Not really honestly. I've heard about it but don't know it exactly I guess. I thought it's more like a password. I didn't think it would get lost forever that easily.
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yeah, it's a big paradigm shift and I don't think it's properly explained yet
the basic trade off is that, whenever there is a password, it means that someone else has the power over you
the password is the secret you show them to ask for permission to do something, whether it is writing a post, withdrawing your money from your bank, or whatever service this authority is providing for you.
Using a key, instead of a password, is for systems where you, as the holder of that key, are not subject to any other provider or authority.
But of course, properly handling a key is not something most people are used to yet, so this is an important thing we need to help explain.
If you ever have any questions, feel free to ping me!
and welcome to Nostr!
