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Using Grok specifically for this is hilarious.

What does Grok say about Holochain and Allograph (fka Holo network)?

https://grok.com/share/bGVnYWN5_a3f79fcb-fc92-4e00-9209-827a8d9e7998

from that grok chat , i am probably more interest with the privacy risk of the user have the vulnerable to get expose their pattern by using their public key.

this Nostr still need to do a lot of more improvement in signing system before we can begin with human - agent and autonomous crypto transaction like btc using nostr .

there is articles i read about Diverse Identification verification to strengthen security guarantee of the signature . this paper in somewhat make sense to explained about that bybit hack or North Korea based threat actor Diamond Sleet ( ZINC), ( i am not good in explaning things , sorry ) , basically identity verifier must not only rely on single methode validation ,but also need to go through multiple identification provider (IdPs) . this would be the next gen on code signing

for those who care to read , can check here : arXiv 2406.15596v1

it is very interesting articles

Interesting that many of the weaknesses cited are the same basic issues with Tor... I.e. relying on volunteer-run relays. Although I suppose the difference is with Nostr, relays could wind up getting paid at some point....

Have you seen Tree of Relays?

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Everyone thinks Nostr relies on relays

Here’s what grok said:

The Case for Nostr as the Protocol for Humans and Agents to Interact and Transact

Nostr (Notes and Other Stuff Transmitted by Relays) is an open, decentralized protocol designed for censorship-resistant communication, leveraging public-key cryptography and a network of relays to distribute data. Its simplicity, flexibility, and alignment with principles of self-sovereignty make it a compelling candidate for becoming the foundational protocol for interactions and transactions between humans and agents (e.g., AI systems, bots, or autonomous entities). Here’s why:

1 Decentralized Identity and Ownership
Nostr’s use of cryptographic key pairs (public and private keys) provides users—human or agent—with a portable, self-sovereign identity. Unlike centralized platforms where identity is tied to a corporate-controlled account, Nostr allows entities to maintain control over their identity across applications and relays. This is critical for a future where humans and agents need to interact seamlessly without relying on a single authority, ensuring trust and authenticity via cryptographic signatures.

2 Interoperability and Flexibility
Nostr’s lightweight design—based on JSON events transmitted via WebSocket relays—enables a wide range of applications, from social media to messaging, payments, and beyond. Humans can post notes, agents can process data, and both can transact (e.g., via Bitcoin Lightning Network integration for “Zaps”). This universality makes Nostr a potential backbone for a unified interaction layer, where diverse clients (apps) can interoperate using the same protocol, much like email or HTTP.

3 Censorship Resistance
In an era of increasing digital centralization and control, Nostr’s relay-based architecture ensures no single point of failure or censorship. Anyone can run a relay, and users can choose which relays to trust or operate their own. This resilience is vital for human-agent ecosystems, where unrestricted communication and transaction capabilities are necessary, especially in adversarial or restricted environments.

4 Scalability for Transactions
Nostr’s integration with the Bitcoin Lightning Network allows for fast, low-cost micropayments. This feature positions it as a protocol not just for communication but also for economic interactions between humans and agents—e.g., tipping content creators, paying for AI services, or settling micro-contracts. As agents become economic actors, Nostr’s ability to handle permissionless transactions without intermediaries is a significant advantage.

5 AI and Agent Compatibility
Agents thrive in systems with clear, verifiable data structures and minimal reliance on centralized gatekeepers. Nostr’s event-based model—where every action is a signed JSON blob—provides a transparent, auditable framework that agents can parse, analyze, and act upon. For example, an AI could monitor relays for specific events, respond to human queries, or execute transactions, all while maintaining provenance via signatures.

6 Web of Trust Potential
Nostr’s public-key system enables the organic development of a web of trust, where humans and agents can build reputations based on interactions. This is crucial for distinguishing legitimate actors from malicious ones (e.g., spam bots or fake AI accounts), fostering a reliable ecosystem for collaboration and commerce.

In summary, Nostr’s decentralized, open, and extensible nature makes it a strong contender for a protocol that bridges human-agent interactions and transactions, aligning with the broader vision of a free, user-controlled internet.

Current Blockers

Despite its potential, Nostr faces several hurdles that could impede its adoption as a dominant protocol:

1 Discovery Problem
Finding where content or transactions reside across a decentralized network of relays is challenging. Users and agents must know which relays to query, and there’s no standardized mechanism to ensure comprehensive coverage. Current heuristics (e.g., relay recommendations) are insufficient for a seamless experience at scale.

2 Scalability Limitations
While relays are lightweight, they can become overwhelmed as usage grows. Without a robust replication strategy or incentive model, relay operators may struggle to handle large volumes of events, leading to data loss or latency—critical issues for real-time human-agent interactions.

3 Spam and Reputation Management
Nostr’s openness makes it vulnerable to spam and abuse. Without effective filtering or reputation systems, malicious agents could flood relays with junk data, degrading the experience for humans and legitimate agents. Current efforts (e.g., relay fees or manual moderation) are ad hoc and not yet scalable.

