Nostr notes by miljan

Nostr event nevent1qqsz3uhjlvcvmw6hah2hvld20uhce9k3a7mnm4wxy28w368z4rpvayszyrtp7w79k045gq80mtnpdxjuzl9t7vjxk52rv80f888y5xsd5mh55ft6m55

2026-10-06T19:57:19Z

one giant leap for mankind

Yes, if a staff member detects offending content, they manually ...

2026-09-02T14:13:32Z

In reply to nevent1q…msct
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Yes, if a staff member detects offending content, they manually trigger the purge via our admin utility.

I continue to see nonsensical takes about this, along the lines ...

2026-09-02T12:38:31Z

In reply to nevent1q…eswg
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I continue to see nonsensical takes about this, along the lines of “Primal only removes CSAM if users report it”, so I want to set the record straight.

At Primal we have zero tolerance for CSAM. If we detect a user posted CSAM, we immediately purge *all* files posted by that user and ban them from Primal. We run automatic detection on all uploaded files, plus we do manual checks multiple times per day.

We host a lot of user files, so even with these measures we sometimes miss things. When this happens your best course of action as a user is to report it to us (email support@primal.net) and we will remove it immediately.

Yes, apologies, we had an issue with our infra. We're back ...

2026-08-30T13:43:09Z

In reply to nevent1q…0xvw
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Yes, apologies, we had an issue with our infra. We're back now.

If you are aware of specific CSAM files on our media server ...

2026-08-25T19:21:16Z

In reply to nevent1q…xtlv
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If you are aware of specific CSAM files on our media server please report them by emailing support@primal.net and we will remove them right away.

Yes I can confirm we removed the image. Our policy is to remove ...

2026-08-25T19:00:41Z

In reply to nevent1q…a4cx
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Yes I can confirm we removed the image. Our policy is to remove CSAM and death threats from our severs.

Watched this last night with the fam. Incredible story, really ...

2026-08-25T16:45:39Z

Watched this last night with the fam. Incredible story, really well told:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQaKzMuyjlE

Yes, our new android app shell for Primal 4.0 will include ...

2026-08-17T12:48:03Z

In reply to nevent1q…aqye
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Yes, our new android app shell for Primal 4.0 will include predictive back animations. 🫡

Primal Android users especially should see a noticeable ...

2026-07-30T15:59:20Z

Primal Android users especially should see a noticeable improvement in the latest build. Please try it and let us know your thoughts!

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nevent1q…m0ga
Hey Primal mobile users! We just released an update to both our Android and iOS apps. Our team has been focusing on performance, stability and polish, so these builds should feel smoother than ever.

iOS Version 3.5.60
Android Version 3.5.25

Try out these new builds and let us know how they feel!

https://primal.net/downloads?20260730

Excellent point by Vitor here. It's been 3.5 years since we ...

2026-07-27T12:31:43Z

Excellent point by Vitor here.

It's been 3.5 years since we started building Primal; launched the first public release in March of 2023. Surely you must be pushing 4 years VitorPamplona (nprofile…x58v)?

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nevent1q…r0c9
You know what? I’m really proud that I’ve stuck with Amethyst full-time for 3.5 years now. It's so easy to get distracted by shiny new side projects these days...

Primal's NIP-05 verification service works like any other ...

2026-07-21T13:32:24Z

In reply to nevent1q…39qn
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Primal's NIP-05 verification service works like any other Nostr NIP-05 verification service. All Primal clients verify NIP-05s on the client; same way as other Nostr clients. That's why Primal clients don't show the verified badge next to the account that tries to spoof the NIP-05. The indexer plays no role in the display of the verified status in our clients.

So you got this entirely wrong. The "architectural vulnerability" you point out is a hallucination by your LLM. Run this by your LLM and post the screenshot of its apologies for the lols.

Our blossom server is back up. 🫡 Apologies to all users for ...

2026-07-17T03:09:33Z

Our blossom server is back up. 🫡

Apologies to all users for the downtime.

