Approach & Sources

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Approach and Sources

How patterns were identified, what sources were used, and the limitations of this work.

References & Bibliography

All 100+ verified citations used across the 6 patterns. Includes industry design systems, available HCI research, and Nostr-specific data.

Evidence Sources

Detailed source materials organized by pattern area. Direct links to supporting evidence.

About This Work

Patterns were identified through analysis of:

• User feedback and complaints from Nostr clients (GitHub issues, social discussions)
• Usage data and retention metrics (nostr.band)
• Developer discussions on UX challenges
• Industry design systems (Apple HIG, Material Design)
• Available HCI research on social media UX
• Mainstream app practices (TikTok, Instagram, Bluesky, Discord)

Solutions apply established UX principles to Nostr’s specific challenges. 100+ sources cited throughout.

Content balance: Universal principles applicable to any social app, with Nostr-specific considerations for decentralized architecture.

Citation Policy: All claims backed by verifiable sources with URLs. No unverifiable statements.

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