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Signal Finally Rolls Out Usernames, So You Can Keep Your Phone Number Private

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[–] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 0 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Signal is one of those apps that is good because it is popular and old.

However, they need to step up there game if they want to compete with other messagers.

[–] Nomad@infosec.pub 6 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Its also the only really free messenger. Free as in freedom and no money.

[–] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 7 points 8 months ago (2 children)
  • Session
  • Briar
  • Simplex Chat
  • Jami (unproven)
[–] kilgore_trout@feddit.it 7 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I use Jami daily. The pro is that it is completely decentralised: it doesn't need a server to run, all communications are over DHT. The cons is that not all messages are delivered instantly, and both sender and recipient need to be online at the same time.

[–] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 3 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Be careful as its not been audited

[–] kilgore_trout@feddit.it 0 points 8 months ago

I am not expecting security from it, just complete decentralisation.

[–] Nomad@infosec.pub 3 points 8 months ago

Yeah mainstream messenger that other people have. I personally like briar but it sucks my battery dry in houra.