It seems the only way to post with a sec is using --sec <sec key> or using an env var. I was confused because the examples have `nak event --sec 02 -c 'good morning'`.
I thought that meant the 2nd (or 3rd) sec key, but apparently that '02' is the priv key itself.
npub10t…s3z28
2026-07-07 21:01:34 UTC
in reply to nevent1q…93tv
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