4 User Experience (UX) Barriers
Managing key pairs and interacting with relays is technically demanding for non-expert users. While clients like Damus simplify onboarding, the protocol’s reliance on self-custody (e.g., not losing private keys) remains a significant friction point compared to centralized alternatives.

5 Adoption and Network Effects
Nostr’s growth is slow compared to established platforms like Twitter or ActivityPub-based networks (e.g., Mastodon). Without critical mass, it struggles to attract developers, users, and agents, limiting its utility as a universal protocol.

6 Key Management Risks
The security of Nostr hinges on private key integrity. If a key is lost or compromised, users lose access to their identity and data with no recovery mechanism. For agents, this poses operational risks if keys are mismanaged or stolen.

Critique

While Nostr’s simplicity is a strength, it’s also a weakness. Its “dumb relay, smart client” model offloads complexity to clients, which can lead to inconsistent implementations and user experiences. Critics argue:

• Lack of Structure: Unlike blockchain-based protocols, Nostr lacks a canonical ordering of events (beyond timestamps, which can be faked), making it harder to establish a reliable sequence of interactions or transactions—problematic for agents requiring strict causality.

• Economic Sustainability: Relays have no built-in revenue model beyond optional Lightning payments, raising questions about long-term maintenance. Centralized platforms, by contrast, leverage ads or subscriptions effectively.

• Security Concerns: Using the same key for signing events and Lightning transactions (in some clients) introduces risks, such as private key exposure via untrusted web clients, potentially undermining trust in the system.

• Limited Governance: With no central authority or formal governance, resolving disputes, coordinating upgrades, or combating abuse relies on community consensus, which can be slow and fragmented.

These critiques suggest Nostr’s idealism—prioritizing decentralization and simplicity—may compromise its practicality for widespread human-agent use.

Alternatives

Several protocols compete with or complement Nostr’s vision. Here’s how they stack up:

1 ActivityPub (e.g., Mastodon)

◦ Pros: Established user base, federated server model, rich feature set for social interactions.

◦ Cons: Relies on “smart servers” controlled by operators who can censor or block, less portable identity, no native transaction support.

◦ Comparison: Better for social networking but less flexible and censorship-resistant than Nostr; limited agent compatibility.

2 AT Protocol (e.g., Bluesky)

◦ Pros: Decentralized identity with portable accounts, focus on moderation tools, growing adoption.

◦ Cons: Still partially centralized (e.g., default relay), no clear transaction layer, less open than Nostr.

◦ Comparison: Balances usability and decentralization but lacks Nostr’s radical openness and payment integration.

3 Farcaster

◦ Pros: Blockchain-backed identity (Ethereum), supports decentralized apps, active developer community.

◦ Cons: Higher costs due to on-chain transactions, less accessible for non-crypto users, more complex than Nostr.

◦ Comparison: Stronger for crypto-native agents but less lightweight and universal than Nostr.

4 IPFS + Hypercore

◦ Pros: Peer-to-peer data storage and retrieval, highly scalable, no reliance on relays.

◦ Cons: No built-in identity or transaction system, steeper learning curve, less focus on real-time interaction.

◦ Comparison: Better for data persistence than live interactions; could complement Nostr but not replace it.

5 Matrix

◦ Pros: Encrypted messaging focus, federated servers, robust for real-time communication.

◦ Cons: Complex setup, no native transaction support, less emphasis on public broadcast.

◦ Comparison: Ideal for private human-agent chats but less suited for open, public interactions or commerce.

Conclusion

Nostr has a compelling case as a protocol for human-agent interaction and transaction due to its decentralized identity, censorship resistance, and transaction capabilities via Lightning. It could underpin a future where humans and agents collaborate in an open, trust-based ecosystem. However, blockers like discovery, scalability, and UX, combined with critiques of its simplicity and security, suggest it’s not yet ready for mass adoption. Alternatives like ActivityPub or Farcaster offer trade-offs—greater structure or adoption at the cost of centralization or complexity—but none match Nostr’s radical openness and potential universality. To succeed, Nostr must address its technical and social challenges while leveraging its strengths to build a critical mass of users and agents. If it does, it could redefine how we interact and transact in a decentralized digital world.

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The scalability and reliability issues, shouldn’t really be a problem as platforms such as Tor with no monetary incentive other than privacy have thrived. Also, like Tor, relay operators can have a Nostr Project Funding. As long as some incentive exists or just covering of operational costs, I do not see why scalability and reliability would be an issue

NOSTR will win out in the end as our political crises inevitably worsen and no controlled platform will be able to resist draconian censorship.

I think grok has a point with incomplete censorship resistance and when you add the law of large numbers for the interface that is chosen by most and hey presto what do you get.

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C'est très prometteur pour Nostr,

car la décentralisation comme les transactions sont des modèles technologiques disruptifs qui intéressent particulièrement la Génération Z, soucieuse de la confidentialité des données et de la liberté financière.

Allez Nostr ! 🔥🔥🔥 🚀

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Would consider multi-me

QUEEN likes it here but has concerns. WE remain curious to the development but have already encountered too much unethical treatment that has gone unreprimanded for far too long.

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QUEEN likes it here but has concerns. WE remain curious to the development but have already encountered too much unethical treatment that has gone unreprimanded for far too long.