Articles tagged #nostrdev
What nostr-core Actually Is
You want to build on Nostr. You don't want to fight the protocol to get there.
The Library That Doesn't Lock You In
No OAuth. No API keys. No vendor. Just the protocol.
Forty-Eight NIPs, One Import
Most Nostr libraries give you the basics. nostr-core gives you the protocol.
Two Wallets Types, One Protocol
NIP-47 connects you to a remote wallet. NIP-60 (Cashu on Nostr) carries one with you. Together they cover every payment scenario on Nostr.
Why I Built NostrLens
NostrLens gives Nostr developers a real-time window into relay data, making it easier to inspect, debug, and understand what is actually happening on the protocol layer.
One Class, One Connection String
The entire NWC spec in five lines of code. That's not a simplification; it's the actual API.
Your Photos, Your Keys
Picture-first feeds come to Nostr. Kind 20, full metadata, no platform in the middle.
Finding Mints You Can Trust
Your follows already know which mints are good. NIP-87 lets you ask them instead of a hardcoded list.
Mail, Minus the Mail Server
To, Cc, and a Bcc that stays blind by construction. Email-shaped messaging over gift wrap.
Your Settings Follow Your Keys
Kind 30078 turns relays into a personal database. Preferences on every device, no account system.
Lightning Without the Lightning Code
You don't need to understand Lightning internals to accept and send payments. A connection string and five methods cover most use cases.
Nostr Needs Boring Infrastructure
The protocol is interesting. The libraries should be boring. That's a good thing.
Build a Nostr Client From Scratch
Everything you need for a social client lives in one import. Keys, events, relays, encryption, threads, reactions. All typed, all ready.
Lotus v0.4.3
Cinema gets a real front page that knows what you watch, Reader turns longform into rich embeds and podcasts, Calendar adds list view and drag to reschedule, Wallet goes phone first, and everything Lotus stores for you is now verified before it is replaced.
BuhoGo Release Notes v1.9.1
BuhoGO v1.9.1 makes your card simpler and more useful from the moment you create it. You can now receive payments immediately, share a complete profile page, and manage your card through a cleaner, more focused experience. The release also improves recovery clarity, dark mode, navigation, translations, and overall reliability.