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Damus

Open-source Nostr client for posting to a decentralised, censorship-resistant network with Bitcoin tips.

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About Damus

Damus is a social app for Nostr, a protocol where your identity is a cryptographic key pair instead of an account on someone's server. Posts are sent to relays run by many different people, so no single company can delete your account or ban you from the whole network, and you can use the same identity in any Nostr app. Damus shows a Twitter-like feed of posts, replies, reposts and direct messages, and you can send and receive Bitcoin Lightning tips, called zaps. Creating an account needs no phone number, email or name. The app is free and open source under the GPL, with an optional Purple membership paid in sats for extra features and to support development. It began on iPhone and the team also makes Notedeck for desktop and Android. Because there is no central moderation, spam and unpleasant content are common, and losing your private key means losing your identity.

Best for: People who want censorship-resistant posting with a key-based identity and Bitcoin tips.

Pros and cons

What works

  • No phone number, email or name to sign up
  • Identity works across all Nostr apps
  • Built-in Bitcoin Lightning tips

Why people leave

  • Little central moderation, so spam is common
  • Losing your private key means losing your account
  • Community skews heavily towards Bitcoin topics

Top Damus alternatives

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  1. 1Primal logo
    Primal

    A more polished Nostr app with fast feeds and a built-in wallet.

    66.5
  2. 2Bluesky logo
    Bluesky

    An open network with stronger moderation tools and a bigger general audience.

    62.6
  3. 3Mastodon logo
    Mastodon

    Decentralised microblogging with server-level moderation.

    59.6
  4. 4X (Twitter) logo
    X (Twitter)

    The mainstream platform for real-time public conversation.

    57.2

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Damus: common questions

Is Damus free?

Damus has a free plan and paid plans.

Is Damus open source?

Yes. The source code is on GitHub at damus-io/damus.

What platforms does Damus run on?

Damus is available for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android.

What are the best alternatives to Damus?

The highest-ranked Damus alternatives right now are Primal, Bluesky and Mastodon. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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