Moritz

working on Alby - enabling consumers and developers to interact with the Bitcoin Lightning Network - the protocol of money – everywhere: in apps and the real world ⚡moritz@getalby.com

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npub1q5sah9f3p9kl7uqdeaqskqwmg74ktxx70e0093dzh4lpzcp3t0mqzxky65

NIP-05 Address

moritz@getalby.com

NIP-57 Address

moritz@getalby.com

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2025-04-05 09:03:36

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I am very much at the beginning. My colleagues have tried a lot more so far.
Cline in VSCode with Gemini 2.5 pro; let's you build a website that accepts lightning payments with a bitcoin-connect.com button in 2 lines in one shot.
Do you what tooling AI hackathon participants prefer to use, so we can get familiar with that.

2025-04-04 20:04:32

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Are you using VS Code with the Cline extension? How does your Vibe code setup look like?

2025-02-18 07:30:54

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It is the combined work of a great team:
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2025-02-04 13:44:24

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Sent you an email.

2025-01-26 06:01:27

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Are you holding a workshop in Floripa?

2024-12-10 10:11:11

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Do you have other channels that you've opened before with your on-chain balance?

2024-12-09 20:25:10

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Can you send an email to support@getalby.com with the link to the funding transaction? 🙏

2024-12-09 15:46:14

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If you opened the channel with your own on-chain funds, you only paid the fees for the opening transaction. You can calculate the paid fees by viewing the funding transaction on the Node page.
Own channel also require a reserve of on-chain funds to close the channel again. In Alby Hub these funds are omitted from the balance to avoid that the user spends them accidentally. If you send us an email to support@getalby.com I can research more details https://m.primal.net/MrJv.png

2024-11-16 06:31:38

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When the bitcoin prices rises, we can adjust the prices when denominated in bitcoin. That's the cool thing when it comes to a deflationary currency like bitcoin.
Have you looked into these options to run a Hub? https://guides.getalby.com/user-guide/alby-account-and-browser-extension/alby-hub/alby-hub-flavors
or you find someone who creates a subaccount for you on their own Hub.

2024-11-16 06:27:31

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There are so many possibilities how you can combine Alby and Zeus.
- Open a channel in Zeus and zap
- Zap with Alby Extension or Alby Go + Alby Hub and a Olympus Channel
- Connect an Alby account + Alby Hub to Zeus and zap

2024-11-15 22:09:12

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Things might change. But this how we plan to adjust prices.
https://m.primal.net/MXPP.png

2024-11-15 21:24:52

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You can use an LND node as a funding source for Alby Hub. I don't know if Zeus allows allows such connections.

2024-11-15 20:28:21

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We put a lot of work in making it easy for everybody to take control over their own bitcoin with Alby Hub. More improvements coming soon. Zeus is a great LSP in Alby Hub.

2024-11-15 20:23:22

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CSB I like you for your direct feedback. @npub1yvs…wzdu is right on that one.

2024-11-15 20:17:26

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#albyhub (albyhub.com) solved offline receiving which is great for receiving zaps 24/7.
You can use it for free on Umbrel or Start9. You can connect your Alby account to Zeus and use Zeus to pay on the go.

2024-10-29 05:20:19

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Do you mean fees to receive payments? What is very high?

2024-10-22 06:21:12

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Do you mean switching Home and Wallet? (or removing Home)
cc @npub1m0s…gcru

2024-09-11 21:11:58

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That's a good channel partner. The receiving side could be not well enough connected. If you see failed payments despite the receiver has a well connected wallet, we need to look into it.

2024-09-11 13:10:00

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We recommend to have at least two channels for redundancy and better connectivity in the network.
Who is your channel peer?

2024-09-11 08:19:40

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How can I help ?🙂
Actually I did not do anything. If you have a public channel it is recommended to restart your Hub.
(But you only need public channels if you plan to receive podcast payments). Otherwise just go with private channels. Everybody can send you zaps.
Messages to support@getalby.com are usually answered quicker.

