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How to test if a self-hosted Alby Hub wallet is connected, and to get an alert if not

2024-12-272024-12-27 Danie

The image shows a computer screen displaying a configuration interface, for setting up a service monitor. The foreground is dominated by various input fields and dropdown menus related to HTTP requests, JSON queries, and notification settings. In the background, there are sections for setting up proxy servers and notification preferences. The overall design is dark-themed and clean. The URL in the input field suggests an interaction with an API related to Alby Wallet.

For those using a self-hosted Alby Hub that hosts their Lightning Network Wallet to send/receive sats on the Nostr network, it is crucial that the connected wallet stays online. If not, the user cannot make […]

Jack Dorsey explains very concisely how Nostr works in 2 minutes

2024-12-052024-12-05 Danie

The image shows a man standing in what seems to be a small conference room or a similar venue. The foreground is dominated by the man, who is wearing a dark-colored t-shirt and a baseball cap. In the background, there's a dark red curtain and a plain, light wall. The overall ambiance is dimly lit, making the setting appear somewhat intimate. There is a small, almost unnoticeable detail on the wall that looks like a small screen mirroring the presenter's slide, which shows a presentation about Nostr. There is a title slide in the foreground that says nostr: Notes & Other Stuff Transmitted by Relays.

One of the best descriptions I’ve seen. No fluff, no technical jargon. Why Jack left X and Bluesky, was because he wanted a social platform that was also going to be censorship free. The Nostr […]

Can’t decide between Bluesky, Mastodon and Nostr? Nootti’s new app lets you post to all three

2024-02-172024-02-17 Danie

Apple App Store screen for Nootti stating Write Once Customise Post, Follow Your Audience, Words Count Use Them All, and Media Included.

Managing a social presence these days can be tough. It’s even tougher for those who are experimenting with the new wave of Twitter-like services, like Mastodon, Nostr and Bluesky, where staying active means a lot […]

My video overview of Nostr: A simple, open protocol that enables global, decentralized, and censorship-resistant social media

2023-06-112023-06-11 Danie

Nostr is unique in that it has a global public key ID that replicates posts (notes) via relays, so it is scalable, resistant to censorship, and the user fully owns their identity profile. There are […]

Even Nostr has a Reddit type alternative called Nvote

2023-06-052023-06-05 Danie

Nvote is a decentralized, vote-driven community similar to services like Reddit and HackerNews. Nvote is powered by Nostr (yes Nostr is more than just posting short or long-form social media text posts). Why should I […]

Nostr: A simple, decentralised, open protocol that enables a truly censorship-resistant and global social network

2023-05-302023-05-30 Danie

Nostr (acronym for Notes and Other Stuff Transmitted by Relays) is a protocol that connects clients via relays to exchanges notes (posts). Anyone can run a relay if they wish. A user is identified by […]

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