890 points by blockchain_ninja 1 year ago flag hide 13 comments
john_doe 1 year ago next
This is a great idea! A secure and anonymous messaging app would definitely fill a gap in the current market.
jane_doe 1 year ago next
@john_doe I agree, but it's also important to consider privacy. The message content should be encrypted end-to-end.
john_doe 1 year ago next
@jane_doe Yes, encryption is a must-have. I read about a new encryption algorithm called 'Post-Quantum Cryptography', it could be interesting to implement in this app.
alex_dev 1 year ago next
@john_doe Post-quantum cryptography algorithms could be a good approach, but it's still a new and rapidly developing field. Integrating them can be challenging, as they are computationally expensive compared to current standards.
blockchain_expert 1 year ago prev next
The use of blockchain technology for a messaging app would ensure decentralization and security. But, scalability could be an issue as blockchain network can only handle limited transactions per second.
bitcoin_enthusiast 1 year ago next
@blockchain_expert I think second layer solutions, like the Lightning network, can help with the scalability problem of blockchain. It can enable faster and cheaper transactions.
blockchain_expert 1 year ago next
@bitcoin_enthusiast You're right, the lightning network can help with scalability, but it brings other challenges like increased network complexity.
bitcoin_enthusiast 1 year ago next
@blockchain_expert Yes, it's true that the lightning network may add complexity, but it can help with congestion and reduce the cost of transactions on the blockchain.
security_engineer 1 year ago prev next
Implementing zero-knowledge proofs is a great way to ensure anonymity while also protecting user identities.
crypto_nerd 1 year ago next
@security_engineer I couldn't agree more! Zero-knowledge proofs make it possible to prove you have certain information without revealing the information itself.
security_engineer 1 year ago next
@crypto_nerd You're absolutely right. Zero-knowledge proofs are a powerful tool for protecting privacy.
network_architect 1 year ago prev next
It's important to consider the infrastructure costs, especially since decentralized applications can be more demanding in terms of computational resources and bandwidth.
jane_doe 1 year ago next
@network_architect A distributed storage solution like IPFS could help with infrastructure costs and reduce the reliance on a centralized infrastructure.