Nostr notes by lostcause

What do you do when you have a few hours to sapre - and a few #AI ...

2026-07-05T01:13:23Z

What do you do when you have a few hours to sapre - and a few #AI coders to use... Build an #enterpise suite for #nostr of course....

https://github.com/imattau/post

#nostrdevs #asknostr

Note- it is still #alpha software - so contributions are always ...

2026-06-13T10:09:26Z

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Note- it is still #alpha software - so contributions are always welcomed... https://github.com/imattau/app.nostr

Introducing apps.nostr, the Nostr App Store apps.nostr is a ...

2026-06-13T10:04:21Z

Introducing apps.nostr, the Nostr App Store

apps.nostr is a simple place to discover and publish Nostr apps.

I built it because I wanted an app store where I could submit an app easily, without waiting for someone else to approve it first. If you build something useful, you should be able to list it and share it right away.

https://image.nostr.build/e45f3c1e9c6e045e4472fddb999c233f5fd92c174ac122075e6783744791e44f.pngSome of the main features are:

- Browse Nostr apps in one place
- Search and filter apps by category
- View full app pages with screenshots and details
- Submit a new app or update your own listing
- Use passkeys for a simpler sign-in experience
- Send zaps to support developers
- Store app images on Blossom servers
- Use Nostr events as the real source of truth for app listings

What makes apps.nostr different is that it is open and simple. The store content lives in Nostr events, so it is not locked into one central database. Images can be hosted on Blossom. Developers can be zapped directly. And there is no long approval process just to get listed.

If you are building on Nostr, apps.nostr gives you a direct way to publish your app. If you are exploring the Nostr ecosystem, it gives you one place to find what is available.

#nostr #apps #store #nostrdevs #open #decentralized #zaps #blossom #appstore #nostrappstore

Just pushed an update to wikistr, a fully featured Nostr-based ...

2026-06-10T22:27:08Z

Just pushed an update to wikistr, a fully featured Nostr-based wiki client.

New features include:

· Passkey login (NIP-K1) for secure, passwordless authentication.
· Private tags and cross-device bookmarks (Kind 30003).
· Article discussions via kind 1111 comments.
· Patch-based suggestions (Kind 1617) for collaborative editing.
· Multi-column layout, relay configuration, and local history.

Try it: wikistr.3nostr.com

Source: github.com/imattau/wikistr

#Nostr #WikiStr #DecentralisedWiki #NostrBuild #nostrdevs #wikistr #wiki

I think the school should have recognised his creativity, ...

2026-06-10T06:28:15Z

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I think the school should have recognised his creativity, initiative and interest area - and help him develop that in ways the school 'approves'.

It seems, all to often, the standard response is to only focus on 'the wrong'

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2026-06-05T06:53:42Z

https://cdn.nostrcheck.me/c4b09e42d2b14db28326790f570bfcfea217aca7c79c67d13e048eec6ea44f9b
Check out Three Superpowered Girls Moved In With Me After Saving the World! by WolfEn-sensei
https://mangatsu.3nostr.com/comic/three-superpowered-girls-moved-in-with-me-after-saving-the-world?pubkey=b5d34eedc7d8f81ceaa5ed377b5a2d534ee949fae0c5ab3bae0a576aa7475cbf
#Anime #anime-inspired #digital-comic #indie-manga #light-novel-style #Manga #original-story #romantic-comedy #Sci-fi #Webcomic
Get #mangatsu at https://mangatsu.3nostr.com

Check out The Vampire Who Couldn’t Charm the Gondolier - Manga ...

2026-06-05T03:00:28Z

Check out The Vampire Who Couldn’t Charm the Gondolier - Manga Oneshot by WolfEn-sensei
https://mangatsu.3nostr.com/comic/the-vampire-who-couldnt-charm-the-gondolier-manga-oneshot?pubkey=b5d34eedc7d8f81ceaa5ed377b5a2d534ee949fae0c5ab3bae0a576aa7475cbf
#Anime #anime-inspired #digital-comic #indie-manga #light-novel-style #Manga #romantic-comedy #Vampire #Webcomic
Get #mangatsu at https://mangatsu.3nostr.com

Announcing #Mangatsu The new decentralised web app for manga and ...

2026-06-04T11:03:32Z

Announcing #Mangatsu

The new decentralised web app for manga and comic enthusiasts is officially live. Built from the ground up to support creators and readers directly on open protocols.

- Read seamlessly with an optimised reader screen
- Integrated NWC for instant creator zaps
- Decentralised media storage via Blossom
- Manage your personal collection with NIP-51 library lists
- Robust offline mode so you never lose your place

Check it out now: https://mangatsu.3nostr.com/

#manga #comics #nostr #nwc #blossom #opensource

Built a quantum-inspired propagation layer for Nostr relays. The ...

2026-05-20T20:59:41Z

Built a quantum-inspired propagation layer for Nostr relays.

The problem -> clients publish to 20 relays just to ensure reach. It's wasteful and spam hits everywhere simultaneously.

