Nostr: What is a NIP-05 identifier?
A NIP-05 identifier resembles an email address, such as `name@example.com`, but it is a web-domain lookup that maps a name to a Nostr public key.
Short answer
A NIP-05 identifier resembles an email address, such as name@example.com, but it is a web-domain lookup that maps a name to a Nostr public key. A client checks a file or endpoint under that domain to confirm the mapping. It helps people find a readable name, but the private key still controls the Nostr identity and the domain operator controls the mapping.
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