Derek Ross
@derekross.bsky.social
The purple pill helps the orange pill go down.
🪺 NostrNests.com
🎙️ YakBak.app
🖼️ Zappix.app
🗓️ Plektos.app
🎶 ZapTrax.app
📈 Zaplytics.app
🎓 GrowNostr.org
🪺 NostrNests.com
🎙️ YakBak.app
🖼️ Zappix.app
🗓️ Plektos.app
🎶 ZapTrax.app
📈 Zaplytics.app
🎓 GrowNostr.org
I side swiped a wall in a parking garage yesterday while driving wife's vehicle, ending my 27 year record of not hitting anything.
January 2, 2026 at 9:44 AM
I side swiped a wall in a parking garage yesterday while driving wife's vehicle, ending my 27 year record of not hitting anything.
#Shakespeare (and many other projects from Nostr friends) were included in the HRF top tech of 2025.
https://hrf.org/latest/top-15-freedom-tech-projects-of-2025/
Congratulations to all. Keep building freedom technology. Your work is paramount for our future.
https://hrf.org/latest/top-15-freedom-tech-projects-of-2025/
Congratulations to all. Keep building freedom technology. Your work is paramount for our future.
January 2, 2026 at 6:50 AM
#Shakespeare (and many other projects from Nostr friends) were included in the HRF top tech of 2025.
https://hrf.org/latest/top-15-freedom-tech-projects-of-2025/
Congratulations to all. Keep building freedom technology. Your work is paramount for our future.
https://hrf.org/latest/top-15-freedom-tech-projects-of-2025/
Congratulations to all. Keep building freedom technology. Your work is paramount for our future.
The Ostrich is the perfect mascot for Nostr. Ostriches thrive in wide open environments with long sightlines. This mirrors open protocols like Nostr and Bitcoin, systems that reject walled gardens and favor visibility, freedom, and permissionless participation. It's poetic.
January 2, 2026 at 1:53 AM
The Ostrich is the perfect mascot for Nostr. Ostriches thrive in wide open environments with long sightlines. This mirrors open protocols like Nostr and Bitcoin, systems that reject walled gardens and favor visibility, freedom, and permissionless participation. It's poetic.
NIP-17 DMs in #notedeck are great, but i think we're missing user's DM relays.
January 1, 2026 at 3:28 PM
NIP-17 DMs in #notedeck are great, but i think we're missing user's DM relays.
why yes, we do have a new Soapbox Sessions episode to start off 2026.
Episode 18: 2026, The Year of the Builder is now available.
https://fountain.fm/episode/N0vvzMkwgiqktPksXTOg
Episode 18: 2026, The Year of the Builder is now available.
https://fountain.fm/episode/N0vvzMkwgiqktPksXTOg
January 1, 2026 at 3:20 PM
why yes, we do have a new Soapbox Sessions episode to start off 2026.
Episode 18: 2026, The Year of the Builder is now available.
https://fountain.fm/episode/N0vvzMkwgiqktPksXTOg
Episode 18: 2026, The Year of the Builder is now available.
https://fountain.fm/episode/N0vvzMkwgiqktPksXTOg
Good morning, Nostriches. Another day to build with open tools, strengthen your community, and push freedom tech forward is upon us. Happy New Year 🎊🫂💜🤙🏻
January 1, 2026 at 1:54 PM
Good morning, Nostriches. Another day to build with open tools, strengthen your community, and push freedom tech forward is upon us. Happy New Year 🎊🫂💜🤙🏻
The race to one million users starts now. April 2026. I'm calling it.
January 1, 2026 at 5:33 AM
The race to one million users starts now. April 2026. I'm calling it.
It's 2026 and no one has vibe coded a Derek Meme Generator.
January 1, 2026 at 5:21 AM
It's 2026 and no one has vibe coded a Derek Meme Generator.
Nests Update - Major Improvements! 🏠🎙️
I've been busy shipping updates to Nests today! Here's what's new:
✨ New Features:
• Lobby Flyout - Browse other rooms without leaving your current conversation
• Chat Reactions & Zaps - React to chat messages with emojis and zap individual [...]
I've been busy shipping updates to Nests today! Here's what's new:
✨ New Features:
• Lobby Flyout - Browse other rooms without leaving your current conversation
• Chat Reactions & Zaps - React to chat messages with emojis and zap individual [...]
