Thanks. That is a concern. But I don’t see another way to achieve the use case of a nostr user wanting to onboard a new friend at an in person social event.
AFAIKT, this would require:
- A QR code for the friend to scan as the ONLY step to follow from the user. (This step HAS to be quick and able to be completed at a later time.)
- Since friend prolly does not have a native client already installed, QR code MUST launch a web client.
- this will EITHER be a dedicated onboarding client or it will be a social client with an onboarding flow.
- assuming the former, a dedicated onboarding web client MUST provide links to other (native or web based) social clients.
Do you see another way?
Why does it need to provide links to other clients? Can’t you just onboard them through whatever client of preference and let them follow you there?
You raise a good point. But there are plenty solid use cases for a client dedicated specifically to onboarding. Being the simpler choice than improving the onboarding flow of “any” (or a library for “every”) other social client… I think I’d prefer to work on this. (And what if my preferred client is a native app… can’t send a link follow me on that, without it already being installed)
The question then, is really… what could an onboarding client look like?
I think, maybe your concern could be addressed simply by having the onboarding client open a DM thread between the existing user and the new friend.
Then “meet me on nostr” flow for new friends would simply be :
- scan QR code
- chat with user and customize your profile on the web client.
- user helps with the rest. (maybe include onboarding tutorials and use full links for the user)
It would need to be as simple as possible since you’re doing it in person. Doubt they will stand around going through a bunch of steps. Honestly, we have apps like Damus and amethyst that already have decent onboarding, and snort is super easy to sign up on.
You could recommend one, have them sign up and scan your qr.
Just feels like a lot of extra work on your part for not much gain. Much more interesting things to work on.
Yes, I agree. The simplest the best bust yeah if it’s not gonna be achieved it’s just a waste of time
Fair. The quantifiable gain is simply one step to get to “meet me on nostr” instead of two. I think this is important in the real world of meeting people in person. But that’s my opinion.
Two steps:
1. download app or follow link to web app
2. Scan my QR code to follow me.
One step:
1. Scan QR code to instantly create account and start a thread with me.
In the end… nostr advocates in the field are gonna make use of the tools they have on hand to onboard new friends. It’s up to them to say “here’s what I want”.
I'm interested in funding this.
Honestly, as a non-developer who understands that there are different applications for NOSTR but only uses damus and primal for posting something like this with a listing of “you want to listen or build podcasts? Go here.” “You want…? Go here.” Would be EXTREMELY helpful.
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