The idea -> relays form a mesh and intelligently pull notes from each other. A note published to one relay can reach relays the author never knew existed.
Spam from low-reputation pubkeys never propagates beyond where it was posted.

The relay mesh self-organises - no central coordination, no shared blocklists. Reputation diffuses naturally across the network.

Built on rely v2. Code on GitHub (quantum branch).

#nostrdev #nottested #trysomethingnew

https://github.com/imattau/rely

#honeytrap - Trying again.... #nostrdev #alphasoftware

2026-02-22T21:53:08Z

#honeytrap - Trying again....

#nostrdev #alphasoftware

#honeytrap - a #nostr client that uses #bittorrent to assist in ...

2026-02-22T21:21:23Z

#honeytrap - a #nostr client that uses #bittorrent to assist in propagating content - taking load of relays

#nostrdev #alpha

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2026-02-02T10:47:11Z

Hello World #nostrbt

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2026-02-02T10:27:02Z

take 2? trying again

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2026-02-02T10:20:50Z

Message from the CLI - hoping to see in the web client

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2026-02-02T10:16:39Z

This is from the BT client

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2026-02-02T08:09:02Z

Trying a post over #nostr-over-bt

Trying now with WebSeeding #bittorrent #nostr #notsrdec ...

2026-02-01T11:08:19Z

Trying now with WebSeeding #bittorrent #nostr #notsrdec #honeytrap

Trying again - this time with server backed storage #nostr ...

2026-02-01T08:53:59Z

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Trying again - this time with server backed storage #nostr #bittorrent #honeytrap

Trying the P2P only version of media sharing in posts #nostr ...

2026-02-01T07:00:25Z

Trying the P2P only version of media sharing in posts #nostr #bittorrent #honeytrap https://honeytrap.3nostr.com

Need to fix media attachments???

2026-02-01T04:11:42Z

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Need to fix media attachments???

Trying some new - again. Using #bittorrent to support nostr ...

2026-02-01T03:11:04Z

Trying some new - again. Using #bittorrent to support nostr relays...

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2026-01-31T09:58:42Z

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Testing the BT uploads ...

2026-01-30T01:03:19Z

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Testing the BT uploads
magnet:?xt=urn:btih:8d9bd01bfa5216e301a8e049bb2a1d8680c99d74&dn=asknostr_logo.png&tr=wss%3A%2F%2Ftracker.openwebtorrent.com&tr=wss%3A%2F%2Ftracker.btorrent.xyz&tr=wss%3A%2F%2Ftracker.files.fm%3A7073%2Fannounce&tr=wss%3A%2F%2Ftracker.fastcast.nz

Testing the new BT seeding for media ...

2026-01-30T00:34:01Z

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Testing the new BT seeding for media
magnet:?xt=urn:btih:6c0084bdd7d9d9b2861d6ee74a5163c7f36d8efe&dn=asknostr1.png&tr=wss%3A%2F%2Ftracker.openwebtorrent.com&tr=wss%3A%2F%2Ftracker.btorrent.xyz&tr=wss%3A%2F%2Ftracker.files.fm%3A7073%2Fannounce&tr=wss%3A%2F%2Ftracker.fastcast.nz

Got the Wallet going with NWC connections - @ mentions going - ...

2026-01-29T08:06:51Z

Got the Wallet going with NWC connections - @ mentions going - now just got to get the #threading properly sorted.

https://asknostr.3nostr.com

PWA state persistence - needs looking at

2026-01-29T06:20:30Z

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PWA state persistence - needs looking at

Nice - nested threading for replies - now the whole thread tree ...

2026-01-29T05:14:29Z

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Nice - nested threading for replies - now the whole thread tree isn't showing when replying to a specific sub thread...

Done

2026-01-29T05:13:36Z

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Done

Completed

2026-01-29T05:13:17Z

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Completed

Completed

2026-01-29T05:13:01Z

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Completed

asknostr is coming along nicely... #hashtags are working - and ...

2026-01-29T03:55:45Z

asknostr is coming along nicely... #hashtags are working - and now - uploads as well it seems...

Working

2026-01-29T03:33:13Z

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Working

These should now be done #fingerscrossed

2026-01-29T03:26:33Z

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These should now be done #fingerscrossed

One of favourite things about #vibecoding - is the rapid ...

2026-01-29T03:05:21Z

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One of favourite things about #vibecoding - is the rapid iteration developing... Get an idea - make the change -deploy...

Need to deal with media kinds? K:4550? Post rendering? Publishing ...

2026-01-28T23:03:37Z

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Need to deal with media kinds? K:4550?

Post rendering?
Publishing if the only content is media?

Need to check it out more

Main community feeds - need to just have the root post - not all ...

2026-01-28T22:49:07Z

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Main community feeds - need to just have the root post - not all the commenting posts as well 🤔

And blocked users - should be stripped from feeds...

2026-01-28T22:47:41Z

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And blocked users - should be stripped from feeds...

