🔐 Improved Nostr permissions management

We hear you! No more annoying popup, appearing one after the other, constantly requesting you to sign stuff.

Now, when connecting with client for the first time, you can choose permission policy, depending how much you trust the client:

❤ I fully trust it — Alby will auto-sign any Nostr request, except payments (at least until deliberately you set a budget)

👍 Let's be reasonable — Alby won't ask you to confirm most social medial request, like reactions, follows, decrypting messages, etc. It will ask you for unknown Nostr kinds and some potential intrusive ones, like relay updates or profile metadata updates.

🕶 I'm a bit paranoid — This works like Alby worked up to this point — Alby will ask you for every request, until you change it's policy for this kind of requests

Kudos to  nostr:npub1r0rs5q2gk0e3dk3nlc7gnu378ec6cnlenqp8a3cjhyzu6f8k5sgs4sq9ac,  nostr:npub1wmr34t36fy03m8hvgl96zl3znndyzyaqhwmwdtshwmtkg03fetaqhjg240 and many others who requested better requests handling! There's still some work to be done to improve WebLN requests here, which will happen in next releases

https://m.primal.net/HpFR.mp4


Alby goes to 🧭Safari on iPhone, Macs and iPads

Now you're able to use Alby Browser Extension in Safari browser on any device!

https://m.primal.net/HpFM.mov

https://m.primal.net/HpFN.png

🔑 Use any Nostr web client on your phone with your keys safely stored in the extension

⚡ Seemless, QR-codeless web lightning payments that you know Alby for now come to any iPhone

⏳ To use Alby in Safari, you'll need to install a companion app from App store. We're still waiting for it to be approved, it should happen some time this week!


🚨 New Alby Browser Extension release! 🐝

v3.7 🪼 The Jellyfish Nebula Supernova Remnant

Some exciting stuff comes with this one, let's dive in
🧵👇

https://m.primal.net/HpFK.png


Hey!, it's JP again, NWC is a somewhat new product we offer, and we need valuable feedback like yours to make it better. If you contact our support with more details (share screenshots if you have) we can even arrange a call to hear more about your experience!
Thank you once again and do reach our support team for more conversation!


Hi! Jean-Paul here, happy to help you. Thank you so much for your feedback!

You can connect your Alby plugin to your own LN node of choice, and also input your own nostr private keys on the plugin, without having to make an Alby account. Alby accounts are just one of many solutions we offer to make Bitcoin payments easier for everyone.

You can find out about what sites you are connected with your nostr keys on nwc here: https://nwc.getalby.com/

When using your Alby account, normally you should be asked for your user and password only once. If you are experiencing another behavior feel free to send us a DM or an email at support@getalby.com so we can delve deeper into the issue.

Thank you so much for using our product and for your feedback!
And feel free to reach us anytime!


Would you mind telling us more and sharing more details? We'd love to make our product better! send us a dm, or contact us at support@getalby.com with your insights!


Here is another one just for testing (though we haven't tested it yet):
 https://github.com/gudnuf/cln_nwc


For mobile use Firefox #Android + Alby is the real MVP


Hey, you can use our NWC daemon, but you need to configure it manually. Here is the tutorial by  nostr:npub137c5pd8gmhhe0njtsgwjgunc5xjr2vmzvglkgqs5sjeh972gqqxqjak37w:

https://yakihonne.com/article/naddr1qq2njwfsf454252jve25yejwde6xx5rhdy647q3q37c5pd8gmhhe0njtsgwjgunc5xjr2vmzvglkgqs5sjeh972gqqxqxpqqqp65weftvjx

--------
nwc.getalby.com would only work if you use Alby's NWC app, with hosted Alby Account.

"Login with Lightning" is a legacy way to log in to getalby.com, slowly deprecated.

Let us know if that helps!


THIS IS THE WAY


Y'all just wait for more! ❤

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Yes that works!


Seems like you have correctly set up your Lightning Address to receive zaps - regardless what client you use. #Primal shouldn't block you anyhow....

Can you please share screens or errors that you receive when this happens?


In 10 years it's gonna be different, anyway


Looks like most relays keep your Alby Lightning Address under your npub. Check profile settings in your client when connected to many relays!


You gotta try them all! Find #Alby invite in your dms 😉


Hey, check dms!


Invite goes to your dms now!


Get Alby! Check dm for invites


Yael, restore it here: https://metadata.nostr.com/


Hey, sorry to hear that! What doesn't work with your Alby setup?


Please feel invited to Alby! Check dms


Yes, you need to save your lighting address in nostr profile settings 😉 Can be Alby wallet!


Damus/Primal for the #plebchain shenanigans 🪩 💃🏽

nostr:npub1yfg0d955c2jrj2080ew7pa4xrtj7x7s7umt28wh0zurwmxgpyj9shwv6vg for music, Cashapp to ⚡ zap songs I like 👍

(still listen to Apple Music)

Fountain for pods (hardly open Apple Podcasts anymore) 🎧

Sporadically nostr:npub1yzvxlwp7wawed5vgefwfmugvumtp8c8t0etk3g8sky4n0ndvyxesnxrf8q to write longer notes (I’m wordy and chatty, I could use this more) ✍

nostr:npub1getal6ykt05fsz5nqu4uld09nfj3y3qxmv8crys4aeut53unfvlqr80nfm and nostr:npub12vkcxr0luzwp8e673v29eqjhrr7p9vqq8asav85swaepclllj09sylpugg to send / receive ⚡ zaps

nostr:note1e5lmru3089zyqec379epqh433prdwf35va852cs2hngee5f692aqpnjjk7


Sign Nostr events on the phone, via push notification, without doxxing your nsec? 🔒

 🤞 POSSIBLE  🤞 🚀

https://m.primal.net/HoZE.png

Do we have any devs in here?

#opensource
Take it and fork it - Nostr Signer is not completely finished.

https://blog.getalby.com/nostr-signer/


Yes, your nsec is stored locally, and we can't access it. You can access it without internet connection from the same device.


Where do you see yourself in 10 years?


Alby can be self-hosted, we encourage that! You can connect almost any type of node to the extension


Check your dms!


There shoud be a half-zapathon during #halving.

Btw, what day and time will 840,000 be mined?


Shared an invite code via DM :-)


you can manage them at https://nwc.getalby.com


I heard you like NWC demos... so here is another one.
using the BuzzPay PoS app by  nostr:npub1zk6u7mxlflguqteghn8q7xtu47hyerruv6379c36l8lxzzr4x90q0gl6ef connected to my  nostr:npub1getal6ykt05fsz5nqu4uld09nfj3y3qxmv8crys4aeut53unfvlqr80nfm  NWC with phoenixd.

the BuzzPay PoS is a fully client side PWA and with  nostr:npub19hg5pj5qmd3teumh6ld7drfz49d65sw3n3d5jud8sgz27avkq5dqm7yv9p it's probably the most simple and easy to use self-sovereign, non-custodial PoS.

https://share.cleanshot.com/R24WTtf9
The NWC app you see there will soon be released and runs everywhere.


Hey Glaca, oczywiście - find invite in your DMs.
So happy to see more artist embrace #value4value


Position of Alby in this ecosystem in one sentence 👇

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Its still possible! And will be even more, very soon 😉 Just preparing our hive


Hey, thanks for flagging! what's your e-mail address associated with Alby? Can you send from there e-mail to support@getalby.com so we can troubleshoot?


Do you have your primal connected with NWC? Maybe your connection at nwc.getalby.com has expired or crossed the budget?


Try Robosats or Boltz!


Dopemind, check your dms for an invite!


Get Alby!


Hey, you might review your connections to Alby wallet at nwc.getalby.com - perhaps you crossed your budget limit!?


First two points are coming this week


nostr:npub1getal6ykt05fsz5nqu4uld09nfj3y3qxmv8crys4aeut53unfvlqr80nfm Rocks!

Just sayin"...


You rock, too!


DONT DONT BREAK MY HEART


WE'LL BE GOOD


Nice animated QR-codes we have in  nostr:npub1getal6ykt05fsz5nqu4uld09nfj3y3qxmv8crys4aeut53unfvlqr80nfm  https://m.primal.net/Hnbo.gif
here: me sand boarding in Wadi Rum and my lightning address 😉


We have some for you - dm us!
And very soon we will let yo uinvite friends 😉


to Warsaw?


🎵🧑🎤

Top ORANGE-PILLED ARTISTS to add to our #value4value playlist are ? 👇


can you see it?


i changed stream to basic


yes it should


ok im back


Zap @itstomekk so he can pay his bills :D


My internet so bad


We're meeting in 10 minutes, join us live at communitycall.getalby.com!

Demos at our COMMUNITY CALL:

#Stablesats
#Calcom
#Truefans
#PPQai

https://i.imgur.com/qNwSZn0.png

Come check out my stream on zap.stream! https://zap.stream/naddr1qqjrje3kxpsn2efc956n2erx956x2ve394snvctp95ukxdrpx4nrxenxxqerjqg3waehxw309ahx7um5wgh8w6twv5hszrnhwden5te0dehhxtnvdakz7q3qeaz6dwsnvwkha5sn5puwwyxjgy26uusundrm684lg3vw4ma5c2jsxpqqqpmxwevu2m5


hi all!


Working on it!


Alby + Zeus works well
https://youtu.be/Uz0bcxFnoTk?si=OKFO_UOmaLLxVdEo


BEE SUCKS ONLY NECTAR


Alby has PWA support too so you can add it to your Home Screen if you just want to view your dashboard.


Soon! We're preparing our hive 😉


nostr:note1aw558wx9uv0jgdfnxhsxlr83mvrtxedl7v3vymwe2cf9tr5dpexsmhrhhq

You can still request for invites at https://info.getalby.com/invites
... or wait for upcoming features and openings! ;)


DM us for an invite code!


Cześć Basia! DM us for a invite code to Alby


check your dms!


🐝 You'll be able to do things like one tap zaps, automated monthly subscription payments or in-game bitcoin transfers instantly, 24/7, without limits while maintaining full control over your funds. How cool is that? 🐝
nostr:nevent1qqs8vnczp9a7rs3qk30hl0ljdj44akg836vu4u3ztxg46snge8hcdkqpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerpd46hxtnfduhsygzx2l0739jmazvq4yc8908mtev6v5fygpkmp7qey90w0zay0y6t8cpsgqqqqqqsdxcv96


Hmm, looking at it, thanks for tagging!


NEVER HAPPENED


Hey, check your dms for invite code!

Opening soon, too!


check dms!


Who would like to present at our Community Call?
Any projects with nice updates out there?

Come join us in two days!
https://cal.com/getalby/communitycall


Hmm, check your dms!


Thank you!


Receiving part is Lightning Address set up in your Nostr bio, it can be different one than receiving!


You should be able to change your e-mail once logged in!

If not, find new invite code in dms!


THERE IS NO BETTER ONES


https://m.primal.net/HmCn.png
nostr:note1x99499sd4ygqyngxalhvgk4rlrpf03hp0sd0g9u9yq4a5lghn7jst5auh0

Read where are we flying here:

https://blog.getalby.com/where-does-alby-fly-from-here/


No such feature yet, but you can do it with #NWC, setting budgets per credential and share credential among apps


Yes, it's not easy.... but wait for our update soon!

In the meantime, find invite code in your dms!


Yes we do! And can't wait to meet at our Community Call!


Took a while, but I now have alby connected, so I can zap to my heart's content. Let's do a contest. I'll give a prompt, funny responses get zaps.

Reasons the mainstream media will give for why you shouldn't own Bitcoin.


Happy to see you buzz with us!


Hmmm NWC is not NFC... if nostr:npub1xnf02f60r9v0e5kty33a404dm79zr7z2eepyrk5gsq3m7pwvsz2sazlpr5 supports it, then perhaps it is!


If you have #NWC on Umbrel, you can connect to many apps!

https://github.com/getAlby/awesome-nwc


of course! dms


Are you guys following our github at all? ;)

🚀 NEW RELEASE SOON 🚀

nostr:nevent1qvzqqqqqqypzpngkn0v0h4ghnc4g6jv0lsca8tswgzp9lu4c4p02xkwyg4dpql9gqy88wumn8ghj7mn0wvhxcmmv9uq36amnwvaz7tmwdaehgu3wvf5hgcm0d9hx2u3wwdhkx6tpdshsqgrg80pf53v8rv8cr7r954zl7fx6e5vqjhljqjhwdyry7y2jgcpv4qncl627

https://github.com/getAlby/lightning-browser-extension/


Nick, check your dms for invite!


Yes, help is coming!


We're preparing the hive for all of you! :)

Preacherg12, check dms for invite :)


We have one for you Zoe, in dms!


And it's gonna change very soon!

o.l.e. -check your dms for invite code!


good answer! Check your dms, curt!


let us know if you need any help or have questions!


NEXT RELEASE!


check your inbox sir!


