diff --git a/BUDGET_IMPLEMENTATION.md b/BUDGET_IMPLEMENTATION.md
index ab25502..4161a97 100644
--- a/BUDGET_IMPLEMENTATION.md
+++ b/BUDGET_IMPLEMENTATION.md
@@ -40,8 +40,8 @@
 
 ### ✅ Phase 5: NIP-05 Providers Guide ($1.50)
 - Added NIP-05 section to Settings profile tab
-- **Free providers**: nostr.directory, nip05.social
-- **Paid providers**: nostrplebs.com ($3/mo), nostr.band (one-time)
+- **Free providers**: nostrcheck.me, nostr.directory
+- **Paid providers**: Nostr Plebs, nostr.band
 - All providers clickable with descriptions
 - Includes helpful tip about adding NIP-05 to profile
 
diff --git a/IMPLEMENTATION_PLAN.md b/IMPLEMENTATION_PLAN.md
index e9aa048..b0401de 100644
--- a/IMPLEMENTATION_PLAN.md
+++ b/IMPLEMENTATION_PLAN.md
@@ -180,18 +180,18 @@
 **Steps**:
 1. Create NIP-05 section in SettingsPage
 2. List 4 providers:
-   - **Free**: nostr.directory, nip05.social
-   - **Paid**: nostrplebs.com, nostr.band
+   - **Free**: nostrcheck.me, nostr.directory
+   - **Paid**: Nostr Plebs, nostr.band
 3. Add links and brief descriptions
 4. Show current NIP-05 if set
 5. Add "Test your NIP-05" button
 6. Style with neon theme
 
-**Providers to Include**:
+**Providers to Include** (single source of truth: `src/lib/nip05Providers.ts`):
+- nostrcheck.me (Free)
 - nostr.directory (Free)
-- nip05.social (Free)  
-- nostrplebs.com (Paid - $3/month)
-- nostr.band (Paid - one-time)
+- Nostr Plebs (Paid)
+- nostr.band (Paid)
 
 **Files**: `src/pages/SettingsPage.tsx`
 
diff --git a/src/components/Nip05Required.tsx b/src/components/Nip05Required.tsx
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..3222908
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/components/Nip05Required.tsx
@@ -0,0 +1,138 @@
+import { Link } from 'react-router-dom';
+import { ShieldCheck, ExternalLink, AlertTriangle } from 'lucide-react';
+import { Card, CardContent } from '@/components/ui/card';
+import { Button } from '@/components/ui/button';
+import { NIP05_PROVIDERS } from '@/lib/nip05Providers';
+import { cn } from '@/lib/utils';
+
+interface Nip05RequiredProps {
+  /** What the user is trying to do, e.g. "tour organizers", "sellers". */
+  role?: string;
+  /** Extra sentence explaining why it matters for this feature. */
+  reason?: string;
+  /** "gate" = full centered card (blocks the page). "banner" = inline notice. */
+  variant?: 'gate' | 'banner';
+  /** Accent hex color. Defaults to the app red used for required gates. */
+  color?: string;
+  className?: string;
+}
+
+/**
+ * Consistent "NIP-05 verification required" prompt used across create/become
+ * flows. Lists the curated, working providers (see lib/nip05Providers) and
+ * links to Settings. Single source of truth so obsolete providers never linger.
+ */
+export function Nip05Required({
+  role = 'creators',
+  reason,
+  variant = 'gate',
+  color = '#ef4444',
+  className,
+}: Nip05RequiredProps) {
+  const providerList = (
+    <div className="space-y-2">
+      <p className="text-[11px] font-black uppercase tracking-widest text-gray-400">
+        Get a free / cheap NIP-05
+      </p>
+      <div className="grid grid-cols-1 sm:grid-cols-2 gap-2">
+        {NIP05_PROVIDERS.map((p) => (
+          <a
+            key={p.name}
+            href={p.url}
+            target="_blank"
+            rel="noopener noreferrer"
+            className="group flex items-center justify-between gap-2 rounded-lg border border-white/10 bg-black/40 p-3 text-left transition-all hover:border-white/30 hover:bg-white/5"
+          >
+            <div className="min-w-0">
+              <div className="flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-bold text-white">
+                <span className="truncate">{p.name}</span>
+                <ExternalLink className="h-3 w-3 flex-shrink-0 text-gray-500 group-hover:text-gray-300" />
+              </div>
+              <div className="text-xs text-gray-400 truncate">{p.desc}</div>
+            </div>
+            <span
+              className={cn(
+                'flex-shrink-0 rounded-full border px-2 py-0.5 text-[10px] font-bold',
+                p.free
+                  ? 'border-green-500/30 bg-green-500/15 text-green-400'
+                  : 'border-yellow-500/30 bg-yellow-500/15 text-yellow-400'
+              )}
+            >
+              {p.free ? 'Free' : 'Paid'}
+            </span>
+          </a>
+        ))}
+      </div>
+    </div>
+  );
+
+  if (variant === 'banner') {
+    return (
+      <Card
+        className={cn('border-2', className)}
+        style={{ borderColor: `${color}55`, backgroundColor: `${color}12` }}
+      >
+        <CardContent className="p-4 space-y-3">
+          <div className="flex items-start gap-3">
+            <AlertTriangle className="h-5 w-5 flex-shrink-0 mt-0.5" style={{ color }} />
+            <div>
+              <h3 className="font-bold mb-1" style={{ color }}>
+                NIP-05 Verification Required
+              </h3>
+              <p className="text-sm text-gray-300">
+                {reason ??
+                  `To prevent spam and build trust, ${role} need a verified Nostr address (NIP-05).`}
+              </p>
+            </div>
+          </div>
+          {providerList}
+          <Link to="/settings?section=nip05">
+            <Button
+              size="sm"
+              variant="outline"
+              className="font-bold"
+              style={{ borderColor: `${color}55`, color }}
+            >
+              Add NIP-05 in Settings
+            </Button>
+          </Link>
+        </CardContent>
+      </Card>
+    );
+  }
+
+  return (
+    <Card
+      className={cn('max-w-xl mx-auto border-2', className)}
+      style={{ borderColor: `${color}55`, backgroundColor: `${color}10` }}
+    >
+      <CardContent className="py-10 px-6 text-center">
+        <div
+          className="w-16 h-16 rounded-full flex items-center justify-center mx-auto mb-4"
+          style={{ backgroundColor: `${color}22` }}
+        >
+          <ShieldCheck className="h-8 w-8" style={{ color }} />
+        </div>
+        <h2 className="text-xl font-bold mb-2" style={{ color }}>
+          NIP-05 Verification Required
+        </h2>
+        <p className="text-gray-300 mb-2">
+          {reason ??
+            `To prevent spam and build trust, ${role} must have NIP-05 verification.`}
+        </p>
+        <p className="text-gray-500 text-sm mb-6">
+          NIP-05 proves your identity by linking your Nostr profile to a domain — like{' '}
+          <span className="text-gray-300">you@example.com</span>.
+        </p>
+
+        <div className="max-w-md mx-auto mb-6">{providerList}</div>
+
+        <Link to="/settings?section=nip05">
+          <Button className="bg-[#ccff00] text-black hover:bg-[#ccff00]/90 font-bold">
+            Update Your Profile
+          </Button>
+        </Link>
+      </CardContent>
+    </Card>
+  );
+}
diff --git a/src/components/TourCard.tsx b/src/components/TourCard.tsx
index 9a6d676..b283e83 100644
--- a/src/components/TourCard.tsx
+++ b/src/components/TourCard.tsx
@@ -84,6 +84,49 @@ function formatDateRange(startDate?: number, endDate?: number, withTime = false)
   return `${startStr} - ${endStr}`;
 }
 
