Runstr

In today's world, most running apps function just like Facebook—they track your runs, collect your personal data, and monetize your activity by selling insights to third parties. You are the product. But what if there was a way to track your running stats without sacrificing your privacy? Enter Runstr, the first running app built on the Nostr protocol.

A Running App That Respects Your Privacy

Unlike traditional fitness apps that harvest your data, Runstr leverages Nostr, a decentralized protocol that ensures your running stats remain under your control. This means you can log your runs, measure your performance, and improve your fitness without exposing your data to corporations, advertisers, or big tech.

From PWA to Android: Improving the Experience

We started with a Progressive Web App (PWA) as a proof of concept. However, we quickly ran into challenges with tracking run stats when the screen was turned off. To overcome these limitations, we pivoted to building a dedicated Android app that allows for better functionality and seamless background tracking. The response has been great so far, with early adopters loving the enhanced features and user experience.

Features & Integrations

Runstr is designed to be a powerful, yet lightweight running companion. Some of the key features include:

• Accurate run tracking: Distance, time, pace, and more
• Wavlake integration: Listen to your favorite tracks while running without switching apps
• Zero data harvesting: No third-party tracking, no selling your information

Recognition & Roadmap

We recently presented Runstr to PlebLab, and they loved the concept! They’ve offered mentorship and promotion support to help us scale. Looking ahead, here’s what’s coming in the next quarter:

• Running events & team events
• Personal goals & performance tracking
• Advanced statistics dashboard
• Local running clubs
• Runstr branding strategy for the app & running merchandise

Additionally, Runstr LLC is now an official business entity, marking a major milestone in our journey.

Nosfabrica - SALUD Decentralized Health App Development Challenge

We’ve entered the Nosfabrica - SALUD Decentralized Health App Development Challenge, whose mission is to develop an ecosystem of open-source tools built on Nostr and Bitcoin to decentralize healthcare, improve health, and address challenges in healthcare access, data portability, and overall health outcomes. Currently, the total prize pool is 0.12 BTC, and all participating projects can be found on the Kanbanstr board.

Fundraising & How You Can Support

To accelerate our development and bring Runstr to the next level, we are raising 0.1 BTC to fund design, branding, and development. Our goal is to launch the official Runstr app on zap.store by the end of May.

If you’d like to support this vision, you can:

• Download the app, take it for a run, and share your feedback on Nostr using the hashtag #runstr.
• Contribute to our fundraising via Geyser Fund.

Together, we can build the ultimate privacy-first running app. Join us and let’s run free! 🏃‍♂️⚡