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Ninth Wave of Nostr Grants
- Authors
- Name
- Arvin
- @arvin
- Name
- Bayer
- @Bayer
- Name
- Tim
- @btcschellingpt
We're thrilled to announce our latest wave of funding, which will support five innovative projects that advance and strengthen the nostr ecosystem. These projects aim to improve financial tools, localization, user experience, content personalization, and accessibility within the nostr network.
Each project showcases the creativity and dedication driving open-source development in nostr and reflects a shared vision for a more decentralized future.
The five projects in this funding wave are:
Our support for nostr is made possible by generous donors like you. If you would like to help us continue supporting the nostr ecosystem, consider donating to The Nostr Fund:
Let's look closer at the projects receiving grants and how they align with our mission.
AlgoRelay
AlgoRelay is the first algorithmic relay on nostr, designed to provide personalized feeds while maintaining transparency and user control. Unlike proprietary solutions, AlgoRelay supports multiple clients and encourages a diverse ecosystem of algorithms for creating engaging social feeds. Features include dynamic "fresh feeds," sentiment-based ranking, and tools for new users to gain visibility.
The project's roadmap includes customizability, scalability, and optimization, with plans for a user control portal to enable customization of algorithmic weights and preferences.
Repository: bitvora/algo-relay
License: MIT
Pokey
Pokey is a versatile Android app enhancing the nostr ecosystem with features like multi-account support, efficient notifications, and offline Bluetooth mesh networking. It aims to improve user experiences while enabling resilient communication in environments with restricted internet access, particularly where human rights are under attack.
The project is developing a basic BLE-based nostr mesh prototype for local communication and synchronization. Future milestones include reducing battery consumption, refining notification handling, and building an alpha version of the mesh app for extreme situations.
Repository: KoalaSat/pokey
License: MIT
Nostr Safebox
Nostr Safebox is an open-source wallet designed to enhance financial sovereignty on the nostr network. Inspired by NIP-60, it stores Cashu tokens as encrypted events on relays, allowing users to manage and transfer funds securely. The project eliminates reliance on centralized databases, providing a trust-minimized and platform-independent architecture. Its ultimate goal is to empower users with a decentralized payment system that can scale.
The current phase focuses on building a stable Python prototype, including CLI utilities and cross-platform binaries, while integrating Safebox with Lightning payment services like OpenBalance. Plans involve developing multiple implementations (e.g., in Go and Rust) and refining usability for broader adoption.
Repository: trbouma/safebox
License: MIT
Persian NIPs
Persian NIPs is an open-source ebook designed to provide Persian/Farsi speakers with localized resources on nostr. It includes translations of key NIPs, user guides for nostr tools like NIP-05, Lightning, and developer documentation for creating and managing nostr relays and clients. By breaking down language barriers, the project aims to bring decentralized technology to millions of Persian/Farsi speakers worldwide.
The project plans to regularly update translations, complete a user guide, and initiate a developer guide. Future goals include expanding contributions, publishing physical editions, and increasing community awareness.
Repository: kehiy/persian-nostr-book
License: MIT
LumiLumi
LumiLumi is a lightweight web client for nostr, designed to improve accessibility and usability. It offers features like custom emoji support, relay configuration, NIP-05 verification, and settings to reduce communication costs, making it ideal for users in data-limited environments. Users can disable images, icons, and OGP data for a streamlined experience, while tools like muting and reactions enhance usability.
The roadmap includes securing a domain, listing on njump.me, and developing new tools to address gaps in the nostr ecosystem.
Repository: TsukemonoGit/lumilumi
License: MIT
We are proud to support these projects and look forward to their continuous contributions to the nostr ecosystem. We have more grants to announce soon and will provide funding for many more projects in the future.
Our support for nostr is made possible by donors like you. Please consider making a donation to The Nostr Fund to help us fund those who are building towards a better future: