> But this isn't an alternative to Mastodon or Twitter, it's an alternative to Berty, Cwtch, Speek, Briar, Anonymous Messenger, and maybe Matrix And (not maybe

> But this isn't an alternative to Mastodon or Twitter, it's an alternative to Berty, Cwtch, Speek, Briar, Anonymous Messenger, and maybe Matrix And (not maybe) xx Network. Nostr isn't an alternative to these messaging and chat apps because it has weak anonymity and privacy. Take a look at how those other apps/platforms work, and then compare them with Nostr. > As such, it comes to no surprise that the free speech warriors from the crypto community are the main drivers of this protocol. Nostr has weak privacy protections compared to most of of the above mentioned platforms, so I don't think it's something free speech advocates should feel comfortable promoting - anyone who truly needs free speech and uses Nostr won't last long.