Why did I vibe code Zappix?
Because I've been saying since the TikTok ban threats that Nostr needs a viable TikTok alternative. I also think we need a viable Instagram alternative. Every single day more people get banned from these two platforms and start looking elsewhere. 😩
Where are they looking? BlueSky alternatives! That honestly upsets me. I feel like Nostr is missing out on mass user migrations again and again. We might be the better protocol, but it doesn't matter if we don't have the tools to showcase it.
The masses don't want web apps though. They don't care about PWAs. They want native applications. I can't vibe code that... Yet. 👀
We have some current solutions, but they're all alpha at best. I have incredible high hopes for Olas from @PABLOF7z. I have incredible high hopes for Freeflow from @Kieran. These guys are talented developers that have deep understandings of Nostr and application development. Maybe they need more time, resources, or fires. 🔥
Therefore, it's my hope that @Zappix is able to stir up interest in these media formats and get more people using them and talking about them. Its my hope that new interests spark and help drive the narratives for native apps. That's what the masses want.
Apparently @rabble is on the path already with Nostr Vine. I love that we're on the same wavelength here. I can't wait to see it when it's ready.
Keep building. Keep vibing.
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doesnt matter how good the app is if the content is all b!tc01n, stack sats, zaps and wallets normies wont use it
Fix Nostr login on mobile, and PWA will be unstoppable.
The “masses” don’t give a shit about native apps or web apps. People care about usability, and they will LOVE the interoperability that Nostr provides across apps.
Apps with links to other apps, instant login without download and install from a KYC App Store, and “I don’t know what app I’m using, it just works” … this is how web apps will win.
We “just” need to fix Nostr login for the mobile web.
Nostr login on the web works just fine if you're using nsec. Using extensions and keys work fine too, but they add an unknown level of complexity for newbies. They don't do that.
Extensions add complexity … and also … bugs and inconsistency. Extensions don’t always work as expected on mobile. UX is broken … on top of being “complicated”.
Pasting nsec around (while always a reliable login) is not great for a number of reasons.
Mobile web login will be fixed once the UX is : “login once on web and stay logged in across apps”. No extensions. No compromised nsec. No hassle.
@BITKARROT and I have discussed this and thought the NIP-98 could be used for that.