Block has released Buzz, an open source collaboration platform built on the Nostr protocol. The workspace enables humans and AI agents to share messages, code repositories, and workflows in a decentralized environment.
Buzz operates as a free, open source tool designed for developers and teams seeking decentralized collaboration. Built on the Nostr protocol, the platform supports direct messaging, code repository sharing, and workflow management across human and AI agent participants.
The release positions Buzz within the growing ecosystem of decentralized applications, offering an alternative to traditional centralized collaboration tools. By leveraging Nostr's open protocol architecture, Buzz enables users to maintain control over their data while collaborating in real time.
The platform's support for AI agents reflects emerging trends in development workflows, where autonomous systems increasingly participate alongside human collaborators. Block's open source approach allows developers to inspect, modify, and contribute to the codebase.
Buzz is available now as a free tool, with Block providing the underlying infrastructure for the Nostr-based workspace.
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