Search via Plebnames, lookup npub in Bitcoin OP_RETURN

[MichiSpebach]

[enhancement, question]: When I implement searching npubs via Plebnames like showcased at http://plebnames.org/?url=test would this pull request be merged? Plebnames would provide completely decentralized, uncensorable and unique aliases for npubs. Only normal Bitcoin explorers like mempool.space or blockstream.info need to be accessed.

Describe the solution you'd like When I search for a name in the top right search bar a lookup in the Bitcoin chain is made (via. arbitrary Bitcoin explorers) to check if there is a Plebname with an attached Nostr npub. If there is one it appears in the search results.

[v0l]

Could be a simple addition but it wont have much usage

[MichiSpebach]

Yeah, I agree for now, it is based on the network effect, but I encourage everyone to look into the Plebnames protocol at https://github.com/MichiSpebach/plebnames and claim your name with just your Bitcoin wallet. Would be cool to have a truly decentralized and uncensorable name system to lookup npubs.

I start now with understanding the snort codebase and finding the correct place to add this to the search. Any hint where to look?

[v0l]

It should go here: https://git.v0l.io/Kieran/snort/src/commit/a3b53de456394f27a243d5a257c78187a81ce6e8/packages/app/src/Hooks/useLoginHandler.tsx

[MichiSpebach]

Thanks for the hint. If I am not mistaken this is about logging in, I want to build it into the search. Or is logging in with a npub the same? Anyway I will find it.

[v0l]

Oh just for search you can look for the search component

[MichiSpebach]

Implemented a first draft, let me know what you think about it: https://github.com/v0l/snort/pull/589

[ndee]

plebnames is such an elegant solution for a decentralized and efficient name service - on Bitcoin. I hope this PR gets merged.