Nostr’s Zap Boom: How 5 Million Zaps Signal a New Era for Decentralized Social
In May 2025, the decentralized social media protocol Nostr reached a staggering milestone:
5 million Zaps sent between users.
This figure, shared by @lopp on X, marks a pivotal moment for Nostr and the Bitcoin Lightning Network, showcasing how micropayments are transforming online interactions.
Zaps, small, instant Bitcoin payments sent