Nostr Relays
Nostr relay implementations, hosting services, and relay management tools.
Haven - Self-Hosted Nostr Relay with Private Vaults and Media Server
Haven is a self-hosted, high-availability Nostr relay that provides private vaults for storing sensitive notes like eCash, private chats, and drafts. It includes features such as web of trust, access control (whitelist/blacklist), JSONL backup/restore, and a built-in media server for hosting images and videos. Designed for sovereignty and privacy, it allows users to fully control their data without relying on third-party relays.
Notestack - Decentralized Blogging Platform with Nostr and Lightning
Notestack is a decentralized blogging platform built on Nostr relays, enabling users to publish and share content without central intermediaries. It supports Lightning Network payments for tips and engagement, allowing direct, low-cost transactions via Bitcoin. The platform is open-source and designed for privacy-focused, peer-to-peer content creation.
The No-Spam Relay Setup
A detailed guide to setting up Nostr relays to minimize spam while maintaining reach. Covers relay list types, client-side spam filters like Web-of-Trust (WoT), and recommended relays for public, DM, and private use. Includes specific setups for users with and without Haven relays.
Awesome-Nostr - Curated Directory of Nostr Projects and Resources
A comprehensive, community-curated list of Nostr projects, clients, relays, and tools, helping developers and users discover and explore the Nostr ecosystem. Includes detailed listings of Nostr clients, relays, and protocol tools with links to their repositories and documentation.
Substr - Community-First Social Platform with Nostr and Bitcoin Integration
Substr is a community-first social app where topics become spaces. Users join focused communities, shape their feeds around what matters, and engage in conversations with clear context. The platform is built on the Nostr protocol, supports Bitcoin and Lightning Network payments, and enables direct value transfer via Nostr Zaps.
Wallet Relay - High Performance Nostr Relay for NWC and Cashu Wallets
A high-performance relay designed for wallet service providers to process NWC and Cashu Wallet events. Built on the Khatru framework, it enables secure, low-latency communication between Nostr wallets and Lightning-based payment protocols, supporting Cashu ecash and Nostr Wallet Connect (NWC) via the Nostr protocol.
NWCLay - Nostr Relay for NWC Events
NWCLay is a Nostr relay that exclusively accepts NWC (Nostr Wallet Connect) events, filtering only valid kinds and filters as defined by the NWC specification. It provides reliable event storage and supports Nostr protocol-based interactions with Lightning payments via NWC. Built as an open-source project, it enables secure, decentralized communication within the Nostr ecosystem.
LUMINA - Nostr Relay Management and Network Tools
LUMINA provides a decentralized platform for managing Nostr relays, offering users the ability to connect to multiple relays to enhance reach and resilience of their posts and profiles. The service focuses on infrastructure for the Nostr ecosystem, enabling seamless interaction with the decentralized social network through relays and NIP-65 standard integration.
Highlighter - Nostr and Lightning Network Tools for Decentralized Payments
Highlighter offers tools for Nostr users and Lightning Network payments, including Nostr clients, Lightning Zaps, and support for Nostr Wallet Connect (NWC). The site provides curated content and updates on Nostr and Lightning developments, focusing on decentralized social and payment infrastructure.
Nostr Apps Directory - A Comprehensive List of Nostr Clients, Tools, and Services
This directory lists a wide range of Nostr-compatible apps and tools, including social clients, relays, and utilities for users on the Nostr protocol. It covers desktop, mobile, and web applications that support Nostr social features, messaging, and content sharing. All listed tools are focused on the Nostr ecosystem and offer direct integration with Nostr relays and social interactions.
Haven Docker - Nostr Relay Hosting with Docker
A self-hosted Nostr relay deployed via Docker, enabling users to run a decentralized, privacy-focused Nostr network. This project provides a simple setup for running a Haven relay with optional Tor support and supports Nostr protocol through environment variables and configuration files.
Nostrcheck Server - Nostr Relay and File Hosting Service
Nostrcheck Server is a comprehensive Nostr ecosystem service that provides Nostr address management (NIP-05), file hosting via NIP-96 and Blossom, Lightning redirects, and Nostr Wallet Connect (NWC) integration. It supports a full suite of Nostr protocols and offers a self-hosted, open-source solution for running a Nostr relay and media server with advanced user management and AI-powered content moderation.
Nostrcheck.me - Nostr Profile and Server Hosting
Nostrcheck.me provides a self-hosted Nostr profile and server for managing Nostr identities, relays, and content. It allows users to upload files, manage their profiles, and interact with the Nostr ecosystem through a web interface. The service supports Nostr relays and offers tools for file management and content sharing without requiring registration or account creation.
Joinstr - Decentralized Coinjoin with Nostr Integration
Joinstr is a free and open-source decentralized Coinjoin implementation that enhances Bitcoin privacy by allowing users to join transactions without fees or third-party intermediaries. It leverages Nostr relays for coordination and supports custom pool sizes and peer configurations, offering a non-custodial, privacy-first approach to Bitcoin transactions.
LNbits - Nostr Relay Implementations and Tools
LNbits provides open-source tools and relay implementations for the Nostr protocol, enabling decentralized communication and censorship-resistant sharing. The platform supports Nostr relays, client integrations, and developer tools built on open-source principles.
LNbits - Nostr Relay Implementations and Protocol Tools
LNbits provides open-source Nostr relay implementations and protocol tools for the decentralized Nostr ecosystem. The site offers technical resources, documentation, and hosting support for Nostr relays, emphasizing open-source development and decentralized communication without centralized control.
nostr-rs-relay - Nostr Relay Implementation in Rust
A self-hosted, open-source Nostr relay written in Rust that supports the full Nostr protocol and persists data using SQLite. It includes experimental PostgreSQL support and implements multiple NIPs such as NIP-01, NIP-05, and NIP-28, enabling decentralized communication and event management on the Nostr network.
Nostr Report - Nostr Protocol and Relay Directory
Nostr Report provides a directory of Nostr relays, protocol tools, and ecosystem resources. It serves as a reference for users to discover and connect to Nostr networks, relays, and decentralized tools. The site focuses on the Nostr protocol infrastructure, offering access to relays and tools for the Nostr community.
filter.nostr.wine - Nostr Relay with Aggregated Content and Privacy
A Nostr relay that aggregates content from public relays and filters it to your network of follows and followers, improving content discovery and reducing spam. It supports NIP-50 search and broadcasts to major public relays, offering a reliable, private, and efficient feed for Nostr users without requiring public relay connections.