December 31, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Nests Update - Major Improvements! 🏠🎙️
I've been busy shipping updates to Nests today! Here's what's new:
✨ New Features:
• Lobby Flyout - Browse other rooms without leaving your current conversation
• Chat Reactions & Zaps - React to chat messages with emojis and zap individual [...]
I've been busy shipping updates to Nests today! Here's what's new:
✨ New Features:
• Lobby Flyout - Browse other rooms without leaving your current conversation
• Chat Reactions & Zaps - React to chat messages with emojis and zap individual [...]
Good morning and pura vida, Nostr! It's time to create notes and send zaps! 🫂🤙🏻💜
December 31, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Good morning and pura vida, Nostr! It's time to create notes and send zaps! 🫂🤙🏻💜
new versions of Zappix, ZapTrax, and Plektos are out for both Android and web. they mostly contain bug fixes related to and features related to remote signers to make the login process smoother.
December 31, 2025 at 3:00 AM
new versions of Zappix, ZapTrax, and Plektos are out for both Android and web. they mostly contain bug fixes related to and features related to remote signers to make the login process smoother.
Nostr Predictions for 2026: The Year Everything Clicks
1. 2026 Is the Year of the “Other Stuff” - We've been building for this. It's happening. It's finally happening.
2. Shakespeare Becomes the Default Way to Build - Okay, maybe not just Shakespeare, but AI-first is the default in 2026. [...]
1. 2026 Is the Year of the “Other Stuff” - We've been building for this. It's happening. It's finally happening.
2. Shakespeare Becomes the Default Way to Build - Okay, maybe not just Shakespeare, but AI-first is the default in 2026. [...]
December 30, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Nostr Predictions for 2026: The Year Everything Clicks
1. 2026 Is the Year of the “Other Stuff” - We've been building for this. It's happening. It's finally happening.
2. Shakespeare Becomes the Default Way to Build - Okay, maybe not just Shakespeare, but AI-first is the default in 2026. [...]
1. 2026 Is the Year of the “Other Stuff” - We've been building for this. It's happening. It's finally happening.
2. Shakespeare Becomes the Default Way to Build - Okay, maybe not just Shakespeare, but AI-first is the default in 2026. [...]
Good morning and pura vida, Nostr! It's time to create notes and send zaps! 🤙🏻💜🫂
And it's time to wish my beautiful and amazing wife a happy birthday! Happy birthday Katie Ross! 🎉🎂🎁
And it's time to wish my beautiful and amazing wife a happy birthday! Happy birthday Katie Ross! 🎉🎂🎁
December 30, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Good morning and pura vida, Nostr! It's time to create notes and send zaps! 🤙🏻💜🫂
And it's time to wish my beautiful and amazing wife a happy birthday! Happy birthday Katie Ross! 🎉🎂🎁
And it's time to wish my beautiful and amazing wife a happy birthday! Happy birthday Katie Ross! 🎉🎂🎁
Let's go! #Shakespeare can now sync your changes with git automatically! That means automatic "cloud backups" for the no-technical user.
December 30, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Let's go! #Shakespeare can now sync your changes with git automatically! That means automatic "cloud backups" for the no-technical user.
Zappix, Plektos, and ZapTrax now support NIP-46 with easy desktop QR code instant login and one tap Open Signer App login on mobile. Try it out.
https://zappix.app
https://plektos.app
https://zaptrax.app
Now we just need an easy to use Remote Signer app that's built into a popular client [...]
https://zappix.app
https://plektos.app
https://zaptrax.app
Now we just need an easy to use Remote Signer app that's built into a popular client [...]
December 29, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Zappix, Plektos, and ZapTrax now support NIP-46 with easy desktop QR code instant login and one tap Open Signer App login on mobile. Try it out.
https://zappix.app
https://plektos.app
https://zaptrax.app
Now we just need an easy to use Remote Signer app that's built into a popular client [...]
https://zappix.app
https://plektos.app
https://zaptrax.app
Now we just need an easy to use Remote Signer app that's built into a popular client [...]
we're going to make badges great again in 2026.
December 29, 2025 at 7:13 PM
we're going to make badges great again in 2026.
"The user's going to pick dancing pigs over security every time."
— Bruce Schneier (Various speeches, 2000)
#cypherpunk #bitcoin #privacy #freedom #security #usability #human-nature
— Bruce Schneier (Various speeches, 2000)
#cypherpunk #bitcoin #privacy #freedom #security #usability #human-nature
December 29, 2025 at 7:08 PM
"The user's going to pick dancing pigs over security every time."
