Sascha-Oliver Prolić

Futr v0.5 - the desktop nostr client released!
Linux Users (available via flatpak):
flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists futr-stable https://flatpak.futrnostr.com/futr-stable.flatpakrepo
flatpak install com.futrnostr.futr
Windows Users:
https://github.com/futrnostr/futr/releases/download/v0.5.0/futr-0.5.0.0-setup.exe
https://image.nostr.build/8c2b7381b9736fe1a883571b024238c7a4c2dd2b9e404316fb70eaa2cff3ce2f.jpg

2025-10-14 01:13:29

FUTR 0.5 - Linux release is available
Windows Users - sorry you have to wait for some build problem to be resolved, working on it.

2025-10-13 00:09:03

OpenSats report is sumitted, next release is building, I post links in the next hour or so. I hope you can enjoy this latest release.

2025-10-12 18:19:28

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nice car.

2025-10-12 04:43:42

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Still the most beautiful language ever

2025-10-11 19:41:25

Race condition in multi threaded inbox model, huge memory leak, garbage collector messed up, corrupted heap as well as Qt re-renderer loop. The longest bug fixing and debugging ever, maybe a world record. It's all my fault, I take all the blame. I messed up.
But it's fixed and merged into master branch. New release coming out tomorrow, I just want to double test everything.

2025-10-02 04:22:39

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Yes, apparently even with STM you can try to shoot yourself in the foot.

2025-09-27 23:07:15

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comment

2025-09-05 04:58:10

I could solve first problem, was some tight STM loop, stupid but consumes CPU like hell. Hopefully I find the other culprit tomorrow.

2025-09-03 02:34:42

5 days later and there is still at least 2 more bugs to resolve. Whoever says writing nostr clients is easy, he's lying.

2025-08-28 02:47:22

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soon in the works. doing some core refactor at the moment. new features will be added soon after.

2025-08-28 02:44:00

Refactor of futr's relay connection core almost done. It's been quite recently, I know, good things take time.

2025-08-14 20:30:25

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Lol really? This must look awesome

2025-08-12 07:16:38

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Unfortunately they are not very transparent about it. If you get accepted, you'll receive an email that sounds like you are the greatest person walking the earth and they are happy to support you. And then when you get rejected, suddenly it's just that so many other projects, big pool, unfortunately you were not selected, some standard email. No explanation what went wrong, what could have been different, no feedback, nothing.
I am grateful they supported the project for some time. Problem is, you can never rely on their support long-term, there is practically no communication at all and you never know if they continue to support you, once the grant expires.
It was great working on FUTR full-time, and the all the ground work is almost finished. I keep adding new features and new platform support to it in my free time.

2025-08-12 02:50:09

BREAKING NEWS: OpenSats decided to no longer support FUTR - your beloved nostr client.
Don't worry, this project is not dead, even without financial support. My work continues, but most likely not full time anymore.
www.futrnostr.com

2025-08-11 05:48:55

I assume @nprofile…dvuv is the author, but I didn't check with git blame. Amethyst has feed anchors, which is also a super nice thing I just had to copy into futr.
Thanks Vitor!
#nevent1q…5cvk

2025-08-11 05:45:39

@nprofile…40is a genius! He implemented by far the best relay selection methods in all nostr clients I've seen so far.
I had to copy some ideas and incorporate into futr. Almost done with that work, little testing and should be good to go.
Thanks Mike! You've helped a lot, even when you didn't meant to.

2025-08-09 19:24:50

Ghost Busters 👻
I solved it. I need to do some cleaning up, remove debug code, do some minor quirks on the UI and then it should go out, Monday or Tuesday. FUTR is incredibly fast now!
#nevent1q…sm97

2025-08-07 18:23:08

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Electromagnetism is probably enough and we don't need a gravity force.

2025-08-05 02:41:40

I'm hunting a ghost. Some error that is hard to find, whenever you suspect it to be in some specific place, you turn over every piece of the puzzle, just to realize it's not here as well.
Now that I know where you are not, I'm coming for you tomorrow, dear ghost 👻.

