Subnostr

The one weakness of Nostr I can see is the domain names/DNS/ICANN system. It's not that it is likely that a crack down on Nostr traffic comes via domain name registrars, but it's just that it's a centralized system that requires some approved actors. One way to get around its ip-host mapping and self-signed SSLs, but that seems like it's opening itself up four a lot of vulnerabilities.

A trusted npub signing an SSL for a specific ip-host pair could be an interesting thing to ponder.

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Thoughts? #askNostr

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James A Lewis 2y ago

The problem: short, easily memorable yet unique naming scheme not dependent on a central database 🤔 a blockchain type solution may be necessary to establish and maintain consensus about who owns what name. However, I'd like to avoid a front-runner race to own the sub 5-letter domains. A strong PoW inversely proportional to the letter count might be necessary. I'll have to think about this more after my upcoming meeting.

Viktor Vsk 2y ago

My thought is that if we are concerned with DNS centralization then we should have the same concerns for inter continent internet pipes providers which are in hands of a couple of govts

James A Lewis 2y ago

True, but intra-country traffic is yet more important and basic. Can't secure international before national.

Make individuals collectively stronger than their governments, and those governments will bend the knee.