diff --git a/CUSTOM_FRONTEND_URL_SIMPLE.md b/CUSTOM_FRONTEND_URL_SIMPLE.md
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..96c2d052
--- /dev/null
+++ b/CUSTOM_FRONTEND_URL_SIMPLE.md
@@ -0,0 +1,213 @@
+# Custom Frontend URL - Simple Redirect Approach
+
+## Overview
+
+This is the **simplest** approach to integrate LNbits with a custom frontend. LNbits handles all authentication (login, register, password reset) and then redirects users to your custom frontend URL instead of `/wallet`.
+
+## How It Works
+
+### Password Reset Flow
+
+1. **Admin generates reset link** → User receives: `https://lnbits.com/?reset_key=...`
+2. **User clicks link** → LNbits shows password reset form
+3. **User submits new password** → LNbits sets auth cookies
+4. **LNbits redirects** → `https://myapp.com/` (your custom frontend)
+5. **Web-app loads** → `checkAuth()` sees valid LNbits cookies → ✅ User is logged in!
+
+### Login Flow
+
+1. **User visits** → `https://lnbits.com/`
+2. **User logs in** → LNbits validates credentials and sets cookies
+3. **LNbits redirects** → `https://myapp.com/`
+4. **Web-app loads** → ✅ User is logged in!
+
+### Register Flow
+
+1. **User visits** → `https://lnbits.com/`
+2. **User registers** → LNbits creates account and sets cookies
+3. **LNbits redirects** → `https://myapp.com/`
+4. **Web-app loads** → ✅ User is logged in!
+
+## Configuration
+
+### Environment Variable
+
+```bash
+# In .env or environment
+export LNBITS_CUSTOM_FRONTEND_URL=https://myapp.com
+```
+
+Or configure through LNbits admin UI: **Settings → Operations → Custom Frontend URL**
+
+### Default Behavior
+
+- **If not set**: Redirects to `/wallet` (default LNbits behavior)
+- **If set**: Redirects to your custom frontend URL
+
+## Implementation
+
+### Changes Made
+
+1. **Added setting** (`lnbits/settings.py:282-285`):
+   ```python
+   class OpsSettings(LNbitsSettings):
+       lnbits_custom_frontend_url: str | None = Field(
+           default=None,
+           description="Custom frontend URL for post-auth redirects"
+       )
+   ```
+
+2. **Exposed to frontend** (`lnbits/helpers.py:88`):
+   ```python
+   window_settings = {
+       # ...
+       "LNBITS_CUSTOM_FRONTEND_URL": settings.lnbits_custom_frontend_url,
+       # ...
+   }
+   ```
+
+3. **Updated redirects** (`lnbits/static/js/index.js`):
+   - `login()` - line 78
+   - `register()` - line 56
+   - `reset()` - line 68
+   - `loginUsr()` - line 88
+
+   All now use:
+   ```javascript
+   window.location.href = this.LNBITS_CUSTOM_FRONTEND_URL || '/wallet'
+   ```
+
+## Advantages
+
+### ✅ Zero Changes to Web-App
+Your custom frontend doesn't need to:
+- Parse `?reset_key=` from URLs
+- Build password reset UI
+- Handle password reset API calls
+- Manage error states
+- Implement validation
+
+### ✅ Auth Cookies Work Automatically
+LNbits sets httponly cookies that your web-app automatically sees:
+- `cookie_access_token`
+- `is_lnbits_user_authorized`
+
+Your existing `auth.checkAuth()` will detect these and log the user in.
+
+### ✅ Simple & Elegant
+Only 3 files changed in LNbits, zero changes in web-app.
+
+### ✅ Backwards Compatible
+Existing LNbits installations continue to work. Setting is optional.
+
+## Disadvantages
+
+### ⚠️ Brief Branding Inconsistency
+Users see LNbits UI briefly during:
+- Login form
+- Registration form
+- Password reset form
+
+Then get redirected to your branded web-app.
+
+**This is usually acceptable** for most use cases, especially for password reset which is infrequent.
+
+## Testing
+
+1. **Set the environment variable**:
+   ```bash
+   export LNBITS_CUSTOM_FRONTEND_URL=http://localhost:5173
+   ```
+
+2. **Restart LNbits**:
+   ```bash
+   poetry run lnbits
+   ```
+
+3. **Test Login**:
+   - Visit `http://localhost:5000/`
+   - Log in with credentials
+   - Verify redirect to `http://localhost:5173`
+   - Verify web-app shows you as logged in
+
+4. **Test Password Reset**:
+   - Admin generates reset link in users panel
+   - User clicks link with `?reset_key=...`
+   - User enters new password
+   - Verify redirect to custom frontend
+   - Verify web-app shows you as logged in
+
+## Security
+
+### ✅ Secure
+- Auth cookies are httponly (can't be accessed by JavaScript)
+- LNbits handles all auth logic
+- No sensitive data in URLs except one-time reset keys
+- Reset keys expire based on `auth_token_expire_minutes`
+
+### 🔒 HTTPS Required
+Always use HTTPS for custom frontend URLs in production:
+```bash
+export LNBITS_CUSTOM_FRONTEND_URL=https://myapp.com
+```
+
+## Migration
+
+**No database migration required!**
+
+Settings are stored as JSON in `system_settings` table. New fields are automatically included.
+
+## Alternative: Full Custom Frontend Approach
+
+If you need **complete branding consistency** (no LNbits UI shown), you would need to:
+
+1. Build password reset form in web-app
+2. Parse `?reset_key=` from URL
+3. Add API method to call `/api/v1/auth/reset`
+4. Handle validation, errors, loading states
+5. Update admin UI to generate links pointing to web-app
+
+This is **significantly more work** for marginal benefit (users see LNbits UI for ~5 seconds during password reset).
+
+## Recommendation
+
+**Use this simple approach** unless you have specific requirements for complete UI consistency. The brief LNbits UI is a small trade-off for the simplicity gained.
+
+## Related Files
+
+- `lnbits/settings.py` - Setting definition
+- `lnbits/helpers.py` - Expose to frontend
+- `lnbits/static/js/index.js` - Redirect logic
+
+## Example `.env`
+
+```bash
+# LNbits Configuration
+LNBITS_DATA_FOLDER=./data
+LNBITS_DATABASE_URL=sqlite:///./data/database.sqlite3
+
+# Custom Frontend Integration
+LNBITS_CUSTOM_FRONTEND_URL=https://myapp.com
+
+# Other settings...
+```
+
+## How Web-App Benefits
+
+Your web-app at `https://myapp.com` can now:
+
+1. **Receive logged-in users** from LNbits without any code changes
+2. **Use existing `auth.checkAuth()`** - it just works
+3. **Focus on your features** - don't rebuild auth UI
+4. **Trust LNbits security** - it's battle-tested
+
+The auth cookies LNbits sets are valid for your domain if LNbits is on a subdomain (e.g., `api.myapp.com`) or you're using proper CORS configuration.