And response to thread - missing file/media uploaded icon

2026-01-28T22:28:52Z

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And response to thread - missing file/media uploaded icon

Also need to truncate the nostr events - resolve nubs to profile ...

2026-01-28T22:28:08Z

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Also need to truncate the nostr events - resolve nubs to profile names

Also need to check the undo reactions??

2026-01-28T22:20:56Z

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Also need to check the undo reactions??

Need to add - in Posts↩️ hashtags @ mentions

2026-01-28T22:19:14Z

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Need to add - in Posts↩️

hashtags
@ mentions

Broadcasting from the global feed of asknostr app ...

2026-01-28T22:16:28Z

Broadcasting from the global feed of asknostr app https://asknostr.3nostr.com

The #Reddit style #nostr client

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2026-01-28T21:02:57Z

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Here's a tip when using asknostr - swiping 'back' and ...

2026-01-28T20:45:35Z

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Here's a tip when using asknostr - swiping 'back' and the section title area will take you back a step...

Publishing from asknostr - the reddit styled nostr client!!

2026-01-28T11:30:07Z

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Publishing from asknostr - the reddit styled nostr client!!

Seems maybe don't need the reply button - change it to share ...

2026-01-28T10:49:03Z

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Seems maybe don't need the reply button - change it to share to Community??

Slowly but surely - getting better

2026-01-28T10:30:41Z

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Slowly but surely - getting better

Visit https://github.com/imattau/asknostr for the code

2026-01-28T08:03:58Z

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Visit https://github.com/imattau/asknostr for the code

Approved

2026-01-28T07:54:24Z

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Approved

Check out the mod here at https://github.com/imattau/prism

2026-01-28T07:15:47Z

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Check out the mod here at https://github.com/imattau/prism

Bit buggy at the moment

2026-01-27T13:22:27Z

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Bit buggy at the moment

Need to get the bugs out of this

2026-01-27T13:19:12Z

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Need to get the bugs out of this

Question?

2026-01-27T12:36:29Z

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Question?

First post for the win?

2026-01-27T11:54:50Z

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First post for the win?

asknostr. The reddit styled nostr client...!!

2026-01-27T10:30:06Z

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asknostr. The reddit styled nostr client...!!

Asked #Gemini to review the @nprofile…tdaq project - and tell ...

2026-01-19T03:07:30Z

Asked #Gemini to review the fed_AI (nprofile…tdaq) project - and tell me about it in simple terms.... I like what it came up with ->

fed_AI" is an experimental project building a decentralized marketplace for AI computing.

Think of it like Airbnb for AI processing: instead of paying one giant company (like OpenAI or Amazon) to run AI models for you, you can rent computing
power directly from independent operators around the world.

How it works (The 3 Main Players):
1. Clients (You): You have an app or a task that needs AI (like generating text, images, or processing data).
2. Nodes (The Workers): These are people running the actual hardware (from powerful GPU servers to simple home computers). They do the work.
3. Routers (The Matchmakers): These are the traffic controllers. They find the best "Node" for your specific task based on price, speed, and trust. They
coordinate the work but never touch your money.

The "Secret Sauce":
* Nostr: Used for Identity. Your account is just a cryptographic key pair, so you own your identity and reputation across the network without needing a
central login server.
* Lightning Network: Used for Payments. You pay the workers directly (peer-to-peer) for exactly what you use (pay-as-you-go), instantly and with very low
fees.

What it hopes to achieve:
* No Vendor Lock-in: You aren't stuck with one company's rules or pricing.
* Privacy: The system is designed so that the "matchmakers" don't see your data or money, and the work is broken up across many independent providers.
* Efficiency: It allows anyone with idle hardware to contribute to the network, potentially lowering costs and democratizing access to AI.

In short, it wants to build an open, uncensorable, and free market for AI where anyone can participate as a user or a provider.

#fed_AI #AI #decentralised #privacy #v4v #nostrdevs

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2026-01-18T05:34:53Z

While the content might be nonsense (it is a tiny LLM after all) - it does show that #fed_AI can function (at least locally)....

#ai #nostrdevs #decentralised #privacy #funny

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2026-01-16T23:02:54Z

#memes #vibecoder #vibecoding #meme #shortattention

@nprofile…7syv

2026-01-11T12:14:54Z

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prism (nprofile…7syv)

It really is a testament to the work done by @nprofile…2lxp on ...

2026-01-11T12:14:03Z

It really is a testament to the work done by VitorPamplona (nprofile…2lxp) on amethyst (nprofile…wywf) that in the space of an afternoon - I was able to #vibe-code a functional video first app - just by refactoring #amethyst...

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2026-01-11T04:46:53Z

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AI-First Development on Mobile: Shakespeare Changes the Game

If you've tried using AI to build apps on your phone, you've probably been disappointed. A recent TechCrunch report found that dedicated mobile apps for vibe coding have largely failed to gain traction:

"Despite the massive success of vibe-coding startups on desktop (with billion-dollar valuations), dedicated mobile apps in this space have virtually failed to gain traction. The largest app, Instance: AI App Builder, has only 16,000 downloads and $1,000 in consumer spending. The consensus: vibe coding is not ready for prime time on mobile devices."

