Nostr Identifier

How to use your lightning address as identifier on Nostr

You can now use your Alby lightning address as your identity on Nostr. Everyone on Nostr can find you based on your Alby lightning address.

Nostr is an open protocol with the goal to create a censorship-resistant global "social" network. It doesn't rely on any trusted central server and is based on cryptographic keys and signatures. Using your Alby lightning address follows the NIP-05 specification.

To connect your lightning address to your Nostr profile you have to add your Nostr public key to Alby.

Step 1: Select Settings in the drop down menu

Step 2: Select 'Nostr Address'

Step 3: Add your Nostr public key

Click on 'Update Nostr public key' and your are done! Everybody can find you with your easy to remember lightning address. ✨