Subj : Re: w/o the govt, fed or China listening
To   : Arelor
From : neoshock
Date : Wed Jan 15 2025 05:49 pm

 Ar>  > Nice - I haven't used Session, but I'll have to take a look at it. Kind
 Ar>  > amazing that there ISN'T a fully open-sourced, fully private and fully
 Ar>  > encrypted application yet.

I quickly took a look at session after reading this thread. I have been interested in looking for a good decentralized option for instant messaging.

One of the best ideas I have seen in private, decentralized instant messaging applications is Delta Chat. Unfortunately I don't use it, well because no one else does. Its a very simple concept. Delta Chat uses your existing IMAP based email server, even something like gmail, to store and send your IM. The chats are stored in an encrypted folder in your email server in which only the Delta Chat app can read. It seems to me would be a great way to decentralize instant messaging without re-inventing the wheel, as email servers are a dime a dozen.
Has anyone here ever taken a look at Delta Chat, any thoughts?

Lloyd (neoshock) sysop @ Vintage Pi BBS
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