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.
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Nostr: What happens if I lose my private key?
If you lose the private key and every backup or signer that holds it, you cannot sign new events as that public key.
Nostr: What do `npub` and `nsec` mean?
`npub` is a human-readable encoding of a Nostr public key, suitable for sharing.
Nostr: What are Nostr public and private keys?
Your public key identifies the signer of your events and is meant to be shared.
Nostr: Does NIP-05 prove someone’s real-world identity?
No.
Nostr: Can I change my Nostr private key?
A different private key produces a different public identity under Nostr's basic key model.