Refreshing how  nostr:npub1getal6ykt05fsz5nqu4uld09nfj3y3qxmv8crys4aeut53unfvlqr80nfm will show connected website and detected lightning address

https://m.primal.net/HlMO.png


Watch our github!

or... help us deliver ;)

https://github.com/getAlby/lightning-browser-extension/


sure thing, check your DMs!


We just merged NIP-44 support for nostr:npub1getal6ykt05fsz5nqu4uld09nfj3y3qxmv8crys4aeut53unfvlqr80nfm thanks to nostr:npub1jlrs53pkdfjnts29kveljul2sm0actt6n8dxrrzqcersttvcuv3qdjynqn, will be included in the next release! 🚀


#memestr
 https://image.nostr.build/0d649dc817ef6a49484ceaf85f3530c4fae911a9b918b5ef86c210c872f883ec.png


Do you use   nostr:npub1aghreq2dpz3h3799hrawev5gf5zc2kt4ch9ykhp9utt0jd3gdu2qtlmhct ?

It's super easy to plug in apps that you use, and #Alby extension to your #bitcoin lightning node 🤟❤🔥

Go sovereign.
RYON.

https://m.primal.net/HknA.png
https://apps.umbrel.com/app/alby-nostr-wallet-connect


We also face this issue, on ramping might get complicated. There are more solutions with APIs coming (hopefully)


Works fine! What error do you see?


hello!


nostr:npub1c856kwjk524kef97hazw5e9jlkjq4333r6yxh2rtgefpd894ddpsmq6lkc rocks!


Albee, get Alby!


They can get Alby!


hey, soon we'll have new system for invites, right now we're sending you one in dms!


sure thing! wanna slide into our dms?


it lands in your dms!


Don’t know who needs this reminder, but I think the best zapping experience on #nostr is with nostr:npub1getal6ykt05fsz5nqu4uld09nfj3y3qxmv8crys4aeut53unfvlqr80nfm. And don’t forget you can add your Alby account to nostr:npub1xnf02f60r9v0e5kty33a404dm79zr7z2eepyrk5gsq3m7pwvsz2sazlpr5!

- Get yourself a node-in-your-phone and utilize Zeus’s LSP for that (save 5% on LSP fees with code ‘TPB’ btw!)
- Add your Alby account as another node/account in the Zeus app. Instructions can be found here (but just scan the LNDhub QR code in Alby, it’s that simple) https://guides.getalby.com/user-guide/v/alby-account-and-browser-extension/alby-lightning-account/connect-to-other-apps/mobile-apps/zeus

Going between these two in Zeus is so sick. It’s really everything I need for payments and zapping ⚡


it's only one time use...
ask us for fresh ones!


we love you @poe


daily reminder to 🔒 BACKUP YOUR KEYS 🔒

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These guys are on a mission and they rock! 🔥🤗🔥

nostr:note1np6nx9zurngwh4c6j2sp95tl7eajau5hy9akht0jnjmy3ltqguqq56c9tt

Wanna hear early about such projects and meet its founders? Join Alby Community Call, every second Thursday!


Easy access from any opened window, with keyboard shortcuts!


get Alby!


It must have been necessary as part of maintenance. If you had contact details configured, we should've notified you!


🧡 #oss
🧡 #decentralization

https://m.primal.net/HioS.png

Recommend some #oss apps that you use!


Where Does Alby Fly From Here ? nostr:npub1getal6ykt05fsz5nqu4uld09nfj3y3qxmv8crys4aeut53unfvlqr80nfm now experimenting with technologies such as Greenlight, Breez SDK and LDK to craft a powerful, self-managed wallet that you'll be able to bring to any app, website, game or any other kind of software that will implement NWC.
https://yakihonne.s3.ap-east-1.amazonaws.com/20986fb83e775d96d188ca5c9df10ce6d613e0eb7e5768a0f0b12b37cdac21b3/files/1710309042696-YAKIHONNES3.jpg
https://yakihonne.com/article/naddr1qq2kgm6hw93xwwtyf4tkgs6s2fdyk4zhvarnvq3qgetal6ykt05fsz5nqu4uld09nfj3y3qxmv8crys4aeut53unfvlqxpqqqp65w6zzv27


Congratz on setting up your node! If you still want Alby Account (for Lightning Address, NIP-05 and few other features) - check your dms for invite code!


We're not only super responsive to all of you on #Nostr and elsewhere! 💗

We're using #opensource tools (calcom, jitsi) to schedule calls with our users... about anything, anytime!

☎ If you want to:
- Get help with using Alby
- Present your project
- Get support with your project
- Discuss partnerships
- join Community Call live

Just pick your time and call us at ALBY OPEN HOURS: 👇
https://cal.com/getalby

With #calcom you can even pay for meetings with bitcoin!
We're always happy to meet our users :)

https://image.nostr.build/a884cbff20f8e6c21d0a42d2f7b0cd8d730429713cf052474ebbe5acd3733316.jpg

PS If you want us to notice your posts here, please use #Alby or mention @`Alby`.
RYON.


check your dms!


check your dms guys!


Check your dms!


You need to check your DMs


Hey, check your DMs!


You did!


Alright!


Check your dms for an invite


Self custody will always come with fees for opening channels. We try to make it smoot h and efficient in near future. Check your dms for invite code


Check one in your dms!


Check your dms, come to Alby!


Check your DMs!


Like you didn't know, sir!? 😀


CHECK YOUR DMS!


Yes, so far you do! Find it in your DMs :)


Today's zapping is brought to your Nostr client by #NWC


Alby going non-custodial is sexy af


nostr:npub19hg5pj5qmd3teumh6ld7drfz49d65sw3n3d5jud8sgz27avkq5dqm7yv9pis great!
Good Job nostr:npub1getal6ykt05fsz5nqu4uld09nfj3y3qxmv8crys4aeut53unfvlqr80nfm 💪

#nwc #nostr #lightning #alby


If you love yourself 💗
Please make backup of your keys


You can keep your nsec in Alby on Firefox Android, too.
But please, have a backup, too!


![image](https://yakihonne.s3.ap-east-1.amazonaws.com/4657dfe8965be8980a93072bcfb5e59a65124406db0f819215ee78ba47934b3e/files/1710243163728-YAKIHONNES3.png)

Bitcoin is the native currency of the Internet. Digital scarcity however comes with certain costs and tradeoffs that are a bit unintuitive and not immediately obvious. For example — If bitcoin is purely digital, why can't we use it on every corner of the Internet with ease? If it's natively digital, why is there still an issue with receiving instant payments in a sovereign way? The list could go on. Bitcoin is the native currency of the Internet, but it still needs more time and care to become really in its element.

At Alby, we have always believed that we'll arrive at a point where you can easily populate any app or website you dream of with bitcoin. That sending and receiving bitcoin will be as easy as sending an email, login in will be easier than doing so with Google or Facebook. In a digital age supporting your favourite podcaster should be natural and swift, like you reward a busker on the street, not harder to do so.

Alby is an answer to a big need we identified — a need for using bitcoin seamlessly while you're surfing the web of bitcoin apps, on these [popular social media pages](https://guides.getalby.com/user-guide/v/alby-account-and-browser-extension/alby-lightning-account/use-your-lightning-address?ref=blog.getalby.com) or for fun on websites your friends built. And this need urged to be addressed now, not in the next five years, but today. Even if sovereign tech was not yet ready for a big part of what we all wanted to do.

That's how the Alby Extension was born and it provided a balanced choice: you can use it in a totally sovereign way, connecting your own node and plugin into many apps thanks to WebLN protocol.

But there’s also an easy and accessible wallet experience for newcomers and users who aren't necessarily up for the struggles of running a node, like artists and creators. Alby Accounts provide exactly that.

In total, we brought and popularized bitcoin use cases that haven't been possible before to thousands of users: streaming bitcoin in live concerts or video broadcasts, one-tap zaps to dozens of Nostr clients, QR-codeless lightning payments, logins to bitcoin web apps by just clicking one button, and many, [many more](https://getalby.com/discover?ref=blog.getalby.com).

But only half of those things were possible for node-runners or self-managed wallets. If you wanted to stream bitcoin in a mobile podcast player, or want to automate payments with the [Alby Wallet API](https://blog.getalby.com/introducing-the-alby-wallet-api/), you had to use a wallet managed by Alby. And a self-managed way of doing the same seemed a distant future.

Until today...

## The path forward

We found ourselves at a crossroad. We could go on with expanding Alby Accounts capabilities, which was offered to make it easy for users to start with bitcoin payments and the Alby Extension in the first place.

Or is the time now right to choose the technically still difficult, but also more rewarding and — we believe —  moral path of empowering users with self-managed wallets and the proven Alby user experience: Giving bitcoin wallets superpowers. Making them interoperable with the entire Internet, whether it's an app, a website, an online game, or a plugin for your favourite software. No matter if it's a web browser, a mobile or, (why the hell not?) a smartwatch. Bitcoin can reach it all.

For the past couple of months, we have been focusing on finding a way for the second path. We believe that a measure to give those superpowers to bitcoin wallets lies in [Nostr Wallet Connect](https://nwc.dev/?ref=blog.getalby.com) (NWC). Nostr in this case does not have anything to do with social media, but rather serves as a communication and coordination layer between lightning wallets and apps. This allows for building some really wild use cases that were hard to pull off before we had such a layer. That's why we now double down on raising awareness on the potential of NWC. We also developed [Bitcoin Connect](https://bitcoin-connect.com/?ref=blog.getalby.com), a supplementary library with the goal to make it dead simple and super fast to add bitcoin to your product.

NWC really shines and brings us really close to the familiar experience you now have with an Alby Account when it's combined with a cloud based bitcoin lightning wallet. We're now experimenting with technologies such as Greenlight, Breez SDK and LDK to craft a powerful, self-managed wallet that you'll be able to bring to any app, website, game or any other kind of software that will implement NWC.

You'll be able to do things like one tap zaps, automated monthly subscription payments or in-game bitcoin transfers instantly, 24/7, without limits while maintaining full control over your funds.

How cool is that?

Alby wants to pioneer a future where using Bitcoin across the web is as effortless and intuitive as sending an email, powered by innovative technologies like Nostr Wallet Connect (NWC). How do we see our future?


PRO


Where does Alby fly from here?

https://blog.getalby.com/where-does-alby-fly-from-here/


We feel you! There’s a new release this week which should improve this flow. Thank you for your thoughts about @alby


Kuma, check dms!


Congratz! Now you might become Alby Pro user 😃

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Hey, did you take a look at htps://getalby.com/developer? 😉


Would love to! But our resourves are limited and can't release everything at once!...

our code is open, hoepfully someone builds it soon!


We're hanging in the island till Monday, dm us for stickers ;)


nostr:npub1us9uc0sjjg0vyvh7vefgu2a96hx5up5gujl6pqays65hlk4de6hsnwq4g0 did you guys think about implementing #NWC ?


Alby COMMUNITY CALL starts NOW! 🔴

Join our biweekly meetup of lightning hive!

Today: LNp2pbot, Mostro, Geyser, Flash, Vortex

👌Zap.stream over Nostr: https://zap.stream/naddr1qqjxgctyve3rvvfj95enzetr956rxvm995uxvefs95ekycehvgckgcfkv33nyqgewaehxw309aex2mrp0yh8xmn0wf6zuum0vd5kzmp0qgsv73dxhgfk8tt76gf6q788zrfyz9dwwgwfk3aar6l5gk82a76v9fgrqsqqqan874a6yt

👌 LIVE call: https://communitycall.getalby.com

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Hey, yes - since some time there are transaction fees for outgoing... this is necessary - but please don't panic, we are testing and figuring things out!

Sorry for the inconvenience, but there is no free lunch...


Hi all!


🎙 Podcast Episode 15: NOSTR 101 with nostr:npub18ams6ewn5aj2n3wt2qawzglx9mr4nzksxhvrdc4gzrecw7n5tvjqctp424!

