zapstore/spec/guidelines/VISION.md

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Zapstore — Vision

What Zapstore Is

Zapstore is a local-first, Nostr-native app distribution platform focused on trust, verification, and user sovereignty.

It enables discovering, installing, and supporting apps using open protocols (Nostr + Bitcoin/Lightning), without centralized app store control.

Who It Is For

• Users who value open networks and self-custody
• Developers distributing apps via Nostr
• Communities curating and funding software directly

What Success Means

• Users can reliably discover and install apps offline-first
• Installs and updates are verifiable and safe
• Developers can be supported directly via zaps

Non-Goals

• Zapstore is not a general-purpose app marketplace
• Zapstore does not optimize for engagement or growth metrics
• Zapstore does not require real-world identity or accounts
• Zapstore does not hide trust, verification, or provenance from users