For my friends with ADD. SkimmableGPT Summary: Evolution and Challenges of Nostr Key Management Key Problem: • Pasting nsec keys into apps is insecure, exposing users to numerous risks (e.g., clipboard hijacking, bugs, insecure channels). • The industry must prioritize secure, user-friendly key management solutions to ensure broader adoption. Key Management Approaches: 1. Extension Signers: • Convenient for browser-based Nostr use. • Lacks cross-device portability (desktop to mobile). 2. Hardware Signers: • Highly secure but impractical for most users due to complexity and hardware requirements. 3. Hosted Signers: • User-friendly but custodial, increasing risks of centralized key theft or compromise. 4. Desktop Signers: • Expands usability to desktop apps but lacks portability for multi-device users. 5. Mobile Signers: • Offers flexibility and accessibility but underdeveloped for iOS. 6. Web Signers: • Balances convenience and non-custodial principles but faces platform limitations (e.g., iOS). 7. Multisig Signers: • Promising for security but increases complexity and latency. 8. Self-Hosted Signers: • Best for tech-savvy users with self-hosting expertise. 9. Omniplatform Signers: • A unified, cross-platform approach ideal for simplifying onboarding. Challenges with NIP 46 (Nostr Connect): • Complex and evolving specification creates app incompatibilities. • Latency and UX issues hinder smooth operation. • Lack of a unified cross-platform experience for signing. • Absence of signer apps in mainstream app stores limits accessibility. Path Forward: • Standardize secure, user-friendly solutions like NIP 46 and progressively enhance user experience. • Focus on minimizing attack vectors and promoting a single, easily accessible non-custodial signer for new users. • Encourage mainstream app support and push notification integration to reduce friction for non-technical users. The goal is to balance security and usability while making Nostr adoption feasible for everyday users.