Oddbean new post about login | logout The worst part about nostr is the npub Why don't we normalize NIP05 sharing instead of npub sharing? It's so much easier!
People just like sharing their npubs for some reason. It’s fine for sharing on other socials, but I usually post njump links. Cause then people can just click it and then choose to hop into whatever Nostr client they want. No need for any copy pasta. https://njump.me/npub1k763esjjzm2vzz7gtt38q4wf49zlua72l4rreu3myzghuwwwdqtq2mcg5x
What’s NIP05?
its more cypherpunk
services like nostrplebs can verify npubs allowing you to share a link: https://nostrpurple.com/s/nostrnaut although arguably still cumbersome
Fuck a nip05
Why?
They mean nothing
They're not supposed to mean anything. They're supposed to be an easy way to identify an npub Think payment address vs LNURL. I give my payment address out verbally and via post 100% of the time - never copy/paste LNURL
npub is direct and never changes, nip05 can change whenever
Feature, not a bug. As long as it relates back to the npub, it's good. It's meant for simplicity of sharing a profile. Nothing more. And it acts perfectly.
Just share the npub. Nip05 requires users to add additional services as most will not self host.
Next time you meet someone, please recite your npub and let me know how it goes.
Opens phone...
I would prefer to register with my phone number so that my contacts can find me better
🤮 Goodbye Anonymity
npubs in UX have got to go clients are also way too loose with NSECs
