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Nostr Grants Program

OPEN SATS INITIATIVE INC

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Nostr Grants Program

Overview: OpenSats provides funding for projects that advance the nostr ecosystem, empowering developers to push the boundaries of privacy, autonomy, and innovative communication.

Focus Areas:

  • Nostr clients and user interfaces

  • Privacy and security applications

  • Communication tools (messaging, group chat)

  • IoT and hardware integration

  • Developer tools and libraries

  • Decentralized applications built on nostr

  • Localization and accessibility

  • Lightning Network integration with nostr

    • Geographic Scope: International

    Funding Sources: Nostr Fund (donations specific to nostr ecosystem support)

    Notable Funded Projects (Waves 1-10):

  • Wave 7: Nostr Arduino, White Noise, futr, Notedeck, Keystache

  • Wave 8: Formstr, Groups, Coop, Nostrability, NIP-44 Libraries Audit

  • Wave 9: AlgoRelay, Pokey, Nostr Safebox, Persian NIPs, LumiLumi

  • Wave 10: Chachi, Zapstore, HyperNote, Nostr Epoxy (new); futr, Notedeck, Npub.cash (renewals)

    • Renewal Supported: Projects can receive multiple waves of funding as they continue development

    Background: The Nostr ecosystem is evolving from simple social networking to secure messaging, payments, IoT integrations, and more. OpenSats recognizes the importance of supporting diverse projects that expand nostr's capabilities and resilience.

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Visit opensats.org/apply
    2. Submit your nostr project proposal
    3. Include project description, GitHub repository, and roadmap
    4. Demonstrate alignment with nostr values (open-source, decentralized, censorship-resistant)

    Selection Criteria:

  • Free and open-source nature

  • Technical merit and feasibility

  • Innovation within nostr ecosystem

  • Developer experience and commitment

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