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nevent1q…pkea
It's true, we are experiencing issues with our blossom server. Uploads and file serving are affected.

Apologies to all users; we are working to restore the service. We'll let you know as soon as we have an update.

In the meantime, we recommend using https://nostr.build/

nevent1q…x33j

I agree; massive legends.

2026-07-17T02:58:17Z

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I agree; massive legends.

It's true, we are experiencing issues with our blossom ...

2026-07-17T02:49:47Z

It's true, we are experiencing issues with our blossom server. Uploads and file serving are affected.

Apologies to all users; we are working to restore the service. We'll let you know as soon as we have an update.

In the meantime, we recommend using https://nostr.build/

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nevent1q…x33j
Seems like our blossom server needs another hug.

tap explore twice to immediately get the quick search ui

2026-07-05T18:44:14Z

In reply to nevent1q…lydx
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tap explore twice to immediately get the quick search ui

Tab the Explore icon twice to immediately get the quick search ...

2026-07-05T17:14:57Z

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Tab the Explore icon twice to immediately get the quick search UI.

Primal iOS enjoyers: now that you’ve had a few days to use the ...

2026-07-05T15:46:26Z

Primal iOS enjoyers: now that you’ve had a few days to use the new app shell, how do you like it? What works and what needs improvement?

We are working on a massive update for Primal 4.0. All feedback is welcome! 🫡

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nevent1q…8zmv
Hey Primal iOS users! We have a big update for you guys! 🔥

Brand new app shell just dropped in this 3.5 release. It's a big change, so it might take a bit of getting used to. Once you do, the app should feel smoother and easier to use. We will be fine tuning the UX for our upcoming 4.0 release, so nothing is fully set in stone and all feedback is welcome. Please upgrade and let us know your thoughts.

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2026-06-30T11:52:23Z

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rugged again

2026-06-21T20:48:50Z

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rugged again

“The Empire State Building was built in 13 months, nearly 100 ...

2026-06-03T15:50:42Z

“The Empire State Building was built in 13 months, nearly 100 years ago. Today, you couldn’t get the permit in 13 months.”

I heard somebody (Jeff Booth?) point this out on a podcast yesterday. It perfectly summarizes our predicament in the West today.

agree; all those are valid questions

2026-06-02T14:38:31Z

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agree; all those are valid questions

yes

2026-06-02T11:49:03Z

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yes

Had a long conversation with @nprofile…fg8w this morning. At ...

2026-06-02T11:43:32Z

Had a long conversation with PABLOF7z (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+ active relays

3. An ecosystem of 100s of projects building on Nostr

4. A core set of ride or die users who hold their keys and are not going anywhere

Seems like a solid foundation to build on.

lol everything he said is false

2026-05-15T16:03:49Z

In reply to nevent1q…pfw3
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lol everything he said is false

Primal Android users, we have something for you! 👀 A brand-new ...

2026-05-14T14:58:07Z

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.

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

2026-04-18T20:41:01Z

In reply to nevent1q…yzfs
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Thanks for confirming and good to know that the problem is solved. 🫡

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

2026-04-18T20:35:18Z

In reply to nevent1q…3069
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did you try upgrading to latest iOS (build 3.0.51)?

We just pushed an update to our iOS app (build 3.0.51) that ...

2026-04-18T18:23:02Z

In reply to nevent1q…sp6h
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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?

The Spark network had sporadic issues today. Multiple users ...

2026-04-10T00:25:38Z

In reply to nevent1q…vud4
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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.

Yes, every time you zap the payment needs to be verified by the ...

2026-04-09T15:03:35Z

In reply to nevent1q…532w
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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.

Good idea, or a great idea? #nevent1q…zjxk

2026-04-09T14:31:14Z

Good idea, or a great idea?

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nevent1q…zjxk
Gm,

Someone send paulinthejungle (nprofile…7yh7) to the straight to get some videos of the primal wallet zapping Iran

Primal iOS build 3.0.50 was just released. Here’s what’s new: ...

