jb55 on Nostr: This is also why AUTH on random relays is problematic. Once you “authenticate” ...
This is also why AUTH on random relays is problematic. Once you “authenticate” with a relay they can associate every query with your pubkey.
It's not just the relays you use. It's ALL relays that are publicly writeable. If you care about privacy, use a VPN or TOR.
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