Nostr 101: Own Your Identity with Cryptographic Keys | Shivajinagar, Pune
Most social platforms give you an account on their server; Nostr gives you a key pair that you control directly. Moving beyond Twitter alternatives, Nostr is a simple open protocol for signing and sending messages across decentralized servers. In this beginner-friendly workshop, we remove the complexity to help you understand how digital keys work, set up your first profile, and publish your first note.
Join us for a hands-on workshop to learn how Nostr works from the ground up!
AGENDA
Identity & Keypairs Made Simple: Learn how public keys (
npub) and private keys give you true ownership of your profile without usernames or passwords.Setting Up Your First Account: Walk through generating your keys and securing your secret key step by step.
How Relays Pass Your Messages: Understand how independent servers send your notes across the network without a central owner.
Publishing Live Notes: Create, sign, and broadcast your very first Nostr note directly during the session.
Exploring the Ecosystem: Find the right web and mobile clients for your needs and see where to go next.
WHO'S GUIDING
Led by Bitshala educators and open-source builders dedicated to onboarding the next generation of Bitcoin developers.
IS THIS FOR YOU?
You want to own your digital footprint without relying on big tech companies.
You are curious about how public-key cryptography works in daily life.
You prefer learning by doing in a friendly, supportive environment.
You want to start your journey into decentralized software.
Prior technical experience is not required. Curiosity to learn is.
Your digital identity should belong to you, not a server.
About Bitshala
Bitshala is a Bitcoin-focused education initiative where we help developers, designers, and curious builders learn by doing. We run cohorts, clubs, workshops, a hackerspace, and community programs that make it easier for people to explore, contribute to, and build on Bitcoin. Our focus is on hands-on learning, proof-of-work, and growing alongside a community of people who care about open technology, design, and the future of money.
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