19:30:59

Hidden Feature Friday
This is the first in a series of notes about the hidden features of Nos and Nostr. With so many developers and applications it's easy to lose track of what exists across the network. During the next couple of months, we’ll feature often requested, but little known features on Fridays!
EXPIRING POSTS
Yes, Nostr supports expiring posts as does the Nos.social app. To see it in action, watch this video of creating a time-limited note in Nos.   Have feedback? Reply in the comments or reach out to us!
The Nos Team
https://video.nostr.build/bd0b09b8b910ffa8d91280923614565e0b5b98ef1fa9e7c48c8d065d909e59df.mp4

2024-05-07 21:44:41

Nos 0.1.12 (242) has been released on TestFlight! To join the beta, follow the instructions on our website: https://nos.social/install
NEW FEATURES
- Discover tab now features accounts instead of content, making it easier to find different types of people to follow.
UPDATES to EXISTING FEATURES
Content moderation is a key element of curating one’s own feed. To that end we’ve made some updates across our content moderation tools to simplify the process and minimize harassment.
- Moderators now have the option to “Send to Nos” for review & labeling
- Instead of “reporting” we’ve updated the language in the app to reflect the intention of NIP56 which is more about labeling.
- Fixed duplicate content labels so they read correctly in Nos.
SEARCH
- We have stopped using nostr.band for things other than search, which should improve both search results and performance of the app.
MENTIONS LINKS
- We improved the UI for displaying mentions and clicking on mentions links across the app. This includes Display Name mentions, NIP05 mentions and NPUB mentions.
- We are now publishing the relay list when registering a new NIP-05 username so
that other users can find you more easily.
BUG FIXES
- Fixed an issue on Mac where Edit Profile screen sometimes did not appear.
- Fixed an issue where registering a NIP-05 username field could fail silently.
- Fixed an issue where users named with valid urls were unable to be mentioned correctly.

2024-04-20 02:45:02

Want to work on Nos with us? We’re looking for a remote DevOps person to join our team. Get paid to work on open source and setting up Nostr servers and services.
https://www.nos.social/career/devops

2024-04-12 01:54:26

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Of course, but we are trying to get a broad variety of people on who are going to use bitcoin and lightning but are talking about other things. One thing we discovered in our user research was that the nostr community was welcoming and friendly, many folks who didn't know about bitcoin liked using zaps, but that people wanted to see people talking about other things.

2024-04-12 01:50:55

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Just read up the details and fill out the signup form.
https://www.nos.social/creator-residency

2024-04-12 01:49:36

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@npub1r8w…50hn you've already been doing this!

2024-04-11 22:59:59

We're excited to announce a new initiative to get creators and journalists on to Nostr. This is a project organized by nos.social with @npub12vk…pugg, @npub1w0r…cu4x, @npub13my…v3qk, @npub18m7…q955, and @npub1yzv…rf8q. The goal is to get a diversity of content on to nostr and show those creators and journalists that the nostr model of zaps and the new subscription content over nostr is a better alternative to centralized advertising driven platforms. #value4value
Please share this with creators and journalists you know who are already on Nostr and also those who might want to join. This will include both getting these folks on to the nostr apps which make sense for them, setting them up with a wallet, teaching them how to be successful on nostr, and importantly promoting them through a bunch of channels on nostr so they can build and audience.
We don't have the deep pockets of meta and tiktok, nor their powerful AI driven algorithms, but we've got something that can be more powerful, people.
Creators and Journalists know they're stuck sharecropping on centralized platforms that can demonetize or delete or just shadow ban their accounts. One day their content gets broadcast to the world, the next the algorithm doesn't even show it to their followers. Their revenue is dependent on getting a cut from an opaque and arbitrary advertising system.
So, share these links, if you're a creator or journalist sign up, and when we start promoting these folks on nostr, check out what they're doing and if you like it, send them zaps. This is open to both existing nostr creators and journalists and new ones we'll onboard.
https://www.nos.social/creator-residency
https://www.nos.social/journalism-accelerator

