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Glossary

Event

A nostr event defined in NIP-01

Signer

A class that follows the NIP-07 API

Helper method

A function that takes an event and returns some computed value from it.

Event store

A in-memory database of events that can be subscribed to. (see Event Store)

Observable

A lazy stream of values that is active when subscribed to. (see Observables)

Model

Computed state from the event store that can be subscribed to. (see Models)

Loader

A stateful function that loads events from relays or a cache. (see Loaders)

Encrypted content

The content field of an event that is encrypted using NIP-04 or NIP-44.

Hidden content

The content field that is encrypted by the signer to its own pubkey. primary used in NIP-51 lists.

Hidden tags

An array of event tags that is in the hidden content