👨🏫 Clients, relays, and zaps explained for dummies (me)
⚡ How the Value-4-Value changes the game for content creators
🌠 How Nostr eventually swallows Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and more 🌀

https://youtu.be/_jrkUXDReqI?si=X7KDmHd_ca5rN4jY

nostr:npub1v5ufyh4lkeslgxxcclg8f0hzazhaw7rsrhvfquxzm2fk64c72hps45n0v5 🎧⚡
https://fountain.fm/episode/8XoqcBdzWv7uVIt17YC8

Twitter/X:
https://x.com/benwehrman/status/1764718326951879160

Mentioned in episode:

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nostr:npub148ut8u4vr8xqd4gefhg6eyc5636p5zthw3zfse2njfkezegczers59ty0w
nostr:npub1us9uc0sjjg0vyvh7vefgu2a96hx5up5gujl6pqays65hlk4de6hsnwq4g0
nostr:npub1l2vyh47mk2p0qlsku7hg0vn29faehy9hy34ygaclpn66ukqp3afqutajft
nostr:npub1getal6ykt05fsz5nqu4uld09nfj3y3qxmv8crys4aeut53unfvlqr80nfm
nostr:npub1m0ney2gz8r4przevwl6hmsr63m9ckcy3skllakl4mqemnc65pwfsv4dqkw
nostr:npub18m76awca3y37hkvuneavuw6pjj4525fw90necxmadrvjg0sdy6qsngq955 nostr:npub12vkcxr0luzwp8e673v29eqjhrr7p9vqq8asav85swaepclllj09sylpugg nostr:npub16c0nh3dnadzqpm76uctf5hqhe2lny344zsmpm6feee9p5rdxaa9q586nvr nostr:npub1cqm6dztalp4l6n04f9k20c333xftgangjla337736dr6faz9na0qf2hjec nostr:npub1sg6plzptd64u62a878hep2kev88swjh3tw00gjsfl8f237lmu63q0uf63m nostr:npub1lelkh3hhxw9hdwlcpk6q9t0xt9f7yze0y0nxazvzqjmre3p98x3sthkvyz nostr:npub1jt97tpsul3fp8hvf7zn0vzzysmu9umcrel4hpgflg4vnsytyxwuqt8la9y nostr:npub180cvv07tjdrrgpa0j7j7tmnyl2yr6yr7l8j4s3evf6u64th6gkwsyjh6w6 nostr:npub1v5ufyh4lkeslgxxcclg8f0hzazhaw7rsrhvfquxzm2fk64c72hps45n0v5 nostr:npub14f26g7dddy6dpltc70da3pg4e5w2p4apzzqjuugnsr2ema6e3y6s2xv7lu nostr:npub14f26g7dddy6dpltc70da3pg4e5w2p4apzzqjuugnsr2ema6e3y6s2xv7lu nostr:npub1dergggklka99wwrs92yz8wdjs952h2ux2ha2ed598ngwu9w7a6fsh9xzpc nostr:npub1vz0jduezztuqkuc5u4uvrqjrkr044fhs70utafet20azgcaywndsfj56eq nostr:npub1hq0kkf67h5n63uz0l5zac94un73jnjudn3ryh3aahagx3qvwq0qq8wf9mp nostr:npub1sn0wdenkukak0d9dfczzeacvhkrgz92ak56egt7vdgzn8pv2wfqqhrjdv9 nostr:npub16dmvfhm7uwkxnhxg30k6aczw23wxhgvs62n3puzl5tykpa4aa8esja83yd nostr:npub1g0587hzzckcncxfm78n0996qe2s58nspy29wf02tqcj5sdzcpj4q6j40hv nostr:npub1cj8znuztfqkvq89pl8hceph0svvvqk0qay6nydgk9uyq7fhpfsgsqwrz4u nostr:npub1jg552aulj07skd6e7y2hu0vl5g8nl5jvfw8jhn6jpjk0vjd0waksvl6n8n

This podcast, from recording, to editing, to marketing, is 100% self-ran by yours truly. All zaps go directly toward making future episodes as awesome as possible for you all. #Value4Value

THANK YOU 🙏⚡💜

-Ben
https://files.sovbit.host/media/public/6137f9c09f861f75b5f8c3c51ff3283456b84c3aaa24f6f254904a75c572603c.webp


Do you have mountain bees, too? Some of our Albees are stil on the island, too


We're meeting in 1,5 hours!

☎ ALBY COMMUNITY CALL ☎

Who's coming?

🐝 nostr:npub1m0str0n64lfulw5j6arrak75uvajj60kr024f5m6c4hsxtsnx4dqpd9ape
🐝 nostr:npub1lnp2p2flzhukd3n76dyxadynd5smkwwpfh5n5wqjna50rq0c68kqt4kwzk
🐝 Vortex (bitcoin plugin to macOS Raycast)
🐝 Flash nostr:npub1g94rtrgmyez0wedejp2p5kjavlxcutznmltecwepjeukng7d5t6szwv342
🐝 nostr:npub1kmwdmhuxvafg05dyap3qmy42jpwztrv9p0uvey3a8803ahlwtmnsnhxqk9
🐝 You.

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Learn about new projects and updates from Lightning Apps ecosystem. Wanna ask some question, report a bug, ask for invite code or present your project? 🧡

We will stream on #ZapStream, you can all join live, ask questions and do your demo at https://communitycall.getalby.com

☎ Join ALBY COMMUNITY CALL ☎
every 2nd Thursday, 3pm UTC


You can spot our bees somewhere there!


Are you still in madeira, sir?


Coming to nostr meetup? Meet us there!


It's easier!


Oh, find it in your dms!


What's your favorite way to write down sat amounts?

https://m.primal.net/HiAh.png


"If you’re reading this post, it’s because many relays are working."


Did you see the price!?!?

1 BTC = 100,000,000 sat 🤯


#AlbyOpens #InviteCodes

We are finishing preparations of our hive to accomodate more bees... very soon!

💌  Do you want to invite your friend to start his #lightning journey?  💌

Share the best article you read last month 👇
First 25 bees will get their Alby invite code (in dms)


Yes, we know if user used the extension to connect to the Alby Account, and then of course we are aware of the account's usage. But we can't know keys or whatever you do with your node plugged in. So, basically - nothing.

If you download malicious software that pretends to be Alby Extension, then your keys might be compromised. If you download verified extension from GitHub (recommended) or browser appstore - then there shouldn't be risk.

No hack on Alby premises could compromise user keys, those are stored locally on users' machines


What's the best Nostr app
that not many know? 🤔


what is this project?


Wanna start one? ;)


Yes, est. 1776


We're happy to help - could you please describe from the start, what is the problem?


Oh yesss, we need them!


Wow, nice updates! How to find NWC, though?


Nostr Wallet Connect


Hey Nostrich, how many friends have you purple-pilled in 2024 so far?


GM Nostr!

What city are you broadcasting today from?

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Are there any Nostriches without sats?

⚡Set up your @getalby.com Lightning Address and start receiving zaps over the almighty LIGHTNING NETWORK!

But... where to get your first sats if noone zaps you yet? 🍯🍯🍯

Check out below, how many unique projects let you earn small amounts of bitcoin 👇

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---------------

1 - #Satograms

You can, for example, sign up for a mailing list... to receive short messages with payment attached.

Sign up and slowly watch your stack grow...sat by sat.... don't forget to read the messages, because "it's not spam" 😉

📨 satogram.xyz 📨

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#Satsback

You love browser extensions. Alby, some adblocker and #Satsback being the must-have.

🛒Having account there, you earn sats by... doing regular online shopping! Get few % back on stuff you buy, and receive it in #bitcoin!

🛒satsback.com 🛒

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3 - #SatsFaucet

🤑 There is many "rewards on visits, games and surveys" platforms out there (and they are big businesses) but there is only a few of them with #bitcoin withdrawals.

Give it a visit and earn sats on simple online actions.

🚰 satsfaucet.com 🚰

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4 - #Slice

Add Slice to your browser, we've heard you like extensions!

🧩You can change your adblocker to... adshower! Yes, they will show you 'smart' ads and pay you sats for your attention.

Just install add-on and withdraw up to 20,000 sats a month!

🧩 addslice.com🧩

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5 - nostr:npub18tcc00lqpysdsurg567dllzg7jeyr5wcyk2v6w23rx3s3ygyze2qv32nxx is your platform for spending Bitcoin and... earning it!

Use their app and cards to buy stuff everywhere in the world and receive bitcoin cashback. They also have lots of gift cards!

🦡 thebitcoincompany.com 🦡

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6+7
#Joltz #Oshi

If you run a business of any type and would like to rewards your customers for their loyalty... thos are places for you! 💼

There is no better tool to incentivize good than #bitcoin. ⚡

⚡ joltzrewards.com ⚡
⚡ oshi.tech ⚡

----------

Now, with a little effort, you can see thousands of sats arriving to your #Alby  wallet 🐝🍯 and the honeypot grows! 🍯

All of the above are proud members of our REWARDS category on 🚀 Alby Discover Page:  🚀

https://getalby.com/discover

Check out that place to start exploring #LN ecosystem!
Comment what else should we add!?


Welcome do Nostraland!

nostr:note1qphwcn3rkmj6pu7alestwrm5584gmwdv86npyyl5ltx78l5n5kgqvfq063


stay tuned.


Our extension is open-source and you can verify the code (as many do) or even improve its features at

https://github.com/getAlby/lightning-browser-extension/releases

You can see there, that keys put in the extension always stay on the local machine, we don't know almost anything that you do with the extension.


Please let's schedule a call, we are happy to find out what we need to improve and guide you on this journey!


We've launched a list of projects, that use #NWC as their connection protocol to lightning nodes or other apps:

https://github.com/getAlby/awesome-nwc/

Anything is missing?


"Once it gets bootstrapped, there are so many applications if you
could effortlessly pay a few cents to a website as easily as dropping
coins in a vending machine." - Satoshi Nakamoto about Alby's mission


You mean this, nostr:npub1gcxzte5zlkncx26j68ez60fzkvtkm9e0vrwdcvsjakxf9mu9qewqlfnj5z?
 https://primal.net/e/note10r3fjahczfls0w6ezvjcndn6clmyygc3unns77smjk29xjz7dm9syc9ynh


A few months ago our team developed Nostr Signer for #nostrasia hackathon - a simple NIP-46 app to remotely sign Nostr events on your mobile phone ✒📱

Check out our blog post and feel free to fork it 😈

https://blog.getalby.com/nostr-signer/

https://blog.getalby.com/content/images/size/w2000/2024/02/Showcase.png


https://communitycall.getalby.com - join us LIVE in 15 mins 📞🐝


3 pm UTC
4 pm CET
10 am NYT  😁

🐝📞 ALBY COMMUNITY CALL STARTS IN 50 MINUTES 📞🐝

Come over & chill for an hour with our team, nostr:npub1arcweuxy0zkdcg08sljh058qp02ytrgnpzh4csa3ar42szyfgrpsw6ggtw #DLCMarkets #LNMarkets nostr:npub13y3rx9xjqkd82rmh5ra5e48z0dxh6c3k0emuf3xhjfw4fv7k55js4z9pf4 nostr:npub1m0sxqk5uwvtjhtt4yw3j0v3k6402fd35aq8832gp8kmer78atvkq9vgcru

https://m.primal.net/HeSx.png

We will be chilling on #ZapStream and CommunityCall.GetAlby.com ;)


Monthly reminder

https://m.primal.net/HdxE.png


Did you know you can send sats to... an e-mail address?

Want to quickly tip waiter? Ask for their e-mail.
Owe precoiner friend some money? Send them sats.
Need to onboard someone soon? Type him in at #AcceptLN

✉⚡ AcceptLN.com simpifies Lightning vouchers and gifts to the maximum.  ✉⚡

https://m.primal.net/Hdlm.png

#AcceptLN proudly stands on getAlby.com/Discover page!

🚀 Is there some project we should add?


Your Alby Lightning Address can be tied to Nostr pubkey (NIP-05 verification) and you can set it as your address for receiving zaps.

You can use the same settings for other Nostr key!

If it's still not clear, let's meet at https://cal.com/getalby


Thanks! see you bud


sorry we'll take a look on it


When aArthur speaks or both?


yoo


hello all!


Check out the latest nostr:npub1flm9yc3vhc3dj036pn3ysl5xwd4f5gyhyjnn9rzehs5mqe9y9ynq6qrg9q blogpost about #nwc being the way to scale bitcoin apps 📱🎮🎙

https://blog.getalby.com/scaling-bitcoin-apps/


Thanks for feedback, do you want to have 1:1 edu call? Happy to show you around this hive ;)

https://cal.com/getalby


Team behind #BitKit wallet has launched this #satsymbol initiative, that tries to align community on "how to write sat amounts" .

💡They postulate apps to display:
₿ 10 000,

instead of:
10,000 sats
0.0001 ₿, or
BTC 0.00 010 000

https://satsymbol.org

Should #Alby implement ₿ symbol standard ? 🤔


This is gentlemen

nostr:note1xph4sgfqwe3cs9pr3n4dmzgmjkhufcalrljg626wajeqkzjc5qfqqtj497


Yes, you should be able to connect Alby NWC. Try clicking long time on zap icon in Primal


Always glad to help!

Yes, this seems like some wrong NWC connection?

you don't need extension, you can log in and use wallet in the browser at getalby.com

And at https://nwc.getalby.com you can manage NWC connections. Let us know, happy to help on next steps 😉


Check your dms!


In our extension you can create multiple wallets, each can have one LN node connection and one Nostr key stored, independently.

So in your case you can simply connect two wallets to the same node (or Alby Account) but put in them different Nostr keys.
Is this answering your question?

