Replying to Avatar Derek Ross

I don’t understand why most native Nostr applications don’t also function as NSEC bunkers or key signers. These apps already have access to the user’s private key and can sign events, so adding this capability doesn’t seem like a big leap.

By including it, the overall Nostr user experience would greatly improve. Users could seamlessly use other apps within the ecosystem without dealing with key juggling, confusing add-ons, or browser extensions.

This will HELP with user retention, IMO, as it makes the uses cases of Nostr less complicated.
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SondreB 1mo ago

The user needs to scan a QR code with the nostr+connect value, and then keep the second device online at all times.

Instead they can show their key as QR on one device, scan it on second device and be ready to go in a split second - and it all works seamlessly, don't need second device online.

Yes, less secure, more chance of key leaking/stolen, but the UX is better.

Though have a desktop app that acts as both client (viewer), relay (exposed through a relay proxy and acts as backup) and signer, that can just run in the tray, is a good idea.

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