My Problem with Alby and Nostr Zaps I encountered challenges while trying to use Alby and Nostr for sending and receiving zaps. Originally, Alby was a free custodial wallet, but its transition to Alby Hub has introduced changes. Alby Hub is only free if you host it on your own server, which involves additional expenses and a degree of technical expertise. Essentially, using Alby Hub now involves either financial or technical investment....
Navigating the Changes in Nostr: Zaps, Sats, and the End of Alby’s Custodial Wallet Today, I want to dive into a technical issue that’s been on my mind lately. If you’re familiar with Nostr, you’ll know it’s a decentralized protocol somewhat akin to X (formerly Twitter). Unlike X, though, Nostr isn’t a platform — it’s a protocol, which means it’s open and flexible, with various clients to use. In Nostr, you can receive both likes and zaps (which are small amounts of Bitcoin sent using the Lightning Network)....