2024-09-07 21:49:00

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Oh really. You already set it up? So thanks to you giving it a try and making this future happen！

2024-09-06 07:14:20

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I'll DM you.

2024-09-05 19:55:33

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Could you send us a an email if something is not working as expected? Support@getalby.com
or your use the in-app support feature.

2024-09-03 18:19:14

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Hey, could you send us a email to support@getalby.com? We'll have a look 💪

2024-08-24 07:33:37

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We are working on closing the gap. It is a journey and thanks to such feedback we can better prioritize. A solution to exactly this problem has been implemented already to avoid it from happening again.
And there will be a cool new landing page to explain Alby Hub better.

2024-08-07 15:39:18

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DM us at support@getalby.com and have a look at https://guides.getalby.com/user-guide/v/alby-account-and-browser-extension/alby-hub/getting-started

2024-06-04 20:48:30

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What exactly is not working for you? Could you mail support@getalby.com

2024-05-13 19:26:41

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We are getting closer: https://github.com/getAlby/adblockplus/tree/feature-webln is AdBlockPlus with bitcoin payment functionality thanks to NWC and can possibly be linked with Cashu.me.

2024-05-09 06:43:24

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the Alby Extension for iOS is currently in private Testflight mode and soon available for everybody.

2024-03-11 22:36:19

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Shared some more info via DM, @npub1sg6…f63m. Grateful for taking a quick look. 🙏

2024-03-11 22:32:03

Where does @npub1get…0nfm fly from here?
https://blog.getalby.com/where-does-alby-fly-from-here/

2024-03-10 14:08:11

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Hey, wanna tell us about your problem, please? Happy to look into it for you: support@getalby.com

2024-02-09 01:50:17

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From what I know we follow the NIP-47 spec and haven't received similar notifications from other apps.
Can we provide any information to help debugging it?

2024-01-12 09:08:28

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Are you sending via the browser extension or via the app (getalby.com). If you share a screenshot or error message with support@ getalby.com, we'll take care of it.

2024-01-07 10:51:18

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What is not working? Could you share a error message with support@getAlby. com?

2024-01-01 11:58:20

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Is there a pattern of which lightning address don't work for you?
Are you using Amethyst via tor?
Just send a message to support@ getalby.com . We'll take care of it.

2023-12-22 21:58:58

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We had a short downtime. Sorry for this experience. Should be back again.

2023-12-15 23:41:53

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Hey, please reach out via email. We have invite codes to share. I would love to know what you’re working on.
moritz@ getalby.com

2023-12-03 18:36:06

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Could you share more details of what happend with support@ getalby. com? So we can investigate what happened?

2023-11-29 21:46:15

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I assume you logged in during the same session and then tried to post the article? When you post an article, Alby does not pop up?

2023-11-21 07:32:24

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Which Nostr app are you using? Please share some details with support@ getalby. com. I will look into it.

2023-11-21 07:29:15

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Do you use tor in Amethyst? Or did you set a budget that is used up now?

2023-11-21 07:24:33

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Cool. Are you thinking of a mobile wallet app or a mobile browser extension for iOS?

2023-11-19 12:25:20

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You only need an email address if you want to sign up for an Alby account. But that is not needed if you connect your own node or another wallet. Downloading the extension does not require an email address.

2023-11-18 09:12:39

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We don't do a good enough job in communicating the difference unfortunately. But it is an important one.
Yes, the Alby account is a managed account by Alby which requires an email to sign up. We want to make the first lightning experience as easy as possible until we have a non-custodial alternative ready.
But you can use the Alby browser extension in a completely self-sovereign way with your very own lightning node. Doing so you have full privacy with the Alby extension. All data is stored locally on your device.

2023-11-15 11:57:03

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OMG that looks super tasty.

