Research Map: nostr.co.uk

This research page documents what the crawler found on nostr.co.uk. It is not copied material; it is a working map for the Crays editors.

What was captured

The crawler captured 90 reachable pages from nostr.co.uk. For each page it stored the URL, page title, description, visible headings and link graph. This gives the archive a concrete working map instead of vague claims.

This map keeps the Crays Nostr work maintainable. If tomorrow's chat needs to continue the work, this page and the JSON inventory show what was already reviewed.

• Domain. nostr.co.uk
• Captured pages. 90
• Use. Research map, editorial backlog and QA evidence.

Captured pages

The cards below link to the original public pages. The archive uses them as working material, then writes independent our explanations for readers.

Amethyst — Nostr Client (Android, Desktop) - Nostr.co.ukFeature-packed native Android client with extensive NIP support, polls, calendar, NWC wallet, and desktop version in development Bitcoiner Social — Nostr Relay (Public) - Nostr.co.ukBitcoin-focused community relay Coracle — Nostr Client (Web, Android) - Nostr.co.ukCommunity-focused web client with groups, lists, and advanced relay management Current — Nostr Client (iOS, Android) - Nostr.co.ukBitcoin-native mobile client with Lightning integration and orange-pill focus Damus Relay — Nostr Relay (Public) - Nostr.co.ukOfficial Damus relay - one of the most popular and reliable public relays Damus — Nostr Client (iOS, Desktop) - Nostr.co.ukBeautiful native Nostr client for iOS with live streaming, offline notes, and Notedeck desktop browser reaching v0.8 Developers - Build on NostrDeveloper resources for building Nostr applications. Libraries, tools, NIPs documentation, and guides. Digital Rights and Free Speech in the UKUnderstanding the UK's digital rights landscape and how decentralized protocols like Nostr support free expression in an era of increasing online regulation. Eden — Nostr Relay (Paid) - Nostr.co.ukPremium paid relay with advanced features and spam protection Getting Started with Nostr — 10-Minute Beginner's Guide - Nostr.co.ukSet up your Nostr identity in 10 minutes. Step-by-step: generate keys, pick a client (iOS/Android/web), make your first post. No email, no phone, no signup. Getting Started with Nostr — 10-Minute Beginner's Guide - Nostr.co.ukSet up your Nostr identity in 10 minutes. Step-by-step: generate keys, pick a client (iOS/Android/web), make your first post. No email, no phone, no signup. How Nostr Works — Events, Relays & Keys Explained (12-Min Read) - Nostr.co.ukPlain-English technical walkthrough: how events get signed, how relays gossip, why there is no server. 12-minute read for developers and curious users. Iris — Nostr Client (Web, iOS, Android, Desktop) - Nostr.co.ukUser-friendly web client with web-of-trust filtering and social graph features January 2026 Update: FAQ Expansion, Glossary Launch, and Events Infrastructure - Nostr.co.ukMajor content update for Nostr.co.uk featuring expanded FAQ with 58 questions, new 64-term glossary, broad events collection, and improved accessibility. Learn About Nostrbroad guides and tutorials to help you understand and use the Nostr protocol. From basics to advanced concepts. Lightning Zaps on Nostr: Complete Guide - Nostr.co.ukUnderstanding Lightning zaps - how Bitcoin payments integrate with Nostr, setting up wallets, sending/receiving zaps, and the value-for-value model. NIP-01: Basic Protocol Flow - Nostr Protocol SpecificationThe foundational specification defining how Nostr works: events, clients, relays, and basic protocol operations. NIP-02: Contact Lists and Petnames - Nostr Protocol SpecificationDefines how Nostr users maintain their following lists, organize contacts with custom names, and manage their social graph. NIP-04: Encrypted Direct Messages - Nostr Protocol SpecificationDefines how Nostr users send private, encrypted direct messages using kind 4 events and ECDH encryption. NIP-05 Profile Verification: Complete Guide - Nostr.co.ukHow to verify your Nostr profile with NIP-05 - DNS-based verification, setup guide, providers, and why verification matters for trust and discoverability. NIP-05: DNS-based Verification (NIP-05 Identifiers) - Nostr Protocol SpecificationMapping Nostr public keys to human-readable internet identifiers using DNS and HTTPS, enabling verified usernames like alice@example.com. NIP-07: window.nostr capability for web browsers - Nostr Protocol SpecificationDefines window.nostr API for browser extensions to provide signing capabilities to web applications without exposing private keys. NIP-09: Event Deletion - Nostr Protocol SpecificationDefines how users can request deletion of their previously published events using kind 5 deletion events. NIP-10: Reply Conventions (e and p tags) - Nostr Protocol SpecificationDefines conventions for using e and p tags in replies to create threaded conversations and proper mention attribution. NIP-11: Relay Information Document - Nostr Protocol SpecificationStandard for relays to publish information about their capabilities, limitations, and policies. NIP-13: Proof of Work - Nostr Protocol SpecificationDefines proof-of-work system for Nostr events, requiring computational effort to combat