Re:What happens if Twitter gets encrypted DMs?
by rvz on Sunday May 08, 2022 @08:22PM
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> Just reminding people that Session is nothing more than an implementation of signal with a blockchain behind it for some reason.
You do realise that Signal also has a blockchain / cryptocurrency project associated with it as well? [0] Which makes it no different to Session.
> I like blockchains, but I don't like when one is shoehorned in when it is unnecessary, and I'm especially wary when a project with very little original development includes blockchain stuff, scams abound.
Exactly. Just like how Signal is doing the same by also shoehorning another cryptocurrency called MobileCoin? [0] Which basically enables scammers, criminals and hitmen to encrypt and hide their payments and also use Signal for their illegal activities?
This is the road to hell with encrypted blockchains and private cryptocurrencies and what Signal is no different to Session.
You do realise that Signal also has a blockchain / cryptocurrency project associated with it as well? [0] Which makes it no different to Session.
> I like blockchains, but I don't like when one is shoehorned in when it is unnecessary, and I'm especially wary when a project with very little original development includes blockchain stuff, scams abound.
Exactly. Just like how Signal is doing the same by also shoehorning another cryptocurrency called MobileCoin? [0] Which basically enables scammers, criminals and hitmen to encrypt and hide their payments and also use Signal for their illegal activities?
This is the road to hell with encrypted blockchains and private cryptocurrencies and what Signal is no different to Session.
[0] https://mobilecoin.com
[1] https://support.signal.org/hc/en-us/articles/360057625692-In...