GM, Nostriches! The Nostr Review is a biweekly newsletter focused on protocol updates, exciting programs, the long-form content ecosystem, and key events happening in the Nostr-verse. If you’re interested, join me in covering updates from the Nostr ecosystem!
Quick review: In the past two weeks, daily active pubkeys dropped to 113,187. New user growth decreased, while profiles with bios increased by over 2.47%. Events totaled 1.25million and zap volume decreased to 11.4 million sats. Additionally, 7 pull requests were submitted to the Nostr protocol, with 3 merged. A total of 101 Nostr projects were tracked, with 10 releasing product updates. During this period, 3 notable events took place, and 2 significant events are upcoming.
Nostr Statistics#
Based on user activity, the total daily active pubkeys reached 113,187, reflecting a decrease of 3.70% compared to the previous period's 117,532. The highest daily activity was recorded on February 24th, 2026, with 8,549 active users, representing an 11.95% decrease compared to the previous record of 9,709.
The number of new users overall showed mixed trends from the last period. In particular, the number of profiles with bios rose to 21,743, marking an increase of about 2.47% compared to the previous record of 21,218. However, the number of new profiles with contact lists fell to 110,949, a 7.91% decrease from 120,478. Meanwhile, pubkeys writing events decreased to 52,826 within this period, representing an 8.08% drop from the previous 57,472.
In terms of content publishing, approximately 1,258,101 total events were published during this period, representing a decrease of about 0.90% compared to the 1,269,584 from the previous cycle. Among them, Reposts reached a total of 38,127 within this period, marking a 10.49% decrease compared to the previous 42,595.
For zap activity, the total zap amount is about 11.4 million, showing a decrease of over 30.06% compared to the previous period.
Data source: https://npub.world/stats , https://stats.andotherstuff.org/
NIPs#
Add NIP-AD: MCP Server and Skill Announcements pablof7z
The pull request proposes a new NIP (Nostr Implementation Possibility) temporarily designated as "NIP-AD". The author, pablof7z, states that they are using these specific events on TENEX to announce MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers and skills. They also mention that these announcements can support NIP-22 comments and discussions.
NIP-XX: ContextVM, MCP JSON-RPC over Nostr ContextVM-org The pull request introduces a new proposed NIP for ContextVM (CVM), which serves as a minimal convention for transporting Model Context Protocol (MCP) JSON-RPC messages over the Nostr network.
NIP-54: Switch from Asciidoc to Djot VincenzoImp
This pull request proposes updating NIP-54 (which handles Nostr wikis) to switch the markup format from Asciidoc to Djot, continuing an earlier proposal (#2082).
Source: https://github.com/nostr-protocol/nips/pulls
Notable Projects#
- Started packs support.
- Media packs support.
- Relay based trending notes.
- Scheduled notes.
- Added messages non blocking sending & queueing.
- Added messages deletion (single/multi).
- Added note and its reply rendering in messages.
- Added ability to enable/disable actions popups.
- Fix ecash wallet creation.
- Fix hashtags with greek language not recognised.
- Fix note text display issue (unsupported fonts).
- Other bug fixes and performance improvements.
- Coracle is a web-based Nostr client focused on advanced relay management, web-of-trust moderation, and privacy features. This 0.6.30 version adds support for video thumbnails, improving media browsing and the overall content viewing experience.
- Mostro is a production-ready, censorship-resistant, non-custodial Lightning Network peer-to-peer exchange platform built on Nostr. This release adds a plain Docker image with StartOS support, introduces configurable per-event-kind expiration to reduce storage growth, fixes a privacy issue preventing buyer invoice leaks in direct messages, resolves Docker database startup password handling, and includes general maintenance updates.
Mostro Mobile Client — v1.2.0+2 (⚡ Version 1.2.0 Beta ⚡)
- Mostro Mobile Client is a mobile application for the Mostro peer-to-peer Bitcoin trading platform. This version introduces a built-in Lightning wallet with full Nostr Wallet Connect (NWC) integration, enabling automatic invoice generation and payment for buyers and sellers. The update also improves UX with confirmation dialogs, cleaner payment methods, consistent button styling, and fixes chat input issues. Under-the-hood improvements address restore crashes, memory leaks, and pending state handling for smoother trading.
- Nostur is a powerful Nostr client for iOS, designed to provide a smooth and decentralized social and messaging experience. This release introduces a Live Streams feed, allowing users to watch creators and events in real time. A new Settings screen and a mentions count on posts make account management and engagement tracking much easier. Direct Messages have been enhanced with a year header and improved handling of the new message format, while GIF support now includes a Klipy fallback for uninterrupted media access. Additionally, numerous bug fixes and performance improvements ensure the app runs faster, more reliably, and offers a more enjoyable experience for Nostr users on iOS.
- Ridestr is a decentralized rideshare platform built on Nostr, enabling seamless peer-to-peer ride booking with Cashu payments. This release focuses on improving reliability and accessibility for all users. It fixes issues like drivers disappearing from the nearby list when changing payment methods and ensures the selected driver count updates correctly when drivers go offline. Accessibility has been enhanced with TalkBack support, and the “Send to All” function now works reliably on fresh driver installs. Additionally, numerous UI enhancements and other fixes make the app smoother, more intuitive, and easier to navigate for both riders and drivers.
diVine - 1.0.5 - Android Test - Pre-Release Alpha
- diVine is a decentralized short-form video app on Nostr, inspired by Vine’s creativity. This release adds detailed view event tracking for creator analytics and engagement metrics. It improves relay performance with better discovery, accurate follower counts, and NIP-46 remote signer support. The update also fixes video previews, login flows, and safe-area issues for edge-to-edge screens. New features include password-manager autofill hints, profile grid pool players, and updated automation themes for a smoother user experience. This was the latest and there was also the release of “1.0.4 - Android Test - Pre-Release Alpha” last week.
