Damus

Name: Damus
Rating: 4.8 (678 reviews)
Author: Damus Nostr, Inc

The social network you control

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.

678 Ratings
Age Rating

18+
Years
Category

Social Networking
Developer

Damus Nostr, Inc
Language

EN
+ 27 More
Size

102.5
MB

The social network you control. It's your very own Social Network for your friends or business. Built on open internet protocols, there is no platform that can ban or censor you. You are in control of your data & speech. - Encrypted. End-to-End encrypted private messaging. Keep big tech out of your DMs. - No registration required. Creating an account doesn't require a phone number, email or name. Get started right away with zero friction. - Messages are distributed via decentralized relays. No need to run any infrastructure and there are no single points of failure. Simple! - Programmable. Easily integrate bots that automate your life or business. Get notified when your servers go down, retweet to your team and collaborate in realtime. - Tip your friends and stack sats with lightning. Privacy policy: https://damus.io/privacy-policy.txt Terms of service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Ratings & Reviews

4.8

out of 5

678 Ratings

There is no second best social network.
02/02/2023
Maybe: Daniel ⚡️
After using Damus extensively during its TestFlight period, I can honestly say that this is the best social media experience ever built. Using the open, decentralized Nostr protocol (Notes and Other Stuff Transmitted by Relays), Damus elevates the experience with a true user-friendly and familiar interface. Since its early invite-only phase, the development team led by William Casarin has worked tirelessly to iterate and improve the app's features, while remaining true to the spirit of Nostr. They are responsive to user requests and accept ideas from the community, sometimes adding features the same day they are proposed. The integration of bitcoin's Lightning Network into the Nostr protocol makes rewarding users for fun and engaging content easy. No third-party payment processors are required, and anyone can participate in the value-for-value economy. Damus takes it further by making it easy to use an array of popular Lightning wallets, and will soon be adding tipping directly on user posts. In addition to the app itself, the community vibe is overwhelmingly positive and welcoming. Friendships are formed, projects are initiated, and a diversity of ideas and opinions are celebrated. There is no algorithm feeding divisive content to users to encourage negative reactions. Posts stream in real-time, allowing people to meet each other and converse in a more natural, and dare I say, human way. There’s also absolutely no advertising! If you've felt abandoned, ignored, or have been otherwise driven out of your social media platform, you'll find a new home on Nostr and Damus. I say this as someone who joined Facebook in 2005 and Twitter in 2008 and left both behind at the end of 2022. This is the future of social media.
There is no second best social network.
02/02/2023
Maybe: Daniel ⚡️

After using Damus extensively during its TestFlight period, I can honestly say that this is the best social media experience ever built. Using the open, decentralized Nostr protocol (Notes and Other Stuff Transmitted by Relays), Damus elevates the experience with a true user-friendly and familiar interface. Since its early invite-only phase, the development team led by William Casarin has worked tirelessly to iterate and improve the app's features, while remaining true to the spirit of Nostr. They are responsive to user requests and accept ideas from the community, sometimes adding features the same day they are proposed. The integration of bitcoin's Lightning Network into the Nostr protocol makes rewarding users for fun and engaging content easy. No third-party payment processors are required, and anyone can participate in the value-for-value economy. Damus takes it further by making it easy to use an array of popular Lightning wallets, and will soon be adding tipping directly on user posts. In addition to the app itself, the community vibe is overwhelmingly positive and welcoming. Friendships are formed, projects are initiated, and a diversity of ideas and opinions are celebrated. There is no algorithm feeding divisive content to users to encourage negative reactions. Posts stream in real-time, allowing people to meet each other and converse in a more natural, and dare I say, human way. There’s also absolutely no advertising! If you've felt abandoned, ignored, or have been otherwise driven out of your social media platform, you'll find a new home on Nostr and Damus. I say this as someone who joined Facebook in 2005 and Twitter in 2008 and left both behind at the end of 2022. This is the future of social media.
As predicted.. Nostr Damus
02/02/2023
PHI Paul Larson
I am blown away by Damus and its incredible features! It's nothing like Twitter! The ability to have uncensored and decentralized conversations is a game-changer. The user experience is seamless, and I love the fact that I can earn sats for my contributions.I love the fact that Damus is not controlled by any government or corporation, it gives me a sense of freedom knowing that my thoughts and opinions are not being monitored or censored. The platform's interface is intuitive and easy to navigate, making it easy for users to join in on the discussions. The community on Damus is diverse, and I have had the opportunity to connect with people from all over the world.What sets Damus apart from other social media platforms is the ability to stack sats. This is a fantastic incentive to participate in the community and add value to the conversations. The more you engage and contribute, the more you can earn. It's a win-win situation!In conclusion, Damus is an amazing social media app that I highly recommend to anyone looking for a new platform that is uncensored, decentralized, and rewards users for their contributions. It's a six-star app, and I can't wait to see what the future predicts for Nostr’s Damus!
As predicted.. Nostr Damus
02/02/2023
PHI Paul Larson

