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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: 0s | 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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ubercow13 ◴[06 Apr 21 20:15 UTC] No.26716827[source]▶
The messaging itself actually runs on the ethereum network.
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michaelsbradley ◴[06 Apr 21 21:18 UTC] No.26717510[source]▶
No it doesn't.

The messaging is run on a decentralized network that uses the Waku protocol.

Currently the clients (mobile and desktop) use Waku v1: https://rfc.vac.dev/spec/6/

But work to transition to Waku v2 is underway: https://rfc.vac.dev/spec/10/

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1. ubercow13 ◴[06 Apr 21 21:56 UTC] No.26717881{3}[source]▶
Yes but isn't the Waku v1 protocol running on ÐΞVp2p, which uses the Ethereum network? The protocol is Waku, but as far as I understand the 'decentralized network' is the Ethereum network?
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2. chrisco255 ◴[06 Apr 21 22:27 UTC] No.26718157[source]▶
Here's the specs: https://specs.status.im/spec/10

That's correct. It uses Waku for routing and messaging, but the Waku nodes are Ethereum nodes with Waku v1 enabled.

Here's more from VAC, the org behind Waku and their plans for v2: https://vac.dev/waku-v2-ethereum-messaging