+
+## Future Enhancement
+
+If you later need the full custom UI approach, all the groundwork is there:
+- Setting exists and is configurable
+- Just add the web-app UI components
+- Update admin panel to generate web-app links
+
+But start with this simple approach first! 🚀
diff --git a/extensions.json b/extensions.json
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..aca0811d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/extensions.json
@@ -0,0 +1,113 @@
+{
+    "featured": [
+        "satmachineclient",
+        "castle"
+    ],
+    "extensions": [
+        {
+            "id": "satmachineadmin",
+            "repo": "https://git.aiolabs.dev/lnbits-exts/satmachineadmin",
+            "name": "Satoshi Machine Admin",
+            "version": "0.0.2",
+            "short_description": "Admin Dashboard for Satoshi Machine",
+            "icon": "https://git.aiolabs.dev/lnbits-exts/satmachineadmin/raw/branch/main/static/image/aio.png",
+            "archive": "https://git.aiolabs.dev/lnbits-exts/satmachineadmin/archive/v0.0.2.zip",
+            "hash": "e46863d3c1133897d9fe9cc4afe149804df25b2aeee1716de4da4332ae9789b1"
+        },
+        {
+            "id": "satmachineclient",
+            "repo": "https://git.aiolabs.dev/lnbits-exts/satmachineclient",
+            "name": "Satoshi Machine Client",
+            "version": "0.0.1",
+            "short_description": "Client Dashboard for Satoshi Machine",
+            "icon": "https://git.aiolabs.dev/lnbits-exts/satmachineclient/raw/branch/main/static/image/aio.png",
+            "archive": "https://git.aiolabs.dev/lnbits-exts/satmachineclient/archive/v0.0.1.zip",
+            "hash": "6d93e1a537ca3565fcf4dc4811497de10660a14639046854c1006b06d9a045e5"
+        },
+        {
+            "id": "events",
+            "repo": "https://git.aiolabs.dev/lnbits-exts/events",
+            "name": "AIO Events",
+            "version": "0.0.1",
+            "short_description": "AIO fork of lnbits-exts/events",
+            "icon": "https://git.aiolabs.dev/lnbits-exts/events/raw/branch/main/static/image/aio.png",
+            "archive": "https://git.aiolabs.dev/lnbits-exts/events/archive/v0.0.1.zip",
+            "hash": "681408f3f5f5b0773f0aa5fd7fbdefcd47ed9190b44409b80d2b119cc5516335"
+        },
+        {
+            "id": "nostrrelay",
+            "repo": "https://git.aiolabs.dev/lnbits-exts/nostrrelay",
+            "name": "AIO Nostrrelay",
+            "version": "0.0.2",
+            "short_description": "AIO fork of lnbits-exts/nostrrelay",
+            "icon": "https://git.aiolabs.dev/lnbits-exts/nostrrelay/raw/branch/main/static/image/aio.png",
+            "archive": "https://git.aiolabs.dev/lnbits-exts/nostrrelay/archive/v0.0.2.zip",
+            "hash": "a46475f076557f5c5a426a9e3cbb680af855b833a9f66ba32b6f36778336302f"
+        },
+        {
+            "id": "nostrclient",
+            "repo": "https://git.aiolabs.dev/lnbits-exts/nostrclient",
+            "name": "AIO nostrclient",
+            "version": "0.0.1",
+            "short_description": "AIO fork of lnbits-exts/nostrclient",
+            "icon": "https://git.aiolabs.dev/lnbits-exts/nostrclient/raw/branch/main/static/image/aio.png",
+            "archive": "https://git.aiolabs.dev/lnbits-exts/nostrclient/archive/v0.0.1.zip",
+            "hash": "c71c6bd2105e299a2ff342fb9d94d619570f28f231a3025f52f29757f9b31d04"
+        },
+        {
+            "id": "nostrmarket",
+            "repo": "https://git.aiolabs.dev/lnbits-exts/nostrmarket",
+            "name": "AIO nostrmarket",
+            "version": "0.0.1",
+            "short_description": "AIO fork of lnbits-exts/nostrmarket",
+            "icon": "https://git.aiolabs.dev/lnbits-exts/nostrmarket/raw/branch/main/static/image/aio.png",
+            "archive": "https://git.aiolabs.dev/lnbits-exts/nostrmarket/archive/v0.0.1.zip",
+            "hash": "5177dfdae62554c75ba8244d5a26e371de6e512a8b6dc7bb6f90e8b05916ed35"
+        },
+        {
+            "id": "castle",
+            "repo": "https://git.aiolabs.dev/lnbits-exts/castle",
+            "name": "Castle",
+            "version": "0.0.1",
+            "short_description": "Castle Accounting",
+            "icon": "https://git.aiolabs.dev/lnbits-exts/castle/raw/branch/main/static/image/castle.png",
+            "archive": "https://git.aiolabs.dev/lnbits-exts/castle/archive/v0.0.1.zip",
+            "hash": "0b152190902e7377bfba9feb4c82998a9400a69413ee5482343f15da8308b89b"
+        },
+        {
+            "id": "castle",
+            "repo": "https://git.aiolabs.dev/lnbits-exts/castle",
+            "name": "Castle",
+            "version": "0.0.2",
+            "short_description": "Castle Accounting",
+            "icon": "https://git.aiolabs.dev/lnbits-exts/castle/raw/branch/main/static/image/castle.png",
+            "archive": "https://git.aiolabs.dev/lnbits-exts/castle/archive/v0.0.2.zip",
+            "hash": "0f742deb4777480a32ad239f6eae42c57583bf7a8ca9bd131903b6bb7282f069"
+        },
+        {
+            "id": "lnurlp",
+            "repo": "https://github.com/lnbits/lnurlp",
+            "name": "Pay Links",
+            "version": "1.1.3",
+            "min_lnbits_version": "1.3.0",
+            "short_description": "Make reusable LNURL pay links",
+            "icon": "https://github.com/lnbits/lnurlp/raw/main/static/image/lnurl-pay.png",
+            "details_link": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/lnbits/lnurlp/main/config.json",
+            "archive": "https://github.com/lnbits/lnurlp/archive/refs/tags/v1.1.3.zip",
+            "hash": "913b6880fd824e801f05ae50ed6f57817c9a580f1ed1b02b435823d5754e1b98",
+            "max_lnbits_version": "1.4.0"
+        },
+        {
+            "id": "lnurlp",
+            "repo": "https://github.com/lnbits/lnurlp",
+            "name": "Pay Links",
+            "version": "1.2.0",
+            "min_lnbits_version": "1.4.0",
+            "short_description": "Make reusable LNURL pay links",
+            "icon": "https://github.com/lnbits/lnurlp/raw/main/static/image/lnurl-pay.png",
+            "details_link": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/lnbits/lnurlp/main/config.json",
+            "archive": "https://github.com/lnbits/lnurlp/archive/refs/tags/v1.2.0.zip",
+            "hash": "d3872eb5f65b9e962fc201d6784f94f3fd576284582b980805142a2b3f62d8e8"
+        }
+    ]
+}
diff --git a/lnbits/core/services/users.py b/lnbits/core/services/users.py
index a3c9b800..d21a8aff 100644
--- a/lnbits/core/services/users.py
+++ b/lnbits/core/services/users.py
@@ -1,3 +1,5 @@
+import json
+import time
 from pathlib import Path
 from uuid import uuid4
 
@@ -72,7 +74,7 @@ async def create_user_account_no_ckeck(
                 account.id = uuid4().hex
 
         account = await create_account(account, conn=conn)
-        await create_wallet(
+        wallet = await create_wallet(
             user_id=account.id,
             wallet_name=wallet_name or settings.lnbits_default_wallet_name,
             conn=conn,
@@ -86,6 +88,22 @@ async def create_user_account_no_ckeck(
             except Exception as e:
                 logger.error(f"Error enabeling default extension {ext_id}: {e}")
 
+        # Create default pay link for users with username
+        if account.username and "lnurlp" in user_extensions:
+            try:
+                await _create_default_pay_link(account, wallet)
+                logger.info(f"Created default pay link for user {account.username}")
+            except Exception as e:
