Dear Alby:
@Alby For a backdrop, explanation, backgrounder,... of my setup and how i navigate Nostr.
On Alby, using Alby Extension; i use Alby Extension as my go-to signer for web, browser-based, desktop Nostr surfing/clients:
What is the connection, relationship, as well as the characteristics of--as far as dependencies, or what is the independent factor--between, of?:
1.) master key (please correct me if i am wrong, but is the master key an Alby-specific thing, or is it a feature of the Nostr protocol?);
2.) Nostr public key;
3.) Nostr private key;
4.) Imported, or randomly generated, Nostr key.
What does it matter if it is imported or randomly generated? How do i make a very specific/certain npub mine and set things up so that i can use the extension to log in to various Nostr apps, clients and facilitate my Nostr life without increasing my attack surface and unnecessarily sharing my nsec???????
"You're currently using an imported or randomly generated Nostr key. Your Nostr private key cannot be restored by your recovery phrase, so remember to back up your Nostr private key separately."
Related to this, how do i make my wanted npub a verified NIP...
5.) Nostr Address
"You can use your lightning address as a Nostr Address (NIP-05) and allow people to easily find your Nostr profile.'
What is the relationship between the nostr private key and the nostr public key? Is this at all similar to the thinking, logic, idea, reality,... behind that it is harder (impossiible; especially if we do not fall for the bullshit fear stories of quantum computing) to decrypt than to encrypt?! Am i correct in thinking that the public key is created as a result of the private key?
Here is my goal: I want to set up Alby Extension on various browsers--as i have been having challenges with continuity and a basic, go-to working system of browsers--and not have to have things so complex and challenging for what seems to be no reason by making the independent variable--a very particular Nostr npub which i have been using and building social graph and reputatioin--however small--since autumn of 2024. Is it that so much to ask?
Does it show anywhere in your Alby Extension Alby Guides (which seem very superficial, not detailed at all) or documentation how the mechanics works so i can comprehend (and find safety, trust or to be able to verify) that my private key remains mine and is not shared and unnecessarily plastered all over the Nostr world?!
One of the messages i get, or the status in the Alby Extension settings or logging in to the Alby site (simple extension is what i use; no Hub or subscription for now--because so far i am not convinced; including that nobody showed up for a Alby "Community Call" today):
"You're currently using an imported or randomly generated Nostr Key. Your Nostr private key cannot be restored by your recovery phrase."
My executive summary. In my experience only, it seems like the process, onboarding, UX,... is UNNECCESSARILY complex and unclear. Not a complaint really as much as wondering what answers are, explanations of systems and how to be able to do (for me at least) simple things in an opening, beginning Nostr world.
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Disappointed that the Alby "Community" Call didn't happen today as promised. It was a failure, an empty promise, dispite all the warnings, messages and calendar-approved notifications of this supposed upcoming event.
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Thank you for hearing me out. Nothing against you and your great works. I am only looking for answers and seeking feedback.This is in no way a depreciation of what you have accomplished. It may be all errors and chaos happening on my own end!
I WILL figure it out one day and laugh at my CURRENT challenges.
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What is the essence of what a bunker is about. In the world of signers--Nostr signers--is as far as how/whether it provides sovereignty, is self custodial,...
I noticed more friction with the bank the other day when the ATM didn't work
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Pangaea
I am also linking you
@Daniella ✨ to this because, if i will sooner than later be able to figure out how to zap you, if any of your courses could address this i would be willing to zap you for some amount of capital investment, as you can see there would be demand--at least from me--to be able to eloquently or elegantly navigate and manage my keys (on Alby to start) so as to be able to dance around within the beautiful Nostr ecosystem without so much friction!