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Damus
Damus offers a social network described as user-controlled, with versions listed for iOS, iPad, and Apple silicon Macs.
About Damus
Damus is a social network built on Nostr, a decentralized and open protocol. It allows users to create an account without providing a phone number, email, or name, with account ownership described as handled through cryptography, and supports sending and receiving Bitcoin and Lightning tips.
It is listed for iOS, Android, and desktop through Notedeck, with interface options in English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, German, Japanese, and Chinese. It offers an optional Purple membership, and was reported as pulled from Apple's App Store in China.
Key features
- Social networking built on Nostr decentralized open protocol
- Create account without phone number, email, or name
- Send and receive Bitcoin and Lightning tips
- Available on iOS, Android, and desktop via Notedeck
- Available in English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, German, Japanese, Chinese
- Optional Purple membership with exclusive benefits
Best for: People who want a decentralized social network without phone or email registration and with Bitcoin tipping.
Good for
- Account creation does not require phone number, email, or name
- Supports Bitcoin and Lightning tipping between users
- Listed for iOS, Android, and desktop with multiple interface languages
Watch out for
- Reported as pulled from Apple's App Store in China
Damus at a glance
- Website
- damus.io
- Category
- Privacy & Security › Encrypted Messaging
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Android, iOS, macOS, Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Damus FAQ
Do I need a phone number or email to sign up?
No. Creating an account does not require a phone number, email, or name.
Can I use Bitcoin on Damus?
Yes. Users can tip friends, earn tips, support creators, and stack sats with Bitcoin and Lightning.
What is Damus Purple?
Purple is a membership to support independence that provides exclusive benefits.
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