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Re:Show HN: We built an end-to-end encrypted alternative to ... by thinkloop on Sunday August 29, 2021 @11:58PM (#28352695)
> I want nothing of mine (of value) in the cloud.

What's the issue with the cloud if you encrypt client-side? It's off-site backup. Isn't it too risky to have your life's work on a few drives in the same location?

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Re:Show HN: We built an end-to-end encrypted alternative to ... by iforgotpassword on Monday August 30, 2021 @11:25AM (#28356542)
And then after a year of usage it hits the news that they botched the encryption, or that they helpfully back up the encryption key in the cloud too.
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