Messaging privacy is becoming increasingly unclear, especially with apps like Telegram altering their terms after facing scrutiny from government bodies. Users who prioritize privacy can’t rely solely on encryption for safety since the companies behind these services can easily reveal their identities. Fortunately, platforms like SimpleX Chat offer a different solution that helps users safeguard their privacy more effectively.
Unique Features of SimpleX Chat
In his recent video, Mental Outlaw highlights what makes SimpleX Chat distinct from other messaging apps. Firstly, SimpleX does not ask for a phone number during the registration process. Phone numbers are often the first details disclosed if a user is questioned. The messaging system in SimpleX Chat utilizes chat rooms, allowing users to create temporary invitations through QR codes or links for their chosen contacts. By default, users enter SimpleX chats in incognito mode, where a username is automatically generated to maintain anonymity. However, users can opt for preset profiles when joining chats and can establish long-lasting invitation links in the app’s settings.
Security Enhancements
A key advantage comes from the SimpleX network itself, which supports the chat application. This network employs unidirectional onion routing—a protocol from the deep web—for sending messages between users. Additionally, users have the option to choose which server they wish to receive messages from, and due to the project's open-source nature, they can even create their own servers if they don’t trust the existing ones. SimpleX Chat goes beyond by implementing end-to-end encryption and encrypting messages saved on the user's device. As a result, users cannot trace each other's IP addresses, and even SimpleX Chat itself is unaware of the message origins.
Growth Potential
Despite its intricate design, SimpleX Chat has not yet attracted a large number of users. Nevertheless, its group chat features could lead to its success in the same way Telegram gained popularity. With no cap on the number of participants in a SimpleX Chat group, it is just a matter of time before the directory fills up with diverse groups that reflect the uniqueness of the platform.
Mental Outlaw’s Youtube channel and SimpleX Chat continue to draw attention for their commitment to privacy and innovative features.