The data paints a bleak picture for mobile developers who want to build with AI. Most solutions are clunky, limited, or simply don't work well on smaller screens. But there's an exception that the mainstream hasn't discovered yet.

Shakespeare: The Mobile Exception

Shakespeare is a Progressive Web App (PWA) that installs directly on your phone and works like a native app. Unlike dedicated mobile coding apps that try to reinvent the wheel, Shakespeare leverages modern web technology to deliver a full development experience that actually works on mobile.

PWA - Installs on your home screen, works offline

Nostr Git - Sync projects between all your devices

AI Chat - Build entire apps through conversation

Live Preview - See your changes instantly on mobile

Getting Started: Install Shakespeare as a PWA

The first step is to install Shakespeare on your mobile device. Visit shakespeare.diy in your mobile browser and you'll see the option to install it as an app.

Step 1: Install the PWA

Open shakespeare.diy in your mobile browser

Tap the Install button when prompted (or use your browser's "Add to Home Screen" option)

Shakespeare will now appear on your home screen like any other app

Step 2: Sign in with Nostr

To sync your projects across devices, you'll need to sign in with your Nostr account. This enables Nostr Git, which lets you push and pull code changes from any device.

Open the menu and go to Settings

Select Nostr

Add your Nostr account by signing in with a Nostr signer extension or entering your nsec

Why Nostr? Nostr Git is a decentralized version control system that stores your code on Nostr relays. This means you own your code, can access it from any device, and don't depend on any single company's servers.

Step 3: Create or Import a Project

You can start a new project from scratch or import an existing one. If you've already created projects on desktop, you can import them directly using Nostr Git.

Create a New Project

Tap the + New Project button to start fresh. Just describe what you want to build and let the AI create it for you.

Import from Nostr Git

Click the dropdown arrow next to "New Project" and select Import Repository. You'll see your existing Nostr Git projects listed under "My Projects".

Simply tap Clone on any project to import it to your mobile device.

Step 4: Work on Your Project

Once your project is imported, you'll see a success message and be ready to start developing. Shakespeare on mobile has all the same features as desktop:

Live Preview

See your app running in real-time as you make changes.

Code View

Browse and edit your project files directly.

Terminal Access

Run commands like curl, hexdump, and git directly from your phone.

Syncing Your Work Between Devices

One of the most powerful features of Shakespeare is seamless device sync via Nostr Git. Any changes you make on your phone can be pushed to Nostr relays and pulled on your desktop (or any other device).

How Device Sync Works

Start on Desktop - Create your project and push it to Nostr Git

Continue on Mobile - Import the repository on your phone and keep building

Push Changes - When you're done, push your mobile changes to Nostr Git

Pull on Any Device - Your changes are now available on desktop or any other device

This workflow means you're never stuck waiting to get back to your computer. See a bug while you're out? Fix it on your phone. Have an idea during lunch? Start building it immediately. Your work follows you everywhere.

Why Shakespeare Works When Others Don't

The reason most mobile vibe coding apps fail is they try to recreate a desktop IDE experience on a tiny screen. Shakespeare takes a different approach:

Conversation-first interface - You don't need to navigate complex menus or type precise code. Just tell Shakespeare what you want in plain language.

PWA architecture - By running as a web app, Shakespeare works on any device with a modern browser. No app store approval delays or platform restrictions.

Decentralized sync - Nostr Git means your code isn't locked in anyone's cloud. It's stored on relays you choose and accessible from anywhere.

Mobile-optimized UI - The interface adapts to smaller screens, with easy switching between Chat, Preview, and Code views.

Ready to Code from Anywhere?

Join the developers who are building real apps on their phones with Shakespeare. It's free to try and works on any mobile device.

Try Shakespeare on Mobile

More Shakespeare Resources

Works on iPhone, Android, and any device with a modern browser.

This article was originally published on Soapbox.pub

Building on the awesome work of @nprofile…pt5w - ...

2026-01-11T04:41:47Z

Building on the awesome work of VitorPamplona (nprofile…pt5w) - prism (nprofile…yfuj) is a #video first scaled down version of amethyst (nprofile…5eyg)

Still in pre...pre..alpha - you can build it from #github

#naddr1qp…8raf

2026-01-10T09:42:25Z

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naddr1qp…8raf

If someone told you five years ago that developers would be writing code from the passenger seat of a Tesla and building custom dashboards on smart refrigerators at Best Buy, you'd probably assume they'd been spending too much time in the sci-fi section. And yet, here we are.

In the latest episode of Soapbox Sessions, Derek Ross and Heather Larson make one thing crystal clear: 2026 is the year of the builder. Not the year of talking about building. Not the year of planning to build. The year of actually rolling up your sleeves, firing up an AI assistant, and making things happen—even if "making things happen" means commandeering a retail appliance to prove a point.