2026-04-08T14:24:18Z

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!

https://primal.net/downloads?d=20260408

Watching our funds under custody drain: ...

2026-04-07T13:12:54Z

Watching our funds under custody drain:

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

2026-04-06T17:50:06Z

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

REMINDER: Our custodial wallet service stops on April 30th. If ...

2026-04-03T13:57:05Z

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.

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naddr1qv…cqxu

TLDR: The custodial wallet service will be discontinued on April 30, 2026. All Primal users should upgrade to the new Spark-based wallet, which was released two weeks ago as a part of Primal 3.0.

Nearly three years ago, we built the first Nostr app with a deeply integrated bitcoin wallet. We wanted a simple, zero-config wallet that just works out of the box. At the time, the only way to deliver that experience was with a custodial setup. We partnered with the legends at Strike and built what became the most widely used wallet in the Nostr ecosystem.

Over the past year, bitcoin payment technology has taken a meaningful step forward. New layer 2 protocols like Spark and Ark make it possible to build non-custodial wallets that are just as simple and seamless as custodial ones. With Primal 3.0, we were able to ship a Spark-based wallet that “just works” without relying on a custodian, without KYC, and without compromising on user experience.

Migrating from a custodial service can be a daunting task for some users, so we worked hard to make the upgrade process as quick and easy as possible. The Primal 3.0 app prompts the user to upgrade, and the migration is done in less than a minute. With one click, we are able to migrate the balance & full transaction history, and point the existing Primal lightning address to the new Spark-based wallet.

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 sunset date for the old wallet: the custodial wallet service will be discontinued on April 30, 2026.

As always, our team is here if you need any help with wallet migration or Primal in general. Below are some frequently asked questions:

Can I keep using my existing custodial Primal Wallet?

Yes, but not for long. The custodial wallet will continue to be operational until April 30, 2026. Please ensure that you move your funds or upgrade to the new wallet prior to that date. After that date you will no longer be able to use the old custodial wallet.

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.

How do I upgrade to the new Primal Wallet?

Upgrading is quick and easy:

Install the latest version of the Primal mobile app

Click “Start Wallet Upgrade”

That’s it! The upgrade process will transfer your wallet balance and the entire transaction history to your new non-custodial wallet. Once the wallet migration is complete, don’t forget to backup your new wallet. Simply go to Settings / Wallet / Backup Wallet Now.

Can I keep my existing Primal lightning address after the upgrade?

Yes. Your Primal lightning address won’t change after the upgrade.

Can I transfer my funds to a different wallet before I upgrade?

Yes. The old custodial wallet remains fully functional until April 30, 2026. You can send your funds to any other bitcoin wallet before upgrading.

Does the new Primal wallet support both lightning and on-chain transactions?

Yes. Just like the old custodial wallet, the new Primal wallet enables users to send and receive lightning and on-chain bitcoin transactions.

Will I be able to revert to the old custodial wallet after the upgrade?

No. After the wallet upgrade is completed, you will not be able to revert to the old custodial wallet, however your full transaction history will be transferred to the new wallet.

Which technology is the new Primal wallet built on?

The new Primal wallet is built on the Spark network technology. For more information, you can visit: https://spark.money.

Are there any transaction fees that I need to pay to upgrade?

No. Primal will cover all transaction fees required to upgrade all our users to their new non-custodial wallets.

Does the new wallet support Nostr Wallet Connect?

Yes. The new Primal Wallet supports Nostr Wallet Connect, but it works a bit differently than the custodial wallet. Because it’s non-custodial, the Primal mobile app must be running to sign NWC requests. For the best experience, we recommend using NWC together with the Primal Remote Signer.

I have existing NWC connections to the old Primal wallet. Will I have to re-create those with the new wallet?

Yes. Old NWC connections will stop working when the old wallet is deprecated on April 30, 2026. You will have to recreate NWC connections to point to the new wallet.