Happy to help further


Hey, sorry - didn't see that note before!

What do you mean by connecting your nostr to LN channels?

There is receiving part - for which you can tie LN address to your nostr profile, so zaps are being sent there.

And there is sending part - and it depends on your setup (what wallet, what client, what method) how you want to pay for zaps, it doesn't have to even be your wallet ;)


You are 21st person asking that this week!

one day....


Our bee goes shopping!

🛍🛒🛍🛒🛍🐝 🛒🛍🛒🛍🛒🛍

Where to spend your sats:

- Shopstr.store
- Shopinbit.com
- Satscrap.com
- Lightning.store
- Plebeian.market
- Satsmobi.com

https://m.primal.net/Hcma.png

What other bitcoin marketplaces do you know? Any underground p2p places? Please comment! 💬

We want to add them to our Discover Page!


Hey, sorry to see that! What doesn't work for you?


Guys, anything we should keep in mind when building Alby?


Hey, do paying other invoices or zapping other notes work for you?


Mapletrade, join our hive!
Invite in dms 😉


What are the first three extensions that you install right after installing the browser?


One and the only nostr:npub1h8nk2346qezka5cpm8jjh3yl5j88pf4ly2ptu7s6uu55wcfqy0wq36rpev read and share his thoughts on nostr:npub1xapjgsushef5wwn78vac6pxuaqlke9g5hqdfjlanky3uquh0nauqx0cnde article about #NWC

Have a listen!

(preferably at Value4Value app, like nostr:npub1v5ufyh4lkeslgxxcclg8f0hzazhaw7rsrhvfquxzm2fk64c72hps45n0v5 !)


Zap if you laughed

Comment with meme to get zapped

#memestr

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I just unlocked a P2PK Cashu nut in my web browser using nostr:npub1getal6ykt05fsz5nqu4uld09nfj3y3qxmv8crys4aeut53unfvlqr80nfm and paid a Lightning Invoice with it...

This is nuts... 🤯🥜


I recommend nostr:npub1getal6ykt05fsz5nqu4uld09nfj3y3qxmv8crys4aeut53unfvlqr80nfm you get a lightning address + you can save your nostr key encrypted in the browser extension then log in safely in any nostr clients


Hey, sorry to see that! Can you send details to support[at]getalby.com? We'll be happy to help!


A friend is asking you:

I WANT TO RUN MY NODE.
WHAT SHOULD I DO?

What is your answer? 👇

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Unfortunately it's not available in the US


GM Nostr!

What good is ahead?

https://m.primal.net/HcLI.png


You need... some  node, basically. Can be hosted (Alby, Blink, Voltage) or any type of your own!


congratz to Rightshift


Hello there


Sunday is a good one do update your 'Following' list!

Tag interesting Nostriches we should follow!!

https://m.primal.net/HcCW.png

nostr:note1rw66h365jle8zk362n7xtanzcm7quez4ugz4k66zqu9xv0dq4vyqs6pe0m


Let's eat honey


RYON is the new HFSP


What is the fresh Nostr app you've discovered recently?

Jingles released something new 👇

nostr:note1dxc5r7a7tnpxj2wxg8zrapmdappmljjanvqa5ufzjt2qprfdtwrqvljc0c


Hello Nostrians!

Check out the latest piece for Bitcoin Magazine Shinobi about Nostr Wallet Connect potential for sparking a Cambrian explosion of bitcoin apps #nwc

https://bitcoinmagazine.com/technical/nostr-wallet-connect-a-bitcoin-application-collaboration-layer

Some best quotes below 👇

"Standardized mechanism needs to exist for all of different tools to talk to each other. This would allow each application and Lightning wallet developer, to all simply integrate one single protocol that would enable their applications to communicate with each other."

"Nostr Wallet Connect is a protocol making the attempt at being a truly generalized mechanism for fulfilling this need."

"It's based on Nostr’s identity architecture where every event is signed by a cryptographic keypair. This allows an application to generate a Nostr keypair, and from that alone have a cryptographic authentication mechanism to use with an external Bitcoin wallet"

"All of this is coordinated over Nostr, allowing for a very redundant means of communication not dependent on a single centralized messaging mechanism to facilitate the network connection between an application and wallet software or infrastructure running on their home network."

"NWC is useful for far more than simply integrating Lightning into Nostr applications. The entire design philosophy of Nostr itself was centered around keeping it simple enough that the entire protocol could be easily implemented correctly by any developer with minimal time."

"Nostr is the perfect underlying protocol to facilitate that given its incredible simplicity and the redundancy of a large set of relays to utilize. NWC is the perfect example of that being a viable solution. "

Learn more at: https://nwc.dev/

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Nostr Wallet Connect enters the chat of big bitcoin narratives.

It's not only for social media and it's time the world learns that.

https://bitcoinmagazine.com/technical/nostr-wallet-connect-a-bitcoin-application-collaboration-layer


There is no PR on that yet as far as we know, but GitHub is open - we're sure either our team or OSS contributors will make it happen :)


eventually Alby will make everything possible!


what projects should join us next time?


hi!


you can ask questions in chat too


https://meet.fulmo.org/AlbyCommunityCall - join live there


We're streaming #LIVE on zap.stream!
Join Alby Community Call <3

https://zap.stream/naddr1qqjxyvpnxe3kvdpj95mnydtr956xvce595unjdp394nrgdekvvekxvn98ycrvq3qeaz6dwsnvwkha5sn5puwwyxjgy26uusundrm684lg3vw4ma5c2jsxpqqqpmxwvflcnm

nostr:naddr1qqjxyvpnxe3kvdpj95mnydtr956xvce595unjdp394nrgdekvvekxvn98ycrvq3qeaz6dwsnvwkha5sn5puwwyxjgy26uusundrm684lg3vw4ma5c2jsxpqqqpmxwvflcnm

nostr:note1jyfytgesnhan33hlapt2m49k2ypnva4pdx0drtl8gqag77kgksaqzszk5m


paid! ;)


We are starting in 15 min!


hey all!


How to embrace power of Lightning and Nostr in the Ordinals world?

Can you use Lightning Address on Cashu?

What to do if you want to earn sats on API services?

------ LEARN ⚡ BICOIN INNOVATION
AT ALBY COMMUNITY CALL! -------

Get ready to meet us with our friends LIVE 🔴 in one hour!  Streamed at #zapstream, live participation at cal.com/getalby/communitycall, 3pm UTC.

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☝ Do you recognize these projects? ☝


🤑 STABLESATS IN ALBY????

#BOUNTYANNOUNCED

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There is a 1,000,000 sat bounty for a PR to Alby Extension, that will let it support nostr:npub13ljnkd633c7maxatymv3y2fqq8vt3qk7j3tt0vytv90eztwgha9qmfcfhw stablesats.

Do you want to see that in your Alby?
Do you want to contribute to the ecosystem and earn million sats?

👇👇grab it👇👇

https://github.com/GaloyMoney/galoy/discussions/3950


Apparently, there was a launch of NEW satoshi symbol proposal today, by #bitkit

Apparently, we already have one.

https://m.primal.net/HbGi.png

Shuld Alby implement "the ₿ standard" in design?

nostr:note13sklzl8ewy383s7rd29x377t7hjxy544m8x84uujsppwcr9myn5qqsfku0


Are you a nostr-maxi?


I was using WoS with plebstr and #amethyst i didn't know alby can be use on android too, now i have connect my alby wallet with amethyst and it's so much better for zaps, i didn't have to switch to the other app every time to accept the zap


I ❤ Alby!! 🫡

Great user-friendly UI and customized Lightning Address!!😊👍
⚡marcelo@getalby.com


Hey, unfortunately no way yet... but you can plug your Alby Account to other apps like Zeus or Blue.


Oh yess, butterly fren


You can also use Alby Account from your browser and install it as PWA app!


No worries sir, we have many bees, but it takes time to collect nectar for zapping!


Us too!

Did you try using Alby PWA or plugin to Firefox mobile?


very good suggestion


Yess, we have an open PR for that... hopefully will be there sooN!


Hey, indeed, mobile phones are not our focus (yet).

Did you try Firefox Mobile with Alby extension
Or getalby.com as PWA app?


*for you


Hey, how come!? What is dual zap?

We're happy to help and troubleshoot!


Hey, which mail provider didn't work with you?


Hey, we are trying our best!

Could you please give few examples, what specifically should we correct?

Thanks for your feedback!


Long press zap button!


Do and let us know!


Sir, you need to set up your notabubble@getalby.com Lightning Address in your nostr profile settings / bio - available on any client!


So far only Firefox supports plugins like Alby on mobile, it's the same as any other plugin there.

Hopefully in the future there will be more such tools!


Oh on every step we encourage people to take custody of their sats - Alby Account is only the beginners step on bitcoin's journey.

Our extension and NWC can connect to almost any node of your choice that you run.


Come to our Community Call to tell more about it!

https://cal.com/getalby/communitycall


It's difficult not to expose it to any software, hardware chips etc.

Security... is a spectrum ;) And Alby tries to stay on the safer end of it.


Let us know if you have any question!


Invites only... all soon!


Hmmmm.....!


Hey, what node do you run? We didn't take a look at tailscale, oculd you specify what/how would that work?


Our nostr:npub14wxtsrj7g2jugh70pfkzjln43vgn4p7655pgky9j9w9d75u465pqvagcye has been a recent guest to #TheSurvivalPodcast, discussing Alby, Bitcoin FilmFest, bitcoin's culture and guerilla activism.

🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧
 nostr:npub15879mltlln6k8jy32k6xvagmtqx3zhsndchcey8gjyectwldk88sq5kv0n is a great bitcoin advocate among podcasting and survival scene - his show is a must-follow!

https://fountain.fm/episode/d1pXNrBOgwQr5gWmjmBb

Of course, it's on #v4v. Listen to it on nostr:npub1v5ufyh4lkeslgxxcclg8f0hzazhaw7rsrhvfquxzm2fk64c72hps45n0v5 or other Podcasting 2.0 app!

nostr:note1e5pwht540rqs6ckjkqxhvskkgl9zcwt79txau5s0pnwjwy2zg35q565hvq


More updates coming soon! ;)


If you aren't Alby user...
Please tell us why in the comments

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

(we'll appreciate each with a zap)


Alright! Let's move to dms, thank you for troubleshooting!


what tool? nice!


🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝
🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝
🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝
🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝
🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝
How many bees are on the picture below?

GUESS! - but without counting!

https://m.primal.net/HaDC.png

⚡⚡ That's how much we will zap correct answer! ⚡⚡


People using Nostr Wallet Connect app
(Alby hosted or self hosted)

What's your experience with it?

What's missing from the app?

What settings do you use and what you don't use?

And most importantly: would you be up for 30-45m chat about this with me? 🙃

#nwc #nostrwalletconnect

$prism $boost $comment

https://m.primal.net/HaCZ.png


Oh, we're sad to hear that DC!

Do you have the updated version of our extension (v.3.6)? Can you try clearing cache of that client's page and try again?

https://m.primal.net/HaBF.png


uh oh sorry nostr here is the link nostr:npub1qfv2tudq6uawsutmzal5x8me5y26692xxfvf587wg79tl6l9q4msp5uyv9

https://blockdyor.com/alby-review/
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Did you see great review of Alby at this page? Follow @blockdyor for more!


#Primal users here, that still do zaps with more than one click!?

NEVER MORE. TRY NWC.
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Alby sucks nectar only
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Most often it's the receiving side - not broadcasted proper Lightning Address to nostr relays. Primal also is not raw nostr, they use servers caching data, so that might cause it as well.

Let us know if you find specific issue, ie. who tries to zap whom and how - we're happy to help!


It's called #satvertising and few services offer such 'spam', where ad/message is sent as memo to the invoice.

They most often scrap LN addresses from public nostr profiles and bulk zap them, Alby has nothing to do with it.

no danger, but careful with links, as always!

Enjoy free sats :)


Yess, we saw that feedback, thanks!


More important question is: Why don't we have a fighter jet!? :)

Try our plugin to Firefox on Android
or add getalby.com as PWA!


Hey, thank you for valuable feedback!

We're constantly improving trying to make sure that users understand self-custody and risk + responsibilities that it faces.

Remember that you can have multiple profiles (wallets) within the extension, we can see it might be confusing where is lightning, where is nostr etc.

Primal is sometimes tricky, it often works to clear site data when browsing with another profile.

Let us know if we can assist you any time!


