diff --git a/public/videos/plebdevs-montage.mp4 b/public/videos/plebdevs-montage.mp4
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..ac3ff62
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diff --git a/src/components/content/carousels/InteractivePromotionalCarousel.js b/src/components/content/carousels/InteractivePromotionalCarousel.js
index 535f93c..2f26f30 100644
--- a/src/components/content/carousels/InteractivePromotionalCarousel.js
+++ b/src/components/content/carousels/InteractivePromotionalCarousel.js
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 import Image from "next/image"
-import { useState } from "react"
+import { useState, useRef, useEffect } from "react"
 import { useImageProxy } from "@/hooks/useImageProxy"
 import GenericButton from "@/components/buttons/GenericButton"
 import { useRouter } from "next/router"
@@ -13,68 +13,69 @@ const promotions = [
     title: "Developer education & community platform",
     description: "PlebDevs is your gateway to mastering Bitcoin, Lightning, and Nostr technologies. Join our community of aspiring developers and start your journey today!",
     icon: "pi pi-code",
-    image: "https://media.istockphoto.com/id/537331500/photo/programming-code-abstract-technology-background-of-software-deve.jpg?s=612x612&w=0&k=20&c=jlYes8ZfnCmD0lLn-vKvzQoKXrWaEcVypHnB5MuO-g8=",
+    video: "/videos/plebdevs-montage.mp4",
   },
   {
     id: 2,
-    category: "COURSES",
-    title: "Structured learning paths for new devs",
-    description: "Dive into our comprehensive courses covering Bitcoin protocol, Lightning Network, and Nostr. From basics to advanced topics, we've got you covered.",
+    category: "CONTENT",
+    title: "Comprehensive Learning Resources",
+    description: "Access our extensive library of courses, videos, and documents. From structured learning paths to hands-on workshops, we've got everything you need to master Bitcoin, Lightning, and Nostr development.",
     icon: "pi pi-book",
     image: "https://media.istockphoto.com/id/1224500457/photo/programming-code-abstract-technology-background-of-software-developer-and-computer-script.jpg?s=612x612&w=0&k=20&c=nHMypkMTU1HUUW85Zt0Ff7MDbq17n0eVeXaoM9Knt4Q=",
   },
   {
     id: 3,
-    category: "VIDEOS",
-    title: "Hands-on workshops and devleloper video content",
-    description: "Watch and learn with our interactive video workshops. Get practical experience building real Bitcoin and Lightning applications.",
-    icon: "pi pi-video",
-    image: "https://newsroom.siliconslopes.com/content/images/2018/10/code.jpg",
-  },
-  {
-    id: 4,
-    category: "DOCUMENTS",
-    title: "In-depth Resources and Documentation",
-    description: "Access our extensive library of documents, including guides, resources, and best practices for Bitcoin development.",
-    icon: "pi pi-file",
-    image: "https://img.freepik.com/free-photo/programming-background-with-person-working-with-codes-computer_23-2150010125.jpg",
-  },
-  {
-    id: 5,
     category: "COMMUNITY",
-    title: "Join Our Community",
+    title: "Join Our Community of learners, hackers, and plebs",
     description: "Connect with other developers, share your projects, and get support from our community of Bitcoin enthusiasts.",
     icon: "pi pi-users",
     image: "https://pikwizard.com/pw/medium/50238b1cad4ff412fdafc1325efa1c9f.jpg",
   },
   {
-    id: 6,
+    id: 4,
     category: "LIGHTNING / NOSTR",
-    title: "Lightning and Nostr integrated",
+    title: "Lightning and Nostr integrated platform",
     description: "This platform is the first of its kind to integrate Lightning Network and Nostr protocols, allowing users to send and receive payments and interact with the Nostr network.",
     icon: "pi pi-bolt",
     image: "https://www.financemagnates.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Bicoin-lightning.jpg",
   },
 ]
 