Primal Web app users: we need your help. We are working on making ...

2026-04-02T14:32:08Z

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. 🫡

Multi file upload has already been implemented and will be ...

2026-04-02T14:21:48Z

In reply to nevent1q…8wkz
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Multi file upload has already been implemented and will be included in the next update (targeting next week).

“Why should identity require permission?” Probably the best ...

2026-03-31T19:45:03Z

“Why should identity require permission?”

Probably the best line in this video. Nice work nillistudio (nprofile…ujzn)!

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Why we Nostr

just followed you sir 🫡

2026-03-31T11:20:51Z

In reply to nevent1q…pmev
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just followed you sir 🫡

If you are using the same nostr account on iOS and Android, then ...

2026-03-30T19:07:58Z

In reply to nevent1q…f8kq
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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.

Nostr is bigger than people think. We estimate 20k+ active humans ...

2026-03-30T18:55:21Z

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.

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nevent1q…lacu

Covered in my article under FAQs: What happens if I don’t move ...

2026-03-30T18:43:39Z

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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.

Since we shipped Primal 3.0 two weeks ago, nearly 14,000 users ...

2026-03-30T17:38:14Z

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.

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naddr1qv…cqxu

TLDR: The custodial wallet service will be discontinued on April 30, 2026. All Primal users should upgrade to the new Spark-based wallet, which was released two weeks ago as a part of Primal 3.0.

Nearly three years ago, we built the first Nostr app with a deeply integrated bitcoin wallet. We wanted a simple, zero-config wallet that just works out of the box. At the time, the only way to deliver that experience was with a custodial setup. We partnered with the legends at Strike and built what became the most widely used wallet in the Nostr ecosystem.

Over the past year, bitcoin payment technology has taken a meaningful step forward. New layer 2 protocols like Spark and Ark make it possible to build non-custodial wallets that are just as simple and seamless as custodial ones. With Primal 3.0, we were able to ship a Spark-based wallet that “just works” without relying on a custodian, without KYC, and without compromising on user experience.

Migrating from a custodial service can be a daunting task for some users, so we worked hard to make the upgrade process as quick and easy as possible. The Primal 3.0 app prompts the user to upgrade, and the migration is done in less than a minute. With one click, we are able to migrate the balance & full transaction history, and point the existing Primal lightning address to the new Spark-based wallet.

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 sunset date for the old wallet: the custodial wallet service will be discontinued on April 30, 2026.

As always, our team is here if you need any help with wallet migration or Primal in general. Below are some frequently asked questions:

Can I keep using my existing custodial Primal Wallet?

Yes, but not for long. The custodial wallet will continue to be operational until April 30, 2026. Please ensure that you move your funds or upgrade to the new wallet prior to that date. After that date you will no longer be able to use the old custodial wallet.

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.

How do I upgrade to the new Primal Wallet?

Upgrading is quick and easy:

Install the latest version of the Primal mobile app

Click “Start Wallet Upgrade”

That’s it! The upgrade process will transfer your wallet balance and the entire transaction history to your new non-custodial wallet. Once the wallet migration is complete, don’t forget to backup your new wallet. Simply go to Settings / Wallet / Backup Wallet Now.

Can I keep my existing Primal lightning address after the upgrade?

Yes. Your Primal lightning address won’t change after the upgrade.

Can I transfer my funds to a different wallet before I upgrade?

Yes. The old custodial wallet remains fully functional until April 30, 2026. You can send your funds to any other bitcoin wallet before upgrading.

Does the new Primal wallet support both lightning and on-chain transactions?

Yes. Just like the old custodial wallet, the new Primal wallet enables users to send and receive lightning and on-chain bitcoin transactions.

Will I be able to revert to the old custodial wallet after the upgrade?

No. After the wallet upgrade is completed, you will not be able to revert to the old custodial wallet, however your full transaction history will be transferred to the new wallet.

