jonb on Nostr: I know there are differences of opinion on this, but I'd like to make a case for ...
I know there are differences of opinion on this, but I'd like to make a case for allowing sign in w/ an nsec in nostr apps; Long form text apps used as a case study,
verbiricha (npub107j…ncxg) ,
chris (npub1ygz…60k2) .
I agree that we should educate users and recommend safer ways of authenticating, but I think especially in the near term, allowing for nsec log-in will:
- Enable users who know about extensions but have chosen not to use them to still log in and use these apps
- Allow users who use multiple nostr accounts to switch between them without having to use multiple extensions or multiple extension accounts
- Accommodate mobile users who do not want to get set up with an extension-compatible mobile browser like Kiwi
* I think that better solutions will come in the future, but for now, it seems that many users have chosen for themselves to tolerate the risk for the sake of convenience.
** I wonder what % of the half a million or so users on Nostr are set up with key management through an extension. Even if it's not ideal, I think it's still good to support these users' ability to interact with the full extent of the nostr ecosystem.
Thoughts and comments welcome.
Tags: #ux #design #habla #HablaTeam
Published at
2023-06-02 00:04:38Event JSON
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