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Damus:
A Decentralized Social Product Based on Nostr Social Protocol
Damus is a user-controlled social network based on the decentralized social protocol Nostr, which supports features such as encrypted messaging, bitcoin lightning tips, etc., and was launched on the Apple App Store in February 2023.
Useful Information:
Name in English: Damus
Launch date: February 2023
Launch platform: App Store
Summary:
Advantages of the software:
User control: Built on open internet protocol Nostr, no platform can ban or censor, users can control their data and voice
Encryption: End-to-end encrypted private messaging
No registration required: No phone number, email, or name required to create an account
No server required: Messages are distributed through a decentralized relay, no infrastructure needed, no single point of failure
Programmable: Allows easy integration of bots to help users automate their life or business. Damus also notifies you in the event of a server failure.
Tips: Supports tipping friends' posts and stack sats with bitcoin and lightning network.
How to use the software:
Download Damus and create an account directly. The creation page has two keys, one starting with npub is the public key that can be shared with friends to follow or set a username, and the other is the private key that needs to be saved.
Similar to Twitter, the "+" in the bottom right of Damus' home page is the entrance to post. Like most social networks, Damus also has a tag function for topics. You can add a subject or topic word after the # when publishing a post. If you want to add an image when posting, you can only publish it after converting the image to a link.
The profile page can be set up by clicking on your avatar on the home page. You can add a profile picture, background image, and edit the profile information.
A Decentralized Social Product Based on Nostr Social Protocol
Damus is a user-controlled social network based on the decentralized social protocol Nostr, which supports features such as encrypted messaging, bitcoin lightning tips, etc., and was launched on the Apple App Store in February 2023.
Useful Information:
Name in English: Damus
Launch date: February 2023
Launch platform: App Store
Summary:
Advantages of the software:
User control: Built on open internet protocol Nostr, no platform can ban or censor, users can control their data and voice
Encryption: End-to-end encrypted private messaging
No registration required: No phone number, email, or name required to create an account
No server required: Messages are distributed through a decentralized relay, no infrastructure needed, no single point of failure
Programmable: Allows easy integration of bots to help users automate their life or business. Damus also notifies you in the event of a server failure.
Tips: Supports tipping friends' posts and stack sats with bitcoin and lightning network.
How to use the software:
Download Damus and create an account directly. The creation page has two keys, one starting with npub is the public key that can be shared with friends to follow or set a username, and the other is the private key that needs to be saved.
Similar to Twitter, the "+" in the bottom right of Damus' home page is the entrance to post. Like most social networks, Damus also has a tag function for topics. You can add a subject or topic word after the # when publishing a post. If you want to add an image when posting, you can only publish it after converting the image to a link.
The profile page can be set up by clicking on your avatar on the home page. You can add a profile picture, background image, and edit the profile information.