2025-08-03 14:35:35

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You're still not crazy enough, keep trying

2025-08-02 22:59:19

FUTR v0.4.2 released
Important bugfix release for Windows users:
https://github.com/futrnostr/futr/releases/download/v0.4.2/futr-0.4.2.0-setup.exe
In the previous release, I forgot to include libssl and libcrypto, without which TLS connections fail due to missing libraries. Sorry for any inconveniences.

2025-08-02 03:13:29

https://nostpic.com/media/3b8c97ae9286f01253c4f88d42d16e858c7c92513abf2f38251aff713514bce6/568a49cb8100cd7b19252373d0fd196e66cedcb23fc02a749913780e27e74290.webp approved by...
#nevent1q…m0da

2025-08-02 03:06:44

FUTR 0.4.1 released - the nostr client for desktop (Linux & Windows)
https://futrnostr.com/
Windows Users can download the installer at:
https://github.com/futrnostr/futr/releases/download/v0.4.1/futr-0.4.1.0-setup.exe
Linux Users:
flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists futr-stable https://flatpak.futrnostr.com/futr-stable.flatpakrepo
flatpak install com.futrnostr.futr
Improvements:
- Introduced deferred pubkey-based profile update batching to replace immediate Qt signaling.
- Enhanced relay connection state tracking and rebalancing logic.
- Contact relays now exclude localhost, preserving own pubkey relays.
- InboxModel startup is now fully async, eliminating login delay.
- Integrated AppVeyor for Windows CI builds.

2025-08-02 02:10:25

damn, version was hardcoded, lol.
build again https://ci.appveyor.com/project/prolic/futr/builds/52502362

2025-08-02 00:49:04

takes an hour to build - futr v0.4.1 coming right now: https://ci.appveyor.com/project/prolic/futr/builds/52502262

2025-07-31 02:45:13

Nostr seems to be already decently decentralized, contrary to many critic's views. As an example, I follow 101 people as I write this, I use two relays per contact for duplication, so if would be very centralized, you'd expect me to connect to 10 relays at most. Actual relay connections: 74. That's 101 contacts spread across 74 relays with 2 relays per contact selected max.
#nostr #nostrdev

2025-07-31 02:41:07

Resolved - available via continuous release on Linux. Will publish 0.4.1 incl Windows Support tomorrow.
#nevent1q…gz7w

2025-07-30 03:17:01

Working on some relay connection improvements, probably ready to go this week, FUTR is getting more stable and faster by the day.
www.futrnostr.com - your nostr client (Windows & Linux)

2025-07-28 00:26:18

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Done: #nevent1q…vqdh

2025-07-28 00:12:44

NEW FUTR RELEASE
existing users: please delete and re-import your account
https://futrnostr.com/
Linux Users:
flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists futr-stable https://flatpak.futrnostr.com/futr-stable.flatpakrepo
flatpak install com.futrnostr.futr
Windows Installer:
https://github.com/futrnostr/futr/releases/tag/v0.4.0
# New Features
- Async Media Downloader: Faster media loading with background downloads and caching
- NIP-05 Search: Search for users by their NIP-05 identifiers (e.g., username@domain.com)
# Improvements
- Better Scrolling: Fixed UI scrolling issues for smoother navigation
- Improved Chat Experience: Enhanced chat window with better auto-scroll functionality
- Faster Timeline: Optimized timeline performance for quicker content loading
- Better Profile Pictures: Consistent profile image handling across the app
- UI Polish: General interface improvements and refinements
# Bug Fixes
- Login Issues: Improved login cancellation and error handling
- Relay Connections: Fixed connection issues for better network stability
- Content Updates: Fixed various content display and update issues
- Memory Management: Better component cleanup and memory usage
# Dependencies
- Updated GitHub Actions dependencies for improved build reliability

2025-07-27 01:08:17

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I am German and not allowed to comment by law.

2025-07-27 01:06:24

I have a working windows installer, created manually. This is going to get released tomorrow.
I hope I can get automation sorted, too.
#nevent1q…ztu3

2025-07-25 00:01:22

Again: some windows dependency hell blocks new release of FUTR. I really hate windows, how can anyone seriously use this crap? It's like trying to use a spear as a chair.

