Services
Work With a Nostr Insider
As Developer Relations at Soapbox, Derek helps individuals, organizations, and developers understand, implement, and win with AI, the nostr protocol, and decentralized technologies.
Speaking Engagements
Derek speaks at international conferences on AI, vibe coding, decentralization, and nostr education, including Bitcoin conferences, chamber of commerce events, and technology workshops.
Key Features:
- Conference Presentations
- Workshop Facilitation
- Panel Discussions
- Keynote Speeches
Nostr Booth Organization
Derek organizes 'nostr booths' at various conferences, serving as key hubs for exploring and discussing the nostr protocol.
Key Features:
- Conference Booth Setup
- Live Demonstrations
- Community Engagement
- Protocol Education
Nostr Education & Training
Comprehensive education on AI tools, vibe coding, and the nostr protocol, helping users understand decentralized social communication and take control of their digital identity.
Key Features:
- Protocol Fundamentals
- Client Setup Guidance
- Relay Management
- Security Best Practices
Nostr Development Consulting
Technical consulting for AI-powered development with Shakespeare, nostr application development, protocol implementation, and ecosystem integration.
Key Features:
- Protocol Implementation
- Client Development
- Relay Setup
- Integration Support
Podcast & Media Appearances
Derek regularly appears on podcasts and media shows to discuss nostr, Bitcoin, and decentralized technologies.
Key Features:
- Podcast Interviews
- Video Content
- Technical Discussions
- Community Outreach
Community Building
Building and nurturing nostr communities, helping users connect and grow the decentralized social ecosystem.
Key Features:
- Community Management
- User Onboarding
- Event Organization
- Ecosystem Growth
Built at Soapbox
As Developer Relations at Soapbox, Derek champions the freedom-tech products reshaping the decentralized web.
Shakespeare
Open-source AI website builder for the decentralized web — describe what you want, build it with AI, and deploy it on infrastructure you own.
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Ditto
Soapbox's flagship Nostr social client — radically customizable, self-hostable, and built to make the internet fun again. Your content, your vibe, your rules.
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Agora
A decentralized activist platform on Nostr and Bitcoin — built with and for human-rights activists to organize freely, communicate safely, and resist censorship.
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Nostr Solutions
Battle-tested services Derek has built to strengthen and expand the Nostr ecosystem.
Nostr Plebs
A Nostr services provider offering Nostr Addresses, private relays, Lightning address forwarding, directory services, and expert support.
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Nostr Elites
A Web of Trust relay filtering out spam and unwanted content, ensuring a safer Nostr experience through a trusted network.
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Grow Nostr Initiative
Dedicated to expanding the Nostr ecosystem through education, community initiatives, and protocol innovation.
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Nostr Applications
Applications built by Derek for the Nostr ecosystem.
Podstr
Build on Nostr, the decentralized protocol that ensures your community and content can never be taken away. Receive direct support through Bitcoin Lightning with zero platform fees.
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SyncStr
A modern web application for synchronizing your Nostr profile data between different relays. Keep your Nostr identity consistent across the decentralized network.
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Zappix
A nostr image sharing application for browsing, sharing, and zapping visual content.
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YakBak
YakBak is a modern social platform built on the Nostr protocol that allows users to share and interact with voice messages.
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Plektos
Plektos is a decentralized meetup, events, and calendar platform built on Nostr.
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Zaplytics
Your personal analytics dashboard for tracking zap earnings on Nostr. See which content performs best, who your top supporters are, and how your earnings trend over time.
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Nostr Nests
Nostr Nests is an audio space for chatting, brainstorming, debating, jamming, micro-conferences and more.
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Nostr Repositories
Open source repositories and contributions to the Nostr ecosystem.
X Video Liberator
Soapbox Weekly Pulse
Ditto Profile Demo
Bitcoin Maxi Madness
Nos Vegas 2026
emojiverse
Zap Blog
Buddy Chat
nostr-twitter
A Twitter-like Nostr social media client
Inkwell
NAK Website
Nostur Website
Hello World Demo
Cashu App
Amber Citrine
Amethyst Social
Bonfire Bbq
Marraras Lodge
WTF AI Strategy
Discover your perfect AI strategy here!
Santa Swap
Soapminer
ZapTrax
A decentralized music player and discovery platform built on the Nostr protocol. ZapTrax combines music streaming from Wavlake with social features, Lightning payments, and decentralized playlist management, creating a comprehensive music experience powered by Bitcoin and Nostr.
Ready to Work Together?
Need a speaker who can fill a room, a guide to AI and nostr, or technical consulting on decentralized tech? Derek will help you navigate the future — and build it.