Im creating this thread to discuss all things about Nostr and learn from your thoughts. Which your experiences using Nostr and things you like and dont like about it.
I want to try other things that are similar to Twitter, and Nostr seems like a very plausible choice. It seems, however, that there are some things that I might not like. For example, if my password get compromised, is there a way for my account to not be completely wiped out? Leave your experiences while using Nostr.
A little introduction about Nostr
spoiler
Nostr is a decentralized network protocol for a distributed social networking system. The name is an acronym for “Notes and Other Stuff Transmitted by Relays”.
The simplest open protocol that is able to create a censorship-resistant global “social” network… The first known implementation of the Nostr protocol dates back to Nov 7 2020, created by a developer known as fiatjaf.
The explicit goal of Nostr creators was to create a censorship resistant social network in response to global increase in internet censorship in 2020. The simplest open protocol that is able to create a censorship-resistant global “social” network once and for all.
I am a crypto bro and felt the same way. The vibe is too uptight. If it can work without a blockchain (like Mastodon/Lemmy), then adding one just makes it worse.
Nostr is… compared to Mastodon/Fediverse, geared towards a different “threat model”:
Not federated
it’s up to you to post the same content to multiple relays, or not
Your key is your account
can’t go down with an instance/relay
if you lose it, then you lost it
All messages are signed with your key
an instance/relay operator can’t supplant you
If you get banned on a relay, you can use any other relay that isn’t banning you, still with the same account (key)
harder to censor an account
harder to moderate
easier to “migrate” from one server to another
People who want to follow you, need to know your key and what relay(s) you post to
harder to discover people
Has a “like” system based on BTC micropayments
harder to game with bots, since each “like” costs actual money
more attractive to cryptobros
if my password get compromised, is there a way for my account to not be completely wiped out?
Your key is your account, anyone with access to your private key has full and unstoppable access to your account. AFAIK, there is no “key revocation” mechanism.
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The 2 images in “A little introduction” both seem dead.
ty! I guess now its ok
Why did you use imgur instead of uploading them here?
I tried it, but it was way too full of cryptobros. I felt like I didn’t fit in.
You should only see who you follow. For example I put zero on Nostr about crypto. My interests are general tech.
My interests are being gay and TV shows about middle aged women.
I am a crypto bro and felt the same way. The vibe is too uptight. If it can work without a blockchain (like Mastodon/Lemmy), then adding one just makes it worse.
Nostr is… compared to Mastodon/Fediverse, geared towards a different “threat model”:
Your key is your account, anyone with access to your private key has full and unstoppable access to your account. AFAIK, there is no “key revocation” mechanism.