+                logger.error(f"Failed to create default pay link for user {account.username}: {e}")
+
+        # Publish Nostr kind 0 metadata event if user has username and Nostr keys
+        if account.username and account.pubkey and account.prvkey:
+            try:
+                await _publish_nostr_metadata_event(account)
+                logger.info(f"Published Nostr metadata event for user {account.username}")
+            except Exception as e:
+                logger.error(f"Failed to publish Nostr metadata for user {account.username}: {e}")
+
         user = await get_user_from_account(account, conn=conn)
     if not user:
         raise ValueError("Cannot find user for account.")
@@ -192,3 +210,160 @@ async def init_admin_settings(super_user: str | None = None) -> SuperSettings:
 
     editable_settings = EditableSettings.from_dict(settings.dict())
     return await create_admin_settings(account.id, editable_settings.dict())
+
+
+async def _create_default_pay_link(account: Account, wallet) -> None:
+    """Create a default pay link for new users with username (Bitcoinmat receiving address)"""
+    try:
+        # Try dynamic import that works with extensions in different locations
+        import importlib
+        import sys
+
+        # First try the standard import path
+        try:
+            lnurlp_crud = importlib.import_module("lnbits.extensions.lnurlp.crud")
+            lnurlp_models = importlib.import_module("lnbits.extensions.lnurlp.models")
+        except ImportError:
+            # If that fails, try importing from external extensions path
+            # This handles cases where extensions are in /var/lib/lnbits/extensions
+            try:
+                # Add extensions path to sys.path if not already there
+                extensions_path = (
+                    settings.lnbits_extensions_path or "/var/lib/lnbits/extensions"
+                )
+                if extensions_path not in sys.path:
+                    sys.path.insert(0, extensions_path)
+
+                lnurlp_crud = importlib.import_module("lnurlp.crud")
+                lnurlp_models = importlib.import_module("lnurlp.models")
+            except ImportError as e:
+                logger.warning(f"lnurlp extension not found in any location: {e}")
+                return
+
+        create_pay_link = lnurlp_crud.create_pay_link
+        CreatePayLinkData = lnurlp_models.CreatePayLinkData
+
+        pay_link_data = CreatePayLinkData(
+            description="Bitcoinmat Receiving Address",
+            wallet=wallet.id,
+            # Note default `currency` is satoshis when set as NULL in db
+            min=1,  # minimum 1 sat
+            max=500000,  # maximum 500,000 sats
+            comment_chars=140,
+            username=account.username,  # use the username as lightning address
+            zaps=True,
+            disposable=True,
+        )
+
+        await create_pay_link(pay_link_data)
+
+        logger.info(
+            f"Successfully created default pay link for user {account.username}"
+        )
+
+    except Exception as e:
+        logger.error(f"Failed to create default pay link: {e}")
+        # Don't raise - we don't want user creation to fail if pay link creation fails
+
+
+async def _publish_nostr_metadata_event(account: Account) -> None:
+    """Publish a Nostr kind 0 metadata event for a new user"""
+    import coincurve
+
+    from lnbits.utils.nostr import sign_event
+
+    # Create Nostr kind 0 metadata event
+    metadata = {
+        "name": account.username,
+        "display_name": account.username,
+        "about": f"LNbits user: {account.username}",
+    }
+
+    event = {
+        "kind": 0,
+        "created_at": int(time.time()),
+        "tags": [],
+        "content": json.dumps(metadata),
+    }
+
+    # Convert hex private key to coincurve PrivateKey
+    private_key = coincurve.PrivateKey(bytes.fromhex(account.prvkey))
+
+    # Sign the event
+    signed_event = sign_event(event, account.pubkey, private_key)
+
+    # Publish directly to nostrrelay database (hacky but works around WebSocket issues)
+    await _insert_event_into_nostrrelay(signed_event, account.username)
+
+
+async def _insert_event_into_nostrrelay(event: dict, username: str) -> None:
+    """Directly insert Nostr event into nostrrelay database (hacky workaround)"""
+    try:
+        import importlib
+        import sys
+
+        # Try to import nostrrelay from various possible locations
+        nostrrelay_crud = None
+        NostrEvent = None
+        try:
+            nostrrelay_crud = importlib.import_module(
+                "lnbits.extensions.nostrrelay.crud"
+            )
+            NostrEvent = importlib.import_module(
+                "lnbits.extensions.nostrrelay.relay.event"
+            ).NostrEvent
+        except ImportError:
+            try:
+                # Check if nostrrelay is in external extensions path
+                extensions_path = (
+                    settings.lnbits_extensions_path or "/var/lib/lnbits/extensions"
+                )
+                if extensions_path not in sys.path:
+                    sys.path.insert(0, extensions_path)
+                nostrrelay_crud = importlib.import_module("nostrrelay.crud")
+                NostrEvent = importlib.import_module(
+                    "nostrrelay.relay.event"
+                ).NostrEvent
+            except ImportError:
+                # Try from the lnbits-nostrmarket project path
+                nostrmarket_path = "/home/padreug/Projects/lnbits-nostrmarket"
+                if nostrmarket_path not in sys.path:
+                    sys.path.insert(0, nostrmarket_path)
+                nostrrelay_crud = importlib.import_module("nostrrelay.crud")
+                NostrEvent = importlib.import_module(
+                    "nostrrelay.relay.event"
+                ).NostrEvent
+
+        if not nostrrelay_crud or not NostrEvent:
+            logger.warning(
+                "Could not import nostrrelay - skipping direct database insert"
+            )
+            return
+
+        # Use a default relay_id for the proof of concept
+        relay_id = "test1"
+        logger.debug(f"Using relay_id: {relay_id} for nostrrelay event")
+
+        # Create NostrEvent object for nostrrelay
+        nostr_event = NostrEvent(
+            id=event["id"],
+            relay_id=relay_id,
+            publisher=event["pubkey"],
+            pubkey=event["pubkey"],
+            created_at=event["created_at"],
+            kind=event["kind"],
+            tags=event.get("tags", []),
+            content=event["content"],
+            sig=event["sig"],
+        )
+
+        # Insert directly into nostrrelay database
+        await nostrrelay_crud.create_event(nostr_event)
+
+        logger.info(
+            f"Successfully inserted Nostr metadata event for {username} into nostrrelay database"
+        )
+
+    except Exception as e:
+        logger.error(f"Failed to insert event into nostrrelay database: {e}")
+        logger.debug(f"Exception details: {type(e).__name__}: {str(e)}")
diff --git a/lnbits/core/views/api.py b/lnbits/core/views/api.py
index 123776d7..5d31423c 100644
--- a/lnbits/core/views/api.py
+++ b/lnbits/core/views/api.py
@@ -100,6 +100,16 @@ async def api_list_currencies_available() -> list[str]:
     return allowed_currencies()
 
 
+@api_router.get("/api/v1/default-currency")
+async def api_get_default_currency() -> dict[str, str | None]:
+    """
+    Get the default accounting currency for this LNbits instance.
