How to use Amethyst: a Nostr Android app that enables censorship-resistant social media

If you’re tired of Big Tech platforms scooping up your data and mass censoring the posts on their platform, Nostr (Notes and Other Stuff Transmitted by Relays) is a great alternative. It’s an open-source protocol that makes social media decentralized and resistant to censorship. It also gives users full control of their account and data. Amethyst is a full-featured Android app that lets you connect to Nostr, create an account, and start exploring this decentralized social media protocol. Keep reading to discover how to set up your Nostr account in Amethyst, find some accounts to follow, and explore what Nostr has to offer. Creating your account 1. Visit the Amethyst GitHub and download the Amethyst app. It has links for downloading Amethyst from  the Google Play Store, F-Droid, or directly as an APK. 2. Open the app and read the terms of use. If you’re happy with them, check the I accept the terms of use box. 3. Tap Generate a new key to create your account. Backing up your keys Nostr uses public key cryptography to generate a unique public and private key for each account. The public key is like a username and you can share it with those who you want to follow your Nostr account. The private key is similar to a password and is your log in to your Nostr account. However, you can’t change or recover it, so make sure you keep it safe and private. Here’s how to find your Nostr account keys…How to use Amethyst: a Nostr Android app that enables censorship-resistant social media