I'm not going to pretend that what I did wasn't trivial. It was.
But if this trick is so uncreative and unoriginal, why hasn't this attack vector been resolved yet?
If nobody has a reason to fix thi...
What is there to fix in the nostr protocol?
If a particular client is loading images from unknown recipients, that’s an implementation choice. If you have a problem with it or think it should be done differently, you can open an issue in their repo or write a PR and contribute to a solution. Or, of course, you can use a different client or write your own. I fail to see how this is a nostr weakness or how what you’ve done is helpful or creative.
People who are concerned about exposing their IP on the internet should use a VPN or Tor.
If a particular client is loading images from unknown recipients, that’s an implementation choice. If you have a problem with it or think it should be done differently, you can open an issue in their repo or write a PR and contribute to a solution. Or, of course, you can use a different client or write your own. I fail to see how this is a nostr weakness or how what you’ve done is helpful or creative.
People who are concerned about exposing their IP on the internet should use a VPN or Tor.
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