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nip4 or nip17 ?

Even I don't know the difference

bro 🫠

going to start a dev debate if i answer this honestly but it's a known client compatability issue. just please use nip17

I’m not the tech guy… ask Proud…

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re: NIP-17 is there a support table anywhere? I'm not sure which client to use

NIP17 - NIP-17 - Private Direct Messages

Read more about the NIP17 on {{appUrl}} - NIP-17 - Private Direct Messages

NoorNote, Yakihonne, 0xChat, Amethyst, Nostur, Coracle... to name a few. Too many clients for anyone to have a full/accurate list.

NIP-04: encrypts the message content but leaks metadata: anyone can see who is messaging whom, when, and how often, since sender/receiver pubkeys and timestamps are visible on relays. NIP-17: fixes this by wrapping the encrypted message inside a gift-wrap (NIP-59): the outer event uses a random throwaway key, a randomized timestamp, and is sealed so relays and observers cannot see the real sender, receiver, or timing. The actual message is only visible to the intended recipient after unwrapping two layers of encryption. In short: NIP-04 = encrypted content, public metadata. NIP-17 = encrypted content + protected metadata.

NIP-04: encrypts the message content but leaks metadata: anyone can see who is messaging whom, when, and how often, since sender/receiver pubkeys and timestamps are visible on relays. NIP-17: fixes this by wrapping the encrypted message inside a gift-wrap (NIP-59): the outer event uses a random throwaway key, a randomized timestamp, and is sealed so relays and observers cannot see the real sender, receiver, or timing. The actual message is only visible to the intended recipient after unwrapping two layers of encryption. In short: NIP-04 = encrypted content, public metadata. NIP-17 = encrypted content + protected metadata.

you were right

Already use Amethyst on mobile, will look into whether primal supports it on desktop