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Had a long conversation with @nprofile...fg8w this morning. At one point he asked me: given the stagnant user numbers and such weird vibes on Nostr lately, what do we actually have going for us? I think what we have is extremely valuable and hard to reproduce: 1. A protocol that actually enables a self-sovereign Internet 2. A permissionless network of 1000+ a...

ReplyMay 15

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lol everything he said is false

NoteMay 14

Primal Android users, we have something for you! 👀 A brand-new app shell just dropped with the 3.5 release. The whole app should feel faster, smoother and easier to use. Please upgrade and let us know how it hits. Before you ask, we are also working on a shell revamp of the Primal iOS app. Aiming to ship that in the coming weeks; stay tuned.

ReplyApr 18

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Thanks for confirming and good to know that the problem is solved. 🫡

ReplyApr 18

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did you try upgrading to latest iOS (build 3.0.51)?

ReplyApr 18

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We just pushed an update to our iOS app (build 3.0.51) that should fix this issue. Can you please update and confirm?

ReplyApr 10

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The Spark network had sporadic issues today. Multiple users reported the zero balance issue and afaik in all cases the correct balance was restored after a short wait.

ReplyApr 9

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Yes, every time you zap the payment needs to be verified by the receiving wallet, which then publishes a zap receipt, which then needs to be imported by Primal.

ReplyApr 9

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Good idea, or a great idea?

NoteApr 8

Primal iOS build 3.0.50 was just released. Here’s what’s new: - Multi-file upload - Improved user search - Faster notifications tab - Richer wallet transaction list - Improved feed video handling - Improved live streaming UX - Faster updates of live stream banners Try it out and let us know how it hits!

NoteApr 7

Watching our funds under custody drain:

ReplyApr 6

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Thanks for this feedback! Yes, this is on our to-do list! 🫡

NoteApr 3

REMINDER: Our custodial wallet service stops on April 30th. If you are still on the old Primal wallet, please migrate to the new Spark-based wallet as soon as you can. nostr:naddr1qvzqqqr4gupzp4sl80zm866yqrha4esknfwp0j4lxfrt29pkrh5nnnj2rgx6dm62qyvhwumn8ghj7urjv4kkjatd9ec8y6tdv9kzumn9wshszymhwden5te0wp6hyurvv4cxzeewv4ej7qpxwd6kuum9w36xjmn8946xsefdvd6hxar0v35kzmpdwpexjmtpdskhwctvd3jhgz8cqxu

NoteApr 2

Primal Web app users: we need your help. We are working on making Primal Web faster and more reliable. Please reply if you’re running into any issues while using the app. To help us troubleshoot, please: 1. Describe the symptoms you’re running into 2. Describe your setup (e. g. Mac + Chrome + nos2x extension) 3. Include a screenshot if relevant Thanks for your help. Building reliable nostr web apps is not easy, but we are determined to make Primal Web super-solid. 🫡

ReplyApr 2

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Multi file upload has already been implemented and will be included in the next update (targeting next week).

ReplyMar 31

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“Why should identity require permission?” Probably the best line in this video. Nice work !

ReplyMar 31

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just followed you sir 🫡

ReplyMar 30

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If you are using the same nostr account on iOS and Android, then you need to restore your spark wallet on the second device (iOS in your case) using the seed phrase from the first device.

ReplyMar 30

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Nostr is bigger than people think. We estimate 20k+ active humans on Primal. What does that mean for Nostr? Maybe 50k, maybe more? People who count active users based on posting activity within a given web of trust are underestimating the number of real humans on Nostr by an order of magnitude. Remember: most people don’t post, and many humans don’t have enough followers to be included in the WoT.

ReplyMar 30

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Covered in my article under FAQs: What happens if I don’t move my funds before the custodial wallet sunset date? After April 30, 2026 the old custodial wallet will no longer be operational. If you don’t upgrade and still have some funds in that wallet, you will be able to recover them by contacting us at support@primal.net. Please make sure you include your Nostr npub in your email.

