without any user IDs!
single-use and long-term user addresses
Addresses are IDs too…
without any user IDs!
single-use and long-term user addresses
Addresses are IDs too…
I see what you mean, so let me try to explain:
You don't have an ID for the account (like a username, random number or even public key) but instead an address for your chat with someone (this is the queue where your chatpartner sends their messages to). So every address is unique only per chat, no unique ID per account or so.
If you still have questions about the SimpleX system, feel free to ask and I will give you useful links.
Whats the easiest way to contribute to the simplex communication network? When I run a relay node, how do I notify the network that my instance exists
As far as I know the SimpleX team adds their servers to the preconfigured list of servers in the app.
So if you host SMP servers for others, you could share their QR code (along with a quick description) in some forum or your own website (I know a hoster of serval private services who also maintains SMP nodes).
For info about hosting such a server, see here.
They're more like PO boxes in this case.
700MB installed?
That's electron for you!
Horrible... this is just horrible. The Android app is 300MB and it is the actual client.
The Desktop app is just a relay "receiver", it doesnt work without the phone.
And it also uses a randomized port everytime which you need to allow, every time... at least using normally secure firewalls.
Happy to see more apps offering convenient flatpaks.
Finally! Their deb was broken even on Ubuntu, and Appimages are no real option.
But the size is insane, Electron is really an issue.
Also, the app just works if your phone is in the same LAN, and requires an open port which is also randomized, so secure firewall configs are very problematic, as you need to open the port manually every time.
been waiting this day!
Is it better to use this with a own selfhosted server then Matrix and Xmpp?
You can use your own self-hosted servers with this too.
If you want.
Self-hosting can create its own additional privacy and security issues... unless you totally trust not only the place where you put the server, but also yourself to be a security expert
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