Features Overview

Nostria is packed with features to help you connect, share, and engage with the decentralized social network. Here's everything you can do.

Core Features

📝 Posts & Content

Create and share various types of content:

  • Text posts - Share thoughts, ideas, and conversations
  • Images & media - Photos, videos, and GIFs
  • Links - Share articles, websites, and resources
  • Long-form content - Extended articles and blog posts (coming soon)

Learn about creating posts →

💬 Messaging

Private and group communications:

  • Direct messages - One-on-one encrypted conversations
  • Group chats - Chat with multiple people
  • Real-time messaging - Instant delivery and typing indicators
  • Media sharing - Send photos, videos, and files

Learn about messaging →

👤 Profile & Identity

Customize your presence:

  • Profile customization - Avatar, banner, bio, and links
  • Verification - NIP-05 identifier for verified identity
  • Multiple accounts - Manage different identities
  • Lightning integration - Receive tips and payments

Learn about profile setup →

🌐 Social Interactions

Engage with the community:

  • Likes & reactions - Show appreciation for content
  • Reposts - Share content with your followers
  • Comments & replies - Have conversations
  • Mentions & tags - Bring people into discussions
  • Quotes - Share with commentary

Learn about interactions →

👥 Communities & Groups

Connect around shared interests:

  • Join communities - Find your tribe
  • Create groups - Build your own community
  • Community feeds - See what your community is sharing
  • Moderation tools - Manage community content

Learn about communities →

🔔 Notifications

Stay updated:

  • Real-time alerts - Know when people interact with you
  • Customizable - Choose what you want to be notified about
  • Multiple types - Follows, mentions, replies, reposts, messages
  • Push notifications - Desktop and mobile alerts

Learn about notifications →

🔍 Search & Discovery

Find content and people:

  • User search - Find people by name or key
  • Content search - Search posts and topics
  • Hashtag discovery - Explore trending topics
  • Recommendations - Suggested people to follow
  • Global feed - Discover new content

Learn about search →

🔐 Privacy & Security

Control your experience:

  • Content filtering - Block keywords and users
  • Privacy controls - Choose who can interact with you
  • Encrypted messages - Secure direct messaging
  • Data ownership - You control your information
  • No tracking - No corporate surveillance

Learn about privacy →

Advanced Features

🎨 Customization

  • Custom algorithms - Personalize your feed
  • Theme options - Light/dark mode and colors
  • Layout preferences - Adjust the interface
  • Keyboard shortcuts - Work efficiently

Learn about customization →

💾 Data Management

  • Import/Export - Move data between apps
  • Backup & Restore - Protect your content (Premium)
  • Data portability - Take your data anywhere
  • Content archival - Save your history

Learn about data management →

⚡ Lightning Integration

  • Receive tips - Get paid for great content
  • Send zaps - Support creators you love
  • Lightning address - Easy payment identifier
  • Wallet integration - Connect your Bitcoin wallet

🔧 Developer Features

  • API access - Build on Nostr
  • Custom clients - Use your keys anywhere
  • Relay selection - Choose your infrastructure
  • NIP support - Wide protocol compatibility

Learn about developer features →

Premium Features

Upgrade your experience with Nostria Premium:

🌟 Premium Benefits

  • Content backup - Automatic backups to cloud storage
  • Media hosting - Unlimited image and video uploads
  • Dedicated relays - Faster, more reliable service
  • Priority support - Get help faster
  • Advanced analytics - Insights about your content
  • Custom badges - Show your support

Learn about Premium →

Platform-Specific Features

Web App

  • ✅ All core features
  • ✅ Works on any device
  • ✅ No installation required
  • ✅ Always up-to-date

Desktop App

  • ✅ All core features
  • ✅ Native performance
  • ✅ System integration
  • ✅ Offline caching
  • ✅ Keyboard shortcuts

Mobile App (Coming Soon)

  • ✅ All core features
  • ✅ Touch-optimized
  • ✅ Camera integration
  • ✅ Push notifications
  • ✅ Share extensions

Feature Comparison

Feature Free Premium
Text posts ✅ Unlimited ✅ Unlimited
Images & media ✅ Basic ✅ Unlimited
Direct messages ✅ Yes ✅ Yes
Communities ✅ Join unlimited ✅ Create unlimited
Backup & restore ❌ Manual only ✅ Automatic
Custom relays ✅ Public ✅ Dedicated
Analytics ❌ ✅ Advanced
Support ✅ Community ✅ Priority

Supported NIPs (Nostr Implementation Possibilities)

Nostria supports a wide range of Nostr protocol features:

  • NIP-01: Basic protocol flow
  • NIP-02: Contact lists and petnames
  • NIP-04: Encrypted direct messages
  • NIP-05: DNS-based verification
  • NIP-09: Event deletion
  • NIP-10: Text notes and replies
  • NIP-25: Reactions
  • NIP-28: Public chat
  • NIP-42: Authentication
  • NIP-57: Lightning zaps
  • And many more...

Learn about NIPs →

Upcoming Features

We're constantly improving Nostria:

Coming Soon

  • 📱 Native mobile apps
  • 📄 Long-form articles
  • 🎥 Video streaming
  • 🎙️ Audio spaces
  • 📊 Polls and surveys
  • 🎮 Games and apps
  • 🤖 AI integration

On the Roadmap

  • Marketplace
  • Events and calendar
  • Job board
  • Decentralized storage
  • Multi-signature posts
  • Advanced moderation tools

How to Use Features

Each feature has detailed documentation:

  1. Click the feature you want to learn about
  2. Read the guide with step-by-step instructions
  3. Try it out in Nostria
  4. Check tips & tricks for advanced usage

Getting Started with Features

New to Nostria? Start here:

  1. Complete your profile
  2. Make your first post
  3. Send a message
  4. Join a community
  5. Explore and discover

Feature Requests

Have an idea for a new feature?

  • Share it on Nostria with #NostriaFeature
  • Open an issue on GitHub
  • Join the community discussion
  • Vote on feature proposals

Need Help?

Can't find what you're looking for?

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