-// todo bigger ore simple CTA to get users into the content
 const InteractivePromotionalCarousel = () => {
   const [selectedPromotion, setSelectedPromotion] = useState(promotions[0])
   const { returnImageProxy } = useImageProxy();
   const windowWidth = useWindowWidth();
   const isMobileView = windowWidth <= 1360;
   const router = useRouter();
+  const videoRef = useRef(null);
+
+  useEffect(() => {
+    if (videoRef.current && selectedPromotion.video) {
+      videoRef.current.play();
+    }
+  }, [selectedPromotion]);
 
   return (
     <div className={`flex ${isMobileView ? 'flex-col' : 'flex-row'} bg-gray-900 text-white m-4 mx-14 rounded-lg ${isMobileView ? 'h-auto' : 'h-[620px]'} ${isMobileView ? 'w-full mx-0 ml-0 mt-0' : null}`}>
       <div className={isMobileView ? 'w-full' : 'lg:w-2/3 relative'}>
-        <Image
-          src={returnImageProxy(selectedPromotion.image)}
-          alt={selectedPromotion.title}
-          width={800}
-          height={600}
-          className={`object-cover w-full ${isMobileView ? 'h-[300px]' : 'h-full'} rounded-lg opacity-75`}
-        />
+        {selectedPromotion.video ? (
+          <video
+            ref={videoRef}
+            src={selectedPromotion.video}
+            className={`object-cover w-full ${isMobileView ? 'h-[300px]' : 'h-full'} rounded-lg`}
+            loop
+            muted
+            playsInline
+          />
+        ) : (
+          <Image
+            src={returnImageProxy(selectedPromotion.image)}
+            alt={selectedPromotion.title}
+            width={800}
+            height={600}
+            className={`object-cover w-full ${isMobileView ? 'h-[300px]' : 'h-full'} rounded-lg opacity-75`}
+          />
+        )}
         {isMobileView ? (
           <div className="p-6 space-y-2">
             <div className="uppercase text-sm font-bold text-[#f8f8ff]">{selectedPromotion.category}</div>
@@ -93,17 +94,13 @@ const InteractivePromotionalCarousel = () => {
                           <GenericButton onClick={() => router.push('/content?tag=all')} severity="primary" icon={<i className="pi pi-eye pr-2" />} label="View all content" className="w-fit py-2 font-semibold" size="small" outlined />
                         </div>
                       );
-                    case "COURSES":
+                    case "CONTENT":
                       return (
-                        <GenericButton onClick={() => router.push('/content?tag=courses')} icon={<i className="pi pi-book pr-2 pb-1" />} label="View All Courses" className="w-fit py-2 font-semibold" size="small" outlined />
-                      );
-                    case "VIDEOS":
-                      return (
-                        <GenericButton onClick={() => router.push('/content?tag=videos')} icon={<i className="pi pi-video pr-2" />} label="View All Videos" className="w-fit py-2 font-semibold" size="small" outlined />
-                      );
-                    case "DOCUMENTS":
-                      return (
-                        <GenericButton onClick={() => router.push('/content?tag=documents')} icon={<i className="pi pi-file pr-2 pb-1" />} label="View All Documents" className="w-fit py-2 font-semibold" size="small" outlined />
+                        <>
+                          <GenericButton onClick={() => router.push('/content?tag=courses')} icon={<i className="pi pi-book pr-2 pb-1" />} label="Courses" className="py-2 font-semibold" size="small" outlined />
+                          <GenericButton onClick={() => router.push('/content?tag=videos')} icon={<i className="pi pi-video pr-2" />} label="Videos" className="py-2 font-semibold" size="small" outlined />
+                          <GenericButton onClick={() => router.push('/content?tag=documents')} icon={<i className="pi pi-file pr-2 pb-1" />} label="Documents" className="py-2 font-semibold" size="small" outlined />
+                        </>
                       );
                     case "COMMUNITY":
                       return (
@@ -141,17 +138,13 @@ const InteractivePromotionalCarousel = () => {
                             <GenericButton onClick={() => router.push('/content?tag=all')} severity="primary" icon={<i className="pi pi-eye pr-2" />} label="View all content" className="py-2 font-semibold" size="small" outlined />
                           </>
                         );
-                      case "COURSES":
+                      case "CONTENT":
                         return (
