Why Choose Nostr?
There are many reasons people are moving to Nostr. Here are the most important ones.
Freedom & Ownership
You Own Your Identity
On traditional platforms, your account belongs to the company. They can:
- Suspend or delete your account
- Change the rules anytime
- Sell your data
- Disappear (remember Vine, Google+?)
On Nostr, you own your cryptographic keys. No one can take your identity away.
Censorship Resistant
Because Nostr is decentralized:
- No single company controls it
- Your posts exist on multiple servers
- If one server bans you, you can use others
- Your followers stay with you
Interoperability
One Account, Many Apps
Your Nostr identity works across all Nostr apps:
| Want to... | Use apps like... |
|---|---|
| Microblog (like Twitter) | Damus, Primal, Amethyst |
| Long-form writing | Habla, Yakihonne |
| Share photos | Olas, Nostragram |
| Stream video | Zap.stream |
| Chat | 0xchat, Coracle |
| Listen to podcasts | Fountain |
Same account. Same followers. Different experiences.
Take Your Followers
Switching apps? Your followers come with you automatically because they follow your key, not an account on a specific platform.
Privacy & Security
No Personal Data Required
- No email address needed
- No phone number needed
- No real name needed
- Sign up in seconds
Cryptographic Security
Every post you make is signed with your private key:
- People can verify posts are really from you
- No one can forge your messages
- No one can alter your posts
Bitcoin Integration
Nostr has native integration with Bitcoin's Lightning Network:
Zaps
Send small Bitcoin payments (called "zaps") directly to content creators:
- Tip a post you like
- Support your favorite creators
- Get paid for your content
- Instant, global, low-fee payments
No Middleman
Unlike traditional platforms that take 30%+ of creator payments:
- Zaps go directly to creators
- No minimum payout thresholds
- No waiting periods
- Works globally
Community
Open Development
- The protocol is open source
- Anyone can contribute
- No corporate gatekeepers
- Community-driven improvements
Growing Ecosystem
- New apps launching regularly
- Active developer community
- Friendly and helpful users
- Global and diverse
What About...?
"Isn't it complicated?"
Getting started is actually simple:
- Download an app
- Create an account (takes 30 seconds)
- Start posting!
The technology is complex, but using it is easy.
"Is there anyone on Nostr?"
Yes! Nostr has a vibrant community including:
- Developers and tech enthusiasts
- Bitcoin advocates
- Writers and journalists
- Artists and musicians
- Regular people tired of Big Tech
"Can I still use other social media?"
Absolutely! Many people use Nostr alongside other platforms. There are even tools to cross-post.
Ready to Start?
→ Quick Start Guide - Get set up in 5 minutes