# Nostr

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### Why Connect Your Alby Hub to Nostr?

When you link your Alby Hub to your Nostr profile, you can receive zaps 24/7 without needing to be online. Your Hub\
stays connected and ready to accept Lightning payments from anyone on Nostr who wants to support your content.

**Benefits:**

* ⚡ Receive zaps anytime, anywhere
* 💰 Keep all your sats in one place (your Hub)
* 🔗 One setup, works across all Nostr apps
* 🎯 Your Lightning address becomes your Nostr identity (NIP-05)

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### Install Alby browser extension

The extension will let you create and store your Nostr keys easily:

<https://guides.getalby.com/user-guide/browser-extension/features/nostr>

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### Popular Nostr Apps in the App Store

Once your Hub is connected, you can use these Nostr clients available in the Alby App Store:

Web Apps:

* Primal - Full-featured social experience
* Coracle - Community-focused client
* Iris - Simple and clean interface
* Snort - Fast and lightweight

Mobile Apps:

* Damus (iOS) - Native mobile experience
* Amethyst (Android) - Feature-rich Android client

Simply click "Connect" in the App Store to link these apps to your Hub, no deposits or withdrawals needed. All your zaps flow directly through your Hub!