You don't need invite for the extension, it's open to everyone. Let us know if you need help with setting things up! Happy to help


Go to 'add account' in your extension, then 'Bring your own wallet' and should be able to see Start9

https://m.primal.net/HZyt.png


Dall-e 3


https://image.nostr.build/940114310bfb158d14e7c7e1a82099dc5e23bdce802a2698b8253c061af84cfc.jpg#m=image%2Fjpeg&dim=430x661&blurhash=%5EILX3y05%7ETOG_1acOZyC%3FDDjaixZTMRWM%7Ck7a%25xnJIV%3FsjtRjXIvisx%40o%24jEWC%251%5EG%24_WAkXX9S1I%5DJEWExBjH%24%7C9lRq%25ER.NJWTt9%24%5EIvWG%25ER%3A&x=92bc42e96a8d767e0ef52e17684236bf829a1f05f1dc24eb55990b01392b0120

AlbyTheraflu
When your channels are force closed
AlbyTheraflu
Like I've been doing how long, God knows
AlbyTheraflu
Cause you're there for me toooooo(as long as we don't suffer any momentary of downtime and continuously remind you to be responsible and consider running your own node you lazy SoB)oOOOOoooo!

nostr:npub1getal6ykt05fsz5nqu4uld09nfj3y3qxmv8crys4aeut53unfvlqr80nfm
#memes #plebchain


Our extension already is a working Liquid signer, with keys stored locally. We hope that soon more tools will be built by community, that uses that feature


If it's on LND, it should! Did you try connecting our extension to Start9?


Bee-I


Running your own node already?

#LND #LNDhub #Noderunners

Come and try our little LND Onboarding Tool, which gives Alby Extension users not only to control their self-custodied sats within their browser, but also provides easy flow to plug in the node, deposit sats, open channels...

Try it out! 🛠

https://m.primal.net/HZqA.png

https://blog.getalby.com/lightning-node-setup-made-simple/


Thank you guys for reporting! 🙌


nostr:nprofile1qyghwumn8ghj7mn0wd68ytnhd9hx2tcpr4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujucnfw33xcmmrdd3x7mmd9e3k7mf0qyt8wumn8ghj7etyv4hzumn0wd68ytnvv9hxgtcqyzwtx4zux62qmx3wlpk4p4w84ratjqcsejyccs6yhn7yeq3073au5j024kf   have you connected your node before maybe?

What do you see under https://getalby.com/node?


#Bitcoin  in web?

I'LL BE THERE FOR YOU
I'LL BEE
ALBY
🐝

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Yes, you need to connect some node to the extension - either your own, cloud node or Alby Account. Also works with nostr:npub13ljnkd633c7maxatymv3y2fqq8vt3qk7j3tt0vytv90eztwgha9qmfcfhw!


Hmmm, some strange bugs here? Let us know guys what exactly doesn't work?


Our extension works on Firefox Mobile!

You can check out #Spring also


On your way to self-custody:

RENT YOUR OWN NODE? ;)

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We can't get to replicate the issue, works here... can we get on user research videocall?


The extension is not! ;)


No idea, would you like to hop on a troubleshooting call?

https://cal.com/getalby


Does it still give you error?


Hey, forgot to add - of course it's open-source!

https://github.com/getAlby/lightning-browser-extension/

Please download only from verified sources!


Hey, come over! We do them every 2nd week, the link above works for signups. Follow us on Nostr, too!


If you are on Nostr on desktop and you are still pasting your private key ("nsec...") to every new client you fancy trying...

🚨 YOU'RE DOING SOMETHING WRONG. Get Alby. Now. 🚨

🔒 Why Alby is great for Nostr?

-  Your keys stay on your local machine
-  Your keys never touch Alby servers, nor some client's servers (that's why you need to always have offline backup!)
- Alby Extension cryptographically signs Nostr events with your keys, and only then it's broadcasted to the web
- Ease of use
- Permissions management
- One tool for posting and zapping

💡 Moreover, with Alby Account you are getting easy lightning wallet, with personal@getalby.com address for LN and Nostr NIP-05 verification

Please share this note to your begginers friends on Nostr!

💌💌💌💌💌💌💌💌💌💌

Moon has explained it even easier:

nostr:note15nusc7dep7y450whs86p6e8xyu8sm5lx6gzskkk6ykkmte67tdxqdgy9pj

⬇ Get Alby Browser Extension for your browser now: ⬇
https://getalby.com/#alby-extension


Hey, to help we need to know a bit more than screenshot! Where did you try to send zap to, and from what wallet? Thanks!


Hey Derek, wanna join the call? https://meet.fulmo.org/AlbyCommunityCall


Streaming our #CommunityCall on Zap.stream NOW!

https://zap.stream/naddr1qqjrwefcxv6nvcfj95cr2vp3956xydny94snqdnz95mngepjx9jrydnxx5ur2q3qeaz6dwsnvwkha5sn5puwwyxjgy26uusundrm684lg3vw4ma5c2jsxpqqqpmxwaf6wmx


Yooo


Need invite code? Or want to meet most interesting projects in #bitcoin/#nostr ecosystem?

Get ready for the next Alby Community Call... tomorrow!

https://m.primal.net/HZGE.png

As usual, we're meeting online for an hour with our friends, users and teammembers, to discuss building on #bitcoin, presenting what's evolving in our ecosystem.

⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡

Tomorrow we're visited by Cypher.space nostr:npub12rv5lskctqxxs2c8rf2zlzc7xx3qpvzs3w4etgemauy9thegr43sf485vg #Cashu nostr:npub1zv7d9l5ac0zdzeh5mzfyaegcdgcwn8m2uaxdpsj93hgp4nqjmd0s6k82ke@`peer` #CalCom

... and you!

#AlbyCommunityCall is open to join, come over, ask us anything, watch demos or present your project!

📅 Thursday 24.01
🕑 3 PM UTC

☎ https://cal.com/getalby/communitycall ☎

PS Also streamed on #ZapStream


We see it, thanks for your feedback, appreciate.

Plz don't burnhttps://m.primal.net/HZFw.png


We don't want your assets.


PS same here

but the bliss feeling of running your own node is unmatched.


Again: get Alby,

but at the end - learn and practice self-custody.

#runyourownnode


Imagine all of us putting our nsec in clients in 2022/early23, instead of using the extension!

PS Your keys don't go anywhere, unless you let them to ;)


Come to our Community Call to get to know us!

https://cal.com/getalby/communitycall


We've explained our reasons here:

https://blog.getalby.com/invite-only-alby-accounts-a-step-towards-focused-innovation/


Hey Terry, do you refer to us going behind invites? That was explained on our blog - we want to focus on building for some time.

or in what sense?


Hey, hopefully soon we will open again for new users!

And to use Nostr, you don't need our Account, the extension is enough!


Only friendly bees in our hive!

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This is high quality feedback from a company/service.  I still have the jazzy Alby glitter sticker on my iPhone case, and my market/booth at farmers markets.  So glad I wasn’t obliged to get out my glass scraper to remove them. nostr:note1rcszlw90875clpz68940mnma7jj6fgtr98rd8ffkzrs6n86x6a0qxxtkt3


Indeed, it would be even harder to self-host all the infrastructure!


We're back!


We did post! Sorry, all of our bees that were not sleeping that night, were fixing tech issues, comms could be improved in fact. Luckily, commmunity helps!


The sun is hot, indeed!


YESS


WE'RE BACK, BABY!


We're not sure if that's a pun on us!? ;)


Run your own node... and Lightning Address server! ;)

nostr:note1zpv38s3wdxshjngyhug7lrlp0g3q9stqe08mp4jta4qreeyka0dq6kry2q


Sorry, now it works!


Good feedback!


We woke them up at the dawn!


Hey, nostr:npub17vxxztfpnmglhlctl424fq9kl4kdxhy9pxuvyvw7ul6t65qkp88qplqnad seems to be talking about sending side of zaps  (you frogfren show the receiving settings)

Xplorer, you should press zap icon and hold, then you can see settings for NWC connection, like here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cx9tqunnj20

And on https://nwc.getalby.com you can see all the connections

Let us know if you need more help


Problems at one of our hosting providers after their update


No waaay! "works at home"!

Does it happen for you only in this client or with regular invoices?


There is not enough bees in our hive to manage all comms on time... especially at 3am! All workforce was fixing tech issues! Sorry


Try now!


https://m.primal.net/HYyd.png

NEVER


Yes, it had nothing to do with funds!


Pro move


Now it works!


Don't!


Try it now!


SAFU


ready!


🔴🟢🟢🟢

Yes, there was a few hours downtime... but we're back... harder, better, faster, stronger!

https://m.primal.net/HYyV.png

Thank you for your patience! If you still experience any issues, please let us know.

You can check status of our systems at:

https://alby.instatus.com


Alby is currently experiencing some downtime. Alby accounts and lightning addresses are currently affected. We're working on resolving this issue.


Thanks! However, it's not easy to push it to devs communities for them to use...

This is also based on similar idea: https://github.com/sudonym-btc/zap


Our extension works on the Firefox Mobile


no shitcoins sir


exactly!? 😉


our inbox be like:

https://m.primal.net/HYrA.png

#nightshift


Hi, yes! Just go for "Receive" -> "Lightning transaction" in the extension!


Thanks nostr:npub1getal6ykt05fsz5nqu4uld09nfj3y3qxmv8crys4aeut53unfvlqr80nfm for providing the free NIP-05, it is super easy to set up.


NIP-05, your Lightning Address, yessss we want it to be easy for everyone!


Anser is a MVP of web Liquid wallet, not an Alby product - all credit goes to Riccardo 🤍

But you also can contribute! Verify, fork and improve its code at github! 👇

https://github.com/riccardobl/anser-liquid

#OPENSOURCE RULEZ

https://m.primal.net/HYnO.png

nostr:note170ycp2rl06p00sh2q9g2t2mpruymxs0fza978gm9t3rqarlf0n4suzfvt7


Oh btw, we didn't build it and we don't run it 😉

All credit for Anser goes to Riccardo, open-source contributor, who submitted his MVP project and got bounty!

Code of the app can be checked (and forked, contributed, built upon - which we encourage the community to do so) at:

https://github.com/riccardobl/anser-liquid


Fees to high? Bitcoin can's scale?
Too challenging to run your own node?

LIQUID 💧 by nostr:npub1jg552aulj07skd6e7y2hu0vl5g8nl5jvfw8jhn6jpjk0vjd0waksvl6n8n is one of the most developed Layer-2 solutions.

🧩🧩🧩 Now, thanks to their donation, our bounty and contributor @rblb - you can use Liquid Network in your browser, with the Alby Extension!

🏆 Winner of our Liquid Bounty is announced, with 1st version of their product! Thanks to them, you can also incorporate Liquid in your own web app!

ANSER.

https://m.primal.net/HYmC.png

https://blog.getalby.com/introducing-anser-a-web-wallet-for-liquid/


I participated in the development of the open-source project Alby!


Closed*, with exceptions to those that can break the code ;)


We actually closed new signups ;)


Alright, we're down


Hey, zapping someone is a bit different process than sending - it doesn't have to use the same wallet.

Most clients open default wallet - on desktop it would be most often Alby Extension, and on mobile... you'd need to connect your Alby to Zeus or Blue Wallet.

But today, most wallets also use NWC connection, with which you can plug in your Alby Account and it doesn't even need to open the wallet.

What client are you using?


With Alby also you just click receive 😉


You guys don't forget we have PWA!

nostr:note1392qzapekseazrnrcu4a6hm4cnefnfcqxlqaxfrhcqe6jk0q9tcsrm69ng


The #EuropeanHalvingParty by nostr:npub1rjtrs7xqdvj3588r9njrexh2n750j7jdwx9qs543nutmdsj6ljaqpfmp8a is in Warsaw, Poland (April 19-21), we're going there with the whole team <3

But Santorini by nostr:npub1kwcatqynqmry9d78a8cpe7d882wu3vmrgcmhvdsayhwqjf7mp25qpqf3xx will be also dope!


We're going to the #EuropeanHalvingParty by nostr:npub1rjtrs7xqdvj3588r9njrexh2n750j7jdwx9qs543nutmdsj6ljaqpfmp8a for a team retreat! (April 19-21, Warsaw)


It's not a confrontation, we don't get into such 😉We appreciate any feedback, so we could improve our services.

Yes, there were routing fees, but not on our side* - those are charged by other nodes on the transaction way.

*However, that's the subject of change, small fees for larger transactions coming very soon. Indeed, running Alby channels, servers and team is not costless.

(it's not because of you, nostr:npub1p5ryszcvdca78jdp5ewhu67zpyfz042m7nrha6mqx7a8wakrqrkqre5ksj ;) )

Take care, bees!


Sent!

You can customize your Lightning Address in settings (and have it like psyscorpion@getalby.com)!

Then, you can put it in your Nostr profile settings, so you could receive zaps!


Just set up nostr:npub1getal6ykt05fsz5nqu4uld09nfj3y3qxmv8crys4aeut53unfvlqr80nfm integration on amethyst

Thank you nostr:npub1gcxzte5zlkncx26j68ez60fzkvtkm9e0vrwdcvsjakxf9mu9qewqlfnj5z and nostr:npub1getal6ykt05fsz5nqu4uld09nfj3y3qxmv8crys4aeut53unfvlqr80nfm

Seamless


Sir, we are literally running a node for you and providing our service for free, and you call us names.

