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Data Portability
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Nostr: How portable is my Nostr content if a client or relay shuts down?
Your keypair is independent of one client, and signed events can be copied to other willing relays.
Nostr: How long do relays keep posts?
There is no universal retention period.
Nostr: How do I back up my follows and relay settings?
Keep a secure record of your private-key recovery material, plus your public key, chosen relays, and any client export of follows.
Nostr: How do follows work across clients?
A Nostr follow list is itself a signed event, defined by NIP-02.