Nostr Protocol and Bitcoin Integration

Summary

Nostr, a decentralized social protocol, has gained traction with native Bitcoin Lightning integration for micropayments and tips, creating a censorship-resistant social layer.

Resources

• https://nostr.com/
• https://github.com/nostr-protocol/nostr
• https://bitcoinmagazine.com/technical/what-is-nostr

Discussion Questions

• How does Nostr's relay architecture work?
• What advantages does Nostr have over traditional social media?
• How are Lightning payments integrated into Nostr clients?
• What are the privacy considerations when using Nostr?