+/**
+ * A short, human countdown for an upcoming (or live) tour based on its start
+ * date. Returns null when there's no date or the tour is well in the past.
+ */
+function getCountdown(
+  tour: SkateTour
+): { label: string; color: string; live?: boolean } | null {
+  if (!tour.startDate) return null;
+
+  const nowSecs = Date.now() / 1000;
+  const start = tour.startDate;
+  const end = tour.endDate;
+  const accent = TOUR_CATEGORIES[tour.category].color;
+
+  // Currently running (has an end date and we're inside the window).
+  if (start <= nowSecs && end && nowSecs <= end) {
+    return { label: 'Happening now', color: '#ff0040', live: true };
+  }
+
+  // Already started but single-session / no end — treat same-day as live, else past.
+  if (start <= nowSecs) {
+    if (nowSecs - start < 12 * 60 * 60) {
+      return { label: 'Happening now', color: '#ff0040', live: true };
+    }
+    return null;
+  }
+
+  const diffSecs = start - nowSecs;
+  const days = Math.floor(diffSecs / 86400);
+  const hours = Math.floor(diffSecs / 3600);
+
+  if (hours < 1) return { label: 'Starting soon', color: accent, live: true };
+  if (hours < 24) return { label: `In ${hours}h`, color: accent };
+  if (days === 1) return { label: 'Tomorrow', color: accent };
+  if (days < 7) return { label: `In ${days} days`, color: accent };
+  if (days < 30) {
+    const w = Math.round(days / 7);
+    return { label: `In ${w} week${w > 1 ? 's' : ''}`, color: accent };
+  }
+  const m = Math.round(days / 30);
+  return { label: `In ${m} month${m > 1 ? 's' : ''}`, color: accent };
+}
+
 function getTourStatus(tour: SkateTour): { label: string; color: string } | null {
   if (tour.category !== 'destruction') return null;
   
@@ -110,6 +153,7 @@ export function TourCard({ tour, compact = false }: TourCardProps) {
   const categoryInfo = TOUR_CATEGORIES[tour.category];
   const skillInfo = tour.skillLevel ? TOUR_SKILL_LEVELS[tour.skillLevel as keyof typeof TOUR_SKILL_LEVELS] : null;
   const tourStatus = getTourStatus(tour);
+  const countdown = getCountdown(tour);
   const isOwner = user?.pubkey === tour.pubkey;
   
