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I don't understand the point of being NIP-05 verified on a domain you aren't associated with it. For example jack@cash.app let's me know it's the real Jack at CashApp. But whats the benefit of having a pete@nostrplebs.com ? What am I missing?

bitcoinaz 2y ago

It's not meant to be a verifier. It's an identifier.

https://github.com/nostr-protocol/nips/blob/master/05.md

Can be used as a verifier let's say if you control the domain. But people would need to associate that domain with your real life person.

I mean i can buy pete . red while you own pete . com and copy your Nostr profile.

People would need to know you own .com to identify your account.

So... identifier for easy finding you on Nostr. Easier than the key.

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bitcoinaz 2y ago

But we say verifier because we're used to the term and has a nice check mark 😁

bitcoinaz 2y ago

Here i should have written probably:

"People would need to know you own .com to *verify your account'

pete 2y ago

This is helpful thanks!