Crew 01
THE FIRST SPARK
A13MW
Founder & VISIONEER
Sets the direction, protects the why, and imagines a better home for independent animation.
Favourite animation
AKIRA
Built for indie animators
THE OPEN HOME FORZAP.ANIMATIONS
Discover new audiences. Own your creative identity. Get supported instantly by people who value your work.
ϟ Built on Nostr₿ Powered by Bitcoin♙ Community owned
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LunaFrames
@luna.frames
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@story.smith
Incredible storytelling! 🔥
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Zap Animations is a decentralized commons for indie animators.
Get discovered in a space where creative work travels freely and support goes directly to its maker.
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Own your audience
Your identity and relationships live on Nostr, not corporate servers.
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Get discovered organically
Find and be found through communities and real conversations.
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Earn direct support
Receive instant Lightning zaps from fans who value your work.
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Open and interoperable
Your content and identity work across the wider network.
How it works · no tech degree required
FROM FIRST FRAME TO FIRST ZAP →
Four friendly steps. The open-web magic stays quietly in the background.
Create
Make your animation and prepare the story you want to share.
Upload
Bring your clip to our open media infrastructure.
Connect
Fans discover, comment, and gather around the work.
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The people behind the current
SMALL CREW. BIG SIGNAL.
Zap Animations is being shaped by a tiny team with a shared belief: animation deserves an open, creator-first home.
Crew 02
THE SIGNAL KEEPER
Godwin
Backend & relay
Keeps the relay humming, the pipes connected, and the open network ready for every new clip.
Favourite animation
One Piece
Crew 03
THE FRAME SHAPER
Nelly Arsey
Frontend & UI/UX
Turns the protocol into a welcoming place creators can actually understand, enjoy, and use.
Favourite animation
Belle
FAQ
What is Nostr?
Nostr is an open protocol that lets you own your identity and connect through independent relays.
Do I need Bitcoin to join?
No. You can watch, discover, and create without being a Bitcoin expert.
Where are clips stored?
Media is stored off-Nostr while signed posts, identities, and interactions travel through Nostr.
What relay address should I add?
Add wss://relay.zapanimations.com to your Nostr client’s relay list to read and publish Zap Animations activity. Only approved animator identities can publish original clips there; everyone can still watch, comment, and zap.
Can I use my existing Nostr identity?
Yes. Connect your existing browser signer and bring your identity with you.
Which Nostr app should I use?
We recommend Nostrich to create and manage your Nostr identity, relays, and Lightning wallet. To connect directly to Zap Animations, use a compatible browser signer or connect an existing Primal identity from the creator setup page.
Why can’t I connect when a signer is detected?
Only keep one Nostr signer extension enabled in a browser profile. Multiple signers can compete for the same connection and return no identity. Disable the others, unlock the signer you want, select its active account, then refresh and try again.
Does Zap Animations get my private key or wallet funds?
No. Your signer keeps your private key private and asks you to approve signing actions. Your Nostr identity and Lightning wallet are separate, so you can set up either one independently.
About Zap Animations
THE OPEN HOME FOR INDEPENDENT ANIMATION.
Zap Animations is an open creative network built on Nostr and powered by Bitcoin. We believe creativity belongs to creators, audiences should remain portable, and support should travel directly to the people making the work.