Simple on Nostr: I try but, i hope its understandable and mostly correct. Not so technical but trying ...
I try but, i hope its understandable and mostly correct. Not so technical but trying to learn.
When the client sends a message, the relay verifies the authenticity of the signature (clients do this too) in the message and forwards them to those who have created a websocket connection to the relay and subscribed to listen to events. Of course, Relay certainly does more in terms of optimization, etc. and they save messages so that they can be seen later. Log user ip/messages/geolocation/etc and sell it to ads companies 😂 Not saying this is happening but.
Dont know do you need more, its about you choice i think? But:
You need several relays so that you are as decentralized as possible and thus better protected from censorship. Your visibility can also increase. The use and financing of several services also protects the protocol itself from concentration. Your data can also be stored better, but in terms of storage, it would be best to keep your own personal relay. How many you need its your choice.
Please correct me if I have misunderstood something, and something essential may very well be missing.
When the client sends a message, the relay verifies the authenticity of the signature (clients do this too) in the message and forwards them to those who have created a websocket connection to the relay and subscribed to listen to events. Of course, Relay certainly does more in terms of optimization, etc. and they save messages so that they can be seen later. Log user ip/messages/geolocation/etc and sell it to ads companies 😂 Not saying this is happening but.
Dont know do you need more, its about you choice i think? But:
You need several relays so that you are as decentralized as possible and thus better protected from censorship. Your visibility can also increase. The use and financing of several services also protects the protocol itself from concentration. Your data can also be stored better, but in terms of storage, it would be best to keep your own personal relay. How many you need its your choice.
Please correct me if I have misunderstood something, and something essential may very well be missing.