Arch Linux · v1.2.1 in preparation

Linux for Bitcoin, Lightning and Nostr

Neovanguard OS is an Arch Linux-based distribution with KDE Plasma and tools for running nodes, wallets and a Nostr identity.

Arch LinuxKDE PlasmaOpen sourceTwo images

Features
Features

System tools

01

Nostr identity

Optional identity with Nostr keys to link the local account and recover preferences. A regular local account also works.

02

Bitcoin and Lightning

Tools for running a Bitcoin node, Lightning channels and a Nostr relay on your own machine.

₿↯NBITCOINLIGHTNINGNOSTR RELAYLOCAL
03

In-memory logs

System logs are stored in RAM by default and discarded at shutdown.

In-memory journal$ journalctl -b
04

Arch Linux base

Packages managed by pacman, with a dedicated repository for the Neovanguard components.

Installed packages$ pacman -Q
ISO images

Live and Install

Use Live to try the system from a USB drive. Use Install to install it to disk without an internet connection. Both images contain the same system.

Try without installing

NVG Live

Runs the system from a USB drive, with KDE Plasma. It does not include the installer and does not require an internet connection.

Image
To be confirmed at release
Boot
Plasma
Network
optional
NVG Live details
Install to disk

NVG Install

Includes the Live payload and a Rust installer that runs in the terminal. The basic installation is offline; recovering a remote profile requires a connection.

Image
To be confirmed at release
Boot
terminal
Network
optional
NVG Install details
Installation

View the images
and the installation guide