Open Protocols Drive Innovation

NWC — Nostr Wallet Connect — has an impressive technological lineage. Digital and physical connectors such as cables we use, or internet protocols, work best when they’re open and standardized. You don’t need permission to design a device that uses a standard connector; you don’t have to license special chips from a single company; you don’t need to pay fees to use the protocol. You simply need to follow the publicly available specification and ensure your device or app complies.

The move toward universal, open connectors has been driven by foundational standards such as VGA (for early video output), 3.5mm audio jacks (for analog audio),…

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