This is important for people to understand.
Vitor Pamplona's avatar Vitor Pamplona
Periodic reminder that your relays see absolutely EVERYTHING you do on Nostr. Regardless of which Client you use. They literally see the app downloading zaps, replies, and reactions when you scroll your posts in real time. So... MAKE SURE TO KNOW WHO THEY ARE and that you TRUST THEM with that information. Nostr is just like a browser. The server has to know what you want to see to send it to you, and that gives them the power to track you and see what you are asking for. There is no way around it. I can't stress this enough.
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Troy 7 months ago
No it doesn't. YOU are doing it at that point. Nostr isn't involved with the decision to use VPNs, etc.
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Troy 7 months ago
I'm just surprised at how many new users think Nostr makes you anonymous, when it's completely opposite. It makes you very public and exposed (unless you take your own measures).
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Bitcoin Samurai 7 months ago
Nostr makes everyone anonymous, not private. Be careful what you share if you want to remain anonymous, also a VPN doesn't hurt to have.