2025-07-23 22:45:45

I try to automate Windows releases through GitHub actions this evening. Once completed, I release. If problems pop up, I do manual release later this evening. Either way, v0.4 goes out today.
Next: feeds of mixed posts of all you follow
Then: friends of your friends
Then: possibly zap integration?
#nevent1q…fqvy

2025-07-23 22:35:18

Before and after screen recordings of FUTR, the nostr client:
New - fast and easy scroll (~50 times faster):
https://cdn.nostrcheck.me/3b8c97ae9286f01253c4f88d42d16e858c7c92513abf2f38251aff713514bce6/59e35045f281e35cf888f4d7f7e9847d3684f83911b64a7108472b152cd18a42.mp4
Old - scrolling large feeds can easily freeze the application:
https://cdn.nostrcheck.me/3b8c97ae9286f01253c4f88d42d16e858c7c92513abf2f38251aff713514bce6/d62cbc9684d333da1e7f1ff43b6b623cfee79a024a13f54df5c4f7331cf6a729.mp4
Available for testing on continuous release. I'm going to hit release button later today.
www.futrnostr.com
#nostr #nostrdev #futr

2025-07-22 03:01:49

Lots of manual testing, Bugfixes and cleanup today. Looks good for 0.4 release, maybe tomorrow if no further blocker pops up.
www.futrnostr.com
#nostr

2025-07-20 16:38:18

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Yes, will share video tomorrow

2025-07-20 03:00:39

I've done it. Futr is now 50x faster! Need to clean up some debugging and fix two issues, release early the next. futrnostr.com
#nostr

2025-07-14 03:44:13

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I totally agree with you. But if you think strategically, now the topic is big news. Compare to how it was perceived when they gave those garbage dossiers to a bunch of influencers.

2025-07-14 03:40:00

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I observed the left now criticizing Trump for not releasing those records. Possibly he's doing it all on purpose to awaken even more people and by putting more attention to it. Only time will tell, try not to judge is my best advice.

2025-07-14 01:00:06

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there's two hard problems in computer science: we only have one joke and it's not funny.

2025-07-13 20:59:29

all over a guy who never dies
Does he hint at something here?
#nevent1q…ej2x

2025-07-13 18:19:14

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Year 2359

2025-07-13 02:28:53

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I really love the last sentence. First they try to be professional about it, but they just can't stop themselves 😂😂😂

2025-07-13 02:27:58

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Futr is blossoming like crazy

2025-07-13 01:56:42

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Maybe rename your conference now?

2025-07-13 01:55:29

That's why I am not a tribal person. Your own tribe will eat you eventually.
#nevent1q…afkq

2025-07-11 17:59:10

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I first read: keep bullying. Not sure which version I like more now.

2025-07-11 02:07:21

Next update on FUTR:
- no LMDB related issue confirmed
- found an issue in software design instead
- working on a fix
- still nicely leads into next awaited futr feature, namely custom feeds
So here we go, working on feeds which will resolve the scrolling issue as well. Not gonna issue any promises, but next week sounds reasonable to be done.

2025-07-10 21:00:24

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I see. Sad I have to switch now. Sorry.

2025-07-10 20:58:04

Hey @nprofile…yxrm
My lightning address has suddenly changes within Zeus, my handle is gone.

2025-07-10 03:34:19

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Relax bro, not every app is just a browser in reality

2025-07-10 03:33:18

Quick update on futr dev:
- possible bottleneck in LMDB found
- probably Haskell bindings related
- old, unmaintained third party lib
- gonna try switching to something else tomorrow, let's see if this resolves it.
Sorry for delay in release, but as always, it's gonna be worth it.
#nevent1q…4ckc

2025-07-09 00:58:42

Sheesh, I found it, I found it, I really found it, I think. Confirmation tomorrow, followed by immediate release. This finally makes futr REALLY fast.
- it already loads feeds now hundreds of times faster
- reduced layout recalculation, especially recognizable on slow devices
- now finally fast scroll without FFI interference???
This sentence should become a reality: FUTR is the fastest and most lightweight nostr client out there.
New features being added directly afterwards.
https://futrnostr.com - Linux and Windows nostr client

2025-07-06 20:53:42

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Thanks man, great post.

