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142 sats \ 10 replies \ @k00b 13 Feb \ on: PWAs are the way to freedom and accessible web devs

The web is ideal in a number of ways, but until we can store secrets securely in a browser, we'll need native apps.

Pretty sure smartphones have had secure elements for some years now (like Samsung Knox), it's just that they use it for proprietary security measures (like storing biometrics) and have not made them available to app developers.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @shyfire 14 Feb

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0 sats \ 6 replies \ @supratic OP 13 Feb

examples? are you referring to storage VS browser cache?

I understand from an integration perspective, native apps have better (direct) access to hardware and sensors that webapp may not have without authorization.

0 sats \ 5 replies \ @k00b 13 Feb

Storing your nostr key for SN to sign stuff with. Storing E2E messaging keys. Basically any key material or sensitive data that you don't want stored on a server.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @supratic OP 14 Feb

... and isn't encrypted local storage safe enough?

0 sats \ 3 replies \ @supratic OP 13 Feb

for nostr I agree is still early, but nos2x and Alby are doing great on desktop browser. I'll be not surprised if they extend to mobile soon.

maybe browser extension on mobile? Seen Nostore doing some interesting experiment on appl devices

0 sats \ 2 replies \ @k00b 13 Feb

Safari on iOS doesn't support extensions and requiring another app be installed can be frictionful. It is still early.

981 sats \ 1 reply \ @sebastix 14 Feb

Nostore as a Safari extension does the job well, but does not work in a PWA.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @supratic OP 14 Feb

not yet!

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @sebastix 14 Feb freebie

This is also about trust right? What do you trust more, your browser (for pwa’s) or your operating system (for native apps)?