Nostr Web

What is Nostr Web?

Nostr Web is a decentralized website hosting platform built on the Nostr protocol. Instead of relying on centralized servers, websites created with Nostr Web exist as collections of signed, verifiable events distributed across Nostr relays. This architecture means hosted sites cannot be taken down, censored, or lost due to server failures or hosting provider decisions. The platform works by organizing web content—including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, fonts, and other assets—into standardized Nostr event kinds. Users publish these events to relays, creating a distributed network where the website content persists across multiple nodes. DNS TXT records enable domain integration, allowing traditional domain names to point to Nostr Web sites. Nostr Web is designed for developers and website owners seeking alternatives to traditional hosting infrastructure, particularly those concerned with censorship resistance, data permanence, and decentralization. The platform includes browser extensions that allow users to access Nostr Web sites directly. The project is community-driven, with protocol specifications documented as Nostr Implementation Possibilities (NIPs) in their public GitHub repository. This approach enables interoperability and allows developers to build compatible tools and services around the Nostr Web standard. The platform supports static websites and progressive web applications that can function within the constraints of the Nostr relay network.