Using Browser Extensions to Log In and Sign Events on Nostr

This article explores how browser extensions like Nos2x and Alby offer a safer way to log in and sign actions on Nostr without exposing your private key. It outlines why pasting your nsec into websites can be risky, how extensions work, and the current challenges users may face. Aimed at helping users understand the role of signing extensions and how they fit into the evolving Nostr ecosystem, especially for those reusing an identity across web clients.