# nostr privacy rating

Nostr (Notes and Other Stuff Transmitted by Relays) is an open protocol for publishing signed messages through independent relays, with identity based on public keys. Many independent clients and relays implement it.

## Summary

nostr scores 100 out of 100 (grade A) on the social networks criteria. It meets 1 of 1 criteria: open source.

- Website: https://github.com/nostr-protocol/nostr
- Source code: https://github.com/nostr-protocol/nips
- Category: [Social networks](https://privacyratings.com/social-networks/)
- Grade: A (100/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | Open protocol whose specifications (NIPs) are public domain. Reference clients and relays are separate projects. | https://github.com/nostr-protocol/nips |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/social-networks/nostr/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/social-networks/nostr.md