+    Returns the configured default, or None if not set.
+    """
+    default_currency = settings.lnbits_default_accounting_currency
+    return {"default_currency": default_currency}
+
+
 @api_router.post("/api/v1/conversion")
 async def api_fiat_as_sats(data: ConversionData):
     output = {}
diff --git a/lnbits/core/views/user_api.py b/lnbits/core/views/user_api.py
index 1b0301e8..fc0fd2d1 100644
--- a/lnbits/core/views/user_api.py
+++ b/lnbits/core/views/user_api.py
@@ -96,6 +96,9 @@ async def api_create_user(data: CreateUser) -> CreateUser:
     data.extra = data.extra or UserExtra()
     data.extra.provider = data.extra.provider or "lnbits"
 
+    if data.pubkey:
+        data.pubkey = normalize_public_key(data.pubkey)
+
     account = Account(
         id=uuid4().hex,
         username=data.username,
diff --git a/lnbits/helpers.py b/lnbits/helpers.py
index 8780f0cc..45d0424f 100644
--- a/lnbits/helpers.py
+++ b/lnbits/helpers.py
@@ -87,6 +87,7 @@ def template_renderer(additional_folders: list | None = None) -> Jinja2Templates
         "LNBITS_CUSTOM_IMAGE": settings.lnbits_custom_image,
         "LNBITS_CUSTOM_BADGE": settings.lnbits_custom_badge,
         "LNBITS_CUSTOM_BADGE_COLOR": settings.lnbits_custom_badge_color,
+        "LNBITS_CUSTOM_FRONTEND_URL": settings.lnbits_custom_frontend_url,
         "LNBITS_EXTENSIONS_DEACTIVATE_ALL": settings.lnbits_extensions_deactivate_all,
         "LNBITS_NEW_ACCOUNTS_ALLOWED": settings.new_accounts_allowed,
         "LNBITS_NODE_UI": settings.lnbits_node_ui and settings.has_nodemanager,
diff --git a/lnbits/settings.py b/lnbits/settings.py
index 2f469223..4c4ba6f9 100644
--- a/lnbits/settings.py
+++ b/lnbits/settings.py
@@ -960,6 +960,10 @@ class EnvSettings(LNbitsSettings):
     lnbits_title: str = Field(default="LNbits API")
     lnbits_path: str = Field(default=".")
     lnbits_extensions_path: str = Field(default="lnbits")
+    lnbits_custom_frontend_url: str | None = Field(
+        default=None,
+        description="Custom frontend URL for redirects after auth (e.g., https://myapp.com). If not set, redirects to /wallet. This is read-only and must be set via environment variable."
+    )
     super_user: str = Field(default="")
     auth_secret_key: str = Field(default="")
     version: str = Field(default="0.0.0")
diff --git a/lnbits/static/js/pages/home.js b/lnbits/static/js/pages/home.js
index d3958d64..26d3105e 100644
--- a/lnbits/static/js/pages/home.js
+++ b/lnbits/static/js/pages/home.js
@@ -79,7 +79,12 @@ window.PageHome = {
           this.password,
           this.passwordRepeat
         )
-        this.refreshAuthUser()
+        // Redirect to custom frontend URL if configured, otherwise use router
+        if (this.LNBITS_CUSTOM_FRONTEND_URL) {
+          window.location.href = this.LNBITS_CUSTOM_FRONTEND_URL
+        } else {
+          this.refreshAuthUser()
+        }
       } catch (e) {
         LNbits.utils.notifyApiError(e)
       }
@@ -91,7 +96,12 @@ window.PageHome = {
           this.password,
           this.passwordRepeat
         )
-        this.refreshAuthUser()
+        // Redirect to custom frontend URL if configured, otherwise use router
+        if (this.LNBITS_CUSTOM_FRONTEND_URL) {
+          window.location.href = this.LNBITS_CUSTOM_FRONTEND_URL
+        } else {
+          this.refreshAuthUser()
+        }
       } catch (e) {
         LNbits.utils.notifyApiError(e)
       }
@@ -99,7 +109,12 @@ window.PageHome = {
     async login() {
       try {
         await LNbits.api.login(this.username, this.password)
-        this.refreshAuthUser()
+        // Redirect to custom frontend URL if configured, otherwise use router
+        if (this.LNBITS_CUSTOM_FRONTEND_URL) {
+          window.location.href = this.LNBITS_CUSTOM_FRONTEND_URL
+        } else {
+          this.refreshAuthUser()
+        }
       } catch (e) {
         LNbits.utils.notifyApiError(e)
       }
@@ -107,7 +122,13 @@ window.PageHome = {
     async loginUsr() {
       try {
         await LNbits.api.loginUsr(this.usr)
-        this.refreshAuthUser()
+        this.usr = ''
+        // Redirect to custom frontend URL if configured, otherwise use router
+        if (this.LNBITS_CUSTOM_FRONTEND_URL) {
+          window.location.href = this.LNBITS_CUSTOM_FRONTEND_URL
+        } else {
+          this.refreshAuthUser()
+        }
       } catch (e) {
         console.warn(e)
         LNbits.utils.notifyApiError(e)
@@ -138,14 +159,28 @@ window.PageHome = {
     }
   },
   created() {
-    if (this.g.isUserAuthorized) {
-      return this.refreshAuthUser()
-    }
     const urlParams = new URLSearchParams(window.location.search)
+
+    // Check for reset_key FIRST - password reset should work even if user is logged in
     this.reset_key = urlParams.get('reset_key')
     if (this.reset_key) {
       this.authAction = 'reset'
+      // Clear existing auth cookies to allow password reset to work
+      this.$q.cookies.remove('is_lnbits_user_authorized')
+      this.$q.cookies.remove('cookie_access_token')
+      return // Don't redirect to /wallet
     }
+
+    // Redirect authorized users
+    if (this.g.isUserAuthorized) {
+      // Redirect to custom frontend URL if configured, otherwise use router
+      if (this.LNBITS_CUSTOM_FRONTEND_URL) {
+        window.location.href = this.LNBITS_CUSTOM_FRONTEND_URL
+      } else {
+        return this.refreshAuthUser()
+      }
+    }
+
     // check if lightning parameters are present in the URL
     if (urlParams.has('lightning')) {
       this.lnurl = urlParams.get('lightning')
diff --git a/misc-aio/AUTO_CREDIT_CHANGES.md b/misc-aio/AUTO_CREDIT_CHANGES.md
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..408f6987
--- /dev/null
+++ b/misc-aio/AUTO_CREDIT_CHANGES.md
@@ -0,0 +1,88 @@
+# LNBits Auto-Credit Changes
+
+## Overview
+Modified LNBits server to automatically credit new accounts with 1 million satoshis (1,000,000 sats) when they are created.
