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Press & Media

Resources for journalists, bloggers, and media professionals covering Nooks and Greenlyz LLC.

Media Inquiries

For press inquiries, interview requests, fact-checking, or media kit requests, use the form below. We typically respond within one business day.

We typically respond within one business day.

About Nooks

Nooks is a community knowledge network built around topic-specific communities called Nooks. Members share posts (Crannies) and discuss them in comments (Crumbs). Unlike algorithmic social media, Nooks surfaces content chronologically within communities — no engagement manipulation, no behavioral tracking, no advertising to members.

Private Nooks allow groups to communicate and share content in a completely hidden space — invisible to Google, invisible to other Nooks members, and accessible only by personal invitation. The platform includes a built-in marketplace, RSS feed automation, real-time weather alerts, and a Progressive Web App experience.

Nooks launched in 2026 and is operated by Greenlyz LLC, a software company based in Shelbyville, Kentucky.

About Greenlyz LLC

Greenlyz LLC is a software development company focused on community, security, and self-hosted infrastructure. Our product suite includes:

Nooks — community knowledge network (thenooks.app)
XecureCom — end-to-end encrypted messaging with FIDO2 passkeys
GroundTruth — community safety app for Android
OneStop — self-hosted cloud storage (coming soon)
Helpdesk — ticket management (coming soon)

Website: greenlyz.com

Key Facts

Founded

2026

Headquarters

Shelbyville, Kentucky, USA

Legal Entity

Greenlyz LLC

Platform

thenooks.app

Technology

Node.js, MariaDB, PWA

Security

X3DH, Double Ratchet, FIDO2

Business Model

Community platform + opt-in advertising

Data Policy

No user data sold. No behavioral tracking.

What Makes Nooks Different

🚫 No algorithmic manipulation

Posts appear chronologically. No engagement scoring, no content suppression, no attention engineering.

🔒 True private communities

Private Nooks are invisible to search engines and to other platform members. Invitation-only access.

📡 Automated content via RSS

Nook owners connect RSS feeds from news sites, YouTube channels, podcasts, and blogs for automatic content delivery.

🛒 Built-in marketplace

Community marketplaces where members open storefronts and trade directly. Zero fees. No payment processing.

📱 Progressive Web App

Installs on any device from the browser. No app store required. Push notifications, offline caching, badge counts.

⚖ Privacy-first architecture

One session cookie. No third-party trackers. No ads shown to members. User data is never sold.

Brand Assets & Logos — High-resolution logos, screenshots, and brand guidelines are available on request. Email press@thenooks.app with your publication and intended use.

"Nooks" and the Nooks logo are trademarks of Greenlyz LLC. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Media use of trademarks must follow standard editorial guidelines. Contact press@thenooks.app with questions.