   // Get location text based on category
@@ -156,6 +200,17 @@ export function TourCard({ tour, compact = false }: TourCardProps) {
                   </h3>
                   <div className="flex items-center gap-1 flex-shrink-0">
                     <ProBadge featuredUntil={tour.featuredUntil} compact />
+                    {countdown && (
+                      <Badge
+                        className={cn(
+                          'text-[10px] border-0 font-bold uppercase',
+                          countdown.live && 'animate-pulse'
+                        )}
+                        style={{ backgroundColor: countdown.color, color: countdown.color === '#ccff00' ? 'black' : 'white' }}
+                      >
+                        {countdown.label}
+                      </Badge>
+                    )}
                     {tourStatus && (
                       <Badge 
                         className="text-xs border-0 font-bold uppercase"
@@ -250,6 +305,21 @@ export function TourCard({ tour, compact = false }: TourCardProps) {
           {/* Status/Price overlay */}
           <div className="absolute top-3 right-3 flex flex-col gap-1 items-end">
             <ProBadge featuredUntil={tour.featuredUntil} />
+            {countdown && (
+              <Badge
+                className={cn(
+                  'backdrop-blur-sm shadow-lg font-bold text-xs uppercase',
+                  countdown.live && 'animate-pulse'
+                )}
+                style={{
+                  backgroundColor: `${countdown.color}ee`,
+                  color: countdown.color === '#ccff00' ? 'black' : 'white',
+                }}
+              >
+                <Calendar className="h-3 w-3 mr-1" />
+                {countdown.label}
+              </Badge>
+            )}
             {tourStatus && (
               <Badge 
                 className="backdrop-blur-sm shadow-lg font-bold text-xs uppercase"
diff --git a/src/lib/nip05Providers.ts b/src/lib/nip05Providers.ts
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..5522d6b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/lib/nip05Providers.ts
@@ -0,0 +1,44 @@
+/**
+ * Curated list of NIP-05 verification providers.
+ *
+ * Kept in one place so every "NIP-05 required" prompt across the app points at
+ * the same up-to-date, working services. Ordered best-first.
+ *
+ * Note: nip05.social was removed — it is obsolete / no longer reliable.
+ */
+
+export interface Nip05Provider {
+  name: string;
+  /** Short human description shown under the name. */
+  desc: string;
+  url: string;
+  /** true = has a free tier, false = paid only. */
+  free: boolean;
+}
+
+export const NIP05_PROVIDERS: Nip05Provider[] = [
+  {
+    name: 'nostrcheck.me',
+    desc: 'Free NIP-05 + media hosting',
+    url: 'https://nostrcheck.me',
+    free: true,
+  },
+  {
+    name: 'nostr.directory',
+    desc: 'Free NIP-05 via a tweet',
+    url: 'https://nostr.directory',
+    free: true,
+  },
+  {
+    name: 'Nostr Plebs',
+    desc: '~$5/yr · custom & shared domains',
+    url: 'https://nostrplebs.com',
+    free: false,
+  },
+  {
+    name: 'nostr.band',
+    desc: 'Paid · analytics included',
+    url: 'https://nostr.band',
+    free: false,
+  },
+];
diff --git a/src/pages/BecomeBuilderPage.tsx b/src/pages/BecomeBuilderPage.tsx
index 2a0b449..835763c 100644
--- a/src/pages/BecomeBuilderPage.tsx
+++ b/src/pages/BecomeBuilderPage.tsx
@@ -18,6 +18,7 @@ import { useToast } from '@/hooks/useToast';
 import { useWallet } from '@/hooks/useWallet';
 import { WalletModal } from '@/components/WalletModal';
 import { LoginArea } from '@/components/auth/LoginArea';
+import { Nip05Required } from '@/components/Nip05Required';
 import { SpotPicker } from '@/components/SpotPicker';
 import { NofferField } from '@/components/NofferField';
 import { PaymentReadinessNote } from '@/components/PaymentReadinessNote';
@@ -275,24 +276,13 @@ export default function BecomeBuilderPage() {
           <p className="text-gray-400 mt-1">Pour it, weld it, build it — list your ramp & park building</p>
 
           {!hasNip05 && (
-            <Card className="mt-4 bg-yellow-950/30 border-2 border-yellow-500/50">
-              <CardContent className="p-4">
-                <div className="flex items-start gap-3">
-                  <div className="text-yellow-500">⚠️</div>
-                  <div>
-                    <h3 className="font-bold text-yellow-400 mb-1">NIP-05 Verification Required</h3>
-                    <p className="text-sm text-gray-300 mb-2">
-                      Add a NIP-05 identifier to your profile to verify your identity and build trust with clients.
-                    </p>
-                    <Link to="/settings">
-                      <Button variant="outline" size="sm" className="border-yellow-500/50 hover:bg-yellow-500/10 text-yellow-400 font-bold">
-                        Add NIP-05 in Settings
-                      </Button>
-                    </Link>
-                  </div>
-                </div>
-              </CardContent>
-            </Card>
+            <Nip05Required
+              variant="banner"
+              color="#eab308"
+              role="builders"
+              reason="Add a NIP-05 identifier to verify your identity and build trust with clients."
+              className="mt-4"
+            />
           )}
 
           {/* Wallet Requirement */}
diff --git a/src/pages/BecomeCoachPage.tsx b/src/pages/BecomeCoachPage.tsx
index 126b505..f45a70c 100644
--- a/src/pages/BecomeCoachPage.tsx
+++ b/src/pages/BecomeCoachPage.tsx
@@ -17,6 +17,7 @@ import { useToast } from '@/hooks/useToast';
 import { useWallet } from '@/hooks/useWallet';
 import { WalletModal } from '@/components/WalletModal';
 import { LoginArea } from '@/components/auth/LoginArea';
+import { Nip05Required } from '@/components/Nip05Required';
 import { SpotPicker } from '@/components/SpotPicker';
 import { NofferField } from '@/components/NofferField';
 import { PaymentReadinessNote } from '@/components/PaymentReadinessNote';
@@ -226,24 +227,13 @@ export default function BecomeCoachPage() {
           <p className="text-gray-400 mt-1">Share your skateboarding knowledge</p>
 