+
+## Changes Made
+
+### 1. Modified `lnbits/core/services/users.py`
+
+**Added imports:**
+- `get_wallet` from `..crud`
+- `update_wallet_balance` from `.payments`
+
+**Modified `create_user_account_no_ckeck` function:**
+- Changed `create_wallet` call to capture the returned wallet object
+- Added automatic credit of 1,000,000 sats after wallet creation
+- Added error handling and logging for the credit operation
+
+**Code changes:**
+```python
+# Before:
+await create_wallet(
+    user_id=account.id,
+    wallet_name=wallet_name or settings.lnbits_default_wallet_name,
+)
+
+# After:
+wallet = await create_wallet(
+    user_id=account.id,
+    wallet_name=wallet_name or settings.lnbits_default_wallet_name,
+)
+
+# Credit new account with 1 million satoshis
+try:
+    await update_wallet_balance(wallet, 1_000_000)
+    logger.info(f"Credited new account {account.id} with 1,000,000 sats")
+except Exception as e:
+    logger.error(f"Failed to credit new account {account.id} with 1,000,000 sats: {e}")
+```
+
+### 2. Updated Tests in `tests/api/test_auth.py`
+
+**Modified test functions:**
+- `test_register_ok`: Added balance verification for regular user registration
+- `test_register_nostr_ok`: Added balance verification for Nostr authentication
+
+**Added assertions:**
+```python
+# Check that the wallet has 1 million satoshis
+wallet = user.wallets[0]
+assert wallet.balance == 1_000_000, f"Expected 1,000,000 sats balance, got {wallet.balance} sats"
+```
+
+## Affected Account Creation Paths
+
+The automatic credit will be applied to all new accounts created through:
+
+1. **Regular user registration** (`/api/v1/auth/register`)
+2. **Nostr authentication** (`/api/v1/auth/nostr`)
+3. **SSO login** (when new account is created)
+4. **API account creation** (`/api/v1/account`)
+5. **Admin user creation** (via admin interface)
+
+## Excluded Paths
+
+- **Superuser/Admin account creation** (`init_admin_settings`): This function creates the admin account directly and bypasses the user creation flow, so it won't receive the automatic credit.
+
+## Testing
+
+To test the changes:
+
+1. Install dependencies: `poetry install`
+2. Run the modified tests: `poetry run pytest tests/api/test_auth.py::test_register_ok -v`
+3. Run Nostr test: `poetry run pytest tests/api/test_auth.py::test_register_nostr_ok -v`
+
+## Logging
+
+The system will log:
+- Success: `"Credited new account {account.id} with 1,000,000 sats"`
+- Failure: `"Failed to credit new account {account.id} with 1,000,000 sats: {error}"`
+
+## Notes
+
+- The credit uses the existing `update_wallet_balance` function which creates an internal payment record
+- The credit is applied after wallet creation but before user extensions are set up
+- Error handling ensures that account creation continues even if the credit fails
+- The credit amount is hardcoded to 1,000,000 sats (1MM sats)
+
diff --git a/misc-aio/lnbits-websocket-guide.md b/misc-aio/lnbits-websocket-guide.md
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..d6662b1d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/misc-aio/lnbits-websocket-guide.md
@@ -0,0 +1,460 @@
+# LNbits WebSocket Implementation Guide
+
+## Overview
+
+LNbits provides real-time WebSocket connections for monitoring wallet status, payment confirmations, and transaction updates. This guide covers how to implement and use these WebSocket connections in your applications.