— Bruce Schneier (Various speeches, 2000)
#cypherpunk #bitcoin #privacy #freedom #security #usability #human-nature
— Bruce Schneier (Various speeches, 2000)
#cypherpunk #bitcoin #privacy #freedom #security #usability #human-nature
This might not seem like a big deal to most people, but to me it’s an incredible example of where AI-powered software development is today.
Last night, I added Google Cast support to my ZapTrax app with the help of my robot friend, and it works great on my phone. I can now cast music [...]
Last night, I added Google Cast support to my ZapTrax app with the help of my robot friend, and it works great on my phone. I can now cast music [...]
December 29, 2025 at 5:34 PM
This might not seem like a big deal to most people, but to me it’s an incredible example of where AI-powered software development is today.
Last night, I added Google Cast support to my ZapTrax app with the help of my robot friend, and it works great on my phone. I can now cast music [...]
Last night, I added Google Cast support to my ZapTrax app with the help of my robot friend, and it works great on my phone. I can now cast music [...]
cool. i like pidgeon. thanks for the recommendation npub1cgcwm56v5hyrrzl5ty4vq4kdud63n5u4czgycdl2r3jshzk55ufqe52ndy!
pidgeon is a new nostr scheduling app for scheduling your kind:1 notes. i just tested it. it's unique in it's function, using DVMs to accomplish it's task. it's a very nerdy [...]
pidgeon is a new nostr scheduling app for scheduling your kind:1 notes. i just tested it. it's unique in it's function, using DVMs to accomplish it's task. it's a very nerdy [...]
December 29, 2025 at 5:02 AM
cool. i like pidgeon. thanks for the recommendation npub1cgcwm56v5hyrrzl5ty4vq4kdud63n5u4czgycdl2r3jshzk55ufqe52ndy!
pidgeon is a new nostr scheduling app for scheduling your kind:1 notes. i just tested it. it's unique in it's function, using DVMs to accomplish it's task. it's a very nerdy [...]
pidgeon is a new nostr scheduling app for scheduling your kind:1 notes. i just tested it. it's unique in it's function, using DVMs to accomplish it's task. it's a very nerdy [...]
running https://pidgeon.lol
December 29, 2025 at 5:00 AM
running https://pidgeon.lol
we made it, mom! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAfQZ30fdx0
December 29, 2025 at 4:31 AM
we made it, mom! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAfQZ30fdx0
ZapTrax, Zappix, and Plektos now have Android apps that can be installed from Zapstore. Enjoy!
December 29, 2025 at 1:27 AM
ZapTrax, Zappix, and Plektos now have Android apps that can be installed from Zapstore. Enjoy!
Nostr apps and services may come and go, but when their code is open source and available to everyone, the work doesn’t disappear. Others can pick it up, extend it, and keep it alive. That’s the open source way.
Good morning 🤙🏻💜🫂
Good morning 🤙🏻💜🫂
December 28, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Nostr apps and services may come and go, but when their code is open source and available to everyone, the work doesn’t disappear. Others can pick it up, extend it, and keep it alive. That’s the open source way.
Good morning 🤙🏻💜🫂
Good morning 🤙🏻💜🫂
Having beers with Seth and we're trying to orange and purple pill this woman named Rachel at the bar. Say some prayers for us. We're working hard. Zaps also help.
December 28, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Having beers with Seth and we're trying to orange and purple pill this woman named Rachel at the bar. Say some prayers for us. We're working hard. Zaps also help.
Today feels great. It’s that quiet, beautiful stretch between Christmas and New Year’s when there’s not much on the calendar. Just like three years ago, that means I’m heads down building.
Today I pushed updates to Plektos, Zappix, and ZapTrax - my three favorite apps! They’re getting speed [...]
Today I pushed updates to Plektos, Zappix, and ZapTrax - my three favorite apps! They’re getting speed [...]
December 27, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Today feels great. It’s that quiet, beautiful stretch between Christmas and New Year’s when there’s not much on the calendar. Just like three years ago, that means I’m heads down building.
Today I pushed updates to Plektos, Zappix, and ZapTrax - my three favorite apps! They’re getting speed [...]
Today I pushed updates to Plektos, Zappix, and ZapTrax - my three favorite apps! They’re getting speed [...]