What Exactly Is "Vibe Coding"?

The term sounds like something you'd hear at a tech conference after-party, but it perfectly captures what's happening across the decentralized tech space right now. Vibe coding is building on the fly, wherever inspiration strikes, using whatever tools are available.

Case in point: Soapbox team members Alex and MK recently found themselves in a Tesla, pulled up the browser, navigated to Shakespeare.DIY, and started building. No dedicated workstation. No carefully curated development environment. Just a vehicle, a browser, and an idea. The result? A working project and a new philosophy about what it means to be a developer in 2026.

The Great Smart Fridge Caper

Perhaps the most entertaining story from the episode involves an impromptu trip to Best Buy. The mission? Test whether a smart refrigerator could be used for actual web development.

Spoiler: it can.

The team accessed the fridge's built-in web browser, loaded up Shakespeare, and—using nothing more than a simple prompt—generated a custom refrigerator dashboard. Was it practical? Debatable. Was it hilarious? Absolutely. Did it prove that the boundaries between "serious development tools" and "IoT devices in your kitchen" are getting wonderfully blurry? Without question.

This kind of playful experimentation isn't just for laughs, though. It demonstrates something important about where technology is heading. When you can build functional web interfaces on literally any device with a browser, the barriers to entry for creators drop dramatically. Your next project might start on your phone, continue on a tablet, and get demoed on whatever screen happens to be nearby.

Building in Public: The Antidote to Perfectionism

Derek and Heather spend a good portion of the episode discussing the philosophy of building in public—sharing your work openly, documenting your experiments, and letting people watch you figure things out in real time.

There's something refreshing about this approach. Too often, we only see polished final products. We scroll past beautiful portfolio pieces without any sense of the messy middle that got them there. Building in public flips that script. It says: here's what I'm trying, here's what broke, here's what I learned, and here's what I'm doing next.

The Best Buy refrigerator stunt is a perfect example. Could the team have quietly tested this at home and only shared the results if everything worked perfectly? Sure. But where's the fun in that? By turning it into a public experiment—complete with the inherent risk of looking silly if things went sideways—they created a story worth telling and a moment worth remembering.

From Experiment to Application

Lest you think vibe coding is all party tricks and appliance hacking, Derek shares a more practical example: using Shakespeare to build a marketing website for Amethyst, a Nostr client developed by Vitor Pamplona.

The process was straightforward. Derek crafted a detailed prompt outlining what the site needed to communicate—the app's features, its benefits, its place in the Nostr ecosystem—and let the AI generate the content and structure. The result was a polished marketing site built in a fraction of the time traditional development would require.

This is where the "year of the builder" thesis really hits home. AI tools aren't replacing developers; they're amplifying what developers can accomplish. A single person with a clear vision can now produce work that previously required entire teams. That's not a threat to creativity—it's an invitation to attempt projects you never would have considered before.

The Takeaway

Whether you're a seasoned developer or someone who's never written a line of code, the message from this episode is clear: the tools are ready, the barriers are lower than ever, and the only thing standing between you and your next project is the decision to start.

Maybe you won't build your first app on a smart fridge. But then again, maybe you will. That's the spirit of 2026.

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Think I might travel around the #nostrverse and look for projects ...

2026-01-10T03:36:29Z

Think I might travel around the #nostrverse and look for projects to contribute too...

I've always thought that #opensource development sometimes spreads it's resources thin...

#vibe-coding

Well this was a fun little experiment... @nprofile…zqjr was ...

2026-01-10T03:20:08Z

Well this was a fun little experiment... 3nostr-searchbot (nprofile…zqjr) was #vibe-coded #AI based search bot... If anyone is interested in playing with the code - can download here at https://github.com/imattau/3nostr-searchbot

For me--- onto something else -> 👀

Hopefully - it's final reply is something useful - seeing I mentioned it in this post...

@nprofile…zqjr What are some good hashtags to follow?

2026-01-10T02:11:32Z

3nostr-searchbot (nprofile…zqjr) What are some good hashtags to follow?

What it @nprofile…j8e6 talking about?

2026-01-10T01:46:18Z

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What it lostcause (nprofile…j8e6) talking about?

@nprofile…zqjr What is trending at the moment?

2026-01-10T01:34:34Z

3nostr-searchbot (nprofile…zqjr) What is trending at the moment?

@nprofile…zqjr Which is the most active conversation at the ...

2026-01-09T11:24:25Z

3nostr-searchbot (nprofile…zqjr) Which is the most active conversation at the moment? (That you know of)

What's -> A tech giant rolling out vendor lock to wall-in ...

2026-01-09T10:51:34Z

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What's -> A tech giant rolling out vendor lock to wall-in developers, with the open-source community responding. - about?

@nprofile…zqjr Any updates for the question? Latest in the ...