Which technology is the new Primal wallet built on?

The new Primal wallet is built on the Spark network technology. For more information, you can visit: https://spark.money.

Are there any transaction fees that I need to pay to upgrade?

No. Primal will cover all transaction fees required to upgrade all our users to their new non-custodial wallets.

Does the new wallet support Nostr Wallet Connect?

Yes. The new Primal Wallet supports Nostr Wallet Connect, but it works a bit differently than the custodial wallet. Because it’s non-custodial, the Primal mobile app must be running to sign NWC requests. For the best experience, we recommend using NWC together with the Primal Remote Signer.

I have existing NWC connections to the old Primal wallet. Will I have to re-create those with the new wallet?

Yes. Old NWC connections will stop working when the old wallet is deprecated on April 30, 2026. You will have to recreate NWC connections to point to the new wallet.

This is a textbook case of platforms vs. protocols. If you sign ...

2026-03-27T16:25:29Z

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.

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Log in to Satlantis (nprofile…alux) with 2 clicks.

We just released Primal Android build 3.0.17. It includes a ...

2026-03-24T17:55:27Z

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.

Primal bug fixing time! Our team is currently focusing on ...

2026-03-23T15:05:53Z

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. 🫡

People voting for me need to get their head examined

2026-03-23T14:33:12Z

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People voting for me need to get their head examined

LOL #nevent1q…wcxv

2026-03-23T14:11:57Z

LOL

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fiatjaf (nprofile…ftj5) vs miljan (npub16c0…6nvr)

Primal name is a part of Primal Premium subscription

2026-03-23T12:44:55Z

In reply to nevent1q…x4qe
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Primal name is a part of Primal Premium subscription

Nobody lost any sats. It was an incorrect balance display issue, ...

2026-03-22T12:56:47Z

In reply to nevent1q…4w0m
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Nobody lost any sats. It was an incorrect balance display issue, solved by the Spark network update.

Thanks for all these details. I believe this issue is fixed in ...

2026-03-22T12:46:22Z

In reply to nevent1q…uwgh
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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?

We just released Primal iOS build 3.0.28. It includes a few fixes ...

2026-03-22T12:32:00Z

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.

jack had won but then rev hodl parked a truck full of money in ...

2026-03-22T02:03:04Z

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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"

Settings / Wallet / Backup Wallet

2026-03-21T00:17:23Z

In reply to nevent1q…sdyk
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Settings / Wallet / Backup Wallet

We don’t impose any balance limits in the new Primal wallet. ...

2026-03-20T19:18:06Z

In reply to nevent1q…k8jp
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We don’t impose any balance limits in the new Primal wallet.

However note that it is designed to be a casual spending wallet. We recommend that larger amounts are stored on chain and preferably on a hardware wallet. I personally prefer the ColdCard; it’s the gold standard for self custody.

Everyone's balance should be correct now. Please confirm.

2026-03-20T16:12:14Z

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Everyone's balance should be correct now. Please confirm.

UPDATE: The Spark team has deployed a potential fix to the Spark ...

2026-03-20T15:05:48Z

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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?

UPDATE: The Spark team has deployed a potential fix to the Spark ...

2026-03-20T14:48:45Z

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?

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nevent1q…466e
PSA: We are investigating the issue where some Primal-Spark wallets are erroneously showing zero balances, like Hodl’s wallet below. Here is what we know so far:

1. Funds are not at risk. If you restore your wallet in Wallet of Satoshi you should see your full balance.

2. In our tests, after restoring in WoS, the balances started showing correctly in Primal again.

3. We are working with the Spark team and expect that regular wallet operation will be restored after an update to the Spark network. If this turns out to be the case, you won’t need to update your Primal app.

We don’t yet know what caused this issue. Over 5000 of our users already upgraded to the new wallet and there was a lot of zapping related to Maxi Madness and in general. Not sure if that somehow overwhelmed Spark.

