Summary In this episode of Soapbox Sessions, Derek Ross and Heather Larson give a Nostr 101 so you can learn the basics of this open source protocol that works for social media, apps, music, and more. They discuss the basics of Nostr that you would need to get started, including key management, the importance of identity, and the unique features that set it apart from legacy social media. Heather & Derek cover the role of relays and media servers, the value for value economy, and how users can engage effectively on the platform. They also touch on the future of Nostr, including the potential for deploying personal media servers and wallets. Overall, the episode emphasizes the importance of user responsibility and the freedom that comes with decentralized social media. Why Nostr? Nostr is a decentralized social media platform. Users have full control over their identity and keys. Key management is crucial for security on Nostr. Nostr allows for interoperability across different applications. Users can engage with others without the constraints of algorithms. The platform supports a variety of content types, including notes and media. Relays support content storage and distribution. Zapping is a way to participate in the value for value (V4V) economy. Engagement on Nostr is driven by user interaction, not algorithms. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction to Nostr and Decentralized Social Media 01:34 - Understanding Nostr: Basics and Key Concepts 06:27- Managing Your Nostr Identity and Keys 11:43 - Why you need good cyber hygiene for your keys 15:47 - Interoperability: One Identity Across Multiple Apps 21:57 - The Evolution of Social Media: From Legacy to Decentralization 23:36 - Understanding Nostr's Unique Structure 29:32 - The Freedom of Sharing on Nostr 41:48 - Engagement Strategies on Nostr 42:20 - The Role of Relays in Content Permanence 46:57 - The Power of Content Ownership 48:02 - Exploring Different Types of Relays 49:45 - Building Community with Technology 51:26 - The Future of Content Moderation 53:41 - Understanding Media Storage for Nostr 55:02 - Choosing the Right Media Server for Your Needs 57:38 - The Evolution of Nostr and Media Hosting 59:53 - The Complexity of Bitcoin Wallets, Zaps, and Payments On this episode, we talk about Soapbox Signer, which helps you safely log into Nostr: https://soapbox.pub/blog/announcing-soapbox-signer Submit a news tip or ask a question: https://soapbox.pub/soapbox-sessions/ Find tools on the website: https://soapbox.pub/ Follow on X: https://x.com/SoapboxTech Follow on Nostr: https://primal.net/p/nprofile1qqs8sxs4yuz47axp7uprpugrs3sfkdz5379tdg9xe2n5qfvz070a4egc9mrhy ⭐ Support the podcast on Podcast 2.0 open networks: The one we built, Podstr: https://sessions.soapbox.pub/ Listen on Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/aq7IaS6bdQ6kF6NWDzzc Become a fan on True Fans: https://truefans.fm/soapbox-sessions Podverse: https://podverse.fm/podcast/hPdQ-otsG Podcast Guru: https://app.podcastguru.io/podcast/1837576097 Podcast Index: https://podcastindex.org/podcast/7473968 🔵 Listen on closed networks/walled gardens: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1uBFCX46GH0npKB46stxAO Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soapbox-sessions/id1837576097 🔵 Listen on closed networks/walled gardens: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1uBFCX46GH0npKB46stxAO Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soapbox-sessions/id1837576097