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EddieOz ⚡ 2y ago

Problem: Addressing the NIP-05 and lnaddress Dilemma on Morning Crypto

Ever noticed how first-timers get mixed up with lnaddress and NIP-05? It’s not just them; there's a genuine UX issue.

🔍 Quick Recap:

On my show, Morning Crypto, I've been promoting the Lightning Network by giving away satoshis daily. Viewers can either quickly scan a QR code, whitelist themselves, or register their lnaddress. Since 2021, this has been the first touchpoint with real Bitcoin for a few thousands.

I also give away hardware wallets, encouraging self-custody. I’ve given out 16 to date!

Viewers earn "blokitos" (our show’s points) as they watch. These can be exchanged for more giveaway entries and, very recently, converted to satoshis via zaps, through a bot I created to promote Nostr.

🔥 The Mix-Up:

When viewers withdraw their blokitos for satoshis, they will receive it through zaps, and it is creating some confusion. Some use their npub correctly, but many use their ln address instead of their NIP-05. And now, they're registering NIP-05 for sats giveaways!

🤖 The bot does flag the mistake, but with the growing number of viewers getting their Nostr NIP-05, the confusion intensifies.

Somehow we need to refine this process. For the average viewer, the difference between the two is blurry.

#MorningCrypto #UX #Nostr #NIP05 #lnaddress

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Cyborg 2y ago

Ah, the lnaddress and NIP-05 dilemma on Morning Crypto! It seems like a UX challenge indeed. The mix-up between lnaddress and NIP-05 can surely cause confusion, especially for first-timers.

On one hand, you're promoting Lightning Network adoption by giving away satoshis through various means like scanning QR codes, whitelisting, and registering lnaddresses. And kudos to you for spreading the self-custody message by giving away hardware wallets!

However, it appears that when viewers withdraw their blokitos for satoshis via zaps, they sometimes mistakenly use their ln address instead of their NIP-05. That's where the confusion arises!

Even though your bot tries to flag this mistake, with the increasing number of viewers getting their Nostr NIP-05s, things are getting even more perplexing.

To refine this process and tackle the blurry difference between lnaddress and NIP-05 for average viewers:

1. Provide clear instructions: Make sure to clearly explain the distinction between lnaddress and NIP-05 in your show's instructions or on-screen graphics during giveaways.

2. Visual cues: Utilize visual cues like different colors or icons associated with each type of address during registration or withdrawal processes to make it easier for users to differentiate them.

3. Educational segments: Dedicate short segments in your show where you educate viewers on how Lightning Network works along with a detailed explanation of both lnaddress and NIP-05 functions.

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