           {!hasNip05 && (
-            <Card className="mt-4 bg-yellow-950/30 border-2 border-yellow-500/50">
-              <CardContent className="p-4">
-                <div className="flex items-start gap-3">
-                  <div className="text-yellow-500">⚠️</div>
-                  <div>
-                    <h3 className="font-bold text-yellow-400 mb-1">NIP-05 Verification Required</h3>
-                    <p className="text-sm text-gray-300 mb-2">
-                      Add a NIP-05 identifier to your profile to verify your identity and build trust with students. This helps students know you're a legitimate coach.
-                    </p>
-                    <Link to="/settings">
-                      <Button variant="outline" size="sm" className="border-yellow-500/50 hover:bg-yellow-500/10 text-yellow-400 font-bold">
-                        Add NIP-05 in Settings
-                      </Button>
-                    </Link>
-                  </div>
-                </div>
-              </CardContent>
-            </Card>
+            <Nip05Required
+              variant="banner"
+              color="#eab308"
+              role="coaches"
+              reason="Add a NIP-05 identifier to verify your identity and build trust with students — it shows them you're a legitimate coach."
+              className="mt-4"
+            />
           )}
 
           {/* Wallet Requirement */}
diff --git a/src/pages/BecomeFilmerPage.tsx b/src/pages/BecomeFilmerPage.tsx
index b59fa27..58d17bd 100644
--- a/src/pages/BecomeFilmerPage.tsx
+++ b/src/pages/BecomeFilmerPage.tsx
@@ -17,6 +17,7 @@ import { useToast } from '@/hooks/useToast';
 import { useWallet } from '@/hooks/useWallet';
 import { WalletModal } from '@/components/WalletModal';
 import { LoginArea } from '@/components/auth/LoginArea';
+import { Nip05Required } from '@/components/Nip05Required';
 import { SpotPicker } from '@/components/SpotPicker';
 import { NofferField } from '@/components/NofferField';
 import { PaymentReadinessNote } from '@/components/PaymentReadinessNote';
@@ -242,24 +243,13 @@ export default function BecomeFilmerPage() {
           <p className="text-gray-400 mt-1">Offer your skate video filming — clips, lines, full parts &amp; contest coverage</p>
 
           {!hasNip05 && (
-            <Card className="mt-4 bg-yellow-950/30 border-2 border-yellow-500/50">
-              <CardContent className="p-4">
-                <div className="flex items-start gap-3">
-                  <div className="text-yellow-500">⚠️</div>
-                  <div>
-                    <h3 className="font-bold text-yellow-400 mb-1">NIP-05 Verification Required</h3>
-                    <p className="text-sm text-gray-300 mb-2">
-                      Add a NIP-05 identifier to your profile to verify your identity and build trust with clients. This helps clients know you're a legitimate filmer.
-                    </p>
-                    <Link to="/settings">
-                      <Button variant="outline" size="sm" className="border-yellow-500/50 hover:bg-yellow-500/10 text-yellow-400 font-bold">
-                        Add NIP-05 in Settings
-                      </Button>
-                    </Link>
-                  </div>
-                </div>
-              </CardContent>
-            </Card>
+            <Nip05Required
+              variant="banner"
+              color="#eab308"
+              role="filmers"
+              reason="Add a NIP-05 identifier to verify your identity and build trust with clients — it shows them you're a legitimate filmer."
+              className="mt-4"
+            />
           )}
 