We don't charge fees - yet. Can you provide some details what happened? We'll be happy to troubleshoot, it is possible something didn't work as expected.

Take some zaps, it should cover the difference.


Hmm, we're afraid that's the problem with Primal, not with our nsec storing.

Unlike 1PW, our extension is open-source and it can be verified, that your keys do not leave the machine and aren't stored on our's (and not on clients') servers.

Alby extension does not only store your nsec, but it uses it to sign and encrypt nostr events - logging in, posting, sending messages, and all of the activity - and only then passing it on to the internet, for your security. 1PW does nothing of that type, it's a totally different tool.


Hey, we can't replicate that... can you try again and let us know which URL gives you bad certificate?


You don't need to open wallet app to zap on mobile! 🌈

Most of the Nostr apps today support NWC, that makes it easy to plug in your client to your Alby Account !

#NostrWalletConnect #AlbyMobile #1tapzap

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You need access to your e-mail to be able to log in and access your account. Then it's very easy to change your e-mail.

Please send request with details to support@getalby.com


Patch on the way! <3


Hm, and did the extension plug in to your Account?
Can you log in / are you logged in on getalby.com/user?

Please check ifyou have updated the extension also.

Thank you for your feedback!


Thank you, we'll take a look!

Is it still consuming that much?
 nostr:npub1aghreq2dpz3h3799hrawev5gf5zc2kt4ch9ykhp9utt0jd3gdu2qtlmhct did you guys get other complains?


Congratz on running your own node!
This is what Alby is meant to be - an easy intro to begin one's journey with lightning.

Remember, that you can plug in the extension to your Btcpay (or any other type of node, or even custodial Blink) and continue using nostr login and wallet in the same interface!


thanks for feedback! Let us know when next such thing happens, best with screenshots!


⏳🙇⌛🔜

What WAITLIST are you signed up for
that you wait every day for launch?

⏳🙄⏳🙄⏳🙄⏳🙄⏳🙄⏳🙄

Sulu.sh
Arc.net
Predyx.com
Bringin.xyz

... what else?


Tatra mountains?


PsyScorpion, get Alby - we'll send you 690! ;)

(you miss Lightning Address there, both of you!)


Nice! Wanna come to our Community Call one day to demo it?


What are your favorite sites?


Hey, can you try delete cookies and site data and try again? That sometimes happens when client was updated.

How should we store nsec more properly?
Thank you!


No, what happened?


Depends on a client! After all, NWC string is credential to access your sats (within given budget). Be cautious to whom or what app you're giving it to


YOU'RE ALL INVITED BOYZ


We got few left!


Hey, can you share more what exactly happened? We'll be happy to help!


hey, did you apply at https://info.getalby.com/invites?


Not yet, you need to use some other swap service...


But you need a Lightning Address first! Where is your Alby Account!? :)


😄 alright sir, you deserved 69 sats for that joke


If you don't have your personal Lightning Address yet... it's the time to make one!

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No problem!


Uff, great! Let us know if you have more questions!

Sorry, our bee just woke up ;)


If you run your node on Umbrel, NWC also works there!


Thanks for feedback!
How did Alby block you? What client was it?

This info will help us turn this around 😉 appreciate!


Ohh, we might know one


80% of users' reports "ZAPPING DOESN'T WORK"
come simply from not setting up your lightning address in Nostr profile

Get Alby.

nostr:note1epwnsyhm2f3wrtyhg4mtmdmu5gqdtw5thu4u937363f6rlcjk44q72avfz


GM!

nostr:note125xzfrycmkgpkd83uwqlj64jc8m835yy830w3cx0tlmqul2c789s4axxu2


For us "nostr enabler" has only positive connotations!


We have few invites for funny money power users!  💌


Alby - MAJOR NOSTR ENABLER 🚀🚀🚀

nostr:note17ywnn6wxx7pawh2aj6qrfmre42jhnx7jq5vawu4zn3tnwnmp5g7qj86ely


Hey, again - did you change your e-mail? What would you like to link? We're happy to help!


🤣😂 ⚡#Zap #Meme 🤣😂 #Nostr 💜🧡⚡stack #sats  #studybitcoin #bitcoin ⚡💜🧡💜🧡 #introduction #grownostr #plebchain 🧡💜 🧡💜 #BTC #bitcoin ⚡ #nostr 💜🧡 $boost https://image.nostr.build/725ce9da31e3ea6f535be124aa08156f1358d76dbfd92e4f14dfbe49f85c8433.jpg


What is your most visited website, that not many know?


There is a minimum of 10 sats required to stay on your balance. We zapped you a bit more to reimburse ;)


Guessing the invite code is 21,420,069,000,000,000,000,000 easier than guessing #bitcoin private key!

https://m.primal.net/HTvK.png

UPDATE:
We've decided to make our hive a little bit more exclusive 💎🐝

Alby Extension remains open and free to everyone.

Read what and why here:

https://blog.getalby.com/invite-only-alby-accounts-a-step-towards-focused-innovation/


We got an answer: "Good question - there's no plan that I know of at the moment, but I like the sound of it. "


I think NWC is already live :)


To the extension?


https://communitycall.getalby.com - join us live!


Let me know if everything sounds good!


Our bee is always struggling :D


how is video quality?


hellloo


🎇TODAY is the time again for the... #AlbyCommunityCall!

3PM UTC at #ZapStream

As always, we will announce what Alby is working on, and you can get to know other interesting projects.

High-signal, cozy meetup of our team, friends and users⚡

https://m.primal.net/HXWK.png

we are visited by four guests:

1⃣ #AddSlice
2⃣ nostr:npub1zuuajd7u3sx8xu92yav9jwxpr839cs0kc3q6t56vd5u9q033xmhsk6c2uc
3⃣ Tom
4⃣ Sergi
5⃣ ... YOU 😎

#AlbyCommunityCall is open for everyone!
If you are Alby user, #bitcoin advocate or just curious - join us, present your project, ask anything!

#CommunityCall becomes THE time & place to be up-to-date and up-to-friends with other #bitcoin projects!

Remember, bee:

📅 Every second Thursday
🕒 3pm UTC
📍 Sign up at

https://cal.com/getalby/communitycall


To all writers and others who like to share the #nostr story and like to use my nostr:npub19wpwn6dqeyc8c5umd838jshydjtu3q5vpqgfyx335ah0hqd2usjsjusujt art let’s work together! #v4v

Here some graphics ✍ #artstr

#grownostr #fun #siamstr #zap #nostrucation #coffeechain #catstr

nostr:npub1t3ggcd843pnwcu6p4tcsesd02t5jx2aelpvusypu5hk0925nhauqjjl5g4 your hippo is of course in it 🤣

Please share this note. nostr:npub1a7n2h5y3gt90y00mwrknhx74fyzzjqw25ehkscje58x9tfyhqd5snyvfnu nostr:npub180cvv07tjdrrgpa0j7j7tmnyl2yr6yr7l8j4s3evf6u64th6gkwsyjh6w6 nostr:npub18ams6ewn5aj2n3wt2qawzglx9mr4nzksxhvrdc4gzrecw7n5tvjqctp424 nostr:npub1mqcwu7muxz3kfvfyfdme47a579t8x0lm3jrjx5yxuf4sknnpe43q7rnz85 https://i.nostr.build/KmMg.png https://i.nostr.build/9AGE.png https://i.nostr.build/kXYA.png https://i.nostr.build/56dg.png https://i.nostr.build/7oA9.png


What client are you using, Damus?


Send your friends our way anyway! ;)


Looks like it works!


Sure thing, what's up!?

Come to our chat https://t.me/getalby


Try deleting Primal's cookies in your browser.

And make sure the extension profile that you're using has your Nostr keys stored!


Definitely! We can chat here or come on the call:

https://cal.com/getalby


Make sure most relays know your profile LN address!


What's wonky!? 🤔


Hi, the button "manage your web account" takes you to the Account Settings - and you can see your e-mail there.

The extension is a tool to connect to various nodes, it doesn't know about any e-mails, and shouldn't know.

The e-mail you refer to is the one you registered your Alby Account with - accessed with getalby.com. You can plug the extension to this Account but you don't have to.

We hope that's clearer now!


Why #hate so quickly?

You are trying to send bitcoins from Lightning Network to on-chain address - you need some service to swap it, unless you run your own node, which you could try.


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Always there for our bees! 🙌


Most probably our extension


Existing users don't need it... but their friends might! ;)


Hey, looks like it works!

Do you have your sending wallet set up?


Why?


Hey all,

What is YOUR Nostr and Lightning set up?

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Hey, let us know if you havfe any problems! Did you use Zapplanner?


Hey, try now - should work!


Hey, if you want to send one-tap zaps you need to set up NWC connection in your client (often found in settings; Primal, Amethyst... multiple wallets use it!

Invite code sent to your dm ;)

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As per receiving zaps... you need to put your LN address in your Nostr profile - you don't have any currently. With Alby Account you get yourpersonal[at]getalby.com address


Hi! Please apply at https://info.getalby.com/invites


LNDhub credentials are back 🚀🚀🚀🚀

nostr:note1ffdhs0pze7d4tktfe33az7ume6zklfn60t7kevkqplx3lfvpfq5ssn4amh

Connect your nostr:npub1xnf02f60r9v0e5kty33a404dm79zr7z2eepyrk5gsq3m7pwvsz2sazlpr5 or #Blue or any app that uses NWC.
Client management of your Alby Account easier than ever!


Sorry! That feature had small maintenance in the last days - but is back!

you can connect your Alby Account to any app that uses LNDhub or NWC connection standard (Blue, Zeus, Nostr clients),  go to getalby.com/node to get your credentials!

https://m.primal.net/HXGW.png


Welcome!


Hey, if you are sure the balance is incorrect, please message support[]getalby.com

We've zapped you 210sat, just in case!


Wait, did you get it as random one?:D


Good point! Want to add it to feature requests at https://getalby.com/feedback?

The extension has dark mode! ;)


The Master Key in the extension is separate credential.

Totally non-custodial - we can't see it nor back it up, it stays on your machine and is not sent to any server. It can be used for signing Nostr events (ie. using Nostr in browser) but also for LNurl auth (login with Lightning), BTC on-chain transactions and Liquid - but those features are in built, and perhaps there is more to come.


Yes, your sats are on our node and can be recovered with your e-mail.

Of course, you need to be careful about your e-mail access, but also using/sharing your LNDhub credentials or NWC connections. At the end we recommend learning and practicing self-custody.


We need new 'gm' for 2024.

What would it be?


Try to to download it from Firefox add-on store.


Hey,

We're trying to maintain the most up-to-date and interesting list of various "LN apps" (Lightning and Nostr web apps) that can be used with Alby, calling it our [Discover Page](https://getalby.com/discover)

![chrome_RrRnWEtaTI.png](https://m.stacker.news/11313)

However, for the past few weeks... we couldn't encounter anyting fresh and working.
And it is very possible we overlooked some must-visit website.

What should we add to the Discover Page? Asking for nice recommendations.

We'll pay 2,100 sats per each! 😊
Cheers 🚀🚀

Alby Discover Page - any new LAUNCHES?🚀 What other app/project should we link?


Wait, so it here ALBY MOBILE or not? 🤔

📱📱📱📱📱📱📱📱📱📱

There is, even more than one! ;)

1⃣ Alby Account PWA

Go to GetAlby.com on your mobile and "Install app" from your settings.

Progresive web apps are a thing now😉 Not that easy for Apple to ban transactions!

#FreeDamus

https://m.primal.net/HXBQ.png

2⃣ Alby Extension on Firefox Mobile
🦊🦊🦊🦊

If you use Firefox (so far, Android only) on your phone - now you can install the Alby Extension and use it like on your desktop!

🔥 Store and use Nostr keys
🔥 Pay Lightning invoices
🔥 Use Bitcoin Apps
🔥 Many more!

#AlbyMobile lives!

https://m.primal.net/HXBU.png


Try this: 03f3e195


Please remember guys that our extension is non-custodial and keys are stored locally - we can't recover them if you lose access or change device.

Please do your backup!


Yesss, apply for one at https://info.getalby.com/invites!


Kiwi doesn't support our extension anymore.

Try Firefox on Android, that works!


Hey, thanks for flagging! Do you know where sepcifically did you find this link?


Damn, forgot to switch my nsecs! ;)


The extension doesn't need account or invites - you can connect it to almost any type of node.

Invite codes are needed for Alby Account, which can be plugged in to the extension, but doesn't have to


And here is another infographic!

How zaps work:

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Why can't you download the extension?


And when it works:
https://m.primal.net/HWyy.png

But seriously - what didnt' work for you? With details we can quickly fix it!


