Private Information Retrieval can't solve Nostr's query privacy problem. The compound predicates, range queries, and federated trust model break it. But there's another approach: run the relay inside a secure enclave where even the operator can't see your queries. This post examines what TEEs actually offer, what they don't, and whether the trust trade is worth making.
The Trust Shift: Secure Enclaves for Private Nostr Relaysby Max
Dec 26, 2025