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 nostr:nprofile1qqsv73e7h6tndwngn3ccmc74auufpx722ldncw8rl8087hddljyw6mcpzdmhxw309ucnydewxqhrqt338gmnwdehv07p8s and #nostr is always together doing this amazing community and expanding so that more and more people can discover this incredible world of Bitcoin 💜 
 I’m so confused. I downloaded the app, but I don’t see any option to login with my private key, and can only sign up through Google, Email, or Apple. Nostr isn’t mentioned anywhere. What am I missing? https://image.nostr.build/1737d996380a2458148a6e40b41ab49eb8c7aaaa76ec333ae46598f07bb49bdd.jpg  
 Originally the app was primarily a lightning wallet. Now we’re adding new ways to earn and connect. Nostr is not currently part of the sign up/sign in flow. It’s an alpha feature that we introduced early this summer. With that said, it takes time to adapt every part of the app on day 1. We’re building in public so that’s what may be confusing! But great feedback, I will relay to the product team 🙋‍♀️ 
 Quit with the bullshit 
 Yo can you leave me alone pls 
 Omg just had a great idea. How many sats do i need to pay you to leave me alone? 
 My opinions are not for sale, I’m not going to stand by and be quiet when I see people trying to leverage bitcoin and or nostr for their own personal agendas. 

It’s important new users are aware that ZBD doesn’t incorporate nostr best practices and isn’t a true nostr client. 

ZBD is blocking the interoperability which makes nostr beautiful. Your word salads are disgusting and disingenuous. 

If you don’t like what I have to say mute me. 
 nostr:nprofile1qqsv73e7h6tndwngn3ccmc74auufpx722ldncw8rl8087hddljyw6mcpzdmhxw309ucnydewxqhrqt338gmnwdehv07p8s & #nostr roasted challenge is already done in my lovely bae nostr:nprofile1qqsdvnh8dgc83z00kmyqt0udefrjl6x7xar9fm6ssdugg3ckye6peaqpzdmhxw309ucnydewxqhrqt338gmnwdehtckffp feed 🫶🏻🤘🏻💜 
 Not for iOS users. I created a dummy account with burner email. I’m looking at the app. There is no mention of Nostr anywhere. This is why I’m so confused. 
 We’re building for an audience that is not technical in the slightest, wants to have fun zapping and connecting with friends authentically etc. We have info on profiles about nostr, but it’s not something everyone understands yet. We have a bunch in the pipeline and we’re building out diff education resources etc, but that takes time as well. 
Remember, ZBD is not for everyone. If you’re a hardcore nostrich, this app is probably not for you and that’s ok. Every nostr client will be built for different use cases. We’re trying to help people earn bitcoin playing games and connecting on social. That is all 🤙

Lmk if you’re still confused. I’m here and my DMs are open. 
 ZBD is a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Just another KYC’d walled garden but with windows giving users the illusion of openness. 
 Yep. When i was first told about nostr. I tried it. But euh. I posted my private key in the channel on discord ☺️

But at least trough zbd social im learning how it all works. 
Its a bit easier to understand for me than nostr.

So far it works great.
Except that my profile doesnt show my followers. Hopefully there will not be a social challenge that includes the amount of followers 😉 
 ZBD Social *IS* Nostr. It's one of the many Nostr clients available to users. 
 I had no idea how ZBD worked. Lots of mixed feelings now😵‍💫 
 What is unclear 
 I think it's clear now. However, I have mixed feelings about the decision not to inform users about NSEC keys and the absence of any mention of the Nostr protocol within the app. Additionally, all the tracking and KYC procedures seem unnecessary, unless the intention is to profit from users' data, similar to other legacy social media platforms. None of it seems to align with the core principles of Bitcoin and Nostr. 
 Nostr info is on the user’s profile, “SECRET PASSCODE = COMING SOON” 

It’s ok if this isn’t the client for you. Nostr is great because of all of the wonderful options 🤙🫂

PS - “Core principles of bitcoin and nostr” - these are open protocols not religions. 

See: See: https://fiatjaf.com/d36862b9.html https://cdn.zbd.gg/ugc-uploads/969fbc89-1694978243794.png 
 What specifically makes it difficult to give users their nsec ?  Arent we literally talking about users having the ability to see the nsec so they can put it in another client? 
 It seems to me that the idea is to create a relatively closed  social network using the Nostr protocol and promising Zaps to the members as an incentive.

As soon as a sizable user base will be created, it can be monetized in one way or another. 
 “Nostrich” - love it 
 Yeah because the social FEATURE is still in alpha. Y’all so funny, expect everything to be done on day 1 🤣 
 Appception.