Nostr Web Client

Some way to derive a new identity from an existing one while inheriting the social trust of the original.

In practice it probably means having a master key which handles reputation and all children keys inherit it.

I’m just afraid that the vision nostr:npub18lzls4f6h46n43revlzvg6x06z8geww7uudhncfdttdtypduqnfsagugm3 outlined only empowers the state if your experience hinges on one npub forever tied to your web of trust “rating”. It may discourage the use of disposable keys.

I see more value in disposable identities than a giant central identity thats core to your nostr experience.

Dawn 1y ago

Ok, I think I follow. So not dissimilar to Pablo's compromised key migration but instead of needing to announce that a migration has happened, reputation quietly announces it for you, and you'd be using your current key to derive a new key in order to transfer that reputation? (I'm sorry if I'm misunderstanding. If I'm way off base here, just consider me a lost cause... I'm ok with that😅)

I haven't read Max's essay yet, but I agree with you about the importance for disposable identity, especially if someone needs to shift positions often in order to get information out. Pertinent information would move a lot faster if a new identity didn't have to convince an audience. I see the case for one static identity for the average person too, but the average person doesn't need to worry much about actual censorship or persecution (even though they probably should just to be prepared)

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HoloKat 1y ago

Your web of trust would hopefully follow a new key without any announcements and without people knowing who the new key is.

I don’t know if it’s actually possible. I’m just throwing the ideas out in case the big brains like Pablo can figure it out.

Dawn 1y ago

Gotcha. I appreciate your ideas, and thanks for taking the time to explain.