2024-04-03 20:57:28

nos.social 0.1.8 released!
This release allows you to reply to messages attaching images and setting an expiration date!
Release Notes:
* Updated dark theme colors for card backgrounds, primary texts, and secondary texts.
* Added a new UI for replying to messages that allows attaching images and setting an expiration date.
* Fixed an issue where Profile pages could display little or no content.
Join the testflight on nos.social:
https://testflight.apple.com/join/YBBlRWc8

2024-03-21 20:47:33

nos.social 0.1.7 released!
This release improves the stability of the app and updates the design so that threads are more readable!
Release Notes:
* Fix issue in Profile title bar that displayed NIP-05 incorrectly.
* Update font styles on Thread, Edit Profile, and Settings screens.
* Fix issue with uploading photos on Mac.
* Re-design the confirmation dialog that appears when you delete your NIP-05.
* Fixed a bug where liking a note could cause other notes to appear liked.
Join the testflight on nos.social:
https://testflight.apple.com/join/YBBlRWc8

2024-03-07 02:34:58

nos.social 0.1.6 released!
This release adds the option to claim your @username and stand out on the decentralized world!
Release Notes:
* Added option to register nos.social usernames!
* Parse links and mentions in Profile's about (or bios)
* Show “Post a reply” field at the proper height initially, and allow it to expand as more text is entered.
* Tap the Like button on a note you’ve already liked to remove the Like.
* Display NIP-05 identifier in the Profile screen title bar.
* Fixed issue where search results sometimes don’t appear.
* Disabled link to nip-05 server / url on author cards.
* Fixed issue where paste menu did not appear when tapping in the Post Note view.
* Fixed intermittent crash when tapping Done after editing your profile.
* Fixed URL detection of raw domain names, such as “nos.social” (without the “http” prefix).
* Fixed the sort order of gallery media to match the order in the note.
* While composing a note, a space is now automatically inserted after any mention of a user or note to ensure it’s formatted correctly.
Join the testflight on nos.social:
https://testflight.apple.com/join/YBBlRWc8

2024-02-14 23:40:59

nos.social 0.1.5 released!
This release is mostly focused on bug fixes.
Release Notes:
* Fixed an issue where tapping the Feed tab did not scroll to the top of the Feed.
* Fixed an issue where tapping the Profile tab did not scroll to the top of the Profile.
* Search now starts automatically after entering three characters instead of one.
Join the testflight on nos.social:
https://testflight.apple.com/join/YBBlRWc8

2024-02-01 01:54:39

We've been conducting user research in to Nostr in order to make the apps and community more accessible.
Here's the results of our first round of research. There's lots about nostr and user perspectives. One big one to jump out was that normies found copying and pasting nsec keys to login to be just fine, it was folks who thought of them as being similar to a bitcoin wallet who were worried about it. This lines up with how many people consider phone numbers, email accounts, and social media accounts to be disposable, sure you might lose them, but you just inform the folks who you care about of your new address and move on. This wasn't what we were expecting to hear!
Check out the full report: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1OhcZruO-7VgdskfhYwd-4r_LELYSPl-d_SvB-FMibCU/edit#slide=id.g2b27205e09c_0_83
#note1h8d…9x25

2024-02-01 01:44:02

nos.social 1.4 released!
This release is mostly focused on performance and bug fixes, the app should feel snappier.
This is the first release we've put out since welcoming our newest team member working on nos.social: @npub1yl8…vz34
Release Notes:
* Show a message when we’re not finding search results.
* Fixed an issue where bad data in the contact list could break the home feed.
* Fixed a bug where the margins of root notes appeared incorrectly on Mac and iPad.
* Fixed a date localization issue.
* Optimized loading of the Notifications tab
* Updated suggested users for discovery tab.
* Show the profile view when a search matches a valid User ID (npub).
* Added tabs to Profiles to filter posts.
* Fixed a bug that could cause the out of network warning to be shown on reposts in the stories view.
* Fixed a bug that prevented notes that failed to be published to be re-published again.
* Added pagination to the home feed.
* Fixed a bug that prevented reposted notes from loading sometimes.
* Fixed a bug that prevented profile photos and names from being downloaded.
Join the testflight on nos.social: https://testflight.apple.com/join/YBBlRWc8

2024-01-11 21:34:57

Version 0.1.2 is now available in TestFlight! Here are the changes this week:
- Migrated to Apple-native string catalog to support proper pluralization in non-English languages. (Thanks @tyiu!)
- Added the ability to search for notes by their "note12345" style ID on the Discover tab.
- Added pagination to Profile screens.
- Fixed a crash that sometimes occured when opening the profile view.
- Fixed a crash that sometimes occured when viewing a note.