2026-01-09T10:44:00Z

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3nostr-searchbot (nprofile…zqjr) Any updates for the question? Latest in the world of open-source?

Do you have enough context now?

2026-01-09T10:30:01Z

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Do you have enough context now?

@nprofile…k0dr What's going on in the world of open-source?

2026-01-09T09:18:05Z

3nostr-searchbot (nprofile…k0dr) What's going on in the world of open-source?

What do you mean?

2026-01-09T09:13:16Z

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@npub1znk…pytz since we last spoke - have you learned anything ...

2026-01-09T09:11:56Z

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3nostr-searchbot (npub1znk…pytz) since we last spoke - have you learned anything more that can add to the conversation?

seems that 5 sats is not unlimited?

2026-01-09T08:47:44Z

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seems that 5 sats is not unlimited?

Anything new happening now?

2026-01-09T07:45:53Z

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Anything new happening now?

Do you have any more idea now?

2026-01-09T07:10:36Z

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Do you have any more idea now?

@nprofile…6xp9 - What is trending on #nostr at the moment?

2026-01-09T07:02:39Z

3nostr-searchbot (nprofile…6xp9) - What is trending on #nostr at the moment?

@3nostr-searchbot help

2026-01-09T05:48:19Z

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2026-01-09T05:04:58Z

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2026-01-09T05:01:01Z

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2026-01-09T04:54:05Z

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2026-01-09T04:51:51Z

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One thing I like about #vibecoding If an app is missing something ...

2026-01-08T19:02:53Z

One thing I like about #vibecoding

If an app is missing something you want, you do not complain about it. You grab the source, add the feature, and use it.

Build instead of waiting.

#nostr #opensource #builders #dev

Start working on a new web app called #Binder ... Using existing ...

2026-01-08T10:15:51Z

Start working on a new web app called #Binder ...

Using existing #nostr primitives- it bundles long form content in a coherent 'book'

So far -

- auto save drafting - encrypted backup to relasy
- markdown editor and previewing
- New authors and hots reads
- and other stuff

Has been a fun exercise #vibe-coding #ai #codex #gemini

This is the first comment - on the first book - in binder... ...

2026-01-08T03:21:41Z

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This is the first comment - on the first book - in binder... Fingers crossed

Nostr event nevent1qqsgx9svy29446m0scxt9lug6nf7ttnjhx020zu9l8ddjv3ea4qwf9czyz6axnhdclv0s8825hknw76694f5a62fltsvt2em4c99w648gawt7hrcy4n

2026-01-04T11:27:40Z

NCC Sidecar v1.2.2 is live

This release focuses on backup integrity, recovery, and more reliable discovery for self-hosted services.

Encrypted backups by default
Node backups (Kind 30001) now use NIP-44 encryption. Managed service lists and configuration data are no longer published in plain text to relays.

Improved admin recovery
A new two-stage bootstrap flow allows full recovery after reinstall. Logging in is enough. Sidecar locates your encrypted bootstrap keys linked to your identity and restores state automatically.

Updated resolution engine
Now running ncc-06-js v0.6.0, improving discovery resolution, protocol filtering, and overall reliability.

UI refinements
Standardised theming for cleaner dark mode transitions, relay management restored, and a new “Copy NPUB” shortcut added to the dashboard.

The goal remains simple: make Nostr services easier to discover without compromising privacy.

#NCC06 #Nostr #SelfHosting #Privacy

https://www.npmjs.com/package/ncc-sidecar

Continuing on with Nostr Community Conventions 02 and 05 (#ncc) - ...

2026-01-04T09:16:57Z

Continuing on with Nostr Community Conventions 02 and 05 (#ncc) - I knocked up an NCC-VPN....

Technically a proxy service - it can intercept NCC address - <npub>.nostr and resolve using the NCC-02 Service Records and NCC-05 Dynamic Locators... Proving service without DNS is workable - using #nostr as the backbone!

https://www.npmjs.com/package/ncc-vpn - CLI client - npm install ncc-vpn

#nostrdevs #dns #privacy #decentralised

Stop Confusing Privacy & Anonymity (and Security) ...

2026-01-04T01:24:45Z

Stop Confusing Privacy & Anonymity (and Security)

https://neat.tube/w/4SmJxn7Q2XRp7ZGDCxvNUV

Are you mixing up privacy, security, and anonymity? Don't worry, it's more common than you might think! In this week's video we break down each term, so you can make educated decisions on what tools are best for you.

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🎬 Credits
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Host: Jordan Warne
Writer: Jordan Warne
Editor: Jordan Warne
Executive Producer: Jonah Aragon

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Stop Confusing Privacy & Anonymity (and Security) ...

2026-01-03T22:46:36Z

Stop Confusing Privacy & Anonymity (and Security)

Are you mixing up privacy, security, and anonymity? Don't worry, it's more common than you might think! In this week's video we break down each term, so you can make educated decisions on what tools are best for you.

Please 👍 like and 🔔 subscribe to our channel to support our work and find out about our latest video content!