- Hashtree is a content-addressed filesystem built for Nostr that organizes data using Merkle trees. Files are split into chunks, hashed, and optionally encrypted by default (CHK), enabling secure and verifiable storage. By publishing Merkle roots, Hashtree provides mutable addresses in the format npub/tree/path, allowing content to be updated without changing its public reference. It integrates with Blossom-compatible storage backends and supports peer-to-peer retrieval via WebRTC for decentralized data distribution.
- Mostro Core is a Rust-based library that provides the peer-to-peer foundation for building Mostro-based decentralized applications and the Mostro daemon. This release focuses on backend improvements to dispute handling, including refactoring the dispute initiator into an enum with SQLx support, updating restore models and restored dispute data, along with minor maintenance and changelog updates. This was the latest release, and there was also the release of v0.16.3 last week.
- HAVEN is a sovereign personal Nostr relay for securely storing and backing up sensitive data such as private messages, eCash, and drafts. This release introduces major features including multi-pubkey whitelisting, public key blacklisting, a fully redesigned portable JSONL-based backup and restore system with cloud support, configurable Web of Trust depth with automatic refresh, improved access-control policies and performance optimizations, along with breaking changes that consolidate WoT environment settings and replace legacy AWS/GCP backups with a unified S3-compatible storage approach.
Long-Form Content Eco#
In the past two weeks, approximately 22,726 kind 30023 events have been tracked (long-form articles), with over 40% being Bitcoin related articles and 60% related to Nostr and other topics across the Nostr Ecosystem.
The core discussion around decentralized technologies has shifted from theoretical utility to the urgent pursuit of systemic Peace. We are witnessing a definitive move away from the fragile, centralized Banking system toward resilient, user-driven financial models. While Bitcoin price volatility occasionally generates noise, the core community remains focused on the signal: a borderless, decentralized network that offers an escape from legacy banking failures and a peaceful pathway to true financial sovereignty.
Nostr Education and Grassroots Growth
As the ecosystem expands, the focus has pivoted from chaotic development to structured Nostr Education. With a massive influx of new users stepping away from traditional platforms, the challenge is filtering out the noise and providing clear, foundational guidance.
The Role of Meetups Summaries: Detailed Meetups summaries have become critical tools for this educational push. By distilling complex cryptographic and networking concepts into accessible, shared knowledge, these summaries ensure that growing communities truly understand the underlying protocols rather than just skimming the surface.
Building Resilient Communities: This grassroots approach to teaching lowers the barrier to entry while maintaining the critical thinking required to navigate decentralized spaces safely.
Decentralizing Art: Redefining Music Value
To support this cultural shift, the infrastructure is evolving beyond text to protect and monetize Music value. Decentralized networks and value-for-value (V4V) models are solving the traditional distribution problem, allowing artists to share their work directly with listeners. By bypassing traditional Banking gatekeepers and corporate streaming monopolies, creators ensure their music retains its true worth, blending digital sovereignty with pure artistic expression.
Conclusion: A Blueprint for the Future
Ultimately, the convergence of these tools bridges deep philosophical ideals with practical reality. The financial principles of Bitcoin and the open communication of Nostr provide a tangible framework for societal Peace. Through dedicated Nostr Education, the continuous sharing of insights via Meetups summaries, and the protection of cultural assets like Music value, the ecosystem proves that decentralized tech is no longer just about code, it is about building a fairer reality outside the traditional Banking system.
Thank you,
Alan Watts Being in the Waynpub1h39f2…eegd- npub1wrj3x…p99x
Bitcoin Events UKBitcoinEventsUK@verified-nostr.com
Maxmax@towardsliberty.com
average_garygary@bitcoinveterans.org
Nostrianostria.app
chadchad@chadwick.site
Kudzai Kutukwanpub123sfq…wk9x
and others, for your work. Enriching Nostr’s long-form content ecosystem is crucial.
Nostriches Global Meet Ups#
Recently, five (3) Notable Nostr and Bitcoin events have been hosted.
February 18, 2026: Nostr Atlanta #10 - Lunch & Learn (Atlanta, GA) - A decentralized web tech meetup focusing on Nostr, organized by Club Orange at 684 John Wesley Dobbs Ave NE.
Club Orange
February 21, 2026: Nostr Live Talk Radio (Online) - Second session for the month, hosted by Corny Chat.
Corny Chat
February 24, 2026: Nostr Devs Meetup: Own your social network! (San Francisco, CA) - A developer-focused event at 38 Keyes Ave, organized by Club Orange.
Here are the upcoming Nostr and Bitcoin events that you might want to check out.
March 1, 2026: Digital Freedom with Nostr & Bitcoin (Colorado Springs, CO) - A meetup at Jives Coffee Lounge (16 Colbrunn Ct) focused on Bitcoin, Lightning, and Nostr.
fractalchris
Nostr Hack & Design Week (March 10–24, 2026): A global, online hackathon focusing on building applications, tools, and design projects for the decentralized social web.
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