Talon is our custom-built Nostr relay implementation. Designed for speed, reliability, and efficient storage, it powers the decentralized communication layer for Hoot and beyond.
Features
High Compression
Advanced columnar storage with automatic deduplication and aggressive compression. Store more events with less disk space.
High Throughput
Optimized for handling large volumes of events with minimal latency and resource usage.
Open Access
Anyone can read and write to the relay. No registration, authentication, or rate limits required.
Protocol Compliant
Full support for NIP-01 and other core Nostr protocol specifications.
