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Step-by-step guides to master the Nostr WoT Extension

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What Is Nostr?

Nostr is a simple, open protocol for decentralized communication. No company owns it. No server controls it. Here's how it works.

March 13, 20263 min read

BeginnerNostrResilience

Why Nostr Is Resilient (And the Internet Isn't)

AWS, Azure, and Cloudflare all failed in late 2025 — and took half the internet with them. Here's why Nostr doesn't have that problem.

March 13, 20264 min read

BeginnerNostrGetting Started

Nostr for Beginners: Your First Steps

Ready to try Nostr? Start by creating your identity with the Nostr WoT Extension, then pick a client to explore the network and find people to follow.

March 19, 20265 min read

BeginnerExtensionSetup

Getting Started with Nostr WoT

Everything you need to install the Nostr WoT Extension and get your first trust network up and running.

March 11, 20265 min read

BeginnerIdentityKeys

Managing Your Identity

Your Nostr identity is the foundation of everything in the extension. Learn to manage your keys, profile, and signer settings.

March 11, 20264 min read

BeginnerIdentityAccounts

Removing an Account

Remove an account from the extension safely. Know what gets deleted, what stays on Nostr, and how seed-based accounts get an extra confirmation step.

April 22, 20264 min read

AdvancedNostrNIP-06

Name your Nostr identities and choose a custom path

Use optional identity names, advanced derivation paths and public-key previews in Nostr WoT. Learn what to keep for recovery.

September 11, 20263 min read

BeginnerWeb of TrustTrust Graph

Understanding the Web of Trust

The trust graph is the core of the extension. Learn what hops are, how trust scores work, and what the visualization tells you.

March 11, 20264 min read

IntermediateTrust SettingsFormula

Customizing Your Trust Settings

Fine-tune how the extension calculates trust. Adjust weights, thresholds, and strategies to match your preferences.

March 11, 20264 min read

BeginnerLightningWallet

Setting Up Your Wallet

The extension supports Quick Setup, Nostr Wallet Connect and LNbits API access. Choose the connection that fits your wallet.

March 11, 20263 min read

BeginnerZapsLightning

Zapping and Auto-Approve

Zap notes without switching apps. Learn how WebLN works in the extension and how auto-approve makes small zaps instant.

March 11, 20263 min read

BeginnerLightning AddressZaps

Claiming Your Lightning Address

Get a Lightning Address like [email protected]. Claim it in seconds and add it to your Nostr profile.

March 11, 20263 min read

IntermediatePermissionsSecurity

Site Permissions

The extension gives you granular control over what each website can do. Learn how per-site permissions keep your keys and sats safe.

March 11, 20264 min read

IntermediatePlaygroundVisualization

The WoT Playground

The WoT Playground lets you explore your trust graph visually. Filter by hops, search for users, and understand your network at a glance.

March 11, 20265 min read

BeginnerLightningAlby Hub

Connect Alby Hub with NWC

Connect Alby Hub to Nostr WoT with a dedicated NWC connection. Choose permissions, check your balance, and manage access in your Hub.

September 23, 20263 min read

BeginnerLightningLNbits

Connect LNbits to Nostr WoT

Choose an NWC connection with its own limits or connect directly with your LNbits wallet API key.

September 23, 20263 min read

BeginnerLightningLNbits

Connect apps to your Nostr WoT wallet with NWC

Create separate NWC connections for your LNbits wallet, set daily limits and expiry, and manage access from Nostr WoT 0.8.3.

September 23, 20263 min read

BeginnerPost-QuantumKeys

Creating a Post-Quantum Key

One command derives ML-KEM and ML-DSA keys from the seed phrase you already have and prints a signed attestation you can publish yourself. Nothing leaves your machine.

August 9, 20265 min read

BeginnerPost-QuantumKeys

Turning On Post-Quantum Keys

Your keys already exist — they are worked out from the seed phrase you have. Publishing one small event is what lets anyone send to them. This is that, step by step.

August 18, 20265 min read

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