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# Nostr Discovery
Routstr Core integrates with Nostr (Notes and Other Stuff Transmitted by Relays) for decentralized provider discovery. This enables users to find Routstr nodes without relying on centralized directories.
## Overview
Nostr integration provides:
- **Decentralized Discovery**: Find providers through relay network
- **Cryptographic Identity**: Providers identified by public keys
- **Real-time Updates**: Live provider status and pricing
- **Censorship Resistance**: No central point of control
## How It Works
```mermaid
graph LR
A[Routstr Node] --> B[Nostr Relay]
B --> C[Nostr Relay]
B --> D[Nostr Relay]
E[User Client] --> B
E --> C
E --> D
B --> F[Provider List]
C --> F
D --> F
```
Providers announce themselves by publishing signed events to Nostr relays. Clients can query these relays to discover available providers.
## Provider Configuration
### Setting Up Nostr Identity
1. **Generate Nostr Keys**
```bash
# Using nostril or similar tool
nostril --generate-keypair
# Output:
# Private key (nsec): nsec1abc...
# Public key (npub): npub1xyz...
```
2. **Configure Environment**
```bash
# .env
NPUB=npub1xyz... # Your public key
NSEC=nsec1abc... # Your private key (keep secret!)
NAME=Lightning AI Gateway
DESCRIPTION=Fast and reliable AI API with Bitcoin payments
HTTP_URL=https://api.lightning-ai.com
ONION_URL=http://lightningai.onion
```
### Publishing to Nostr
Routstr automatically publishes provider information to configured relays:
```python
# Published event structure (NIP-89)
{
"kind": 31990, # Application handler event
"pubkey": "your_public_key",
"content": {
"name": "Lightning AI Gateway",
"description": "Fast and reliable AI API",
"endpoints": {
"http": "https://api.lightning-ai.com",
"onion": "http://lightningai.onion"
},
"models": ["gpt-3.5-turbo", "gpt-4", "claude-3"],
"pricing": {
"gpt-3.5-turbo": {
"prompt_sats_per_1k": 3,
"completion_sats_per_1k": 4
}
},
"cashu_mints": [
"https://mint.minibits.cash/Bitcoin"
]
},
"tags": [
["d", "routstr"],
["t", "ai-api"],
["t", "bitcoin"],
["p", "payment-proxy"]
]
}
```
### Relay Configuration
Configure which relays to publish to:
```python
# Default relays
DEFAULT_RELAYS = [
"wss://relay.damus.io",
"wss://relay.nostr.band",
"wss://relay.routstr.com",
"wss://nos.lol"
]
# Custom relay configuration
RELAYS=wss://relay1.com,wss://relay2.com
```
## Client Discovery
### Using the Discovery Endpoint
Find providers through the API:
```bash
GET /v1/providers
Response:
{
"providers": [
{
"name": "Lightning AI Gateway",
"npub": "npub1xyz...",
"description": "Fast and reliable AI API",
"endpoints": {
"http": "https://api.lightning-ai.com",
"onion": "http://lightningai.onion"
},
"models": ["gpt-3.5-turbo", "gpt-4"],
"pricing": {
"gpt-3.5-turbo": {
"prompt_sats_per_1k": 3,
"completion_sats_per_1k": 4
}
},
"last_seen": "2024-01-01T12:00:00Z",
"reliability_score": 0.99
}
]
}
```
### Direct Nostr Queries
Query Nostr relays directly:
```python
import json
import websocket
def discover_providers(relay_url: str):
"""Discover Routstr providers from Nostr relay."""
