Damus
Nostr social client for iPhone, iPad and macOS.
How it started
Launched
· approved and listed on the iOS App Store after several rejections; The Block reported on 2023-02-01 that it went live the day before · Source (opens in a new tab)
Why it was built
The project site states: 'Without ads, toxic algorithms, or censorship, Damus gives you access to the social network that a truly free and healthy society needs and deserves.' The README adds there is no central database, so Damus is censorship resistant. · Source (opens in a new tab)
Milestones
Version 1.0.0 recorded in the project changelog · Source (opens in a new tab)
Removed from Apple's App Store in China two days after approval, at the request of the Chinese internet regulator · Source (opens in a new tab)
Apple threatened removal over the Lightning tipping (zaps) feature; Damus announced it would appeal · Source (opens in a new tab)
Release history
No published releases were found for this repository.
Repository facts collected .
Status evidence
Checked 2026-09-08: repository is not archived; reviewed maintenance commit dated 2026-09-08. Active describes observed development, not availability, stability or security. Founder credit is explicit on the official team page and corroborated by the README Awards section. Re-verified 2026-10-04: the repository is still not archived, with its most recent public push on 2026-09-11.
Last checked: . Status reflects the cited evidence at that time.
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Sources
- Official README (opens in a new tab)
- Repository metadata checked 2026-09-08 (opens in a new tab)
- Maintenance commit 2026-09-08 (opens in a new tab)
- Public maintainer profile (opens in a new tab)
- Official team: William Casarin, Founder and Developer (opens in a new tab)
- Repository metadata re-checked 2026-10-04 (opens in a new tab)
People
William Casarin
Founder
Building damus. I work on freedom tech: lightning, bitcoin core, nostr.Similar projects
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