There is an extensive and growing directory of apps available at NostrApps. For social media, we recommend:

Primal – A fast, social media–style app that feels familiar and works on web and mobile.

Amethyst – A privacy-focused Android app that's open source and customizable.

Damus – Built for iPhone, with a clean design and built-in Bitcoin tipping.

All of these apps connect to the same Nostr network - so no matter which one you use, you can interact with everyone else.

The Lightning Network is like a "fast lane" for Bitcoin. It lets people send or receive small payments instantly and with almost no fees.

On Nostr, Lightning is used for zaps — small Bitcoin tips that show appreciation for someone's post.

A wallet like Zeus makes this easy. Zeus supports Nostr Wallet Connect (NWC), which lets Nostr apps talk directly to your wallet - so you can zap or receive tips safely without giving up control. Zeus even offers a mobile node mode, perfect for beginners who want to try self-custody without complex setup.

Every Nostr account has a long, hard-to-read key - imagine a 77-character phone number! NIP-05 gives you a simple, human name instead, like YourName@nostr.codes.

It works a bit like ENS (Ethereum Name Service) for Ethereum addresses - it makes your Nostr identity easier to recognize and to use day to day. It's both friendly and trustworthy.

Well, in addition to making your profile easier to read and easier to use across the Nostr ecosystem, you will be part of a 'club' so to speak.

Other nostr.codes users can easily connect with you and help build your presence in the new, decentralized social networking world!