It seems to me that some messaging app that has the functionality of WeChat is where a lot of this web3 and cryptocurrency is going. The functionality of WeChat is described by Wikipedia as: messaging, public accounts (for famous people or people with an audience), channels for friend groups, digital payments, video, etc. Right now, … Continue reading Messengers
Tag: Signal
Session, Encrypted Messenger
"Session is an end-to-end encrypted messenger that removes sensitive metadata collection, and is designed for people who want privacy and freedom from any forms of surveillance."https://getsession.org/ Session is a fork of Signal that is trying to remove the need for a phone number and centralized servers.
Schneier on Messaging
"If you want secure messaging, use Signal. If you're concerned that having Signal on your phone will itself arouse suspicion, use WhatsApp."—Bruce Schneier, "Russia is Banning Telegram." Schneier on Security. April 23, 2018.