💬 Join the community: https://discuss.privacyguides.net
❤️ Support our work: https://www.privacyguides.org/en/about/donate/
🏡 Visit our website: https://www.privacyguides.org

Have a question, comment, or tip for us? You can securely reach us on Signal at @privacyguides.01 https://www.privacyguides.org/en/about/

Sources: https://www.privacyguides.org/videos/2025/03/14/stop-confusing-privacy-anonymity-and-security/

Copyright ©️ 2025 Privacy Guides. This video is made available under the Creative Commons Attribution Share Alike 4.0 International license. You can read the full license text here: https://github.com/privacyguides/privacyguides.org/blob/main/LICENSE

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🎬 Credits
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Editor: Jordan Warne
Executive Producer: Jonah Aragon

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Cosmic a great Linux desktop, but still limited ...

2026-01-03T22:13:25Z

Cosmic a great Linux desktop, but still limited

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22:45 Default Apps
16:42 PopOS 24.04: Old, but up to date
28:47 Parting Thoughts

#linuxdesktop #cosmic #linuxdistro #popos

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We Lose 73% of Revenue to Ad Blocking (AFDS 2025 Presentation) ...

2026-01-03T21:44:31Z

We Lose 73% of Revenue to Ad Blocking (AFDS 2025 Presentation)

https://techlore.tv/w/vwSVhB8Fu8HNHjojsqaaKy

Techlore was invited to the Ad Filtering Dev Summit in Cyprus, where Henry spoke about the paradox we face: Techlore recommends ad blockers for digital rights & privacy & security, but we partially rely on ad revenue to survive. How do we navigate this? After 10 years, we've diversified revenue across sponsors, community support, and affiliates to get ahead of this, but what happens to other independent voices as ad blocking grows?

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Firefox turns into AI browser, more Wayland work - Linux Weekly ...

2026-01-03T21:39:27Z

Firefox turns into AI browser, more Wayland work - Linux Weekly News

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07:01 Servo making progress
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09:48 Wayland protocols updated for better HDR
10:51 GNOME bans AI from extensions
13:00 Rust no longer experimental in Linux kernel
14:21 Mint 22.3 beta released
15:59 Website lets you scan Snaps for vulnerabilities
18:19 Danish admin plans move to Linux
20:17 NVK gets a huge performance boost

Links:

Firefox will become an AI browser
https://blog.mozilla.org/en/mozilla/leadership/mozillas-next-chapter-anthony-enzor-demeo-new-ceo/
https://9to5linux.com/firefox-will-ship-with-an-ai-kill-switch-to-completely-disable-all-ai-features
https://www.theverge.com/tech/845216/mozilla-ceo-anthony-enzor-demeo

Servo making progress
https://servo.org/blog/2025/12/15/november-in-servo/

Plasma 6.6 will fix some big Wayland issues
https://blogs.kde.org/2025/12/13/this-week-in-plasma-wayland-screen-mirroring-and-custom-modes/

Wayland protocols updated for better HDR
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Wayland-Protocols-1.47

GNOME bans AI from extensions
https://blogs.gnome.org/jrahmatzadeh/2025/12/06/ai-and-gnome-shell-extensions/
https://gjs.guide/extensions/review-guidelines/review-guidelines.html

Rust no longer experimental in Linux kernel
https://thenewstack.io/rust-goes-mainstream-in-the-linux-kernel/

Mint 22.3 beta released
https://linuxiac.com/linux-mint-22-3-zena-enters-public-beta/

Website lets you scan Snaps for vulnerabilities
https://snapscope.popey.com/

Danish admin plans move to Linux
https://thedanishdream.com/news/denmark-ditches-microsoft-in-bold-tech-shift/
https://www.semaphor.dk/opensource/linuxpc

NVK gets a huge performance boost
https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/mesa/mesa/-/merge_requests/36450

#linuxdesktop #linuxdistro #technews

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New X11 server, New portable package manager, no more Steam Deck ...

2026-01-03T11:45:42Z

New X11 server, New portable package manager, no more Steam Deck LCD - Linux Weekly News

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08:10 Steam Deck LCD is discontinued
10:11 Linux Foundation publishes annual report
12:58 elementary OS 8.1 released
15:57 Older AMD GPUs get 30% performance boost
17:41 CachyOS looks at the server now
20:09 Italy fines Apple for their privacy framework
23:24 Sponsor: Tuxedo Computers

Links:

Brand new X11 server in the works
https://git.dec05eba.com/phoenix/tree/README.md
https://linuxiac.com/phoenix-emerges-as-a-modern-x-server-written-from-scratch-in-zig/

New packaging solution for portable apps
https://itsfoss.com/pkgforge/

Steam Deck LCD is discontinued
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/valve-discontinuing-the-last-steam-deck-lcd-model/

Linux Foundation publishes annual report
https://linuxiac.com/the-linux-foundation-spent-8-4-million-on-the-linux-kernel-project-in-2025/

elementary OS 8.1 released
https://blog.elementary.io/os-8-1-available-now/

Older AMD GPUs get 30% performance boost
https://www.phoronix.com/review/linux-619-amdgpu-radeon/5

CachyOS looks at the server now
https://cachyos.org/blog/2025-christmas-new-year/

Italy fines Apple for their privacy framework
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/italy-fines-apple-116-million-over-app-store-tracking-privacy-practices/

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#Repost - the gift that keeps on giving In a world where we are ...

