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Re:Telegram - secure, free messaging by TelegramApp on Monday December 16, 2013 @11:35AM (#6915810)
MTProto still uses RSA, AES + DH. So I would disagree that what we have here means 'compromising security for speed and stability'. It is rather optimizing for speed and stability, while staying secure.
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Re:Telegram - secure, free messaging by ska on Monday December 16, 2013 @05:00PM (#6918138)
Often in the crypto world, these are exactly the good intentions with which the road to hell(pwnage?) is paved.

Knowing this, I hope you can appreciate why the burden of proof on your unproven team and approach is fairly high.

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