Zapddit
Reddit on Nostr. Hashtags as communities, zaps as votes.
Overview
Zapddit is a Reddit-style client for Nostr where hashtags replace subreddits and Bitcoin zaps replace upvotes/downvotes. Follow topics, curate content, and earn sats.
Key Features
Reddit-Style Interface
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Zapddit │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ Reddit: Zapddit: │
│ r/bitcoin ─────────────────► #bitcoin │
│ r/nostr ───────────────────► #nostr │
│ r/coffeechain ─────────────► #coffeechain │
│ │
│ Upvote ────────────────────► Upzap (send sats) │
│ Downvote ──────────────────► Downzap (send sats elsewhere) │
│ Karma ─────────────────────► Real Bitcoin │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Core Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Follow hashtags | Subscribe to topics |
| Mute hashtags | Filter unwanted topics |
| Upzaps | Appreciate content with sats |
| Downzaps | Disagree by zapping elsewhere |
| Chronological | Recent posts from follows |
Hashtag Communities
Instead of subreddits:
- #bitcoin — Bitcoin discussions
- #nostr — Protocol talk
- #coffeechain — Coffee enthusiasts
- #foodstr — Food posts
- Any hashtag works!
Zap-Based Voting
Upzaps
Like a post = send sats to author:
- Express appreciation
- Author earns real Bitcoin
- More zaps = more visibility
Downzaps
Disagree = send sats to chosen recipient:
- Doesn't harm author
- Redirects value elsewhere
- Non-punitive disagreement
Usage
- Connect with your Nostr key
- Follow hashtags that interest you
- Browse the feed
- Upzap posts you like
- Post to hashtags
Comparison
| Feature | Zapddit | Nostr clients | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communities | Hashtags | Subreddits | Limited |
| Voting | Zaps (sats) | Points | Likes |
| Censorship | Resistant | Centralized | Resistant |
| Earnings | Yes | No | Varies |
Links
- Website: zapddit.com
- GitHub: vivganes/zapddit
See Also
- Nostr Protocol — The protocol
- Stacker News — Similar concept
- Listr — Hashtag lists