Nostr Web Client

NIP-39: External Identities in Profiles

Nostr protocol users may have other online identities such as usernames, profile pages, keypairs etc. they control and they may want to include this data in their profile metadata so clients can parse, validate and display this information.

This is the only true verification that we have.

IMO, more Nostr clients should support displaying NIP-39 on profile pages. At this time I believe it's only Amethyst that supports this NIP. This NIP is almost 2 months old and hasn't gained a lot of support. Why? Which other services should be added to this NIP? Keybase seems like an easy addition. Others?

nobody 2y ago

Explain like I'm 5 years old. What does this verify, how would one use it, and what is the overarching benefit for Nostr.

Not a trolling question, seriously interested in the value proposition you see here for average users.

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Derek Ross 2y ago

it would verify that the person you're talking to right now is the same person that is @derekmross on twitter or @derekross on github or .

nobody 2y ago

Thank you. I don't use Amethyst as my primary client so I've not seen this. Assuming it uses a posted proof for verification?

Derek Ross 2y ago

Yes, you have to post a proof on the other platform and link to it.

nobody 2y ago

Thank you for explaining it to me so well.