Following the post of @franzap, I’ve been working (in my free time) on a UX proposal for @Start9 — because sovereign tech deserves to be beautiful and simple.
Here’s a quick 3-screen redesign preview.
Why redesign Start9?
The tech is world-class: Bitcoin node, Nostr relay, self-hosted apps… all in one box.
But the current UI? Built for devs.
Goal: Let your mom run a server in <15 min.
No CLI. No confusion. Just sovereignty.
⚡️Screen 1: Marketplace
• Featured carousel with real apps (Mempool, Bitcoin Knots, Nostr RS)
• Search + filters (Bitcoin / Social / Lightning)
• “Apps We Love” → social proof
• One-click install previews
Normies don’t read docs. They swipe.
⚡️Screen 2: Home
• Big, bold app icons (like iOS)
• Live widgets: Bitcoin price, sync %, server health
• Quick actions: “Open in Browser”, “Monitor”, “Support”
• Empty slots = “Add new service”
Familiar = fast adoption.
⚡️Screen 3: Health & Alerts (proactive, not reactive)
• “No Connection” → clear explanation + fix button
• Disk, CPU, Temp in plain language
• All systems green? Celebrate it.
Errors should teach, not scare.
This is just a proposal.
@Start9 — happy to share Figma files, user flows, or iterate together.
Let’s make personal servers as easy as a smart TV.
#bitcoin #nostr #design #OpenSource #node
DM or zap ⚡️ if you want to help.
