New to Nostr? Learn what zaps are, how to set up a Lightning wallet, and how to send your first Bitcoin tip — even if you've never touched Bitcoin before.

If you're new to Nostr, you've probably seen the ⚡ lightning bolt icon everywhere and wondered what it does.

That's a zap. And it's one of the coolest things about Nostr.

In this guide, @derekross explain what zaps are, how to set up your wallet so you can receive them, and walk you through sending your first one — even if you've never touched Bitcoin before.