I am blown away by Damus and its incredible features! It's nothing like Twitter! The ability to have uncensored and decentralized conversations is a game-changer. The user experience is seamless, and I love the fact that I can earn sats for my contributions.I love the fact that Damus is not controlled by any government or corporation, it gives me a sense of freedom knowing that my thoughts and opinions are not being monitored or censored. The platform's interface is intuitive and easy to navigate, making it easy for users to join in on the discussions. The community on Damus is diverse, and I have had the opportunity to connect with people from all over the world.What sets Damus apart from other social media platforms is the ability to stack sats. This is a fantastic incentive to participate in the community and add value to the conversations. The more you engage and contribute, the more you can earn. It's a win-win situation!In conclusion, Damus is an amazing social media app that I highly recommend to anyone looking for a new platform that is uncensored, decentralized, and rewards users for their contributions. It's a six-star app, and I can't wait to see what the future predicts for Nostr’s Damus!
Nostr is the future. Damus is the best of what nostr has to offer.
06/19/2023
Shawn Y.
With Damus, I’ve been using the nostr protocol and benefiting from the growing network built with it since July of 2022. The elegant simplicity of the protocol combined with the Damus team’s unending work to create the best client possible have yielded an experience on par with and, in many ways, better than Twitter. All of this in less than a year.One way in which Damus pioneered a singularly unique experience on the App Store is the ability to tip/donate/exchange value instantly and friction-free in the form of zaps built on the Lightning Network and Bitcoin. This is the future. Full stop. Unfortunately, Apple is threatened by a future it does not control. And so they intend to remove Damus from the App Store unless Damus willfully cripples its app.Apple is punishing a team that has dared to Think Different. This does a great disservice not only to Apple customers but, in due time, to Apple’s brand. I hope Apple will come to see more clearly before the damage is done.
Nostr is the future. Damus is the best of what nostr has to offer.
06/19/2023
Shawn Y.

With Damus, I’ve been using the nostr protocol and benefiting from the growing network built with it since July of 2022. The elegant simplicity of the protocol combined with the Damus team’s unending work to create the best client possible have yielded an experience on par with and, in many ways, better than Twitter. All of this in less than a year.One way in which Damus pioneered a singularly unique experience on the App Store is the ability to tip/donate/exchange value instantly and friction-free in the form of zaps built on the Lightning Network and Bitcoin. This is the future. Full stop. Unfortunately, Apple is threatened by a future it does not control. And so they intend to remove Damus from the App Store unless Damus willfully cripples its app.Apple is punishing a team that has dared to Think Different. This does a great disservice not only to Apple customers but, in due time, to Apple’s brand. I hope Apple will come to see more clearly before the damage is done.
Same energy as early Usenet
03/02/2023
Nostr Newb
I’m new to the crypto punk scene. The app is easier to use than than I thought it would be. It feels pretty familiar compared with other social media apps. The content being posted is the real surprise. I don’t know when you started using the internet, but it’s changed over the decades. The people using this app are posting positive, informative stuff. It feels like Usenet before it was overwhelmed with binaries. People send me bitcoin to show appreciation for the stuff I post sometimes. I don’t have interest in any “cRyPtO”. I’ll take free bitcoin though!
Same energy as early Usenet
03/02/2023
Nostr Newb