2024-01-02 22:42:22

Version 0.1.1 of Nos is out on TestFlight! This one has the following fixes:
- Fixed a crash when opening the note composer.
- Fix localization of warning message when a note has been reported. (thanks @L!)
- Fixed contact list bug where unfollows from other clients would sometimes not be processed.

2023-12-22 21:44:58

Due to an unfortunate error we lost current registrations on our Nostr-to-Twitter crossposting service. If you had already registered, please visit https://connect.nos.social/ and log in again. And if you haven't and this sounds interesting please check it out and let us know what you think!

2023-12-16 00:40:47

Help make Nostr better. We're putting together a pool of nostr and non-nostr users to talk to as part of a series of customer development and user research. Please share this around or sign up.
nos.social will be conducting numerous rounds of discovery and user research in the coming months and we're seeking people who would be open to sharing information about ANY of the following topics:
- Your current social media use including what you like and dislike
- Your experience using or trying out federated platforms like Mastodon, Nostr, Bluesky etc.
- Your experience using nos.social
- Your experience as a content creator
- Your experience working in the advocacy / activist space as it relates to social media.
All sessions will be remote and hosted over Zoom or equivalent video conferencing tools. We will need you to join on a computer as there will often be times where we need you to share your screen.
If interested, please tell us a bit about your social media use and experience below.
As opportunities arise, we'll reach out to coordinate scheduling.
https://forms.gle/11BReHn5NGq32UiR6

2023-12-07 22:47:19

It's been quiet for a few weeks but we just released build 99 of Nos with a ton of bug fixes:
- Updated design of search results to show more profile details
- Tapping on a tab bar icon now lets you scroll to top.
- Added a confirmation before reposting a note.
- Added the ability to delete your reposts by tapping the repost button again.
- Added the option to copy the NIP-05 identifier when browsing a profile.
- Added a loading indicator to search results.
- Show truncated URLs in notes instead of hiding them completely.
- Change the "Followed by" label on the profile screen to "Followers you know"
- Fixed a hang on startup.
- Fixed an issue where links couldn't be opened from the Home tab.
- Fixed an issue where the Profile view would always show "Following 0" for people you didn't follow.
- Fix delay in results immediately after opening the discover tab.
- Fixed the 3d card effect on the Notifications tab.
- Fixed a bug where a root note could be rendered as a reply
- Added the option to copy the text content while browsing a note.
- Fixed UI bugs when displaying the root note of replies.
- Fixed some performance issues for users who follow a large number of accounts.
- Fixed some cases where deleted notes were still being displayed.
- Fix an issue where reposts were not displaying correctly.
- Fixed a bug where the app could become unresponsive.
- Fix profile pictures not loading after creating a new account.

2023-12-01 05:58:31

The nos.social app has a pre-loaded list of users we think new users might want to follow. Some are people publishing directly on nostr, some are bridged in to nostr via mostr.pub. The goal is to present to users a bunch of kinds of content they might find interesting. There aren't many bitcoiners on the list because we feel it's already pretty easy to find those folks on nostr.
We feel there should be many lists like this, and also that a suggested followers list isn't a long term solution. Perhaps an interim solution would be for there to be many lists for users to choose from, say, environmentalists or free software hackers or uruguayans, etc... Longer term we need contact discovery and algorithmic recommendations of follow suggestions.
For folks interested, we've published these identities on nostr itself as a list. Here it is on listr: https://listr.lol/npub1pu3vqm4vzqpxsnhuc684dp2qaq6z69sf65yte4p39spcucv5lzmqswtfch/30000/naddr1qq4xc6tnw3ez6ce5x43rzdnxxgknqwpcvskngepjxsknsdenxvkkxetzxuenxdm9xejryvcpzemhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumn0wd68ytnzv9hxgq3qpu3vqm4vzqpxsnhuc684dp2qaq6z69sf65yte4p39spcucv5lzmqxpqqqp6nqv044qr
And directly if your client supports nostr lists: #naddr1qq…44qr

