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by InvalidCastX · Edited

"527 New Posts"... But My Timeline Didn't Change? Understanding BCHNostr's Refresh Counter ⚡

You open BCHNostr and notice a green banner saying: > "527 new posts – tap to refresh" Naturally, you expect hundreds of fresh posts waiting for you. You tap it... ...and almost nothing changes. Is BCHNostr broken? Did the posts disappear? Are they coming from another client? The answer lies in how Nostr relays, events, and timeline filters work. This article explains why the number can be much larger than the posts you actually see, helping both beginners and experienced users better understand what's happening behind the scenes.

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by InvalidCastX

Hive vs. Nostr (BCHNostr)

Hive and BCHNostr are often grouped together as decentralized social networks, but they are built on fundamentally different ideas. Hive is a blockchain with a built-in social economy, while BCHNostr uses the Nostr protocol to provide portable identity, flexible communication, and native Bitcoin Cash integration. Understanding these differences helps you appreciate that they solve different problems rather than compete with one another.

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