Open Protocol

The Internet of Free Communication

Nostr is an open protocol for a censorship-resistant, decentralized social network. Your keys are your identity — no company controls your account.

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Why Nostr Changes Everything

Three pillars of the decentralized web

Decentralized Identity

Your Keys, Your Identity

A cryptographic keypair is all you need. No email, no phone number, no company deciding if you exist. Your private key signs your content. Your public key is your address. Simple and sovereign.

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Lightning Payments

Zaps — Money at the Speed of Light

Send Bitcoin over the Lightning Network directly to content creators in seconds. One tap, any amount — from 1 satoshi to millions. No banks, no fees, no borders, no waiting.

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Programmable Money

L402 — The Web That Pays

A new HTTP protocol where APIs charge per request using Lightning. No subscriptions, no API keys, no accounts. Just pay exactly for what you use, instantly and automatically.

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