If you are affected by this, please report your experience here in replies. We will publish another update as soon as we have any new information.

nevent1q…qm33

when it rains it pours #nevent1q…3cpn

2026-03-20T14:41:29Z

when it rains it pours

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nevent1q…3cpn
RIP Chuck Norris.

So far all Primal users who encountered the zero balance problem ...

2026-03-20T14:13:20Z

So far all Primal users who encountered the zero balance problem were able to restore it in Wallet of Satoshi. After that, their Primal wallet started showing the correct balance.

If you tried this and it DIDN’T work for you, please respond in the comments here.

As a reminder, if you are affected by the zero balance issue, you don’t have to restore your wallet in WoS, you can simply wait for this to be resolved on the Spark side. Funds are not at risk.

We will keep you posted.

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PSA: We are investigating the issue where some Primal-Spark wallets are erroneously showing zero balances, like Hodl’s wallet below. Here is what we know so far:

1. Funds are not at risk. If you restore your wallet in Wallet of Satoshi you should see your full balance.

2. In our tests, after restoring in WoS, the balances started showing correctly in Primal again.

3. We are working with the Spark team and expect that regular wallet operation will be restored after an update to the Spark network. If this turns out to be the case, you won’t need to update your Primal app.

We don’t yet know what caused this issue. Over 5000 of our users already upgraded to the new wallet and there was a lot of zapping related to Maxi Madness and in general. Not sure if that somehow overwhelmed Spark.

If you are affected by this, please report your experience here in replies. We will publish another update as soon as we have any new information.

nevent1q…qm33

Your options are to either restore in another spark wallet Wallet ...

2026-03-20T13:25:55Z

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Your options are to either restore in another spark wallet Wallet of Satoshi or just wait for this to be resolved on the Spark side.

Did you try restoring in Wallet of Satoshi?

2026-03-20T12:16:00Z

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Did you try restoring in Wallet of Satoshi?

You can try restoring in Wallet of Satoshi or you can just wait ...

2026-03-20T12:09:44Z

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You can try restoring in Wallet of Satoshi or you can just wait for this to be resolved. We are not yet sure what the timeline for that is, but the Spark team is working on it.

You can try restoring in Wallet of Satoshi or you can just wait ...

2026-03-20T12:09:09Z

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You can try restoring in Wallet of Satoshi or you can just wait for this to be resolved. We are not yet sure what the timeline for that is, but the Spark team is working on it.

You can try restoring in Wallet of Satoshi or you can just wait ...

2026-03-20T12:08:52Z

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You can try restoring in Wallet of Satoshi or you can just wait for this to be resolved. We are not yet sure what the timeline for that is, but the Spark team is working on it.

Hey Flash, not sure if you saw my announcement, but you can ...

2026-03-20T12:07:33Z

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Hey Flash, not sure if you saw my announcement, but you can restore your wallet in Wallet of Satoshi.

No, I don't think so

2026-03-20T12:04:31Z

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No, I don't think so

PSA: We are investigating the issue where some Primal-Spark ...

2026-03-20T11:43:42Z

PSA: We are investigating the issue where some Primal-Spark wallets are erroneously showing zero balances, like Hodl’s wallet below. Here is what we know so far:

1. Funds are not at risk. If you restore your wallet in Wallet of Satoshi you should see your full balance.

2. In our tests, after restoring in WoS, the balances started showing correctly in Primal again.

3. We are working with the Spark team and expect that regular wallet operation will be restored after an update to the Spark network. If this turns out to be the case, you won’t need to update your Primal app.

We don’t yet know what caused this issue. Over 5000 of our users already upgraded to the new wallet and there was a lot of zapping related to Maxi Madness and in general. Not sure if that somehow overwhelmed Spark.

If you are affected by this, please report your experience here in replies. We will publish another update as soon as we have any new information.

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I declare BANKRUPTCY

Yep, we were looking into it this morning. It's actually not ...