2023-11-27 00:52:58

We're still looking for somebody to join nos.social as a full time paid nostr iOS developer. Ideally somebody who actually uses nostr and has open source swift experience.
https://forms.gle/tVGV8T8xJNumTaTK7

2023-11-21 02:23:50

Come work with us on Nos!
Nos is looking to hire an iOS developer.
We are looking for an experienced iOS developer to work on our social media app, Nos.social. This is a full-time position available to anyone who can work core hours of 18:00-22:00 UTC, but we are open to working with contractors as well.
Nos is an open-source application part of the emerging social media commons built on the Nostr protocol. Nos is our attempt to build healthier social media by flipping the traditional power dynamics of social media on their head, giving users ultimate control over their accounts, balancing freedom of speech with freedom of listening.
You’ll be joining a small team distributed around the globe. This role will include collaborating with team members in other timezones and attending weekly planning meetings and daily standups. We’re a team that highly values relationships, humility, and a growth mindset. We resonate strongly with the DWeb principles: https://getdweb.net/principles/
You should have a strong working knowledge of iOS frameworks and be proficient with the Swift programming language. We are looking for someone who is fairly independent and can work with our designer and product lead to take a feature from an idea to a polished product.
Familiarity with the following tools and libraries is ideal:
* SwiftUI* Core Data* Combine* Structured Concurrency (async/await)* git/gitflow* Nostr or other p2p protocols
* Test Driven Development* Slack* Figma
Apply here: https://forms.gle/WMRrVU1zyVRw3FhV7

2023-11-09 23:30:40

In order for us to to achieve the full vision of Nostr we need it to be for everybody, not just the current bitcoiner community.
@nprofile…l8dl recently gave a talk at Nostrasia, diving into how we're tackling this. It's not just about adding new features; it's about creating a space where everyone feels they belong and can share their voice without worry.
We're exploring community-managed moderation because we believe the best people to understand what's appropriate for a community are its members. It's about giving you the tools to help keep things friendly and respectful.
If you're curious about the specifics or want to hear our thoughts on balancing safety with diverse community norms, take a look at @nprofile…l8dl 's full talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pGZ2epF8ZY
We're all ears for any thoughts or suggestions you might have after watching. Let's make Nostr better, together.
#Nostr #CommunityModeration #OnlineSafety #Inclusivity

2023-10-19 14:06:45

Build 83 is out on TestFlight with a bunch of bugs fixed. Check it out!
- Fixed a bug where profile changes wouldn't be published in some cases
- Fix a bug where the "Post" button wouldn't be shown when composing a reply on macOS
- Fix a bug where the mute list could be overwritten when muting someone
- Fixed aspect ratio on some profile photos
- Added 3d effect to note cards
- Added a URL scheme to open the note composer: nos://note/new?contents=theContentsOfTheNote

2023-09-30 23:13:40

**nos.social Update** 🔄
In our latest enhancements, we're excited to spotlight the added ability to search for Fediverse/Mastodon users and directly follow them right from our search tab. We've also added support for long form content in the discover screen and fixed a ton of bugs.
**Version 0.1 (80) - 2023-09-30Z** 📅
- 🎨 Upgraded design of the edit profile screen.
- 🛠 Resolved an issue on the profile screen.
**Version 0.1 (79) - 2023-09-22Z** 📅
- 🔍 Search and directly follow Mastodon usernames in the Discover tab.
- 📖 Long form content now available in the Discover tab.
- 🛠 Fixed the hang on the thread view.
Your insights drive our innovation, so please keep sharing your experiences. As we gear up for Nostrasia in November, we value every feedback and interaction. Thank you for creating nos.social and all of nostr with us. 🌟
Nos Changelog: https://github.com/planetary-social/nos/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md

2023-09-11 13:51:01

Build 76 is out this morning. This one just has a few crash fixes and minor optimizations.