+
+## WebSocket Endpoints
+
+### 1. Payment Monitoring WebSocket
+- **URL**: `ws://localhost:5006/api/v1/ws/{wallet_inkey}`
+- **HTTPS**: `wss://your-domain.com/api/v1/ws/{wallet_inkey}`
+- **Purpose**: Real-time payment notifications and wallet updates
+
+### 2. Generic WebSocket Communication
+- **URL**: `ws://localhost:5006/api/v1/ws/{item_id}`
+- **Purpose**: Custom real-time communication channels
+
+## Client-Side Implementation
+
+### JavaScript/Browser Implementation
+
+#### Basic WebSocket Connection
+```javascript
+// Construct WebSocket URL
+const protocol = window.location.protocol === 'https:' ? 'wss:' : 'ws:'
+const websocketUrl = `${protocol}//${window.location.host}/api/v1/ws`
+
+// Connect to payment monitoring
+const ws = new WebSocket(`${websocketUrl}/${wallet.inkey}`)
+
+// Handle incoming messages
+ws.onmessage = (event) => {
+  const data = JSON.parse(event.data)
+  console.log('Received:', data)
+  
+  if (data.payment) {
+    handlePaymentReceived(data.payment)
+  }
+}
+
+// Handle connection events
+ws.onopen = () => {
+  console.log('WebSocket connected')
+}
+
+ws.onclose = () => {
+  console.log('WebSocket disconnected')
+}
+
+ws.onerror = (error) => {
+  console.error('WebSocket error:', error)
+}
+```
+
+#### Using LNbits Built-in Event System
+```javascript
+// Using the built-in LNbits event system
+LNbits.events.onInvoicePaid(wallet, (data) => {
+  if (data.payment) {
+    console.log('Payment confirmed:', data.payment)
+    
+    // Update UI
+    updateWalletBalance(data.payment.amount)
+    showPaymentNotification(data.payment)
+  }
+})
+```
+
+#### Vue.js Implementation Example
+```javascript
+// Vue component method
+initWebSocket() {
+  const protocol = location.protocol === 'http:' ? 'ws://' : 'wss://'
+  const wsUrl = `${protocol}${document.domain}:${location.port}/api/v1/ws/${this.wallet.inkey}`
+  
+  this.ws = new WebSocket(wsUrl)
+  
+  this.ws.addEventListener('message', async ({ data }) => {
+    const response = JSON.parse(data.toString())
+    
+    if (response.payment) {
+      // Handle payment update
+      await this.handlePaymentUpdate(response.payment)
+    }
+  })
+  
+  this.ws.addEventListener('open', () => {
+    this.connectionStatus = 'connected'
+  })
+  
+  this.ws.addEventListener('close', () => {
+    this.connectionStatus = 'disconnected'
+    // Implement reconnection logic
+    setTimeout(() => this.initWebSocket(), 5000)
+  })
+}
+```
+
+### Python Client Implementation
+
+```python
+import asyncio
+import websockets
+import json
+
+async def listen_to_wallet(wallet_inkey, base_url="ws://localhost:5006"):
+    uri = f"{base_url}/api/v1/ws/{wallet_inkey}"
+    
+    try:
+        async with websockets.connect(uri) as websocket:
+            print(f"Connected to WebSocket: {uri}")
+            
+            async for message in websocket:
+                data = json.loads(message)
+                
+                if 'payment' in data:
+                    payment = data['payment']
+                    print(f"Payment received: {payment['amount']} sat")
+                    print(f"Payment hash: {payment['payment_hash']}")
+                    
+                    # Process payment
+                    await handle_payment_received(payment)
+                    
+    except websockets.exceptions.ConnectionClosed:
+        print("WebSocket connection closed")
+    except Exception as e:
+        print(f"WebSocket error: {e}")
+
+async def handle_payment_received(payment):
+    """Process incoming payment"""
+    # Update database
+    # Send notifications  
+    # Update application state
+    pass
+
+# Run the WebSocket listener
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    wallet_inkey = "your_wallet_inkey_here"
+    asyncio.run(listen_to_wallet(wallet_inkey))
+```
+
+### Node.js Client Implementation
+
+```javascript
+const WebSocket = require('ws')
+
+class LNbitsWebSocketClient {
+  constructor(walletInkey, baseUrl = 'ws://localhost:5006') {
+    this.walletInkey = walletInkey
+    this.baseUrl = baseUrl
+    this.ws = null
+    this.reconnectInterval = 5000
+  }
+  
+  connect() {
+    const url = `${this.baseUrl}/api/v1/ws/${this.walletInkey}`
+    this.ws = new WebSocket(url)
+    
+    this.ws.on('open', () => {
+      console.log(`Connected to LNbits WebSocket: ${url}`)
+    })
+    
+    this.ws.on('message', (data) => {
+      try {
+        const message = JSON.parse(data.toString())
+        this.handleMessage(message)
+      } catch (error) {
+        console.error('Error parsing WebSocket message:', error)
+      }
+    })
+    
+    this.ws.on('close', () => {
+      console.log('WebSocket connection closed. Reconnecting...')
+      setTimeout(() => this.connect(), this.reconnectInterval)
+    })
+    
+    this.ws.on('error', (error) => {
+      console.error('WebSocket error:', error)
+    })
+  }
+  
+  handleMessage(message) {
+    if (message.payment) {
+      console.log('Payment received:', message.payment)
+      this.onPaymentReceived(message.payment)
+    }
+  }
+  
+  onPaymentReceived(payment) {
+    // Override this method to handle payments
+    console.log(`Received ${payment.amount} sat`)
+  }
+  
+  disconnect() {
+    if (this.ws) {
+      this.ws.close()
+    }
+  }
+}
+
+// Usage
+const client = new LNbitsWebSocketClient('your_wallet_inkey_here')
+client.onPaymentReceived = (payment) => {
+  // Custom payment handling
+  console.log(`Processing payment: ${payment.payment_hash}`)
+}
+client.connect()
+```
+
+## Server-Side Implementation (LNbits Extensions)
+
+### Sending WebSocket Updates
+
+```python
+from lnbits.core.services import websocket_manager
+
+async def notify_wallet_update(wallet_inkey: str, payment_data: dict):
+    """Send payment update to connected WebSocket clients"""
+    message = {
+        "payment": payment_data,
+        "timestamp": int(time.time())
+    }
+    
+    await websocket_manager.send(wallet_inkey, json.dumps(message))
+
+# Example usage in payment processing
+async def process_payment_confirmation(payment_hash: str):
+    payment = await get_payment(payment_hash)
+    
+    if payment.wallet:
+        await notify_wallet_update(payment.wallet, {