           {/* Wallet Requirement */}
diff --git a/src/pages/BecomePhotographerPage.tsx b/src/pages/BecomePhotographerPage.tsx
index b121728..ec367cb 100644
--- a/src/pages/BecomePhotographerPage.tsx
+++ b/src/pages/BecomePhotographerPage.tsx
@@ -17,6 +17,7 @@ import { useToast } from '@/hooks/useToast';
 import { useWallet } from '@/hooks/useWallet';
 import { WalletModal } from '@/components/WalletModal';
 import { LoginArea } from '@/components/auth/LoginArea';
+import { Nip05Required } from '@/components/Nip05Required';
 import { SpotPicker } from '@/components/SpotPicker';
 import { NofferField } from '@/components/NofferField';
 import { PaymentReadinessNote } from '@/components/PaymentReadinessNote';
@@ -292,24 +293,13 @@ export default function BecomePhotographerPage() {
           <p className="text-gray-400 mt-1">Shoot the sessions — offer your skate photography</p>
 
           {!hasNip05 && (
-            <Card className="mt-4 bg-yellow-950/30 border-2 border-yellow-500/50">
-              <CardContent className="p-4">
-                <div className="flex items-start gap-3">
-                  <div className="text-yellow-500">⚠️</div>
-                  <div>
-                    <h3 className="font-bold text-yellow-400 mb-1">NIP-05 Verification Required</h3>
-                    <p className="text-sm text-gray-300 mb-2">
-                      Add a NIP-05 identifier to your profile to verify your identity and build trust with clients.
-                    </p>
-                    <Link to="/settings">
-                      <Button variant="outline" size="sm" className="border-yellow-500/50 hover:bg-yellow-500/10 text-yellow-400 font-bold">
-                        Add NIP-05 in Settings
-                      </Button>
-                    </Link>
-                  </div>
-                </div>
-              </CardContent>
-            </Card>
+            <Nip05Required
+              variant="banner"
+              color="#eab308"
+              role="photographers"
+              reason="Add a NIP-05 identifier to verify your identity and build trust with clients."
+              className="mt-4"
+            />
           )}
 
           {/* Wallet Requirement */}
diff --git a/src/pages/CreateListingPage.tsx b/src/pages/CreateListingPage.tsx
index efb7b8e..7deb4ea 100644
--- a/src/pages/CreateListingPage.tsx
+++ b/src/pages/CreateListingPage.tsx
@@ -23,6 +23,7 @@ import { useLocalStorage } from '@/hooks/useLocalStorage';
 import { useSkateSpot, useSkateSpots } from '@/hooks/useSkateSpots';
 import { useListingRestrictions, LISTING_FEE_SATS, recordListingCreation } from '@/hooks/useListingRestrictions';
 import { LoginArea } from '@/components/auth/LoginArea';
+import { Nip05Required } from '@/components/Nip05Required';
 import { SpamFeePayment } from '@/components/SpamFeePayment';
 import {
   MARKETPLACE_ITEM_KIND,
@@ -430,28 +431,12 @@ export default function CreateListingPage() {
 
         {/* NIP-05 Requirement Notice - never shown to platform owners */}
         {!hasNip05 && !restrictions.isPlatformOwner && (
-          <Card className="mb-6 bg-red-950/30 border-2 border-red-500/50">
-            <CardContent className="p-4">
-              <div className="flex items-start gap-3">
-                <AlertTriangle className="h-5 w-5 text-red-400 flex-shrink-0 mt-0.5" />
-                <div>
-                  <h3 className="font-bold text-red-400 mb-1">NIP-05 Verification Required</h3>
-                  <p className="text-sm text-gray-300 mb-3">
-                    To prevent spam and protect buyers, you need a verified Nostr address (NIP-05) to list gear.
-                  </p>
-                  <Link to="/settings">
-                    <Button
-                      size="sm"
-                      variant="outline"
-                      className="border-red-500/50 hover:bg-red-500/10 text-red-400"
-                    >
-                      Add NIP-05 in Settings
-                    </Button>
-                  </Link>
-                </div>
-              </div>
-            </CardContent>
-          </Card>
+          <Nip05Required
+            variant="banner"
+            role="sellers"
+            reason="To prevent spam and protect buyers, you need a verified Nostr address (NIP-05) to list gear."
+            className="mb-6"
+          />
         )}
 
