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+# zap.stream
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+A native [zap.stream](https://zap.stream) app built with [notedeck](https://github.com/damus-io/notedeck).
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+This is **ALPHA** stage software, use at your own risk!
+
+![preview](https://nostr.download/d3ceb5b379d7faddd9d6c536292bf46e097b35fbcaf431ff0a1cbd3e3acaf052.webp)
+![preview_mobile](https://nostr.download/7d303cac1b4c923e76f386b3008de5551c0a249d9ceeddafb424dfe4a34ae533.webp)
+