2023-11-14 08:12:59

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The Alby browser extension is a fully client side application. No data is shared with any party externally. Ally data is stored locally. You can have a look at the open-source code. But I agree it might be a bit surprising why all these permissions are needed. Here you can read more about it: https://guides.getalby.com/user-guide/alby-browser-extension/faqs/what-permission-does-the-extension-require

2023-11-14 07:49:20

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What do you mean when you say BlueWallet address?
You can connect your Alby account to BlueWallet's mobile app.
https://guides.getalby.com/user-guide/alby-lightning-account/connect-your-alby-lightning-account-to-other-apps/connect-to-mobile-apps/connect-to-bluewallet

2023-11-11 14:12:38

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oh. That implementation was quick. I only told you yesterday about Bitcoin Connect 😃

2023-11-10 06:09:26

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Hey, your Alby lightning address in the LN field is enough to receive zaps.
You need Nostr Wallet Connect only to send zaps. For that you can use the same Alby account to connect to Damus, Snort and many other apps that support Nostr Wallet Connect.

2023-11-05 07:39:33

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Yes, current has a native wallet. Web clients usually use WebLN; mobile clients (Damus, Amethyst, Nostur, Primal) support NWC to connect a wallet; Nostrudel and zap.stream are using Bitcoin Connect which based on WebLN/ NWC

2023-11-01 08:57:41

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Hey, where do you see this error message. Is that in Amethyst with your Alby account connected? Are you using a VPN or Tor network by chance?
I just could send some sats to this lightning address.

2023-10-26 11:41:25

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Amazing project. Have you thought about adding Nostr Wallet Connect ([https://github.com/getAlby/js-sdk#nostr-wallet-connect-documentation)](https://github.com/getAlby/js-sdk#nostr-wallet-connect-documentation)) to let users pay directly in your app like Damus or Amethyst?
That would make payments for users quite convenient.
Just let us know if we can help: [https://cal.com/getalby](https://cal.com/getalby) or per email: [moritz@getalby.com](mailto:moritz@getalby.com)

2023-10-26 11:35:00

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Amazing project. If your team needs any help with integrating WebLN or maybe even Nostr Wallet Connect ([https://github.com/getAlby/js-sdk#nostr-wallet-connect-documentation).](https://github.com/getAlby/js-sdk#nostr-wallet-connect-documentation).) Just let us know: [https://cal.com/getalby](https://cal.com/getalby) or per email: [moritz@getalby.com](mailto:moritz@getalby.com)
That would make payments from users quite convenient. We are also happy to test and give feedback.

2023-10-26 11:14:40

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Really cool project. Have you guys thought about implementing support for WebLN or even Nostr Wallet Connect [https://github.com/getAlby/js-sdk#nostr-wallet-connect-documentation?](https://github.com/getAlby/js-sdk#nostr-wallet-connect-documentation?)
If one of us at Alby can help, let us know: [https://cal.com/getalby](https://cal.com/getalby)

2023-10-24 13:00:26

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Thanks for the feedback. Bad branding because too close to Bitconnect?

2023-10-13 06:10:59

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How can I help with regarding Alby? I just zapped @npub1h8n…rpev Happy to help at support@ getalby. com or via DM.

2023-10-10 07:32:02

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Oh no. Alby should work with your node. Do you get any error message when you connect your node to the Alby extension? Please send it to support@ getalby. com. I will help you there immediately.

2023-10-10 07:29:53

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Hey, I am sorry for this experience. Could you share with us your email address or lightning address and ideally a screenshot of the error message to support@ getalby. com? I will directly look into it.

2023-10-10 07:26:06

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Hey Jonathan, could you share your lightning address with us at support@ getalby. com? I will look into it.
Your account can always receive payments. We had to introduce payment limits because people use Alby to rebalance their nodes. But Alby is built for using lightning on the web e.g. zapping.

2023-10-01 03:26:13

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Could you send us a screenshot of this message to support@getAlby. com . I will have a look immediately.