         {hasNip05 && (
diff --git a/src/pages/CreateTourPage.tsx b/src/pages/CreateTourPage.tsx
index 277e5b1..135f1d9 100644
--- a/src/pages/CreateTourPage.tsx
+++ b/src/pages/CreateTourPage.tsx
@@ -17,6 +17,7 @@ import { useShops } from '@/hooks/useShops';
 import { sanitizeUrl } from '@/lib/sanitizeUrl';
 import { useToast } from '@/hooks/useToast';
 import { LoginArea } from '@/components/auth/LoginArea';
+import { Nip05Required } from '@/components/Nip05Required';
 import { FeaturedUpgrade } from '@/components/FeaturedEventUpgrade';
 import { usePlatformFee } from '@/hooks/usePlatformFee';
 import { SKATE_TOUR_KIND, TOUR_SKILL_LEVELS, TOUR_SPOT_TYPES, TOUR_CATEGORIES, type TourCategory, type DestructionChallenge, type SkateTour } from '@/lib/types';
@@ -924,50 +925,7 @@ export default function CreateTourPage({ existing }: { existing?: SkateTour } =
     return (
       <Layout>
         <div className="container px-4 py-8">
-          <Card className="max-w-xl mx-auto border-2 border-red-500/50 bg-red-950/20">
-            <CardContent className="py-12 text-center">
-              <div className="w-16 h-16 rounded-full bg-red-500/20 flex items-center justify-center mx-auto mb-4">
-                <Route className="h-8 w-8 text-red-400" />
-              </div>
-              <h2 className="text-xl font-bold mb-2 text-red-400">NIP-05 Verification Required</h2>
-              <p className="text-gray-300 mb-2">
-                To prevent spam and build trust, tour organizers must have NIP-05 verification.
-              </p>
-              <p className="text-gray-500 text-sm mb-6">
-                NIP-05 proves your identity by linking your Nostr profile to a domain you control.
-              </p>
-              
-              <div className="space-y-3 max-w-sm mx-auto mb-6">
-                <p className="text-xs text-gray-400 font-bold uppercase">Get Free NIP-05:</p>
-                <div className="grid grid-cols-2 gap-2">
-                  <a 
-                    href="https://nip05.social" 
-                    target="_blank" 
-                    rel="noopener noreferrer"
-                    className="block p-3 rounded-lg bg-black/50 border border-green-500/30 hover:border-green-500/60 transition-all text-left"
-                  >
-                    <div className="font-bold text-white text-sm">nip05.social</div>
-                    <div className="text-xs text-gray-400">Free NIP-05</div>
-                  </a>
-                  <a 
-                    href="https://nostr.directory" 
-                    target="_blank" 
-                    rel="noopener noreferrer"
-                    className="block p-3 rounded-lg bg-black/50 border border-purple-500/30 hover:border-purple-500/60 transition-all text-left"
-                  >
-                    <div className="font-bold text-white text-sm">nostr.directory</div>
-                    <div className="text-xs text-gray-400">Free NIP-05</div>
-                  </a>
-                </div>
-              </div>
-              
-              <Link to="/settings">
-                <Button className="bg-[#ccff00] text-black hover:bg-[#ccff00]/90 font-bold">
-                  Update Your Profile
-                </Button>
-              </Link>
-            </CardContent>
-          </Card>
+          <Nip05Required role="tour organizers" />
         </div>
       </Layout>
     );
diff --git a/src/pages/SettingsPage.tsx b/src/pages/SettingsPage.tsx
index d823d10..070fc5a 100644
--- a/src/pages/SettingsPage.tsx
+++ b/src/pages/SettingsPage.tsx
@@ -25,6 +25,7 @@ import { useAppContext } from '@/hooks/useAppContext';
 import { useCitrine } from '@/hooks/useCitrine';
 import { toast } from '@/hooks/useToast';
 import { cn } from '@/lib/utils';
+import { NIP05_PROVIDERS } from '@/lib/nip05Providers';
 import QRCode from 'qrcode';
 import {
   User,
@@ -219,12 +220,7 @@ function ProfileScreen({ onBack }: { onBack: () => void }) {
 // ─── NIP-05 sub-screen ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
 