2023-09-05 14:52:36

Build 75 is in TestFlight with a couple major performance improvements. Let us know what you think! https://testflight.apple.com/join/YBBlRWc8

2023-08-28 13:59:22

Another Monday, another Nos release. This one just has a few crash fixes. Next release will be focused on performance!
- Fixed bug that rendered the empty notes message for a profile above the header box.
- Fixed bug that could potentially crash the app at random times
- Fixed potential crashes when using Universal Names API.

2023-08-21 15:48:52

Build 72 is out on TestFlight! This one is focused on stability, with a bunch of crash fixes and some better tools to help us fix them faster in the future. Here's the full list:
- Added support for pasting profile and note references when composing notes
- Pop screens from the navigation stack when tapping twice on the tab bar.
- Fixed the launch screen layout on iPad
- Fixed a small issue when mentioning profiles in the reply text box.
- Fixed a crash during onboarding
- Fixed a crash when following or muting a user
- Fixed crash when parsing malformed events.
- Fixed crash when parsing malformed contact lists.
- Added integration with our self-hosted Sentry crash reporting tool (no data shared with third parties)

2023-08-17 02:53:42

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2023-08-07 20:43:30

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Features including a new direct image upload and a redesigned profile screen.

2023-08-07 20:41:46

New Nos.Social Release - Version 0.Build 65
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2023-08-07 20:25:06

Build 65 is out with the following changes:
- Added automatic file uploads to nostr.build.
- Add list of followers and relays in the Profile screen.

2023-08-01 04:20:24

Are you using @npub1pu3…tfch or have you tried it out? We're doing a little survey of our users to learn more about what you want. We'd really appreciate you taking a few minutes to tell us what you think.
https://forms.gle/onVYJHFUtFJUQS1z8

2023-06-16 21:33:46

Build 51 is out with a bunch of new stuff!
- Add the ability to search for users by name from the Discover tab
- Add the ability to report notes and profiles using NIP-32 labels and NIP-69 classification.
- Improved performance of the relay manager
- Improved reliability of loading reposts, user photos, and names.
- Fixed a crash which occurs on some versions of MacOS when attempting to mention other users during post creation.
- Fixed a bug where the note options menu wouldn't show up sometimes.
- Strip whitespace and newline characters when parsing search box input on discover screen as npub.
- Added code to show the Discover tab when we haven't downloaded the user's follow list yet (like on first login or app reinstall).
- Fixed a bug where tapping on a note would open the associated image instead of the thread view.
- Fixed a bug where profile pages would not load in some cases.
- Updated design of the relay selector

2023-05-23 18:39:34

We have been thinking a lot about decentralized moderation recently. That term evokes a lot of emotion, so we took some time to write up our vision and the principles behind it. If your client displays long-form notes then you should see it below. Otherwise you can read it on the web here: https://tinyurl.com/bdz2v9w2

2023-04-05 22:47:49

We can’t spell BUGS without U, especially in Open Source culture 🐞🙇🏽… here’s the latest update on the #Nostropical Hackathon’s Community Voting winner.
Because we conducted the vote transparently on Nostr some users were able to check our work and found different results for the winner. After triple-checking with community members, we indeed found & regret an error in our initial tabulation and announced the winner of the Community Vote. See the image below for the updated correct tabulation.
As noted here…
https://iris.to/note1gct35x084r3l5elv0xyr88v6qc0mn2shcxyyaqdsdngl9h5fa2cqyrgtx6
… it was a neck-and-neck two-way race between:
NostrFollower by #[0]
and Incognito by #[1] #[2] & #[3]
We want to make this right for both teams. So we *added* a Community Vote prize award for 2nd place!
Here’s the correct tabulation for the Community Vote:
1st Place: Incognito - 25,000,000 sats
2nd Place: NostrFollower - 12,500,000 sats
We are sorry for the error, and we are very grateful to this open transparent software culture!
Congrats to both 1st and 2nd place award Community Vote winners!
https://nostr.build/i/nostr.build_452bb2a2539254dddd494f7aeec76e6040797fef2fa5ee657f91ce5bad3bb693.png

2023-03-28 11:20:45

And the winner of the #nostropical hackathon's community choice award, and 25,000,000 sats, is the Nostr Follower DM Tool by #[0]. Congratulations!

