Full Nostr Relay Node Guide
(Linux - Ubuntu 22 + Strfry)

Adding to the last announcement, we wanted to share a bit more about what it means and extend the opportunity to all those who are interested in supporting data decentralization by self-hosting a Full Vector Node on the relay network Nostr.

We have just published a full guide on GitBook for Linux (Ubuntu 22) that gives you a step-by-step process on how to host your own node. The spec requirements are listed in the GitBook documentation. If anyone is interested or has any questions, just ask in ⁠the Vector Discord and the community will help you get set up!

Vector Node Setup Guide:
https://vector-privacy.gitbook.io/vector-privacy/guides/guides/vector-node-setup-nostr



#nostr #nostrdevs #grownostr #decentralization

Vector Privacy on the rise.

We've Added a New Nostr Node for Asia!

wss://asia.vectorapp.io/nostr

To help support the resiliency of the decentralized relay network, we have added a new node in 🇭🇰 Hong Kong to support users in Asia with a better relay time and connectivity. In the near future, Vector will be adding support to allow users to add their own desired relays in the Settings. If you'd like to learn how to setup a Vector Node on the Nostr Network, please check out the guide below.

Learn how to setup a Nostr Node:
https://vector-privacy.gitbook.io/vector-privacy/guides/guides/vector-node-setup-nostr

You will like what's cooking for this year ;) Will most likely organize some game nights for the community.

We're on the lookout for stable Blossom servers that allow for Encrypted Blobs and any Mime Types to upgrade performance and stability for 2026. Feel free to connect us with anyone who may know. Thanks!

Thanks for sharing this with us @nprofile1q... Our team will look more into what you have shared to dive deeper into the protocols' pros and cons.

Decentralized Quake III?

Where nostalgia meets privacy tech.



Decentralized gaming now being tested on Vector. No blockchain, no servers, no bullshit.... well lag, that's still bullshit. Local/Regional gameplay is perfect. Playing halfway around the world is not optimal, but still playable. Ping obviously offers massive advantages in fast-paced FPS games.

If anyone is interested in testing the limits with us, download the Pre-Release (v0.3.0):
https://github.com/VectorPrivacy/Vector/releases/tag/v0.3.0

🟢 [ V E C T O R ] Open Beta v0.2.3

Behold, the latest release of Vector Beta in 2025! Additional overhaul of UX improvements, added features, and the first iteration of Vector Web Profiles that function like contact cards via the web.

🔰 https://vectorapp.io

🧵Updates Below

New:
- 🪪 Vector Web Profiles: you can now share your profile "Contact Card" over the web, with one‑click adding, try this! https://vectorapp.io/profile/npub1gwfpm6l8fhn6rs83j8rjjnjgkdqv89chd2fdhy6zc2uvpuwf39vsfuxxee
- 🎤 Overhauled Voice Messaging: a completely new Voice Messaging experience, with intuitive gestures & sleek UI.
- 📁 Upload Previews: files are now previewed prior to uploading, giving you a chance to review and confirm.
- 🗂️ Image Compression: images are now intelligently compressed before uploading; full‑quality is just a switch!
- 🖼️ Window Persistence: Vector now remembers how you size and position your app.

Improved:
- 🖌️ UI Revamp: a glassy, animated header, redesigned popups, mini‑avatars, group creator UI, and more.
- 💬 Expanding Chatbox: the real OG of this update; your chatbox finally expands to the size of your yap.
- ⚡️ On‑Demand Decryption: Vector no longer decrypts fully at boot, but on‑demand, vastly reducing RAM & CPU use.

Fixed:
- ⚡️ Flashbang: Vector had a brief "white flash" at startup, nicknamed “the flashbang”, this has been resolved.
- 🪵 Fixed Logouts: on some systems, particularly Windows, logouts were failing; this is now fixed.
- 📨 Several Unread‑System Bugs: more reliable read markers and better cross‑device compatibility.
- 📥 Improved Download Stability: attachment downloads are more stable and less resource‑wasteful.
- ⌨️ Removed Search OS Autocorrect: the Emoji Search was often interrupted by OS autocorrect, now disabled.

🙏💚

Welcome aboard, friend. 🫡💚

Sending safe wishes your way, friend.

(Late appreciation for your mention of Vector in Nostr Recap, too! 🙏💚)

Vector Privacy is now on GitBook!

The past couple of weeks, we have been working to populate the GitBook documentation where everyone can learn more about Vector, from novices to experts. GitBook is designed for your average person to be able to read and understand, along with more specific documentation for developers.

We have begun to outline the entire Vector Privacy ecosystem, as well as breaking down specifics about Vector Messenger. Visit either link below and you can go from top to bottom with the pagination feature or you can click on specific pages that interest you.

If privacy interests you, be sure to visit the Privacy page.

Visit the GitBook:
https://docs.vectorapp.io