 function Nip05Screen({ onBack }: { onBack: () => void }) {
-  const providers = [
-    { name: 'nostr.directory', desc: 'Free NIP-05 addresses', url: 'https://nostr.directory', free: true },
-    { name: 'nip05.social', desc: 'Free verification service', url: 'https://nip05.social', free: true },
-    { name: 'nostrplebs.com', desc: '~$3/month · Custom domains', url: 'https://nostrplebs.com', free: false },
-    { name: 'nostr.band', desc: 'One-time fee · Analytics included', url: 'https://nostr.band', free: false },
-  ];
+  const providers = NIP05_PROVIDERS;
 
   return (
     <div>
diff --git a/src/pages/TourDetailPage.tsx b/src/pages/TourDetailPage.tsx
index 87ffced..4abac3b 100644
--- a/src/pages/TourDetailPage.tsx
+++ b/src/pages/TourDetailPage.tsx
@@ -168,6 +168,28 @@ export default function TourDetailPage() {
     return `${tour.duration} hour${tour.duration > 1 ? 's' : ''}`;
   })();
 
+  const countdownLabel = (() => {
+    if (!tour.startDate) return null;
+    const nowSecs = Date.now() / 1000;
+    if (tour.startDate <= nowSecs) {
+      if (tour.endDate && nowSecs <= tour.endDate) return { text: 'Happening now', live: true };
+      if (nowSecs - tour.startDate < 12 * 60 * 60) return { text: 'Happening now', live: true };
+      return null;
+    }
+    const days = Math.floor((tour.startDate - nowSecs) / 86400);
+    const hours = Math.floor((tour.startDate - nowSecs) / 3600);
+    if (hours < 1) return { text: 'Starting soon', live: true };
+    if (hours < 24) return { text: `In ${hours}h`, live: false };
+    if (days === 1) return { text: 'Tomorrow', live: false };
+    if (days < 7) return { text: `In ${days} days`, live: false };
+    if (days < 30) {
+      const w = Math.round(days / 7);
+      return { text: `In ${w} week${w > 1 ? 's' : ''}`, live: false };
+    }
+    const m = Math.round(days / 30);
+    return { text: `In ${m} month${m > 1 ? 's' : ''}`, live: false };
+  })();
+
   const calendarEvent = tour.startDate
     ? {
         uid: `${SKATE_TOUR_KIND}:${tour.pubkey}:${tour.identifier}`,
@@ -304,9 +326,25 @@ export default function TourDetailPage() {
                   <Calendar className="h-7 w-7" style={{ color: accent }} />
                 </div>
                 <div className="flex-1 min-w-0">
-                  <p className="text-[11px] font-black uppercase tracking-widest" style={{ color: accent }}>
-                    {isLocalSession ? 'Scheduled Session' : tour.category === 'destruction' ? 'Competition Window' : 'Trip Dates'}
-                  </p>
+                  <div className="flex items-center gap-2 flex-wrap">
+                    <p className="text-[11px] font-black uppercase tracking-widest" style={{ color: accent }}>
+                      {isLocalSession ? 'Scheduled Session' : tour.category === 'destruction' ? 'Competition Window' : 'Trip Dates'}
+                    </p>
+                    {countdownLabel && (
+                      <Badge
+                        className={cn(
+                          'border-0 text-[10px] font-bold uppercase',
+                          countdownLabel.live && 'animate-pulse'
+                        )}
+                        style={{
+                          backgroundColor: countdownLabel.live ? '#ff0040' : accent,
+                          color: 'white',
+                        }}
+                      >
+                        {countdownLabel.text}
+                      </Badge>
+                    )}
+                  </div>
                   <p className="text-white font-bold text-lg leading-tight">{formatSchedule()}</p>
                   {durationLabel && (
                     <p className="text-xs text-gray-400 mt-0.5">Runs about {durationLabel}</p>