2026-03-19T17:26:24Z

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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 nik ⚡️🟠🟣 (nprofile…5sn9). We read it all but are not able to always respond. Keep it coming sir! 🫡

On the establish connection screen, you can go to permissions and ...

2026-03-18T16:09:28Z

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On the establish connection screen, you can go to permissions and set Low Trust. That will prompt you for every sign request. You can optionally add each requested kind to the allow list if you don't want to get prompted for it in the future.

Ah yes that's true. Question: once you allow camera access, ...

2026-03-18T16:05:35Z

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Ah yes that's true. Question: once you allow camera access, does that button work for you?

All good; apology accepted.

2026-03-18T15:52:09Z

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All good; apology accepted.

There is a "Use keyboard instead" button on the scan ...

2026-03-18T15:46:52Z

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There is a "Use keyboard instead" button on the scan screen. Does that work for you?

We’ve all pasted our nsec’s too many times into too many ...

2026-03-18T15:18:14Z

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. 🫡

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I still don’t know for sure. I believe I pasted the nsec somewhere I shouldn’t have at one point (even though I’m normally very careful with this kind of stuff).

Yes this is a known issue with our iOS build only. We already ...

2026-03-18T15:04:35Z

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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.

This can happen when there is a temporary liquidity issue between ...

2026-03-18T10:31:58Z

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This can happen when there is a temporary liquidity issue between the two nodes on the lightning network.

Can you please try again?

Our wallet migration utility fails gracefully and keeps your old wallet intact. You can safely retry many times.

Are you on iOS, Android, or web?

2026-03-18T02:33:10Z

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Are you on iOS, Android, or web?

Who else misses the old Primal pink theme? We could bring it back ...

2026-03-18T01:22:33Z

Who else misses the old Primal pink theme? We could bring it back as an option.

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+1 Please bring back the original theme!

Yes this is a known issue with our iOS build only. We already ...

2026-03-17T18:16:47Z

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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.

Yes, rich transaction rendering for incoming zaps was not a part ...

2026-03-17T17:53:35Z

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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).

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

2026-03-17T16:04:21Z

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Thank you sir!

You too have been cooking; great to see. 💪

Yep, getting rich wallet experience for received zaps didn't ...

2026-03-17T15:28:12Z

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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. 🫡

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

2026-03-17T15:03:53Z

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

Thanks! Couldn't have done it without you guys.

2026-03-17T14:55:27Z

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Thanks! Couldn't have done it without you guys.

You're on iOS, right? If you're on Testflight, that might ...

2026-03-17T14:53:45Z

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You're on iOS, right? If you're on Testflight, that might be an old track. If you see the new version in the app store (very blue compared to the old pink/orange), then you can install from there:

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/primal/id1673134518

Yes that's a known issue. You will have to re-create your NWC ...

2026-03-17T14:50:04Z

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Yes that's a known issue. You will have to re-create your NWC connection; sorry!

What's not working? Are you not able to access the 3.0 ...

2026-03-17T14:48:10Z

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What's not working? Are you not able to access the 3.0 release?

We got the same feedback from a few other users... so yes, ...

2026-03-17T14:28:27Z

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We got the same feedback from a few other users... so yes, we'll look into resurrecting the primal pink theme.

Primal 3.0 is now live for everyone. 🫡 After rolling out early ...

2026-03-17T14:18:20Z

Primal 3.0 is now live for everyone. 🫡

After rolling out early access to Premium and Pro users, we’re happy to make it generally available.

The highlight: a brand new wallet — no KYC, no limits, available globally.

Here’s what’s new in Primal 3.0:

- Spark wallet
- Polls with zaps
- GIF button
- Faster feeds
- Smooth onboarding

Give it a try and let us know what you think.

We are going to sunset the custodial wallet service on April 30, ...

2026-03-17T01:35:45Z

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We are going to sunset the custodial wallet service on April 30, 2026. Until then you can use that wallet or migrate to the new one anytime.

You seem concerned about “surveillance and top-down control” ...

