We can rest the invite QR Code but this seems to have no effect on exported vCard, they still work after the QR Code was rested… Is there a way to reset vCard as well?

vCard contains just the public key and addresses and no tokens that can be reset. You can change all your addresses however.

so i changed the relay and got an new address but the old vCard still works, what do i miss?

You will also need to deactivate/remove the old relay from the list of relays. Also, the old vCard will remain clickable for those who already know your contact from earlier. Test it with a new profile.

Ok I just did that. The message “Messages are end-to-end encrypted. Tap to learn more.” is still shown then … but sent messages do not arrive - so it some how works… it would be better if the imported vCard would show an error in the first place then.

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Reset vCard as well?

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