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Can Nostr fix app distribution?

Originally published at https://stacker.news/items/404908 There are four angles from which I want to discuss this topic: discoverability, security, reputation and monetization. The app store model, a curated catalog of applications, addresses these in various ways and is by far the most common distribution method. Google Play Store and Apple App Store lead the pack with around 95% market share outside of China. Along with other Android stores (Amazon Store, Samsung Galaxy Store) and the Microsoft Store, they are the major proprietary, closed-source stores. They control every link in the distribution chain.

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January 29, 2024