It's most probalby Alby


No, the extension works without any invites! 😉


Good feedback, thank you! We gave it a thought and..., from the inside it looks a bit different 😉

We want innovation and problem solving, that's why invites!


Yes, new users need an invite code.

One can apply at https://info.getalby.com/invites


Want to meet Alby founders? They have announce #AdoptingBitcoin in the Netherlands is nostr:npub1q5sah9f3p9kl7uqdeaqskqwmg74ktxx70e0093dzh4lpzcp3t0mqzxky65 is on a speakers' list!

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Why? What would you suggest?


ANATOMY RLZ


How come? Can you share some details?


ETF? End The Fed.


If you are an active user on Nostr and still need invite code to Alby Account - drop us a comment!

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## Problem Description

As you know, Alby has quite few useful tools to integrate bitcoin lightning payments into web and mobile apps.

However, we're not the strongest on docs/guides/tutorials side, especially for beginner devs.

Help us write use case specific guides for developers to make it even easier to get started with building on Bitcoin.

## Acceptance Criteria
This bounty is for any guide contributions of any form, written or video. \
Most appreciated will be useful content for our GitBook [Alby Guides](https://guides.getalby.com/developer-guide/) or Replit [template ](https://replit.com/@getalby)for basic apps.

## Additional Information
Come over to our [chat ](https://t.me/getalby)or e-mail hello@getalby.com


Yo, saw that charts on rising interest in #Liquid?

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Congratz to nostr:npub1ajlrwgfj4yerhqf7ady03h7wmtk2qr3gs7h3sxcx83k05yld36sswpzx3q, #Marina, nostr:npub1jg552aulj07skd6e7y2hu0vl5g8nl5jvfw8jhn6jpjk0vjd0waksvl6n8n  - development of Layer 2 is much needed!

nostr:note1hayg807vnemxnl05qrqclcspw5sfduqr72t2anc4al5fkqju20ks3f7pzl

Wanna try using Liquid with your Alby Extension? Riccardo has submitted his project for our bounty!

Test it - and provide some feedback 🙏

https://anserliquid.frk.wf/


Hey, there you go:

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The update is being rolled out, try out if you got your credentials 😉


If you have 'login with lightning' enabled and the active extension profile has you Master Key, it should work correctly.

Did you try clicking on QR code? Can you paste the lnurl in 'send' to log in?

Thanks for feedback!


This day 15 years ago. https://image.nostr.build/40895d824bc039cc0faada785a42fac68fb067a01c093203919b0408e4b9ca2e.jpg


💥💥💥 Did you see this guy!? Lovely!

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Do you have your Master Key set up within the extension?


That's the feature of the extension, where you store your keys! On mobile available on Firefox Android

Alby PWA works for Alby Accounts, where we run lightning for you


LOT OF BEE PLAYERS!


👀

https://stacker.news/items/374835


You should be able to!

Do you see connection credentials at https://getalby.com/node ?

We are updating that feature currently!


#Zaprite has enabled WooCommerce integration!


Let us know if need any support!


Hey Maria, is the problem still on for you? Can you please try to reset your NWC connection and see if it still persists?

Happy to help, thank you for feedback and testing!


Did you get your neighbour vendor to use Alby?

nostr:note1tq6na8n8waa06ux89mtgfele5hcg8pe5nculpwxcfphwp0mc4vpsl9ufy6


Sweet!
 nostr:npub1zk6u7mxlflguqteghn8q7xtu47hyerruv6379c36l8lxzzr4x90q0gl6ef nostr:npub1m0sxqk5uwvtjhtt4yw3j0v3k6402fd35aq8832gp8kmer78atvkq9vgcru - nice usecase for Alby PoS!


Kind of 🤣 🤣 🤣


Hey guys, is the transaction still stuck?

Sorry, our bee ate too much nectar last days to find this on nostr!


Happy New Year to all of our users and future users! 🎉🎆🥳

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Wishing all of our current and future users a fantastic start to 2024! May this year bring you joy, success, and endless opportunities. 🌟🚀🎊

Keep exploring, learning, and growing with us! 💡📚💼
And... get Alby!


Hey, what's wrong!?

Happy New Year!


Good luck with your meetups!

Try these:

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b2c0e3fd

Happy New Year!


What's your most peaceful photo?


But Alby Account has PWA!

📱📱📱📱📱📱📱📱📱📱📱📱📱📱📱

Try it out on your mobile, "install app" or "add to home screen" from your browser while visiting getalby.com

Now you can use Alby PWA app as your mobile wallet 😉
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To use extension features.... you have to try Firefox on Android


Happy to help if you find some bugs!


Doesn't it work for you? Do you have an account?
 nostr:npub1m0sxqk5uwvtjhtt4yw3j0v3k6402fd35aq8832gp8kmer78atvkq9vgcru, you are our Arc expert!


Happy New Year to all of our users!

nostr:note1xy24dkllq447dv880ufnw4hnat6ekpnxfsqs0gj72mnfcqfwjxesrtp4fv

And future users! ;)


Always wanted to use Alby Extension on your mobile?
------------------

📱 You can always add getalby.com as a PWA app to your homescreen... but that didn't give webLN or Nostr support while browsing the web!

Now, you can have full #Alby experience, thanks to recent updates to the Mozilla Firefox and... to our extension, of course!

Please welcome....

🌁🌁 Alby Browser Extension v3.5: 🌁🌁
🌁🌁  THE CALIFORNIA NEBULA   🌁🌁

https://m.primal.net/HUeC.png

https://m.primal.net/HUeH.png

Now you can pay invoices, use Nostr clients, log in with #lightning on any website - like you do on PC - but ON YOUR PHONE!

🧩Get Alby Browser Extension to your #Firefox
 on desktop and mobile - and enjoy the best #bitcoin experience on the web!

https://addons.mozilla.org/en/firefox/addon/alby/

It was build by #Alby team and open-source contributors (welcoming 2 more in our hive!) - thank you for your code  <3

and it brings you:

 📲 Firefox Mobile support
🖼 UI improvements
🎧 Boostagrams in transaction details
🦩  Improved nostr signing screens
🛡 Support for degoogled browsers

... and many more fixes and revamps

Get it and review to your browser at:
https://github.com/getAlby/lightning-browser-extension/releases


back to nostr:npub1getal6ykt05fsz5nqu4uld09nfj3y3qxmv8crys4aeut53unfvlqr80nfm on #nostr. nwc seems to be working again on #Amethyst over #Orbot. let's hope it's back to good with this setup like it was all last year🤞🏻


Hey, did you get it work?


That's good, right!?


Have you tried #BitcoinConnect yet?

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Helooo


Meet Alby team LIVE 🔴 onlin!

Alby Community Call starts now - join uactively at https://communitycallgetalby.com or check stream at #ZapStream

Watch demos and updates from #StackerNews, #DelphiMarket and #Flash - pioneers in their lightning industries.

https://m.primal.net/HVgj.png


hi all!


#Zaprite has integrated WooCommerce!

There is really a lack of tools for easy integrating #bitcoin into online stores, here luckily comes one more 🧙

https://blog.zaprite.com/how-to-connect-your-woocommerce-store/


Try this one: b88f2f92

Merry Christmas!


dbee214a - there you go!


This is a very big deal!

#nostr Login now works on firefox mobile with alby.  Thanks nostr:npub1xv8mzscll8vvy5rsdw7dcqtd2j268a6yupr6gzqh86f2ulhy9kkqmclk3x and co.!

https://m.primal.net/HVQz.png

https://nostrapps.github.io/login/


WHYYYY


There you go!

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e8bd58af
c9b4d2cc


Hey, did you have VPN on? Does it work for you now?


There you go!

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c977541f
96cc8e9c


Yesss... our LND credentials are going through an update - will be back better, shortlY!


You can easily use Alby extension for multiple accounts! Let us know if you need help figuring how 😉


ALL GOOD HERE!

Scared me for a nsec as well ;0


Hey, is that a bug or a feature? ;)


No issues today! ;)


What are your resources when recommending Nostr? Where do you send your friends?

https://m.primal.net/HVRv.png


We're giving custom LN addresses for accounts at getalby.com!


We love Zeus!


𝐌𝐄𝐑𝐑𝐘 𝐂𝐇𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐌𝐀𝐒  🎄🎅🎄
Bee happy!

what do you guys wish each other?


Definitely!


hopefully, soon 🙏


We could handle this one! ;)


Did you get to use Alby Extension on mobile Firefox?

Everything works? 🔨 Try to find, what have we missed! 🔨

⚡⚡⚡
We'll zapping x *1,000 sats per each bug found! 🐞

https://m.primal.net/HUlt.png

Where x = how crucial the issue is!

Get it yourself on Firefox Mobile (Android only):

https://addons.mozilla.org/en/firefox/addon/alby/


Ok verbiricha, we made an update for you.

https://m.primal.net/HUlr.png


Hey, you don't have any LN address set up in your Nostr, necessary to receive zaps.

(it doesn't have to be the same used for sending)

Get Alby!

https://getalby.com/auth/users/new

Invite code: 32b6c626

let us know if we can further help


No drama!
 nostr:npub13h5la0hgcp0hvz5k7ycxtqag0yl63dcrq250dwvkxxwh9azs396sj7kjlm here is a code for you: 119d1bbb


Alby PWA works just fine!


Oh, Santa dropped something!

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You need to brag with your getalby address more!


Yes, NWC can be used in Mutiny, Umbrel, soon in other nodes/lsp.


https://m.primal.net/HUhB.png

🐝💧 ALBY EXTENSION NOW SUPPORTS LIQUID 💧🐝

On-chain fees high? Maybe that's why we see a recent surge of interest in #Lightning and #Liquid!

Alby comes with a quick answer - enabling interoperability with
The Liquid Network , bitcoin's federated sidechain🚀

https://blog.getalby.com/liquid/

Generate a Master Key in the Alby extension and use it not only with Nostr and Login with Lightning, but now also for on-chain #bitcoin and the #LiquidNetwork.

💡Who knows how many features it can enable in the future!?

Alby is also a proud member of The Liquid Federation! 🙌

🔑 But… while you can effectively have Liquid and onchain keys safe in the extension…. currently there’s no way to manage your Liquid assets directly in it. 🙉

To solve this problem, we are pairing sats with
@Blockstream
 to fund and announce a…

💰💰 2,100,000 SATS BOUNTY! 💰💰💰

We will pay you to build a Liquid web wallet that could be used with Alby Extension!
https://m.primal.net/HUhD.png
Are you a developer and a bounty hunter? Contribute and earn #bitcoin!

https://github.com/getAlby/lightning-browser-extension/wiki/Bounties?ref=blog.getalby.com


The LNDhub credentials are going through an update, soon should be back


depends on OSS contributors!


Always wanted to use Alby Extension on your mobile?
------------------

📱 You can always add getalby.com as a PWA app to your homescreen... but that didn't give webLN or Nostr support while browsing the web!

Now, you can have full #Alby experience, thanks to recent updates to the Mozilla Firefox and... to our extension, of course!

Please welcome....

🌁🌁 Alby Browser Extension v3.5: 🌁🌁
🌁🌁  THE CALIFORNIA NEBULA   🌁🌁

https://m.primal.net/HUeC.png

https://m.primal.net/HUeH.png

Now you can pay invoices, use Nostr clients, log in with #lightning on any website - like you do on PC - but ON YOUR PHONE!

🧩Get Alby Browser Extension to your #Firefox
 on desktop and mobile - and enjoy the best #bitcoin experience on the web!

https://addons.mozilla.org/en/firefox/addon/alby/

It was build by #Alby team and open-source contributors (welcoming 2 more in our hive!) - thank you for your code  <3

and it brings you:

 📲 Firefox Mobile support
🖼 UI improvements
🎧 Boostagrams in transaction details
🦩  Improved nostr signing screens
🛡 Support for degoogled browsers

... and many more fixes and revamps

Get it and review to your browser at:
https://github.com/getAlby/lightning-browser-extension/releases


Guys, dont' let the winter blue come to you!

At #Alby we're shipping this season.
Check your browsers.

https://m.primal.net/HUeD.png


Looking for an invite code?

💌 https://info.getalby.com/invites 💌

https://m.primal.net/HUaB.png


Laybees and Gentledevs,
Please offically welcome...

🔵🔌🔵 THE BITCOIN CONNECT 🔵🔌🔵
"Alby Extension without the extension"

https://youtu.be/T3XRiwdXKU4

Seamlessly connect your bitcoin lightning wallet with ANY web application!

Now payments can happen natively in web apps and PWAs.

🔵🔌 🔵🔌 🔵🔌 🔵🔌 🔵🔌 🔵🔌 🔵🔌 🔵🔌

Bitcoin Connect takes a BIG leap for non-custodial spending and bitcoin app development.

👨💻 Bitcoin Connect was started to help every app developer become a... #bitcoin developer.