2025-07-05 01:30:24

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Stop doing it

2025-07-04 21:37:53

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Now listening in loop. What a banger.

2025-07-04 21:35:30

I'm still working on some nasty UI issue. I hope I can get it fixed this weekend maybe.
#nevent1q…3njg

2025-07-04 20:39:28

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What if it's inverted?

2025-07-04 20:37:27

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Nice 👍

2025-07-04 03:52:38

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So how do you want to proceed?

2025-07-04 02:04:15

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That's a weird achievement, but congratulations. 😂

2025-07-04 01:21:33

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I just found it weird to get asked multiple times about debugging or monitoring, when in fact, there's probably nothing in this regard, that you could offer to build.
I don't have other questions I think you should have asked, maybe I'd rather know upfront, what exactly you have in mind, when asking. I felt like I have to make assumptions about the person asking.
Anyway, if you think it's helpful, I answered all questions as good as I could.

2025-07-03 09:18:18

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I have the feeling I'm missing something. Maybe you should say first what you have in mind. Half the questions seem to be only relay software related, but I'm not sure where you want to go with these questions. Sometimes I think you want to offer some debugging tools, but I can't imagine how that should work across multiple programming languages.

2025-07-03 02:32:37

Back to work, HsQML has been released yesterday, so maybe I can release another Bugfix release of futr the same week? Let's try.

2025-07-03 02:02:10

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I submitted the form, but I have serious doubts that the responses will help you, at least mine.

2025-07-02 22:50:11

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2025-07-02 22:25:23

Bitcoin Meetup #13 Paraguay https://cdn.nostrcheck.me/3b8c97ae9286f01253c4f88d42d16e858c7c92513abf2f38251aff713514bce6/6dbd2bbc5b5b29ae5a91e808d267295a5ce8c57d637755f3c83c8c9050f12ba0.webp

2025-07-02 21:51:51

¿Por qué Bitcoin es la solución?
Bitcoin Meetup #13 Paraguay
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2025-07-02 21:32:59

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2025-07-02 21:31:45

Inflación - Bitcoin Meetup #13 Paraguay
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2025-07-02 21:22:29

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2025-07-02 21:07:13

It's about to start #BitcoinParaguay
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2025-07-02 20:47:49

Bitcoin Meetup #13 in Paraguay
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2025-07-01 02:10:14

https://hackage.haskell.org/package/hsqml
https://discourse.haskell.org/t/hsqml-returns-updated-qt-quick-binding-for-haskell/12399
Asumí oficialmente el control del paquete Haskell HsQML y lancé una nueva versión al público, 7 años después del último lanzamiento del autor original.

2025-06-24 01:54:36

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I drive some private highways sometimes, they're clean and fast. But they don't charge based on congestion. Just a few cents to pass.

2025-06-20 09:42:21

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How can I make use of this in futr as well? I want to do the same in my Haskell written client. Any help appreciate with whom to talk to.

2025-06-20 09:41:07

I don't know why, but Jesus showed me how to hack the world. All glory to Jesus Christ. Good night.

2025-06-20 09:19:15

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No matter if emojis or not, but God is moving in ways everything around us. We'll see it happening and it's beautiful.

2025-06-20 09:17:07

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Finally someone said it. Haha

2025-06-20 09:16:37

I got hit with a bad infection, laying down for days. Recovering slowly. Next week, next futr release, promised.

2025-06-13 06:51:25

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Hoppe says that non-aggression is not a first principle at all. I wonder why it's a recurring focus of so many libertarians.

2025-06-10 02:54:12

Futr is already probably the fastest and most lightweight nostr client out there, and guess what: I found another thing that will massively boost app performance once again. 🔥 Probably ready in a couple of days, then I'm going to work on some new features. Stay tuned.
www.futrnostr.com

2025-06-03 19:55:35

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For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.

2025-06-03 05:15:20

Actually why not?
#nevent1q…7g3c

2025-06-03 01:42:52

Should Christians ALWAYS forgive everyone? https://youtu.be/Ndem96SPzck

2025-06-03 00:24:20

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Yes, only native proposals you can ignore

2025-06-03 00:20:28

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