-                          <GenericButton onClick={() => router.push('/content?tag=courses')} icon={<i className="pi pi-book pr-2 pb-1" />} label="View All Courses" className="py-2 font-semibold" size="small" outlined />
-                        );
-                      case "VIDEOS":
-                        return (
-                          <GenericButton onClick={() => router.push('/content?tag=videos')} icon={<i className="pi pi-video pr-2" />} label="View All Videos" className="py-2 font-semibold" size="small" outlined />
-                        );
-                      case "DOCUMENTS":
-                        return (
-                          <GenericButton onClick={() => router.push('/content?tag=documents')} icon={<i className="pi pi-file pr-2 pb-1" />} label="View All Documents" className="py-2 font-semibold" size="small" outlined />
+                          <>
+                            <GenericButton onClick={() => router.push('/content?tag=courses')} icon={<i className="pi pi-book pr-2 pb-1" />} label="Courses" className="py-2 font-semibold" size="small" outlined />
+                            <GenericButton onClick={() => router.push('/content?tag=videos')} icon={<i className="pi pi-video pr-2" />} label="Videos" className="py-2 font-semibold" size="small" outlined />
+                            <GenericButton onClick={() => router.push('/content?tag=documents')} icon={<i className="pi pi-file pr-2 pb-1" />} label="Documents" className="py-2 font-semibold" size="small" outlined />
+                          </>
                         );
                       case "COMMUNITY":
                         return (
@@ -177,8 +170,8 @@ const InteractivePromotionalCarousel = () => {
             {promotions.map((promo) => (
               <div
                 key={promo.id}
-                className={`flex-shrink-0 w-48 space-y-2 cursor-pointer transition-colors duration-200 ${selectedPromotion.id === promo.id ? "bg-gray-800" : "hover:bg-gray-700"
-                  } p-3 rounded-lg shadow-lg`}
+                className={`flex-shrink-0 w-64 space-y-4 cursor-pointer transition-colors duration-200 bg-gray-800 ${selectedPromotion.id === promo.id ? "bg-gray-800" : "hover:bg-gray-700"
+                  } p-4 rounded-lg shadow-lg`}
                 onClick={() => setSelectedPromotion(promo)}>
                 <div className="flex items-center gap-2">
                   <i className={`${promo.icon} text-2xl text-[#f8f8ff]`}></i>
@@ -192,14 +185,14 @@ const InteractivePromotionalCarousel = () => {
           promotions.map((promo) => (
             <div
               key={promo.id}
-              className={`space-y-2 cursor-pointer transition-colors duration-200 ${selectedPromotion.id === promo.id ? "bg-gray-800" : "hover:bg-gray-700"
-                } p-3 rounded-lg shadow-lg`}
+              className={`space-y-8 cursor-pointer transition-colors duration-200 bg-gray-800 ${selectedPromotion.id === promo.id ? "bg-gray-800" : "hover:bg-gray-700"
+                } p-4 rounded-lg shadow-lg`}
               onClick={() => setSelectedPromotion(promo)}>
               <div className="flex items-center gap-2">
                 <i className={`${promo.icon} text-2xl text-[#f8f8ff]`}></i>
-                <div className="text-sm font-bold text-[#f8f8ff]">{promo.category}</div>
+                <div className="text-lg font-semibold text-[#f8f8ff]">{promo.category}</div>
               </div>
-              <h4 className="text-white font-semibold">{promo.title}</h4>
+              <h4 className="text-white text-lg">{promo.title}</h4>
             </div>
           ))
         )}
diff --git a/src/components/content/courses/CourseDetailsNew.js b/src/components/content/courses/CourseDetailsNew.js
index 5239d97..e145923 100644
--- a/src/components/content/courses/CourseDetailsNew.js
+++ b/src/components/content/courses/CourseDetailsNew.js
@@ -103,7 +103,7 @@ export default function CourseDetailsNew({ processedEvent, paidCourse, lessons,
         if (paidCourse && !decryptionPerformed) {
             return (
                 <CoursePaymentButton
-                    lnAddress={lnAddress}
+                    lnAddress={author?.lnAddress}
                     amount={processedEvent.price}
                     onSuccess={handlePaymentSuccess}
                     onError={handlePaymentError}
diff --git a/src/components/content/documents/DocumentDetails.js b/src/components/content/documents/DocumentDetails.js
index d73b6ca..3128c1d 100644
--- a/src/components/content/documents/DocumentDetails.js
+++ b/src/components/content/documents/DocumentDetails.js
@@ -21,8 +21,6 @@ const MDDisplay = dynamic(
     }
 );
 
