email or http.
Hear me out, I know that nostr is built on top of http (and websockets), but the best way to describe nostr is as an internet protocol.
Just like email, nostr is client agnostic, you can connect to an email server using any client, you can use web clients like roundcubemail or gmail, or you can use desktop clients like thunderbird or outlook, heck you can even use cli clients like mutt.
Nostr is client-agnostic. You can connect to a Nostr relay using any client. You can use web clients like primal or nostrudel, you can use mobile apps like damus or amethyst etc.
This flexibility is what makes Nostr so powerful. It’s not tied to a single platform or interface. You have the freedom to choose how you want to interact with the protocol, just like how email allows you to choose your preferred client without being locked into a specific service.
Even normies can get on board with this concept when they realize that it's all about choice and accessibility. Nostr gives users the autonomy to select their interface and client based on their needs and preferences, making the user experience as personalized and efficient as possible.
Imagine explaining email to someone for the first time: you wouldn't focus solely on the underlying protocols like SMTP or IMAP; you'd emphasize the practicality—how it allows you to send messages, attach files, and stay connected, regardless of the client or service you use. The same principle applies to Nostr.
Danny / Danny Morabito
npub1ven…ddfh
2024-05-16 17:31:58
in reply to nevent1q…l8ul
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2024-05-16 17:31:58Event JSON
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