Oddbean new post about | logout
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Nostr login flow really sucks. 

On mobile “Nip 07” isn’t visible unless the extension is “authorized” for each website. So the user has to remember this and THEN activate the plugin and THEN reload the website.

Nip 46 is supposed to fix issues with mobile app login … but nsec bunker holds private keys in custody … so “Nostr login” was created as a “local storage” implementation. 

Nostr login requires what “looks like” a Nip05 address, but IS NOT. There’s not even a name to call this email looking address you’re “supposed” to enter … but it’s only available at one of two domains. ALSO not explained is the fact that it’s “non custodial” (users have no idea) AND once you create one you have to remember it IN ADDITION to the Nip05 address AND Zap address that are ALL essential parts of Nostr.

This is a MESS.