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SimpleX Chat v5.4 is released (github.com)

submitted 10 months ago by retiolus@lemmy.cat to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/8465136

From the group chat:

Hello all!

SimpleX Chat v5.4 is released - link mobile and desktop apps via secure quantum resistant protocol, and much better groups!

Once you upgrade, join the new users' group via this link https://simplex.chat/contact#/?v=1-4&smp=smp%3A%2F%2FPQUV2eL0t7OStZOoAsPEV2QYWt4-xilbakvGUGOItUo%3D%40smp6.simplex.im%2Fos8FftfoV8zjb2T89fUEjJtF7y64p5av%23%2F%3Fv%3D1-2%26dh%3DMCowBQYDK2VuAyEAQqMgh0fw2lPhjn3PDIEfAKA_E0-gf8Hr8zzhYnDivRs%253D%26srv%3Dbylepyau3ty4czmn77q4fglvperknl4bi2eb2fdy2bh4jxtf32kf73yd.onion&data=%7B%22type%22%3A%22group%22%2C%22groupLinkId%22%3A%22lBPiveK2mjfUH43SN77R0w%3D%3D%22%7D and find other groups in SimpleX directory https://simplex.chat/contact#/?v=1-4&smp=smp%3A%2F%2Fu2dS9sG8nMNURyZwqASV4yROM28Er0luVTx5X1CsMrU%3D%40smp4.simplex.im%2FeXSPwqTkKyDO3px4fLf1wx3MvPdjdLW3%23%2F%3Fv%3D1-2%26dh%3DMCowBQYDK2VuAyEAaiv6MkMH44L2TcYrt_CsX3ZvM11WgbMEUn0hkIKTOho%253D%26srv%3Do5vmywmrnaxalvz6wi3zicyftgio6psuvyniis6gco6bp6ekl4cqj4id.onion.

Please read more in the announcement, and please upvote/share our posts to help spread the word:

https://www.reddit.com/r/selfhosted/comments/183sd9h/simplex_chat_fully_opensource_private_messenger/

https://twitter.com/SimpleXChat/status/1728507765813809487

https://mastodon.social/@simplex/111473020768393442

Posting here since they did not.

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[-] JoeBidet@lemmy.ml 16 points 10 months ago

simplex seems to check all boxes for respecting privacy. it doesnt rely on using any identity (no strong selectors like email addresses or phone number). seems very forward-thinking in its concepts.

[-] LWD@lemm.ee 8 points 10 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

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[-] JoeBidet@lemmy.ml 3 points 10 months ago

was apparently fixed with latest version.

[-] JoeBidet@lemmy.ml 2 points 10 months ago

also now that i think of it:

there is now a discovery mechanism of some sort... but otherwise it's a feature and not a bug that you can only identify people whom you had an initial exchange with. much preferable than something that Signal that without asking (and without opting out?) will by default access all your contacts and match them through the use of a strong selector (phone number) also:
i think with the minimal knowledge the server has of its users (and the no-identity concept) this really limits risk. Also it means that for the most tight of security models, one can use their own server (which is not feasible with most other chat protocols)

so all in all: go simplex! :)

[-] LWD@lemm.ee 2 points 10 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

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[-] ithilelda@lemmy.world 7 points 10 months ago

been selfhosting the smtp relay and using the app for quite a while. If you use it as a private chat for sensitive content, it is PERFECT. Really looking forward to its future development in group chats.

[-] shortwavesurfer@monero.town 5 points 10 months ago

Its pretty nice. I am using it for a couple groups. It has some screen reader accessibility issues, but the devs are responsive and fix them as i find them.

[-] elfio@sh.itjust.works 5 points 10 months ago

I gave it a try but I think I'll wait until I can use the same ID from both phone and PC.

[-] danileonis@lemmy.ml 0 points 10 months ago

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