January 2026 Update: FAQ Expansion, Glossary Launch, and Events Infrastructure

We’ve been hard at work improving Nostr.co.uk, and today we’re excited to share a significant content update that makes understanding and participating in the Nostr ecosystem easier than ever.

What’s New

Expanded FAQ: From 12 to 58 Questions

Our FAQ page has grown substantially, now covering eight comprehensive categories:

Basics (10 questions) - Fundamental concepts for newcomers
Identity & Keys (8 questions) - Understanding your Nostr identity
Zaps & Lightning (8 questions) - Payments and tipping explained
Privacy & Security (8 questions) - Staying safe on Nostr
Clients & Apps (8 questions) - Choosing and using Nostr applications
Relays (8 questions) - How the network infrastructure works
UK-specific (4 questions) - Nostr in the British context
Advanced & Business (4 questions) - Power user topics

Each question is written with beginners in mind while providing enough depth for intermediate users to learn something new.

New Glossary: 64 Essential Terms

The new Glossary provides quick definitions for every important Nostr concept. Terms are organized by category:

Identity - npub, nsec, NIP-05 verification
Protocol - Events, kinds, tags, signatures
Relay - WebSocket connections, relay policies, NIP-11
Payments - Zaps, Lightning, Wallet Connect
Features - Reactions, reposts, long-form content
Security - Key management, encryption
Advanced - Bech32, secp256k1, event signing

Perfect for when you encounter an unfamiliar term while exploring Nostr.

Events Infrastructure

We’ve built a complete events system to help you discover Nostr-related conferences, meetups, and community gatherings:

8 events currently listed including Bitfest UK, FOSDEM, Oslo Freedom Forum
Region filtering - Find events in UK, Europe, or internationally
Upcoming/Past separation - See what’s next and what you missed
Event submission - Organisers can submit their events

The UK Nostr community continues to grow, with regular meetups in London and the annual Bitfest UK conference in Manchester.

Accessibility Improvements

We’ve added prefers-reduced-motion support throughout the site. Users with vestibular disorders or motion sensitivity preferences will see static versions of animations.

HowTo Schema for Guides

Three of our most popular guides now include HowTo schema markup:

This helps AI assistants and search engines understand the step-by-step nature of these guides.

Content Updates

Client Directory

All 15 client profiles have been verified and updated:

Damus - Added Notedeck desktop app and Purple membership details
Nos - Added cross-protocol features (Mastodon/Bluesky bridges)
Primal - Confirmed January 2026 release notes
Coracle - Added “Nostr, the easy way” positioning
noStrudel - Updated “jack of all trades” feature set
Amethyst - Enhanced Android client description

Relay Directory

All 21 relays verified operational with updated information:

nostr.wine - Major update with regional mirrors, full-text search, NIP-42 auth
nos.lol - Fixed URL, marked as featured relay
Verification via ecosystem research

NIP Documentation

Five new NIPs documented:

NIP-44 - Encrypted Payloads (Versioned)
NIP-47 - Nostr Wallet Connect
NIP-46 - Nostr Connect
NIP-11 - Relay Information Document
NIP-18 - Reposts

What’s Next

We’re continuing to build out Nostr.co.uk as the UK’s comprehensive resource for the Nostr protocol. Upcoming work includes:

Performance optimisation (Core Web Vitals)
User testimonials with Review schema
More advanced guides for relay operators and developers
Integration with nostr.watch for real-time relay status

Get Involved

The Nostr community is welcoming to newcomers. Here’s how to get started:

Learn what Nostr is - Understand the basics
Choose a client - Find an app that suits you
Join a meetup - Connect with the community in person
Read the NIPs - Dive into the technical specifications

Have questions? The community is active on Nostr itself - look for us on any client.

This update represents work from sessions 009-015 of our development cycle. Nostr.co.uk is maintained as an educational resource for the UK Nostr community.