-const lnAddress = process.env.NEXT_PUBLIC_LIGHTNING_ADDRESS;
-
 const DocumentDetails = ({ processedEvent, topics, title, summary, image, price, author, paidResource, decryptedContent, nAddress, handlePaymentSuccess, handlePaymentError, authorView }) => {
     const [zapAmount, setZapAmount] = useState(0);
     const router = useRouter();
@@ -96,7 +94,7 @@ const DocumentDetails = ({ processedEvent, topics, title, summary, image, price,
                         </p>
                         <div className="flex flex-row items-center justify-center w-full mt-4">
                             <ResourcePaymentButton
-                                lnAddress={lnAddress}
+                                lnAddress={author?.lightningAddress}
                                 amount={price}
                                 onSuccess={handlePaymentSuccess}
                                 onError={handlePaymentError}
diff --git a/src/components/content/videos/VideoDetails.js b/src/components/content/videos/VideoDetails.js
index 8cfe737..3eb3667 100644
--- a/src/components/content/videos/VideoDetails.js
+++ b/src/components/content/videos/VideoDetails.js
@@ -21,8 +21,6 @@ const MDDisplay = dynamic(
     }
 );
 
-const lnAddress = process.env.NEXT_PUBLIC_LIGHTNING_ADDRESS;
-
 const VideoDetails = ({ processedEvent, topics, title, summary, image, price, author, paidResource, decryptedContent, nAddress, handlePaymentSuccess, handlePaymentError, authorView }) => {
     const [zapAmount, setZapAmount] = useState(0);
     const router = useRouter();
@@ -99,7 +97,7 @@ const VideoDetails = ({ processedEvent, topics, title, summary, image, price, au
                     </p>
                     <div className="flex flex-row items-center justify-center w-full mt-4 z-10">
                         <ResourcePaymentButton
-                            lnAddress={lnAddress}
+                            lnAddress={author?.lnAddress}
                             amount={price}
                             onSuccess={handlePaymentSuccess}
                             onError={handlePaymentError}
diff --git a/src/components/forms/DocumentForm.js b/src/components/forms/DocumentForm.js
index b295d22..59120aa 100644
--- a/src/components/forms/DocumentForm.js
+++ b/src/components/forms/DocumentForm.js
@@ -23,7 +23,6 @@ import 'primeicons/primeicons.css';
 import { Tooltip } from 'primereact/tooltip';
 import 'primereact/resources/primereact.min.css';
 
-// todo make the summarry save in a formatted way so we can keep this spaces and line breaks
 const DocumentForm = ({ draft = null, isPublished = false }) => {
     const [title, setTitle] = useState(draft?.title || '');
     const [summary, setSummary] = useState(draft?.summary || '');
diff --git a/src/components/profile/progress/UserProgress.js b/src/components/profile/progress/UserProgress.js
index 422bb42..ddc36d8 100644
--- a/src/components/profile/progress/UserProgress.js
+++ b/src/components/profile/progress/UserProgress.js
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ const allTasks = [
 const UserProgress = () => {
     const [progress, setProgress] = useState(0);
     const [currentTier, setCurrentTier] = useState('Pleb');
-    const [expanded, setExpanded] = useState(null);
+    const [expandedItems, setExpandedItems] = useState({});
     const [completedCourses, setCompletedCourses] = useState([]);
     const [tasks, setTasks] = useState([]);
 
@@ -91,6 +91,13 @@ const UserProgress = () => {
         fetchProgress();
     }, []);
 