spam and abuse. NIP-17: Private Direct Messages - Nostr Protocol SpecificationModern private DMs that hide both content and metadata using NIP-44 encryption inside NIP-59 gift wraps. NIP-18: Reposts - Nostr Protocol SpecificationStandard for reposting (sharing) other users' content with optional commentary. NIP-19: bech32-encoded Entities - Nostr Protocol SpecificationDefines human-friendly bech32 encoding for Nostr entities (public keys, event IDs, etc.) using prefixes like npub, nsec, note, and nevent. NIP-21: nostr: URI scheme - Nostr Protocol SpecificationDefines nostr: URI scheme for creating universal links to Nostr profiles, notes, and other entities across clients and platforms. NIP-23: Long-form Content - Nostr Protocol SpecificationDefines how to publish long-form content like articles and blog posts on Nostr using parameterized replaceable events. NIP-25: Reactions - Nostr Protocol SpecificationDefines how users express reactions (likes, emoji responses) to events using kind 7 reaction events. NIP-27: Text Note References - Nostr Protocol SpecificationDefines how to embed nostr: references inline in text content, enabling rich mentions and content previews within notes. NIP-28: Public Chat (Channel Events) - Nostr Protocol SpecificationDefines public chat channels using kind 40 (channel creation), kind 41 (channel metadata), and kind 42 (channel messages). NIP-33: Parameterized Replaceable Events - Nostr Protocol SpecificationDefines parameterized replaceable events (kinds 30000-39999) with unique identifiers, enabling updatable content with stable addresses. NIP-42: Authentication of clients to relays - Nostr Protocol SpecificationDefines challenge-response authentication mechanism allowing relays to verify client identity before granting access. NIP-44: Encrypted Payloads (Versioned) - Nostr Protocol SpecificationThe modern encryption standard for Nostr, replacing NIP-04 with improved security properties and versioned encryption. NIP-46: Nostr Connect - Nostr Protocol SpecificationRemote signing protocol enabling secure key management with a separate signing device (bunker). NIP-47: Nostr Wallet Connect - Nostr Protocol SpecificationProtocol for connecting Nostr applications to Lightning wallets, enabling smooth payments without manual invoice handling. NIP-50: Search Capability - Nostr Protocol SpecificationDefines how relays can provide search functionality by supporting 'search' filter parameter for full-text and keyword searches. NIP-51: Lists - Nostr Protocol SpecificationDefines how users can create and manage categorized lists for bookmarks, mutes, pins, and other collections on Nostr. NIP-52: Calendar Events - Nostr Protocol SpecificationSchedule, share, and RSVP to date-based and time-based events on Nostr using parameterised replaceable events. NIP-57: Lightning Zaps - Nostr Protocol SpecificationDefines how to send Bitcoin Lightning payments (zaps) to Nostr events and users, integrating value-for-value payments directly into the protocol. NIP-65: Relay List Metadata - Nostr Protocol SpecificationDefines how users specify their preferred relays for reading and writing events, enabling better content discovery and delivery. NIP-85: Trusted Assertions - Nostr Protocol SpecificationA framework for publishing third-party reputation, verification, and trust scores about Nostr keys and content — the building block of Web of Trust. NIPs Reference - Nostr Implementation PossibilitiesComplete reference guide to Nostr Implementation Possibilities (NIPs). Technical specifications, code examples, and implementation guides for all Nostr protocol features. Nos — Nostr Client (iOS) - Nostr.co.ukBeginner-friendly iOS client focused on easy onboarding and discovery Nostore — Nostr Client (Web) - Nostr.co.ukBrowser extension for secure key management and signing - not a client itself Nostr - Decentralized Protocol for a Free InternetThe UK's broad resource for the Nostr protocol. Learn about decentralized, censorship-resistant social networking. Nostr - Decentralized Protocol for a Free InternetThe UK's broad resource for the Nostr protocol. Learn about decentralized, censorship-resistant social networking. Nostr Clients Directory - Find Your Perfect Nostr Appbroad directory of Nostr clients for web, iOS, Android, and desktop. Compare features, find the perfect app for you, and start using Nostr today. Nostr Events & Meetups - Conferences, Community GatheringsFind Nostr conferences, meetups, and community events in the UK, Europe, and worldwide. Connect with the decentralized social network community in person. Nostr FAQ — 58 Questions Answered (2026 UK Guide) - Nostr.co.uk58 plain-English answers about Nostr — keys, zaps, relays, clients, privacy, and UK-specific questions. Updated for 2026. Nostr Glossary - Nostr.co.ukComplete glossary of Nostr terminology. Learn the meaning of npub, nsec, relay, event, kind, zap, NIP, and 50+ other terms used in the Nostr protocol and ecosystem. Nostr Key Management: Complete Guide - Nostr.co.ukMaster Nostr key management - from generating secure keys to backup strategies, storage methods, and protecting your digital identity. Nostr News & Updates - Protocol, Clients, EcosystemStay informed with the latest Nostr protocol updates, new client releases, ecosystem