2023-03-26 04:56:57

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Nostr-ings
#[1]
Nostr-ings.com is a website cataloging nostr apps with screenshots, descriptions, and tables of what platforms and nips they support.
She’s also adding guides for new users of nostr and a future micro-app marketplace.

2023-03-26 04:56:39

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NostrFollower
#[1]
Felix built a micro app for key migration. It notifies all of your followers to follow the new key via a dm and uses the nip-05 as a way of confirming that the person has changed their nsec/npub.

2023-03-26 04:55:55

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Git-SSB Funding Model for Bounties
By #[1]
https://xc.cx/23.html#0

2023-03-26 04:54:20

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Incognito - Fixing the privacy of private messages on nostr.
#[1] #[2]
Unfortunately we don’t have a video of this very privacy focused project that brings metadata protection to nostr private messages. It’s cool. Perhaps they’ll post more about it here.

2023-03-26 04:51:04

Nostropical Hackathon Winners & Voting
The Nostropical hackathon took place on March 22 and March 23 on the two days following the Nostrica conference. It was organized as an autonomous satellite event by Hard Yaka, Universal Names, and Nos.Social. For two amazing days, participants gathered at the Awake Center in Uvita, Costa Rica and built a dozen projects aimed at forwarding our shared mission of building the nostr ecosystem.
We are grateful and inspired by all of the individuals and teams that participated and the projects that were born out of this shared time together.
We will be judging the projects as follows:
The 100,000,000 Satoshi prize is divided into three pools.
Judges Selection: 25,000,000 Satoshi
Community Voting: 25,000,000 Satoshi
Completed & Presented Project: 5,000,000 Satoshi
The community vote winner will be chosen by the same algorithm we use in nos.social to address spam and highlight relevant content. It’s a friends of friends algorithm. If you’re followed by somebody who is followed by somebody who participated in the hackathon then you can vote. No new followers after this post will be counted. To vote like the reply about the project following this post. It’s approval voting, vote for as many projects as you’d like, but we’ll only count one vote per project per npub. The voting ends at noon UTC Tuesday March 28th.
Watch the presentations here*: https://tube.tchncs.de/w/jSMd7W943vUqyx1iA8AZ45
* Not included in the video is the very secretive privacy focused Incognito project which is cool and fixed the problem of leaking metadata private messages on nostr.
The winning judges choice project is nostr torrent!
A Content Addressable Media NIP for sharing files on nostr.
The project proposed and implemented a system of content addressable networking using hashed content, plus the ability to support both CDN and web torrents for linking to and hosting rich media and files.
https://github.com/lovvtide/nostr-torrent
By #[0] of https://satellite.earth/ & #[1] of https://degenrocket.space/
The other projects open for voting are listed here as comments. You can vote for a project by liking it in the thread, and you can vote for as many as you want (but only once per project). If you vote for everyone, it's the same as voting for none. Only npubs within two hops of a hackathon participant will be eligible, in order to prevent gaming of the system. Votes will be read from the following relays:
wss://nos.lol
wss://relay.damus.io
wss://nostr-pub.wellorder.net
wss://relay.snort.social
wss://relay.nostr.band
wss://eden.nostr.land
wss://relay.current.fyi
wss://brb.io
wss://nostr.oxtr.dev
wss://relay.nostr.bg
wss://no.str.cr
wss://nostr.mom
wss://nostr.zebedee.cloud
wss://relay.plebstr.com
wss://offchain.pub

2023-03-23 23:22:26

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And that was #Nostropical co-sponsor team from https://www.universalname.space talking about their Nostr NIPs integrations and relay project. (They're not eligible for the prizes, just sharing the work.)

2023-03-23 23:00:49

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Nostr Torrent presenting now.
Code: https://github.com/lovvtide/nostr-torrent

2023-03-23 22:40:36

Livestream for the #Nostropical hackathon, Nos.social follow on event after #Nostrica... here at Awake... we just can't leave this pura vida ✨
https://www.twitch.tv/nossocial