21 sats \ 0 replies \ @ionisle 20 Sep 2023 \ on: Explain NOSTR like I’m 5 nostr
Imagine you have a magic toy box. When you put a drawing or a note inside and close the lid, your friends with the same kind of toy box can open their lids and find your drawing inside! It's like sharing without having to hand it to them directly.
Nostr is like this magic toy box, but for the internet. People can write messages, draw pictures, or share stories, and put them in their digital "box". Friends who know the magic trick can open their own "box" and see what was shared.
The coolest part? There's no big toy store that controls these magic boxes. Everyone can have one, and they can decide how they want their box to look and work. It's like everyone having their own special toy that can be customized just for them.
And just like some toys have secret buttons or codes, in Nostr, people have special keys. These keys make sure that when someone shares something, it's really from them and not a sneaky imposter.