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Primal is a client for the decentralized social network protocol, Nostr. It provides a feed-based interface for users to post notes, follow others, and engage with content, with a strong focus on the Bitcoin and free speech communities. Primal also provides developer tools, caching services, and relays for the Nostr protocol.
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Maintainer signals as of Aug 10, 2026

Description

Primal is a web client and platform for Nostr, a decentralized social networking protocol. The platform presents content in a familiar social media feed format, where users can post short messages ('notes'), images, and videos. It heavily features content related to Bitcoin, the Lightning Network, cryptocurrencies, and topics like free speech, censorship resistance, and decentralized technology. Many users on the platform, including some with @primal.net addresses, actively discuss crypto-related news, market trends, and technical developments. The platform integrates features like 'zaps,' which appear to be a form of micropayment using Bitcoin's Lightning Network, allowing users to tip content creators. The platform also provides developer tools settings for technically-savvy users, developers, or Nostr experts, including options to reset local storage, enable a developer mode, and lists caching services and relays.

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