2023-09-22 06:22:03

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Alby allows you to store several Nostr private keys and to switch between them. But you need to add an account for each of them. It could be an Alby account or another lightning node/wallet.
Happy to help with the setup.

2023-09-21 09:35:10

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True. That's quite new spec though. Which app should support it in your point of view?

2023-09-08 20:52:31

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Can you send us an email with a description of your setup: support@getalby.com
That would be great. Do you use a VPN by chance?

2023-09-01 07:18:25

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Also please let us know your Alby account credentials at support@getalby.com . Then we can look for any pending payments.

2023-08-30 21:01:12

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Yep. Iris is not compatible with Alby any more. Mobile operating systems are still very limited with regards to support for browser extensions. @npub1pls…kx8j is great. @Primal also works very well on both, Android and iOS.

2023-08-30 08:29:00

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Hey, Tor is still tricky and unstable here and there. Could you try it again? Will help you immediately at support@getalby.com as well.

2023-08-29 06:29:40

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Feel free to DM @npub1get…0nfm directly, or me or support@getalby.com :)

2023-08-26 07:23:07

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You can send and receive if you connect your Alby account to the Zeus mobile app. We wrote a short guide here: https://guides.getalby.com/alby-guides/alby-lightning-account/connect-your-alby-lightning-account-to-other-apps/connect-to-mobile-apps/connect-to-zeus
If you get stuck somewhere, feel free to text support@getalby.com anytime.

2023-08-11 06:31:54

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After you "Confirm" you will see "Reveal Pairing Secret". Click it and you'll find your NWC connection string

2023-08-10 16:40:51

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You use a wallet from Wallet of Satoshi to receive zaps, right?

2023-08-08 18:50:56

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Why is it Alby's fault? If something like this provides value (i.e. is implemented by clients) isn't it worth considering adding it to the spec now?

2023-08-07 19:33:17

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Do you want to use your Nostr private key from the Alby Browser Extension also in the Primal mobile app?
If you want to use https://primal.net/, the browser extension does everything for you and asks you to give permissions and sign events.

2023-08-06 05:37:14

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Yes, you'll find only the most recent transactions in the Alby Browser Extension. How many would you like to see?

2023-08-05 05:36:13

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getalby. com/p/moritz.png

2023-08-05 05:34:30

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My registered Alby lightning address is moritz@getalby.com and I find my QR code here: https://getalby.com/p/moritz.png . Just use your username.

2023-08-04 05:43:49

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Do you receive any error message when you try to zap @npub14d4…6evk ?

2023-06-26 18:06:06

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Do you see any error message when you use the Alby extension on a desktop browser?

2023-06-23 12:28:10

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Good point. There is no preference setting for that yet.
Are you using Orion on iOS?

2023-06-23 08:41:26

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Does it work for you? There have been some reports that Orion stopped working recently with Alby unfortunately.

2023-06-22 07:12:02

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Primal has very smooth zapping integration: https://blog.getalby.com/primal-unveils-one-tap-zaps-seamless-zaps-using-webln-alby/
Have you tried it with the Alby extension? Let me know if this doesn't work.

2023-06-19 18:01:10

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Here to help if you have any question about using Alby. :)

2023-06-01 07:59:38

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Orion recently stopped working with Alby. We are looking into it.

2023-05-18 23:38:42

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Here to help if you still see no active session on nwc.getalby.com.

2023-03-25 06:26:17

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I paid 10 sats and 1 sat in fees from my getalby.com account via the extension. On Zeus from the same getalby.com account there is no fee you say?

2023-03-21 15:07:13

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the reason could be that the payment took a different route than the payments without fees or the fees along that route were changed in between.

2023-03-21 14:48:38

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And it was a payment to a non-Alby wallet?

2023-03-21 13:59:20

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Alby does not charge any fee in addition to the normal routing fees of other channels.
Does it say "1 sat fee" on the list of outgoing transactions in the Alby extension?