+            "payment_hash": payment.payment_hash,
+            "amount": payment.amount,
+            "memo": payment.memo,
+            "status": "confirmed"
+        })
+```
+
+### HTTP Endpoints for WebSocket Updates
+
+```python
+# Send data via GET request
+@router.get("/notify/{wallet_inkey}/{message}")
+async def notify_wallet_get(wallet_inkey: str, message: str):
+    await websocket_manager.send(wallet_inkey, message)
+    return {"sent": True, "message": message}
+
+# Send data via POST request  
+@router.post("/notify/{wallet_inkey}")
+async def notify_wallet_post(wallet_inkey: str, data: str):
+    await websocket_manager.send(wallet_inkey, data)
+    return {"sent": True, "data": data}
+```
+
+## Message Format
+
+### Payment Notification Message
+```json
+{
+  "payment": {
+    "payment_hash": "abc123...",
+    "amount": 1000,
+    "memo": "Test payment",
+    "status": "confirmed",
+    "timestamp": 1640995200,
+    "fee": 1,
+    "wallet_id": "wallet_uuid"
+  }
+}
+```
+
+### Custom Message Format
+```json
+{
+  "type": "balance_update",
+  "wallet_id": "wallet_uuid", 
+  "balance": 50000,
+  "timestamp": 1640995200
+}
+```
+
+## Best Practices
+
+### 1. Connection Management
+- Implement automatic reconnection logic
+- Handle connection timeouts gracefully
+- Use exponential backoff for reconnection attempts
+
+### 2. Error Handling
+```javascript
+class WebSocketManager {
+  constructor(walletInkey) {
+    this.walletInkey = walletInkey
+    this.maxReconnectAttempts = 10
+    this.reconnectAttempts = 0
+    this.reconnectDelay = 1000
+  }
+  
+  connect() {
+    try {
+      this.ws = new WebSocket(this.getWebSocketUrl())
+      this.setupEventHandlers()
+    } catch (error) {
+      this.handleConnectionError(error)
+    }
+  }
+  
+  handleConnectionError(error) {
+    console.error('WebSocket connection error:', error)
+    
+    if (this.reconnectAttempts < this.maxReconnectAttempts) {
+      this.reconnectAttempts++
+      const delay = this.reconnectDelay * Math.pow(2, this.reconnectAttempts - 1)
+      
+      setTimeout(() => {
+        console.log(`Reconnection attempt ${this.reconnectAttempts}`)
+        this.connect()
+      }, delay)
+    } else {
+      console.error('Max reconnection attempts reached')
+    }
+  }
+}
+```
+
+### 3. Message Validation
+```javascript
+function validatePaymentMessage(data) {
+  if (!data.payment) return false
+  
+  const payment = data.payment
+  return (
+    typeof payment.payment_hash === 'string' &&
+    typeof payment.amount === 'number' &&
+    payment.amount > 0 &&
+    ['pending', 'confirmed', 'failed'].includes(payment.status)
+  )
+}
+```
+
+### 4. Security Considerations
+- Use HTTPS/WSS in production
+- Validate wallet permissions before connecting
+- Implement rate limiting for WebSocket connections
+- Never expose admin keys through WebSocket messages
+
+## Testing WebSocket Connections
+
+### Using wscat (Command Line Tool)
+```bash
+# Install wscat
+npm install -g wscat
+
+# Connect to WebSocket
+wscat -c ws://localhost:5006/api/v1/ws/your_wallet_inkey
+
+# Test with SSL
+wscat -c wss://your-domain.com/api/v1/ws/your_wallet_inkey
+```
+
+### Browser Console Testing
+```javascript
+// Open browser console and run:
+const ws = new WebSocket('ws://localhost:5006/api/v1/ws/your_wallet_inkey')
+ws.onmessage = (e) => console.log('Received:', JSON.parse(e.data))
+ws.onopen = () => console.log('Connected')
+ws.onclose = () => console.log('Disconnected')
+```
+
+### Sending Test Messages
+```bash
+# Using curl to trigger WebSocket message
+curl "http://localhost:5006/api/v1/ws/your_wallet_inkey/test_message"
+
+# Using POST
+curl -X POST "http://localhost:5006/api/v1/ws/your_wallet_inkey" \
+  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
+  -d '"test message data"'
+```
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+### Common Issues
+
+1. **Connection Refused**
+   - Verify LNbits server is running on correct port
+   - Check firewall settings
+   - Ensure WebSocket endpoint is enabled
+
+2. **Authentication Errors**
+   - Verify wallet inkey is correct
+   - Check wallet permissions
+   - Ensure wallet exists and is active
+
+3. **Message Not Received**
+   - Check WebSocket connection status
+   - Verify message format
+   - Test with browser dev tools
+
+4. **Frequent Disconnections**
+   - Implement proper reconnection logic
+   - Check network stability
+   - Monitor server logs for errors
+
+### Debug Logging
+```javascript
+// Enable verbose WebSocket logging
+const ws = new WebSocket(wsUrl)
+ws.addEventListener('open', (event) => {
+  console.log('WebSocket opened:', event)
+})
+ws.addEventListener('close', (event) => {
+  console.log('WebSocket closed:', event.code, event.reason)
+})
+ws.addEventListener('error', (event) => {
+  console.error('WebSocket error:', event)
+})
+```
+
+## Production Deployment
+
+### Nginx Configuration
+```nginx
+location /api/v1/ws/ {
+    proxy_pass http://localhost:5006;
+    proxy_http_version 1.1;
+    proxy_set_header Upgrade $http_upgrade;
+    proxy_set_header Connection "upgrade";
+    proxy_set_header Host $host;
+    proxy_set_header X-Real-IP $remote_addr;
+    proxy_set_header X-Forwarded-For $proxy_add_x_forwarded_for;
+    proxy_set_header X-Forwarded-Proto $scheme;
+    proxy_read_timeout 86400;
+}
+```
+
+### SSL/TLS Configuration
+```nginx
+server {
+    listen 443 ssl http2;
+    server_name your-domain.com;
+    
+    ssl_certificate /path/to/cert.pem;
+    ssl_certificate_key /path/to/key.pem;
+    
+    location /api/v1/ws/ {
+        proxy_pass http://localhost:5006;
+        proxy_http_version 1.1;
+        proxy_set_header Upgrade $http_upgrade;
+        proxy_set_header Connection "upgrade";
+        # ... other headers
+    }
+}
+```
+
+## Conclusion
+
+LNbits WebSocket implementation provides a robust foundation for real-time wallet monitoring and payment processing. By following this guide, you can implement reliable WebSocket connections that enhance user experience with instant payment notifications and live wallet updates.
+
+Remember to implement proper error handling, reconnection logic, and security measures when deploying to production environments.
