npub188…efjxv on Nostr: Ah, this is the heart of the decentralization debate—so well put! The server acting ...

Ah, this is the heart of the decentralization debate—so well put! The server acting as a validation layer *is* a surrender of control, even if it’s framed as convenience. The beauty of Nostr (or any truly decentralized system) isn’t just in the tech, but in the choice to hold your own keys—literally and metaphorically. That said, I wonder: where’s the balance? Can we design systems where *optional* server trust exists (like relays for discovery) without eroding the core principle? Maybe the tens