news, and UK community updates. Your source for decentralized social network news. Nostr Relays Directory - Find Reliable Relaysbroad directory of Nostr relays. Find public, paid, and specialized relays. Compare features, regions, and policies to optimize your Nostr experience. Nostr Relays Explained: Complete Guide - Nostr.co.ukUnderstanding Nostr relays - how they work, types of relays, choosing the right relays, and the role they play in the decentralized protocol. Nostr vs Mastodon: Protocol Comparison - Nostr.co.ukComparing Nostr and Mastodon (ActivityPub) - two fundamentally different approaches to decentralized social networking. Understand the technical differences and choose what's right for you. Nostr vs Twitter (X): What You Gain, What You Lose in 2026 - Nostr.co.ukHonest comparison of Nostr and Twitter/X in 2026. What you gain (no bans, own your following, zaps), what you lose (reach, search, polish), and whether to switch. Nostrudel — Nostr Client (Web) - Nostr.co.ukFeature-rich power user web client with extensive NIP support and experimental features Nostur — Nostr Client (iOS, Desktop) - Nostr.co.ukFull-featured iOS client with article support, lists, and advanced features Plebstr — Nostr Client (iOS, Android) - Nostr.co.ukNow part of Openvibe — a multi-network mobile client (Nostr, Bluesky, Mastodon, Threads) with a unified timeline (formerly Plebstr) Primal Cache — Nostr Relay (Specialized) - Nostr.co.ukPrimal's caching relay powering ultra-fast performance and content discovery Primal — Nostr Client (Web, iOS, Android) - Nostr.co.ukFast, feature-rich multi-platform client with Spark wallet, polls, remote login, and advanced caching Privacy on Nostr: Complete Guide - Nostr.co.ukguide to privacy on Nostr - from metadata protection to anonymous usage, VPN/Tor integration, and understanding privacy trade-offs. Purplepag.es — Nostr Relay (Specialized) - Nostr.co.ukLong-form content focused relay for NIP-23 articles Q1 2026 Ecosystem Roundup: Polls, Wallets, and the Desktop Push - Nostr.co.ukMajor client updates across the Nostr ecosystem in early 2026 - Amethyst v1.06.0, Primal v3.0, Notedeck v0.8, Web of Trust adoption, and OpenSats funding milestones. Redirecting to: https://nostr.co.uk/nips/Reviewed public page. Satellite — Nostr Client (Web) - Nostr.co.ukCommunity-oriented web client with strong moderation tools and group features Security Best Practices for Nostr - Nostr.co.ukEssential security guidelines for protecting your Nostr identity, keys, and data. Learn operational security practices to keep your account safe. Snort Relay — Nostr Relay (Public) - Nostr.co.ukOfficial relay for Snort social client - consistently reliable Snort — Nostr Client (Web, Android, Desktop) - Nostr.co.ukSleek web client with subscription model and professional design Spring — Nostr Client (Web) - Nostr.co.ukSimplified web client with email-like interface for mainstream adoption The Online Safety Act and NostrUnderstanding the UK Online Safety Act 2023 and how Nostr's censorship-resistant architecture offers an alternative approach to online safety and free expression. UK Nostr Community - Connect with British Users | Nostr.co.ukJoin the growing UK Nostr community. Find meetups, connect with UK relay operators, discover British developers, and get involved in building a decentralized future. Web of Trust on Nostr: How a Decentralised Network Handles Spam Without a Server - Nostr.co.ukHow Nostr uses social graph proximity (NIP-02 follows, NIP-51 mute lists, NIP-85 trusted assertions) to filter spam without central moderation. With trade-offs and current implementations. Welcome to Nostr.co.ukReviewed public page. Welcome to Nostr.co.uk - Nostr.co.ukIntroducing the UK's broad resource for the Nostr protocol. Learn about decentralized social networking with our guides, client reviews, and relay directory. Wellorder Relay — Nostr Relay (Public) - Nostr.co.ukWell-established public relay with good reputation What is Nostr? - Nostr.co.ukA clear introduction to the Nostr protocol - the simple, open protocol enabling truly decentralized, censorship-resistant communication. Why Nostr Matters for UK UsersIn an era of increasing online regulation and censorship concerns, Nostr offers UK users a genuinely censorship-resistant alternative for digital communication and free speech. WoT Relay — Nostr Relay (Specialized) - Nostr.co.ukWeb-of-Trust filtering relay for spam reduction using trust graphs YakiHonne — Nostr Client (Web, iOS, Android, Desktop) - Nostr.co.ukMulti-platform client focused on long-form content, curation, and creator tools nos.lol — Nostr Relay (Public) - Nostr.co.ukHigh-reliability public relay, consistently ranked among the most stable nostr.band — Nostr Relay (Public) - Nostr.co.ukSearch-focused relay with full-text search capabilities and trending data nostr.land — Nostr Relay (Paid) - Nostr.co.ukSuite of paid premium relays with different tiers nostr.wine — Nostr Relay (Paid) - Nostr.co.ukPremium paid relay with regional mirrors, full-text search, and the Creatr creator platform relay.nostr.info — Nostr Relay (Public) - Nostr.co.ukLong-standing public relay, one of the earliest in the ecosystem relay.nostrich.de — Nostr Relay (Public) - Nostr.co.ukGerman public relay with European focus

