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It looks like Signal isn't as open source as you thought it was anymore

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242 points raybb | 2 comments | 06 Apr 21 18:04 UTC | HN request time: 0.019s | source
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chrisco255 ◴[06 Apr 21 19:55 UTC] No.26716611[source]▶
Just use Status: https://status.im/private-messenger/

Mozilla Public License - E2E Encryption - P2P Messaging - Active community & git repo - Integrated Ethereum wallet for Web3 access

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speedgoose ◴[06 Apr 21 20:12 UTC] No.26716797[source]▶
The integrated ethereum wallet is a red flag for me.
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chrisco255 ◴[06 Apr 21 20:20 UTC] No.26716880[source]▶
Why? Brave has an integrated Ethereum wallet. In the future, you won't want to use an app that doesn't have one, or at least doesn't have hooks for WalletConnect. Web3 has a fairer monetization system than the exploitative Web2 advertising model built on spying and manipulation.
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1. ben0x539 ◴[06 Apr 21 20:40 UTC] No.26717129{3}[source]▶
Brave having an integrated Ethereum wallet is also reason enough for me to not consider using Brave.
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2. chrisco255 ◴[06 Apr 21 22:21 UTC] No.26718098[source]▶
I wouldn't use Brave _because_ of that feature. After all, you can install any Chrome extension you want in Brave and use the wallet of your choice. But the existence of that feature is not a pre-requisite or post-requisite for using the product.