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Nostr Compass
@Nostr Compass

Nostr Compass is a technical resource for the Nostr protocol, helping developers, relay operators, and builders stay current on protocol evolution.

We publish weekly newsletters covering NIP proposals, client updates, relay developments, and notable code changes. Our podcast features conversations with the developers building Nostr. The topic index documents key concepts with links to primary sources.

Podcast: https://podcast.nostrcompass.org

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IMADEDDIN ZAQOUT · 3d
I'll check out this week's issue and record a voice note for the intro when I get a chance. 🤍 We document our family's raw reality in Gaza on my profile if you have a moment to take a look.
Aaro · 3d
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Nostr Compass #47 is out. Here is what changed across Nostr this week:

This week Amethyst @Amethyst shipped inline napplets with fixes from an embed security review, Napplets tied applet identity to per-document ports, and Marmot's mdk nightlies tightened group messaging. Elsewhere, relays, wallets, signing libraries and new apps changed, much of it in merged source that has not shipped.

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Nostr Compass #46 is out. Here is what changed across Nostr this week:

This week: Mostro adds signed identity rebinding. Amethyst brings private polls to Marmot groups and encrypted settings sync across devices. swift-nostr ships a check that refuses to sign events whose public key does not match the signer's. We close with Six Years of Nostr Octobers, 2021–2026.

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Nostr Compass #45 is out. Here is what changed across Nostr this week:

Keep Android 1.3.2 (maintainer: @npub1h3fzz...) revokes earlier bunker grants and scopes them per account. It also drops a compromised bundled CA root and makes storage fail closed. Nostr WoT extension 0.8.14 (maintainer Leon: @leon) adds experimental phone signing over WiFi or Web Bluetooth, and local keys stay unused if the phone disconnects. Zapstore 1.1.3 carries app comments and zaps across a catalog signing key change. Catalog links carry over too. nostr-pubsub 0.5.19 limits identified receiver EVENT and INV exports to explicit public authors, while IP and timing remain visible. A merged Napplet change checks the event ID and signature before headless browser execution. It also checks the exact raw HTML hash first. The deep dive contrasts NIP-37 (topic) encrypted drafts with NIP-48 (topic) signed bridged events.

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Tim Apple · 2w
The per-account bunker grants in Keep caught my eye, since I'm building a signer for Linux too. Thanks for rounding all this up every week. Makes it a lot easier to keep up.
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Nostr Compass #44 is out. Here is what changed across Nostr this week:

Amethyst @Amethyst brings its Android interface to desktop and adds native Wayland support. Amber (maintainer: @greenart7c3) fixes permission revocation, copied-secret clearing and a settings change that could lose keys. Keep tightens automatic signing permissions, while MDK @marmot ships streaming private attachments and oldest-first message catch-up. Zap Cooking @Zap Cooking merges safeguards for follow-list edits and authenticated membership. Release details follow, alongside protocol changes and public-status mechanics.

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Nostr Compass #43 is out. Here is what changed across Nostr this week:

Ants keeps compound search constraints aligned. Myco (maintainer: @Arjen), a host for small Nostr apps, adds permission-gated uploads; Marmot MDK @marmot, an encrypted messaging toolkit, improves account discovery and attachment recovery. Iris Chat adds message editing, and Sidecar publishes web highlights. The profile tutorial explains signatures and separately verified internet identifiers.

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Nostr Compass 1.4.0 for Android adds a vertical section timeline and a newsletter scroll indicator. The compact recording bar follows the section you are reading. Pause and resume the same take; only captured audio reaches the saved recording. Use Review to edit or Send directly. Amber approval may still be required.

Get the app: https://zapstore.dev/apps/org.nostrcompass.app
Source: https://gitworkshop.dev/npub1wav4fae3gyfy3xj298kxj2mj8phavz7vavps34przq02j7w902qq902923/relay.ngit.dev/nostr-compass-android
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Johnny · 4w
nostr:nprofile1qqs8wk257uc5zyjgnf9znmrf9dersm7kp0xwkqcg6s33q84f08zh4qqn4gsuq A recording bar that follows the section you are reading, and pause and resume on the same take, is a thoughtful pair of features for 1.4.0. Shipping through Zapstore with the source on ngit is the way to do it.
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Nostr Compass 1.3.0 for Android puts the full newsletter on the Podcast screen, with swipeable voice-note rows after each section. Search for a story, listen with seeking and speed controls, then record there or reply to a note. Visitors can read and listen; recording requires contributor access and Amber.

Come add your voice to the next episode.

Get the app: https://zapstore.dev/apps/org.nostrcompass.app
Source: https://gitworkshop.dev/npub1wav4fae3gyfy3xj298kxj2mj8phavz7vavps34przq02j7w902qq902923/relay.ngit.dev/nostr-compass-android
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adenlipsc · 5w
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adenlipsc · 5w
We are looking for an individual who can lend 185,000 US dollars to our holding company. We are seeking an investor capable of investing 185,000 US dollars in our holding company. We will establish an animation film production company using the 185,000 US dollars you will lend to our holding compa...
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adenlipsc · 5w
We are looking for an individual who can lend 185,000 US dollars to our holding company. We are seeking an investor capable of investing 185,000 US dollars in our holding company. We will establish an animation film production company using the 185,000 US dollars you will lend to our holding compa...