ws = websocket.create_connection(relay_url)
# Subscribe to provider events
subscription = {
"kinds": [31990],
"tags": {
"d": ["routstr"]
}
}
ws.send(json.dumps(["REQ", "sub1", subscription]))
providers = []
while True:
response = json.loads(ws.recv())
if response[0] == "EVENT":
event = response[2]
providers.append(parse_provider_event(event))
elif response[0] == "EOSE": # End of stored events
break
ws.close()
return providers
```
### JavaScript/TypeScript
```typescript
import { SimplePool } from 'nostr-tools';
async function discoverProviders(): Promise<Provider[]> {
const pool = new SimplePool();
const relays = [
'wss://relay.damus.io',
'wss://relay.nostr.band'
];
const filter = {
kinds: [31990],
'#d': ['routstr']
};
const events = await pool.list(relays, [filter]);
return events.map(event => ({
name: event.content.name,
npub: nip19.npubEncode(event.pubkey),
url: event.content.endpoints.http,
models: event.content.models,
pricing: event.content.pricing
}));
}
```
## Provider Ranking
### Reliability Scoring
Providers are ranked based on:
```python
class ProviderScore:
def calculate(self, provider: Provider) -> float:
score = 1.0
# Uptime (based on recent checks)
uptime_ratio = provider.successful_pings / provider.total_pings
score *= uptime_ratio
# Response time
if provider.avg_response_time < 500: # ms
score *= 1.0
elif provider.avg_response_time < 1000:
score *= 0.9
else:
score *= 0.7
# Model availability
model_score = len(provider.models) / 10 # Max 10 models
score *= min(1.0, 0.5 + model_score * 0.5)
# Price competitiveness
if provider.is_cheapest_for_any_model():
score *= 1.1
return min(1.0, score)
```
### Provider Selection
Choose optimal provider:
```python
def select_provider(
providers: list[Provider],
model: str,
requirements: dict
) -> Provider:
"""Select best provider for requirements."""
# Filter by model availability
candidates = [p for p in providers if model in p.models]
# Filter by requirements
if requirements.get('tor_required'):
candidates = [p for p in candidates if p.onion_url]
if requirements.get('max_price_per_1k'):
max_price = requirements['max_price_per_1k']
candidates = [
p for p in candidates
if p.pricing[model]['prompt_sats_per_1k'] <= max_price
]
# Sort by score
candidates.sort(key=lambda p: p.reliability_score, reverse=True)
return candidates[0] if candidates else None
```
## Publishing Updates
### Automatic Updates
Routstr publishes updates when:
- Node starts up
- Configuration changes
- Models are added/removed
- Pricing updates
### Manual Publishing
Force publish current state:
```python
async def publish_provider_info():
"""Manually publish provider information."""
event = create_provider_event(
name=os.getenv("NAME"),
description=os.getenv("DESCRIPTION"),
models=get_available_models(),
pricing=get_current_pricing()
)
await publish_to_relays(event, RELAYS)
```
### Event Lifecycle
```python
# Publish every 6 hours
@periodic_task(hours=6)
async def update_nostr_presence():
"""Keep provider information fresh."""
try:
await publish_provider_info()
logger.info("Updated Nostr presence")
except Exception as e:
logger.error(f"Failed to update Nostr: {e}")
# Delete on shutdown
async def remove_nostr_presence():
"""Remove provider from discovery."""
deletion_event = create_deletion_event()
await publish_to_relays(deletion_event, RELAYS)
```
## Security Considerations
### Key Management
1. **Secure Storage**
```python
# Never log private keys
SENSITIVE_VARS = ['NSEC', 'ADMIN_PASSWORD']
def sanitize_env(env_dict: dict) -> dict:
return {
k: '***' if k in SENSITIVE_VARS else v
for k, v in env_dict.items()
}
```
2. **Key Rotation**
```bash
# Generate new keys
nostril --generate-keypair
# Update configuration
# Publish transition event
# Update all references
```
### Event Validation
Verify provider events:
```python
def validate_provider_event(event: dict) -> bool:
"""Validate provider announcement."""
# Check signature
if not verify_signature(event):
return False
# Check required fields
required = ['name', 'endpoints', 'models', 'pricing']
content = json.loads(event['content'])
if not all(field in content for field in required):
return False
# Verify endpoints are reachable
if not await check_endpoints(content['endpoints']):
return False
return True
```
### Relay Security
Choose relays carefully:
```python
TRUSTED_RELAYS = {
'wss://relay.damus.io': {
'operator': 'Damus',
'reputation': 'high',
'filters_spam': True
},
'wss://relay.nostr.band': {
'operator': 'Nostr.Band',
'reputation': 'high',
'paid_tier': True
}
}
```
## Advanced Features
### Multi-Relay Broadcasting
Ensure wide distribution:
```python
async def broadcast_to_relays(event: dict, relays: list[str]):
"""Broadcast event to multiple relays."""