+    const handleAccordionChange = (index, isExpanded) => {
+        setExpandedItems(prev => ({
+            ...prev,
+            [index]: isExpanded
+        }));
+    };
+
     return (
         <div className="bg-gray-800 rounded-3xl p-6 w-[500px] max-mob:w-full max-tab:w-full mx-auto my-8">
             <h1 className="text-3xl font-bold text-white mb-2">Dev Journey (Coming Soon)</h1>
@@ -115,7 +122,11 @@ const UserProgress = () => {
                 {tasks.map((task, index) => (
                     <li key={index}>
                         {task.subTasks ? (
-                            <Accordion className="border-none" onTabOpen={(e) => setExpanded(true)} onTabClose={(e) => setExpanded(false)}>
+                            <Accordion 
+                                className="border-none" 
+                                onTabChange={(e) => handleAccordionChange(index, e.index === 0)}
+                                activeIndex={expandedItems[index] ? 0 : null}
+                            >
                                 <AccordionTab
                                     pt={{
                                         root: { className: 'border-none p-0' },
@@ -129,10 +140,12 @@ const UserProgress = () => {
                                         <div className="bg-gray-800 flex items-center justify-between w-full font-normal">
                                             <div className="flex items-center">
                                                 <div className="w-6 h-6 bg-gray-700 rounded-full flex items-center justify-center mr-3">
-                                                    <i className="pi pi-info-circle text-white text-lg"></i>
+                                                    <i className="pi pi-info-circle text-white text-2xl"></i>
+                                                </div>
+                                                <div className="flex items-center justify-between w-[160px] max-mob:w-[100px]">
+                                                    <span className="text-lg text-gray-400">{task.status}</span>
+                                                    <i className={`pi pi-chevron-down text-gray-400 ml-2 transition-transform duration-300 ${expandedItems[index] ? 'rotate-180' : ''}`} />
                                                 </div>
-                                                <span className="text-lg text-gray-400">{task.status}</span>
-                                                <i className={`pi pi-chevron-down text-gray-400 ml-2 transition-transform duration-300 ${expanded ? 'rotate-180' : ''}`} />
                                             </div>
                                             <span className="bg-blue-500 text-white text-xs px-2 py-1 rounded-full w-20 text-center">
                                                 {task.tier}
diff --git a/src/pages/about.js b/src/pages/about.js
index 6b30b46..75cf0ae 100644
--- a/src/pages/about.js
+++ b/src/pages/about.js
@@ -98,28 +98,30 @@ const AboutPage = () => {
                         severity="secondary"
                         outlined
                         icon="pi pi-github"
-                        label="GitHub"
+                        tooltip="Github"
+                        className="text-gray-300"
                         onClick={() => window.open('https://github.com/pleb-devs', '_blank')}
                     />
                     <GenericButton
                         severity="info"
                         outlined
                         icon="pi pi-twitter"
-                        label="X.com"
+                        tooltip="X"
                         onClick={() => window.open('https://x.com/pleb_devs', '_blank')}
                     />
                     <GenericButton
                         severity="help"
                         outlined
-                        icon={<Image src={NostrIcon} alt="Nostr" width={20} height={20} className="mr-2" />}
-                        label="Nostr"
+                        icon={<Image src={NostrIcon} alt="Nostr" width={20} height={20} className="mr-0" />}
+                        tooltip="Nostr"
                         onClick={() => window.open('https://nostr.com/plebdevs@plebdevs.com', '_blank')}
                     />
                     <GenericButton
                         severity="warning"
+                        className="text-yellow-400"
                         outlined
                         icon="pi pi-bolt"
-                        label="Donate"
+                        tooltip="Donate"
                         onClick={() => copyToClipboard("austin@bitcoinpleb.dev")}
                     />
                 </div>
diff --git a/src/pages/index.js b/src/pages/index.js
index fe31c3b..fe6f1e8 100644
--- a/src/pages/index.js
+++ b/src/pages/index.js
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ import VideosCarousel from '@/components/content/carousels/VideosCarousel';
 import DocumentsCarousel from '@/components/content/carousels/DocumentsCarousel';
 import InteractivePromotionalCarousel from '@/components/content/carousels/InteractivePromotionalCarousel';
 
-// todo: make paid course videos and documents not appear in carousels
+// todo: make paid course video and document lessons not appear in carousels
 export default function Home() {
   return (
     <>
diff --git a/src/utils/nostr.js b/src/utils/nostr.js
index dca479b..9181863 100644
--- a/src/utils/nostr.js
+++ b/src/utils/nostr.js
@@ -34,6 +34,12 @@ export const findKind0Fields = async (kind0) => {
         fields.pubkey = pubkey;
     }
 
+    const lud16 = findTruthyPropertyValue(kind0, ['lud16', 'lightning', 'lnurl', 'lnurlp', 'lnurlw']);
+
+    if (lud16) {
+        fields.lightningAddress = lud16;
+    }
+
     return fields;
 }