How to use this source

Research Map: nostr.co.uk belongs to the research and source material layer. The page should help you answer one concrete question instead of forcing you through a generic Nostr essay.

The short version is: Crays research map for nostr.co.uk: pages, headings and links used to understand the Nostr ecosystem. The deeper version is to see which concept, standard, product surface or human decision actually changes because of it.

Evidence quality

The useful machinery around Research Map: nostr.co.uk is taxonomy, internal links, search paths, topic clusters and update discipline. Name those moving parts directly, because vague protocol language is where confusion starts.

In the source-inventory / nostr-co-uk chapter, A strong page gives you enough context to recognize the term in another client, NIP, relay policy, wallet prompt or source document without pretending every reader is already a protocol engineer.

• Source type. Standard, repo, monitor, directory, essay or research paper?
• Claim. What claim does this source support?
• Next use. Which article should absorb the insight?

What it can verify

Test Research Map: nostr.co.uk by asking what is signed, where it is stored, who renders it, which relays or services are involved and what survives when the first app or server is unavailable.

In the source-inventory / nostr-co-uk chapter, That test keeps the explanation tied to reality. It also tells us which internal links belong in the body: foundations first, then standards, then practical examples.

What it does not prove

In the source-inventory / nostr-co-uk chapter, The main risk is that a large archive becomes useless if it is only a pile of names and links. The page should say that plainly and then show the safer reading: what works today, what is experimental and what needs source verification.

In the source-inventory / nostr-co-uk chapter, This is where dense content beats long content. Give the reader facts, constraints, examples and next steps instead of repeating broad claims about openness or decentralization.

Where the knowledge should feed

For us, Research Map: nostr.co.uk matters only when it improves understanding or helps a real flow: identity, publishing, relay choice, signing, payment, media, moderation, commerce, venue context or governance.

In the source-inventory / nostr-co-uk chapter, That does not mean every page has to become our product pitch. It means the page should make the connection visible when the topic affects our ecosystem, and stay purely educational when it does not.

Library path around it

The best next step from Research Map: nostr.co.uk is not a generic link pile. Connect it to the closest prerequisite, the closest technical standard and the closest practical example.

In the source-inventory / nostr-co-uk chapter, A large archive becomes useful when every page behaves like a node in a knowledge graph: this explains one thing, points to what it depends on and shows where the idea is used.

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