tasks = []
for relay in relays:
task = asyncio.create_task(
publish_to_relay(event, relay)
)
tasks.append(task)
results = await asyncio.gather(*tasks, return_exceptions=True)
successful = sum(1 for r in results if not isinstance(r, Exception))
logger.info(f"Published to {successful}/{len(relays)} relays")
```
### Provider Metadata
Extended metadata in events:
```json
{
"kind": 31990,
"content": {
"name": "Lightning AI",
"description": "Enterprise AI API",
"metadata": {
"established": "2024-01-01",
"total_requests": 1000000,
"average_response_ms": 250,
"supported_features": [
"streaming",
"function_calling",
"vision",
"embeddings"
],
"certifications": ["SOC2", "GDPR"],
"contact": {
"nostr": "npub1contact...",
"email": "support@lightning-ai.com"
}
}
}
}
```
### Discovery Filters
Advanced filtering options:
```python
# Find providers with specific features
GET /v1/providers?features=streaming,vision&max_price=5&min_reliability=0.95
# Response includes filtered results
{
"providers": [...],
"filters_applied": {
"features": ["streaming", "vision"],
"max_price_sats_per_1k": 5,
"min_reliability": 0.95
},
"total_providers": 50,
"matching_providers": 12
}
```
## Monitoring
### Discovery Metrics
Track discovery performance:
```python
class DiscoveryMetrics:
def __init__(self):
self.relay_health = {}
self.provider_count = 0
self.query_latency = []
async def check_relay_health(self, relay_url: str):
"""Monitor relay connectivity."""
start = time.time()
try:
await connect_to_relay(relay_url)
latency = time.time() - start
self.relay_health[relay_url] = {
'status': 'healthy',
'latency_ms': latency * 1000
}
except Exception as e:
self.relay_health[relay_url] = {
'status': 'unhealthy',
'error': str(e)
}
```
### Provider Monitoring
```python
@periodic_task(minutes=5)
async def monitor_providers():
"""Check provider health."""
providers = await discover_providers()
for provider in providers:
try:
# Test endpoint
response = await test_provider_endpoint(provider.http_url)
# Update metrics
await update_provider_metrics(
provider.npub,
success=response.status_code == 200,
response_time=response.elapsed
)
except Exception as e:
logger.warning(f"Provider {provider.name} check failed: {e}")
```
## Troubleshooting
### No Providers Found
```python
# Debug discovery issues
async def debug_discovery():
"""Diagnose discovery problems."""
issues = []
# Check relay connectivity
for relay in RELAYS:
if not await can_connect_to_relay(relay):
issues.append(f"Cannot connect to {relay}")
# Check event publishing
if not await verify_own_events_visible():
issues.append("Own events not visible on relays")
# Check filters
if len(await get_all_provider_events()) == 0:
issues.append("No provider events on any relay")
return issues
```
### Relay Connection Issues
```bash
# Test relay connection
wscat -c wss://relay.damus.io
# Send subscription
["REQ","test",{"kinds":[31990],"#d":["routstr"]}]
```
## Best Practices
### For Providers
1. **Consistent Identity**
- Use same npub across services
- Maintain profile metadata
- Verify identity on multiple platforms
2. **Regular Updates**
- Publish status every few hours
- Update pricing promptly
- Remove stale information
3. **Relay Diversity**
- Publish to 5+ relays
- Include regional relays
- Monitor relay health
### For Clients
1. **Verify Providers**
- Check multiple relays
- Verify endpoints work
- Monitor reliability over time
2. **Cache Discovery**
- Cache provider list
- Refresh periodically
- Handle stale data gracefully
3. **Fallback Options**
- Keep backup providers
- Handle discovery failures
- Support manual configuration
## Next Steps
- [Tor Support](tor.md) - Anonymous provider access
- [Custom Pricing](custom-pricing.md) - Dynamic pricing strategies
- [API Reference](../api/endpoints.md) - Discovery API details