From 71c8026b9868f01e0f27d5a6d61b653a6203c611 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: lollerfirst Date: Sat, 1 Nov 2025 20:00:19 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Add relay location map to README --- README.md | 14 ++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 14 insertions(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 83255a1..72404c5 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -81,5 +81,19 @@ The chart below shows all functioning relays discovered during the relay discove The charts are automatically updated daily to reflect changes in the number of relays and show approximately 70 days of history. +## Global Distribution of Relays + +The map below shows the geographical distribution of BitChat-compatible Nostr relays around the world: + +![Global Distribution of BitChat-Compatible Nostr Relays](assets/relay_locations_static.png) + +This visualization helps identify where relays are concentrated and which regions might benefit from additional relay deployments. + +Additional visualizations available in this repository: +- **Heatmap**: A density visualization showing relay concentration areas (`assets/relay_locations_heatmap.png`) +- **Interactive Map**: An HTML-based interactive map that allows zooming and clicking on individual relays (`assets/relay_locations_interactive.html`) - download and open in a browser to explore + +All maps are automatically updated alongside the relay data. + ## Attribution `nostr_relays.csv` and `relay_discovery_results.json` use a database curated by DB‑IP, available at https://www.db-ip.com.