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Entering a private key into a web app is much less secure than a signer app or extension. However, a signer app still can have its issues, just less.

A few of the issues:

- Phishing attempts from similar looking domains.

- Hot loading code from a remote server, not signed releases from the maintainer.

- Encourages entering nsec somewhat carelessly into more than one web app. It could be entered into a clipboard, which as been another vector of attack.

- Users habits of this type of behavior from passwords on every other web app. Passwords can be reset via email resets, a private key can not be reset. It can thus not communicate the importance of it not leaking, and thus careless backups and storage.

None of that is good for non-technical users.

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hodlbod 1y ago

Great points. Web apps also have lots more supply chain attack vectors than single-purpose signers might. I especially like your point about training users. Lowering security to accommodate UX doesn't do anyone any favors.

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