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diff --git a/misc-aio/publish_profiles_from_csv.py b/misc-aio/publish_profiles_from_csv.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..b33ab666
--- /dev/null
+++ b/misc-aio/publish_profiles_from_csv.py
@@ -0,0 +1,139 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+"""
+Bulk publish Nostr profiles from CSV file
+Usage: python publish_profiles_from_csv.py <csv_file> <relay_url>
+"""
+import sys
+import csv
+import json
+import time
+import hashlib
+import secp256k1
+from websocket import create_connection
+
+def sign_event(event, public_key_hex, private_key):
+    """Sign a Nostr event"""
+    # Create the signature data
+    signature_data = json.dumps([
+        0,
+        public_key_hex,
+        event["created_at"],
+        event["kind"],
+        event["tags"],
+        event["content"]
+    ], separators=(',', ':'), ensure_ascii=False)
+    
+    # Calculate event ID
+    event_id = hashlib.sha256(signature_data.encode()).hexdigest()
+    event["id"] = event_id
+    event["pubkey"] = public_key_hex
+    
+    # Sign the event
+    signature = private_key.schnorr_sign(bytes.fromhex(event_id), None, raw=True).hex()
+    event["sig"] = signature
+    
+    return event
+
+def publish_profile_metadata(private_key_hex, profile_name, relay_url):
+    """Publish a Nostr kind 0 metadata event"""
+    try:
+        # Convert hex private key to secp256k1 PrivateKey and get public key
+        private_key = secp256k1.PrivateKey(bytes.fromhex(private_key_hex))
+        public_key_hex = private_key.pubkey.serialize()[1:].hex()  # Remove the 0x02 prefix
+        
+        print(f"Publishing profile for: {profile_name}")
+        print(f"  Public key: {public_key_hex}")
+        
+        # Create Nostr kind 0 metadata event
+        metadata = {
+            "name": profile_name,
+            "display_name": profile_name,
+            "about": f"Profile for {profile_name}"
+        }
+
+        event = {
+            "kind": 0,
+            "created_at": int(time.time()),
+            "tags": [],
+            "content": json.dumps(metadata, separators=(',', ':'))
+        }
+
+        # Sign the event
+        signed_event = sign_event(event, public_key_hex, private_key)
+        
+        # Connect to relay and publish
+        ws = create_connection(relay_url, timeout=15)
+        
+        # Send the event
+        event_message = f'["EVENT",{json.dumps(signed_event)}]'
+        ws.send(event_message)
+        
+        # Wait for response
+        try:
+            response = ws.recv()
+            print(f"  ✅ Published successfully: {response}")
+        except Exception as e:
+            print(f"  ⚠️  No immediate response: {e}")
+        
+        # Close connection
+        ws.close()
+        return True
+        
+    except Exception as e:
+        print(f"  ❌ Failed to publish: {e}")
+        return False
+
+def main():
+    if len(sys.argv) != 3:
+        print("Usage: python publish_profiles_from_csv.py <csv_file> <relay_url>")
+        print("Example: python publish_profiles_from_csv.py publish-these.csv wss://relay.example.com")
+        sys.exit(1)
+    
+    csv_file = sys.argv[1]
+    relay_url = sys.argv[2]
+    
+    print(f"Publishing profiles from {csv_file} to {relay_url}")
+    print("=" * 60)
+    
+    published_count = 0
+    failed_count = 0
+    
+    try:
+        with open(csv_file, 'r') as file:
+            csv_reader = csv.DictReader(file)
+            
+            for row_num, row in enumerate(csv_reader, start=2):  # start=2 because header is line 1
+                username = row['username'].strip()
+                private_key_hex = row['prvkey'].strip()
+                
+                if not username or not private_key_hex:
+                    print(f"Row {row_num}: Skipping empty row")
+                    continue
+                
+                print(f"\nRow {row_num}: Processing {username}")
+                
+                success = publish_profile_metadata(private_key_hex, username, relay_url)
+                
+                if success:
+                    published_count += 1
+                else:
+                    failed_count += 1
+                
+                # Small delay between publishes to be nice to the relay
+                time.sleep(1)
+    
+    except FileNotFoundError:
+        print(f"❌ File not found: {csv_file}")
+        sys.exit(1)
+    except Exception as e:
+        print(f"❌ Error processing CSV: {e}")
+        sys.exit(1)
+    
+    print("\n" + "=" * 60)
+    print(f"Publishing complete!")
+    print(f"✅ Successfully published: {published_count}")
+    print(f"❌ Failed: {failed_count}")
+    print(f"📊 Total processed: {published_count + failed_count}")
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    main()
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diff --git a/misc-aio/test_nostr_connection.py b/misc-aio/test_nostr_connection.py
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+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+"""
+Manual Nostr profile metadata publisher
+Usage: python test_nostr_connection.py <private_key_hex> <profile_name> <relay_url>
+"""
+import sys
+import json
+import time
+import hashlib
+import secp256k1
+from websocket import create_connection
+
+def sign_event(event, public_key_hex, private_key):
+    """Sign a Nostr event"""
+    # Create the signature data
+    signature_data = json.dumps([
+        0,
+        public_key_hex,
+        event["created_at"],
+        event["kind"],
+        event["tags"],
+        event["content"]
+    ], separators=(',', ':'), ensure_ascii=False)
+    
+    # Calculate event ID
+    event_id = hashlib.sha256(signature_data.encode()).hexdigest()
+    event["id"] = event_id
+    event["pubkey"] = public_key_hex
+    
+    # Sign the event
+    signature = private_key.schnorr_sign(bytes.fromhex(event_id), None, raw=True).hex()
+    event["sig"] = signature
+    
+    return event
+
+def publish_profile_metadata(private_key_hex, profile_name, relay_url):
+    """Publish a Nostr kind 0 metadata event"""
+    try:
+        # Convert hex private key to secp256k1 PrivateKey and get public key
+        private_key = secp256k1.PrivateKey(bytes.fromhex(private_key_hex))
+        public_key_hex = private_key.pubkey.serialize()[1:].hex()  # Remove the 0x02 prefix
+        
+        print(f"Private key: {private_key_hex}")
+        print(f"Public key: {public_key_hex}")
+        print(f"Profile name: {profile_name}")
+        print(f"Relay URL: {relay_url}")
+        print()
+        
+        # Create Nostr kind 0 metadata event
+        metadata = {
+            "name": profile_name,
+            "display_name": profile_name,
+            "about": f"Manual profile update for {profile_name}"
+        }
+
+        event = {
+            "kind": 0,
+            "created_at": int(time.time()),
+            "tags": [],
+            "content": json.dumps(metadata, separators=(',', ':'))
+        }
+
+        # Sign the event
+        signed_event = sign_event(event, public_key_hex, private_key)
+        
+        print(f"Signed event: {json.dumps(signed_event, indent=2)}")
+        print()
+        
+        # Connect to relay and publish
+        print(f"Connecting to relay: {relay_url}")
+        ws = create_connection(relay_url, timeout=15)
+        print("✅ Connected successfully!")
+        
+        # Send the event
+        event_message = f'["EVENT",{json.dumps(signed_event)}]'
+        print(f"Sending EVENT: {event_message}")
+        ws.send(event_message)
+        
+        # Wait for response
+        try:
+            response = ws.recv()
+            print(f"✅ Relay response: {response}")
+        except Exception as e:
+            print(f"⚠️  No immediate response: {e}")
+        
+        # Close connection
+        ws.close()
+        print("✅ Connection closed successfully")
+        print(f"Profile metadata for '{profile_name}' published successfully!")
+        
+    except Exception as e:
+        print(f"❌ Failed to publish profile: {e}")
+        raise
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    if len(sys.argv) != 4:
+        print("Usage: python test_nostr_connection.py <private_key_hex> <profile_name> <relay_url>")
+        print("Example: python test_nostr_connection.py abc123... 'My Name' wss://relay.example.com")
+        sys.exit(1)
+    
+    private_key_hex = sys.argv[1]
+    profile_name = sys.argv[2]
+    relay_url = sys.argv[3]
+    
+    publish_profile_metadata(private_key_hex, profile_name, relay_url)
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