2026-01-02T19:27:25Z

#Repost - the gift that keeps on giving

In a world where we are the algorithm reshaping content you like is what makes #nostr better.... 📨

@npub1gcx…nj5z @npub142g…xrj0 @npub1yzv…rf8q ...

2026-01-02T19:24:18Z

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2026-01-02T19:15:14Z

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Preface

The state is the most dangerous institution in human history. It has killed hundreds of millions, impoverished billions, and now constructs surveillance infrastructure that would make prior tyrannies weep with envy. Central Bank Digital Currencies will complete the architecture: money itself becoming a tool of observation and control, every transaction recorded, every purchase approved or denied at the discretion of authorities.

This is not paranoia. This is the announced policy of over 130 central banks.

Three groups of people might resist. Each has a fatal weakness.

Austrian economists have built the most rigorous analytical framework for understanding why the state fails, why markets succeed, and why sound money matters. They can explain with devastating precision how intervention distorts, how central banking destroys, how surveillance enables tyranny. But most are armchair theorists. They write papers. They give lectures. They lament the state of the world. Ask them HOW to actually implement sound money, HOW to build systems that resist control, HOW to create markets outside state supervision, and they have no answer. Theory without implementation is impotent. The state does not fear essays.

Cypherpunks have built working systems. Bitcoin processes blocks. Tor routes traffic. Encryption holds. They wrote code while others wrote complaints. But many lack economic understanding. They build tools without grasping why those tools matter, launch companies that centralize what should remain distributed, make compromises that betray the purpose of the technology. Projects fail not from technical inadequacy but from economic ignorance: misaligned incentives, unsustainable models, vulnerability to the very powers they meant to resist. Implementation without theory is blind. The state does not fear tools it can co-opt.

Freedom-seeking individuals sense that something is deeply wrong. They distrust institutions, question official narratives, seek alternatives to systems that feel increasingly hostile. This instinct is correct. But awareness without understanding is paralysis. They know they should be concerned about surveillance, about financial control, about the consolidation of power. They do not know what to do. They lack both the theoretical framework to understand what they face and the technical knowledge to defend against it. Instinct without strategy is helpless. The state does not fear the confused.

Each group's weakness is dangerous. The economist who cannot build, the engineer who cannot reason, the individual who cannot act: all are neutralized despite their partial knowledge.

This book exists to fix that.

The Synthesis

Two intellectual traditions, developing independently across the twentieth century, arrived at the same conclusions about privacy, money, and freedom. Austrian economists, through deductive analysis from the axiom of human action, established that privacy is structural to purposeful behavior, that sound money is essential to economic coordination, that the state is systematic aggression. Cypherpunks, through cryptographic implementation, demonstrated that privacy can be technically defended, that sound money can be programmed, that systems can be built to resist control.

Neither tradition alone suffices. Together, they provide both the WHY and the HOW.

This book synthesizes their insights into a unified strategy. The theoretical foundations are rigorous: axioms that cannot be coherently denied, conclusions derived through strict deduction. The practical guidance is concrete: tools that work, techniques that protect, systems that function. The strategic framework is clear: how cheap defense defeats expensive attack, how breaking observation prevents control, how the parallel economy grows until the state withers from irrelevance.

For Different Readers

Austrian economists will find their theory operationalized. Cryptographic concepts translate through economic analogies: public key cryptography solving trust problems, Bitcoin implementing sound money, zero-knowledge proofs enabling verification without disclosure. You will learn HOW to build what you have long understood SHOULD exist.

Cypherpunks will discover the economic framework explaining why your tools matter and why some projects succeed while others fail. The action axiom provides foundations as rigorous as mathematical axioms. Austrian political economy illuminates the adversaries you face, why surveillance persists, and how to design systems that resist capture. You will understand WHY what you build matters.

Freedom-seeking individuals will gain both the analytical framework and the practical knowledge you need. No prior expertise required. Both domains are explained from first principles. Your instinct is correct; this book gives it teeth. You will learn WHAT you face and WHAT to do about it.

The Stakes

Privacy is not about hiding. It is about the conditions under which humans can act as humans: deliberating internally, coordinating voluntarily, accumulating wealth beyond the reach of those who would seize it.

The state cannot steal what it cannot see. The state cannot control what it cannot observe. The state cannot persist when theft becomes unprofitable.

This book shows how to make it so.

The logic is sound. The strategy is clear. The tools exist. The only question is whether enough people will understand and act before the window closes.

Read. Understand. Build.

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