The current release of CivKit Node is CLI-only and focuses on implementing basic NIP 01 support. However, it contains several bugs and unfinished tasks, and extensive testing across different platforms is yet to be conducted. A sample Nostr client binary is available for deployment and testing purposes, along with a utility binary that manages the node through a gRPC interface. This interface serves as a foundation for developing one or more GUI applications, which has been a consistent request from the community.

An experimental integration with BOLT8 Noise transport, made possible by LDK, allows for peer connections between CivKit Nodes. The goal is to establish a unified communication infrastructure for Nostr and Lightning, creating a single market for peer-to-peer service providers like watchtowers, state backups, and boards. This integration facilitates collaboration on spam mitigation, robust cryptography (such as onion routing), and the preservation of privacy and monetary credentials