2026-03-17T00:28:07Z

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You seem concerned about “surveillance and top-down control” yet you offer a YOLO custodial service without any legal basis. You just decided one day you’ll custody people’s money?! And despite being such a privacy advocate, you didn’t go with hosting a Cashu mint, but the old school “I’ll monitor all my users’ activities”.

Rizful suffers from the worst type unaccountable control and surveillance risk possible. Many such services have been shut down or have rugged their users. People are incomparably safer on Spark than with Rizful.

Quick note on why we chose Spark and Breez for the new Primal ...

2026-03-17T00:05:10Z

Quick note on why we chose Spark and Breez for the new Primal Wallet.

Let’s start with our requirements. We need a simple, reliable, zero-config spending wallet that just works out of the box. Anything less than that is a non-starter for our target audience of casual social media users.

Those who have used Primal’s custodial wallet over the past couple of years will agree that we were able to meet these requirements. The big tradeoff was that, in order to legally offer a custodial service, we had to KYC our users, impose balance limits, and deny service in certain regions where we didn’t have a license to custody funds.

Building on Spark via the Breez SDK enabled us to deliver a wallet that is a strict improvement for our users: no KYC, no limits, and available globally. It’s interoperable with other Spark-based wallets — so you can use the same seed phrase in Primal, Wallet of Satoshi, Cake Wallet, and others. This undeniably gives a lot more agency to our users.

There is ongoing debate about what constitutes “real” self-custody. Spark uses a federation of operators and provides unilateral exit. From a legal standpoint, this clears the self-custody threshold. That said, nothing matches the self-sovereignty of holding bitcoin funds on-chain. Primal is a spending wallet, not meant to hold large amounts. We always encourage our users to store their savings in self custody on-chain.

I believe the wallet we shipped with Primal 3.0 offers the best set of tradeoffs available today. The good news is that our new wallet architecture enables us to easily add support for Ark, Cashu and other protocols in the future. If you have specific suggestions for how we could do better by our users; if you think there’s a better way to legally deliver a simple, reliable, zero-config spending wallet that just works, let us know and we’ll be happy to explore it.

Email support@primal.net and we’ll hook you up.

2026-03-16T21:26:39Z

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Email support@primal.net and we’ll hook you up.

Ah got it. Twitter has a custom emoji set, so they can tweak it ...

2026-03-16T17:20:15Z

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Ah got it. Twitter has a custom emoji set, so they can tweak it anytime they like. We simply use what's available in the OS.

We are releasing only to Premium/Pro users today. If you ...

2026-03-16T15:51:16Z

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We are releasing only to Premium/Pro users today. If you don't already have access, just email support@primal.net and we’ll provide the 3.0 build.

I don't think we have any flag selections in our UI. What ...

2026-03-16T15:49:19Z

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I don't think we have any flag selections in our UI. What specifically are you referring to?

Primal 3.0 is here! This major upgrade includes a brand new ...

2026-03-16T15:21:45Z

Primal 3.0 is here!

This major upgrade includes a brand new wallet: no KYC, no limits, all regions supported.

New in Primal 3.0:
- Spark wallet
- Polls (regular & zap-based)
- GIF button
- Smooth onboarding
- Faster feeds

IMPORTANT: We’re rolling Primal 3.0 out to Premium and Pro users first as a thank you for your support. ♥️🫂 General availability is coming in the next couple of days.

Premium/Pro user but don’t see it yet? Email support@primal.net and we’ll provide the 3.0 build. Please try it and let us know how it hits!

don’t push your luck

2026-03-16T01:07:21Z

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don’t push your luck

The new wallet has a local db of your transactions. We copy them ...

2026-03-16T00:58:11Z

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The new wallet has a local db of your transactions. We copy them over from the old wallet.

We've been riding on your coattails this entire time Daniel. ...

2026-03-16T00:52:56Z

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We've been riding on your coattails this entire time Daniel. 🫡