Article4 min readMar 30

Sunsetting the Custodial Primal Wallet

Our new Spark-based wallet offers KYC-free onboarding, no balance limits, and global availability. The old custodial wallet service stops on April 30, 2026.

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NoteMar 30

Since we shipped Primal 3.0 two weeks ago, nearly 14,000 users have migrated to the new Spark-based wallet. The migration process has worked well, and we feel that we are now ready to set the official sunset date for the old wallet: the custodial wallet service will be discontinued on April 30, 2026. nostr:naddr1qvzqqqr4gupzp4sl80zm866yqrha4esknfwp0j4lxfrt29pkrh5nnnj2rgx6dm62qyvhwumn8ghj7urjv4kkjatd9ec8y6tdv9kzumn9wshszymhwden5te0wp6hyurvv4cxzeewv4ej7qpxwd6kuum9w36xjmn8946xsefdvd6hxar0v35kzmpdw...

ReplyMar 27

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This is a textbook case of platforms vs. protocols. If you sign into Satlantis with your Google account, Google retains all the power over both Satlantis and you. If you sign in with your Nostr account, you bring your network to Satlantis on your own terms. We’ve worked hard to make it secure and seamless. Try it and let us know how it hits.

NoteMar 24

We just released Primal Android build 3.0.17. It includes a number of fixes and a new feature: the wallet now shows rich display of incoming zaps. Try it and let us know how it hits.

NoteMar 23

Primal bug fixing time! Our team is currently focusing on solidifying the entire Primal stack. If you’ve already upgraded to the latest 3.0 Primal build and you find things that look wrong or don’t work well, please let us know in replies. 🫡

ReplyMar 23

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LOL

ReplyMar 23

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Primal name is a part of Primal Premium subscription

ReplyMar 22

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Thanks for all these details. I believe this issue is fixed in the iOS build that we just released (3.0.28). Can you please upgrade and confirm?

NoteMar 22

We just released Primal iOS build 3.0.28. It includes a few fixes and a new feature: the wallet now includes rich display of incoming zaps. Try it and let us know how it hits.

ReplyMar 22

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jack had won but then rev hodl parked a truck full of money in front of our place so we "fixed the bug"

ReplyMar 21

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Settings / Wallet / Backup Wallet

ReplyMar 20

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UPDATE: The Spark team has deployed a potential fix to the Spark network. If you were affected by the zero balance issue, can you please try again and confirm if it is correct now?

ReplyMar 20

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No, I don't think so

ReplyMar 19

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Yep, we were looking into it this morning. It's actually not easy to do, but it's on our radar now. Thanks for the feedback . We read it all but are not able to always respond. Keep it coming sir! 🫡

ReplyMar 18

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All good; apology accepted.

ReplyMar 18

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We’ve all pasted our nsec’s too many times into too many questionable places... That’s why we spent months laboring to build a remote signer into Primal. It was one of the hardest things we’ve ever built. But it’s here now and you can use it to securely login into just about any Nostr app. Use it and let us know what we can do to make it better. 🫡

ReplyMar 18

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Yes this is a known issue with our iOS build only. We already fixed it; a patch will be out as soon as it passes App Store review.

ReplyMar 17

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Yes this is a known issue with our iOS build only. We already fixed it; a patch will be out as soon as it passes App Store review.

ReplyMar 17

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Yes, rich transaction rendering for incoming zaps was not a part of the initial 3.0 release. We just figured out how to do this with the Spark-based wallet, so this feature will be included in the next patch release (probably early next week).

ReplyMar 17

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Thank you sir! You too have been cooking; great to see. 💪

ReplyMar 17

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Yep, getting rich wallet experience for received zaps didn't make the cut in the initial release, but we just figured out how to do it. Will be included in the next build. 🫡

ReplyMar 17

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If you posted that using the new GIF button that's a massive win

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Introducing Primal for iOS

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Decentralized Media Hosting via Blossom

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Every App Needs Bitcoin

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Scaling Nostr via Open Caching Services

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