This document outlines the current architectural direction for Continuum Vault. It communicates the long-term vision and guiding principles rather than every implementation detail. As Continuum evolves, this document will evolve alongside it.
This week focused on turning Continuum into a more complete sovereign workspace rather than just a local Nostr publishing application. Major work included building the first fully functional encrypted vault system, expanding multi-protocol signing identity support (PGP, SSH, Bitcoin, and Nostr), refining browser-side verification tools, and implementing a working passwordless authentication flow using signed Nostr challenges. The week also included continued refinement of offline-first workflows, local signing semantics, and identity management UX.
Platform accounts have dominated the internet for decades. Cryptographic identity offers a fundamentally different model where individuals control their own digital identity.
Modern authentication systems have become extremely complex. Nostr-based authentication offers a radically simpler approach built on cryptographic signatures.
Nostr authentication is not merely a philosophical alternative to email/password systems. It is a structural shift that opens practical consulting pathways. This article outlines how cryptographic identity, when implemented correctly, becomes a revenue-generating architecture for businesses that want lower friction, stronger security, and long-term digital sovereignty.
How pleb.school handles multi-provider login, Nostr-first identity, and account linking.
How users sign in, how identity is managed, and what admins can configure.
How pleb.school handles multi-provider login, Nostr-first identity, and account linking.
How users sign in, how identity is managed, and what admins can configure.
How npubs and cryptographic signatures can replace email/password logins.