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After having tried the Arc browser for just a day and no longer using it, here is my conclusion:

1. Don't have time to learn new browser behavior, even if it's better

2. Didn't feel like I was missing anything after closing it, no urge to re-open.

3. Password management is a pain and I don't want to get it working on a new browser.

I think it's tough remaking something people are so used to.

If I had to draw some parallels between browsers and nostr, I'd say the password hurdle (lack of a reset function and just learning what keys are) might be a blocker for many. Not saying they won't learn, but it could be an issue for a bunch of people who'd rather not bother.
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davies 2y ago

Been using it for two or three months and don't think I can go back to a 'traditional' browser now.

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HoloKat 2y ago

Interesting 🤨 maybe I need to give it more time.

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PABLOF7z 2y ago

Why? What sold you on it?

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JeffG 2y ago

I used it for a good few months and recently went back to brave.

It’s got some really nice features but nothing groundbreaking imo. I might just a boomer browser user though. 😂

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davies 2y ago

I tried to move back to Brave but found it less intuitive so returned to Arc. It's the spaces feature that's the killer app for me

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HoloKat 2y ago

Boomers 4 life 😂

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davies 2y ago

Old men shout at browser :)

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davies 2y ago

It's the spaces feature that's the killer app for me. I juggle multiple work projects so it's useful to separate them into their own individual space. I also use (and test) a ton of different software for myself and my clients so I have a lot of bookmarks saved and it helps keep everything organized and clean.

I also like how it gives you a full browser window without the address bar and tabs visible. You have the full-screen real estate and can easily use the off-canvas menu to switch to different tabs and folders.

I tried moving back to Brave a week or two ago and didn't find it as intuitive. All Chrome/Brave extensions work on it too.