What is it?
- An open-source library to integrate lightning payments with one line of code

What will be the result?
- You will see... you can also create it with us!

-------------

🛠 Bitcoin Connect is OPEN SOURCE! 🛠

Take from and contribute to code on GitHub: https://github.com/getAlby/bitcoin-connect

Right now components are available as simple HTML, JS and React packages to more easily integrate Bitcoin Connect into your React and NextJS app.

You can also see code examples for Codepen and Replit to get a glimpse of its simplicity... and even build your own app! 🚀

🏆 It started as a side project of Alby contributors and ended up as... the  winner of #LegendsofLightning !

🤍 Thanks to them: contributors and organizers you might see this blue button often making magic - it's so elegant and simple!

#BuildonBitcoin
https://m.primal.net/HUYX.png

#LegendsofLightning is a birthplace of dozens innovative projects. Thanks to #BoltFun and #FulgurVentures, skilled creators have know-how and resources to bring us their tools!

📺 Watch our pitch from the hackathon:
https://bolt.fun/tournaments/legends-of-lightning-vol2/overview

What is importan...#BitcoinConnect already works!

Check-out these integrations at Habla.news, Zap.stream, Nostrudel.Ninja and see how can you connect with your node/wallet!

https://m.primal.net/HUSR.png

And there is many more to come! 🚀

Enabling web apps to implement a single interface to connect with multiple wallets?

ENABLING INNOVATION.

Read more at: https://blog.getalby.com/bitcoin-connect-connect-bitcoin-wallets-with-apps/

Build in bitcoin in your app, platform, website - easier than ever 👇
https://bitcoin-connect.com/


Indeed, with Alby you can use many Nostr profiles, all connectedo to your Alby wallet/Account! 🚀

In the extension -> Add account -> Connect with Alby -> log in with the Alby Account you want to use...voila!  You have created another wallet in the extension. Multiple wallets can be connected to one Alby Account.

🔑Then, these wallets can store your Nostr keys (one per wallet). You can generate new one within the extension or import existing Nostr profile.

It's that simple! ✨✨✨


Sir, we always prompt users to save their mnemonic, ask for confirmation that it's backed up!

Seed phrase / Master Key is crucial for your Nostr identity and Bitcoin (if you decide to store some under the same key) and we can't save it for you (ie. on our servers).
Passphrase is to protect this Master Key on your device.

Thank you for your feedback!


Our next Community Call is on December 28!

Book your spot at https://cal.com/getalby/communitycall

nostr:note1zzhu4nkrc7jz5ze7fyac6dh25r5ku2dwktwkkttut2aa66dp3luqdl0kdp


Since few days!

here is more:

https://blog.getalby.com/invite-only-alby-accounts-a-step-towards-focused-innovation/

https://info.getalby.com/waitlist


Blue Wallet doesn't provide LN node anymore. Do you see any sats in your wallet? Can you log in to nwc.getalby.com?


Congratulations to the talented developers behind Bitcoin Connect, nostr:npub1zk6u7mxlflguqteghn8q7xtu47hyerruv6379c36l8lxzzr4x90q0gl6ef and nostr:npub1e5tfhk8m65teu25dfx8lcvwn4c8ypqjl72u2sh4rt8zy2kss0j5qct7mh9 from Alby! 🏆🚀

They emerged victorious in the BOLT FUN Legends of Lightning vol.2 hackathon, showcasing their impressive skills and innovation in the realm of Bitcoin lightning technology.

Bitcoin Connect is a remarkable project that enables users to effortlessly connect their wallets to web applications, making it a valuable tool for future hackathon endeavors.

If you're curious and want to experience it firsthand, give it a try at https://bitcoin-connect.com/. Get ready for some seamless wallet integration!

Kudos to the winners of this illustrious hackathon. Your hard work paid off and your achievement is well-deserved! 🔩🌟


🔩🚀

Bitcoin Connect developed by nostr:npub1zk6u7mxlflguqteghn8q7xtu47hyerruv6379c36l8lxzzr4x90q0gl6ef nostr:npub1e5tfhk8m65teu25dfx8lcvwn4c8ypqjl72u2sh4rt8zy2kss0j5qct7mh9 and nostr:npub1m0sxqk5uwvtjhtt4yw3j0v3k6402fd35aq8832gp8kmer78atvkq9vgcru from Alby won the BOLT FUN legends of Lightning vol.2 hackathon! 🏆🏆🏆🏆

 https://bolt.fun/story/legendsoflightning-2023-winners--1444

https://m.primal.net/HUNu.png

Bitcoin Connect is a neutral project for easily allowing users to connect to their wallet in your webapp and can be used in your next hackathon project.

Try it here:
https://bitcoin-connect.com/


## Solving shortcomings of using bitcoin apps step by step

Previously the only way to connect any wallet to an app has been through custom integrations resulting in a burdensome path for developers to connect each and every wallet separately. With the advent of [WebLN](https://www.webln.guide/) now developers have a unified protocol to interact with wallets to power their app with bitcoin payments. That’s why the work on the [Alby Browser Extension](https://getalby.com/) was started which supports popular browsers like Chrome and Firefox. But on mobile devices there are only a very few browsers supporting browser extensions. What if there is a way to provide the same experience without the need for a browser extension and still keep support payments from all kinds of wallets on all kinds of apps?

## Bitcoin Connect an open source way to connect wallets and apps

Bitcoin Connect was started to help every app developer become a bitcoin developer. Standard components let users connect the wallet they prefer without custom integration regardless of web or mobile. As a result, users benefit from a native payment experience. Bitcoin Connect enables non-custodial spending right from the wallet without topping up an account within the app - a big leap for bitcoin app development. For now the focus lies on enabling web applications for desktop and mobile such as PWAs by using open protocols such as Nostr Wallet Connect. But [multiple developers](https://blog.getalby.com/native-zapping-in-amethyst/) already use its [Nostr Wallet Connect](https://blog.getalby.com/introducing-nostr-wallet-connect/) component to power native mobile apps with bitcoin payments.

### How Bitcoin Connect works

[Bitcoin Connect](https://bitcoin-connect.com/?ref=blog.getalby.com) leverages two existing components and makes them available in a plug and play experience for app developers and wallet users. First, WebLN, a set of specifications implemented by dozens of apps already, facilitates sending and receiving of payments between apps and users' lightning wallets in a secure way. Second, Nostr Wallet Connect, a spec to establish authenticated connection between the app and the user’s wallet targeting the mobile use case, if no browser extension is available.

## As easy as HTML or just HTML

As of now it enables web apps which only need to implement a single interface to connect with multiple wallets. Users can connect from both desktop and mobile devices. These components work with pure HTML and all Javascript libraries frameworks such as React, Angular, Vue, Solid.js, etc. to expose the following components:
a button to launch the Bitcoin Connect modal
the modal itself
a list of connectors for users to select their preferred wallet
a payment component to easily accept payments from the user
Of course, all these components can be colored individually using CSS to fit the color scheme of the app.
Right now these components are available as simple [HTML](https://github.com/getAlby/lightning-wallet-connect#pure-html) and [React](https://github.com/getAlby/lightning-wallet-connect#react) packages to more easily integrate Bitcoin Connect into your React and NextJS app. Have a look at these [code examples](https://github.com/getAlby/bitcoin-connect?tab=readme-ov-file#demos) for Codepen and Replit to get a first glimpse.
Bitcoin Connect in the wild
[Habla.news](https://habla.news/), [Zap.stream](https://zap.stream/) and [noStrudel](https://next.nostrudel.ninja/) are just two examples of apps making use of Bitcoin Connect.

But what if the user's wallet does not yet support WebLN or NWC? Bitcoin Connect has you covered. It launches a QR code that can be scanned by any wallet as a fallback offering a best-in class payment UX for every use case.

## Building for the world of bitcoin apps

The lightning network on bitcoin has unique properties in terms of efficiency and transaction speed which are unrivalled by alternative payment protocols. Apps can make use of these properties by enabling payments directly between wallets of their users. Nevertheless, the limitations posed by node liquidity and accessibility impose restrictions to this use case. But tools and services are improving quickly and Bitcoin Connect stands as another building stone towards a future of non-custodial app usage.
Are you an app developer and would like to integrate bitcoin payments? [Read the docs](https://github.com/getAlby/bitcoin-connect) and [reach out to us](mailto:hello@getalby.com) if you have any questions.
Are you a wallet developer and would like to let your users participate in the world of bitcoin apps? We are happy to supply you with knowledge and infrastructure services. Or go ahead and build a connector yourself. Bitcoin Connect is an open source tool set to advance app development on bitcoin.

🏆🚀 **PS:** Bitcoin Connect won the Legends of Lightning Vol. 2 competition. Have a look at the [pitch video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFwe6IBM-10).

Bitcoin Connect - connect bitcoin wallets with apps

Bitcoin Connect allows you to seamlessly connect your bitcoin lightning wallet with any web application. Interactions like payments can happen natively in web apps and PWAs. Bitcoin Connect takes a big leap for non-custodial spending and bitcoin app development.

This is a long form article, you can read it in https://habla.news/getalby/1702897532947


Sir, are you trying to understand our mission and almost necessary move or trying to find what at Alby 'seems like censorship'?

We are all for inclusion, but we don't want to run a node for you. We want our users to run it for themselves, while learning what is bitcoin on lightning and how to use it. Thus open-source extension, thus our development of NWC, thus our encouragement, education, workshops, hackathons.

And the recent update was exactly to focus on non-custodianship.


Congratz to all! So proud that many projects use Alby :)


Stay tuned - we will roll invites next week! 😉Need to prepare our hive!


Hello sir,

If you have seen our recent update - we have limited creation of new Alby Accounts, exactly to have sats's safety in mind and encourage users for self-custody.

Alby Account is a great starter to lightning, but we build open-source tools (and recent update makes us focus on that more) that enable self-sovereignty and decentralization to highest extent.

Please let us know what in your opinion goes against Bitcoin ethos in things we do?

Take care!


Hello sir,

Can you email support[]getalby.com to troubleshoot? Did you have Alby Account or connected your node before?

Best,


Sir, most of the things we do are to help builders of bitcoin web apps:
- open source projects: extension, NWC, Alby Tools
- community calls with netowrking & education
- multiple workshops and consultations


Like 50 times last week! 😂


Sir, this update will take more than a weekend, please stay patient, this week we will come back with info!


What happened? Sats don't disappear! ;)

Please message support[]getalby.com


RUN YOUR OWN NODE!

But besides - we are working on a new onboarding 😉


Just please someone give me slick wallet interface to my nostr:npub1getal6ykt05fsz5nqu4uld09nfj3y3qxmv8crys4aeut53unfvlqr80nfm NWC


#LegendsofLightning closes NOW!

🏆10 finalists:

Abbot
Bitcoin Connect
Cascadr + Data Buffets
Kumuly Pocket
MiniMaxis
NostrAssets
PlebAI
Resolvr
SplitSats
USDp ⚡ [10101]

are competing for the prize pool of over 3 BTC!

🔴LIVE:  Watch the Closing Ceremony with all presentations and meet the finalists!!

https://youtube.com/watch?v=NR1-HOS4xDA

Did you see what they built? They are already legends.
 nostr:npub1funq0ywh32faz0sf7xt97japu8uk687tsysj8gndj4ehe825sq4s70gs0p #Fulgur - thank you for fostering so many innovations!


Happy to see people, every day more, joining this network, experimenting and innovating! 🌟

That's what Alby is for! 😊

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Answer: It will happen on block 840,000 ;)


Scarcity promotes value. Good move nostr:npub1getal6ykt05fsz5nqu4uld09nfj3y3qxmv8crys4aeut53unfvlqr80nfm 🐝 nostr:note1dn8rcvzvf4kjqqrepxejl4ghnmpxvvh9zj8lxa23x9wj2hxn7tdq0yt7sv


Hey, we didnt' update guides yet about it... those connections are under maintenance, will come back after the update.


Yes, the extension is independent of Alby Accounts. You can use the extension with basically any node, or with the Alby Account...if you got one on time ;)


Not a marketing play, we have a mission to do!


It's not that, and running your own node is more special


Yes, only new ones


You will see more awesome, useful, and interesting stuff on an nostr:npub1getal6ykt05fsz5nqu4uld09nfj3y3qxmv8crys4aeut53unfvlqr80nfm Community Call than you could possibly find by yourself in the two weeks between calls! https://communitycall.getalby.com


That's a good testimonial!

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Guessing the invite code is 21,420,069,000,000,000,000,000 easier than guessing #bitcoin private key!

https://m.primal.net/HTvK.png

UPDATE:
We've decided to make our hive a little bit more exclusive 💎🐝

Alby Extension remains open and free to everyone.

Read what and why here:

https://blog.getalby.com/invite-only-alby-accounts-a-step-towards-focused-innovation/