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when searching for a user on nostr, maybe clients could filter out or deprioritize npubs that have invalid nostr addresses.

i.e. searching for 'Derek Ross' returns dozens and dozens of fake Derek Ross profiles. they all have invalid nostr addresses except one.

sure, those scammers could setup a domain and register a nostr address that's valid i.e. derekross@nostrpplebs.com (notice the extra 'p', but this requires more work and most scammers are low effort scammers.

thanks.
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yaazer 1y ago

Absolutely this. Verified accounts should pop up first in searches matching their name. This would absolutely reduce the amount of sleuthing needed to find the right individual.

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Derek Ross 1y ago

I tried to have someone follow me IRL and told them to just search for me. That was a mistake. I ended up showing my my QR code. However, that's because I was present, in person. If I'm not there, it's a nightmare.