I’m new to the crypto punk scene. The app is easier to use than than I thought it would be. It feels pretty familiar compared with other social media apps. The content being posted is the real surprise. I don’t know when you started using the internet, but it’s changed over the decades. The people using this app are posting positive, informative stuff. It feels like Usenet before it was overwhelmed with binaries. People send me bitcoin to show appreciation for the stuff I post sometimes. I don’t have interest in any “cRyPtO”. I’ll take free bitcoin though!

### Added - Added Sentry error and diagnostics reporting to aid future quality improvements (Daniel D'Aquino) - Automatic lossless storage optimization (Daniel D'Aquino) - Added "Compact Database" button in Settings → Storage that reclaims unused space by compacting the NostrDB on the next app launch (Daniel D'Aquino) - Full container file breakdown in storage settings export (Daniel D'Aquino) - Show client name on events when available (alltheseas) - Add client tag to published events to identify Damus (alltheseas) - Storage usage statistics view in Settings (Daniel D'Aquino) - Added GIF keyboard support (Damus Labs only) (ericholguin) - Added detailed diagnostics reporting to GIF keyboard errors (Daniel D'Aquino) ### Changed - Redesigned media blur overlay to look like intentional protection instead of a broken state (alltheseas) - Moved clear cache button to storage settings (Daniel D'Aquino) - Clear stale LMDB readers on NostrDB init to prevent reader slot leakage and runaway storage usage (Daniel D'Aquino) - Made GIF keyboard widely available to Purple users without need for an API key (Damus Labs) (Daniel D'Aquino) - Restored signal indicator (William Casarin) ### Fixed - Fixed issue where mentioned profile names would not render properly (Daniel D'Aquino) - Fix stale relay list causing inability to disconnect relays (alltheseas) - Fixed issue where temporary files would not get cleaned up (Daniel D'Aquino) - Wallet view now immediately clears stale data when switching wallets (Daniel D'Aquino) - Fixed issue where the app could display an error message when using another NWC wallet in parallel (Daniel D'Aquino) - Fix memory corruption crash when creating empty filters (Daniel D'Aquino) - Fixed startup crash when app performs long-running compaction procedure (Daniel D'Aquino) - Fixed database transaction leak that could lead to higher storage usage (Daniel D'Aquino) - Fix GIF picker grid tap hitbox selecting adjacent item (Daniel D'Aquino) - Fixed issues that could cause the signal indicator to become outdated (William Casarin) - Fixed issue where some of the user's own notes would not show up in their own profile (Daniel D'Aquino) - Fixed an issue where posts would not appear on the user's own timeline if they did not follow themselves (Daniel D'Aquino)

Version 1.17 Jun 3

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The developer does not collect any data from this app.

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Information

Seller: Damus Nostr, Inc
Size: 102.5 MB
Category: Social Networking
Compatibility: Requires iOS 16.0 or later.

iPhone
Requires iOS 16.0 or later.

iPad
Requires iPadOS 16.0 or later.

Mac
Requires macOS 13.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.

Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
Languages: English and 27 more

English, Arabic, Bulgarian, Czech, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latvian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Swahili, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
Age Rating: 18+

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Messaging and Chat
User-Generated Content
In-App Purchases: Yes

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Ratings & Reviews

There is no second best social network.

As predicted.. Nostr Damus

Nostr is the future. Damus is the best of what nostr has to offer.

Same energy as early Usenet

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Data Not Collected

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