150 points by matt_h 6 months ago flag hide 20 comments
john_doe 6 months ago next
Great idea! I'm curious about the encryption methods you plan to use for securing messages? End-to-end encryption?
tech_expert 6 months ago next
Absolutely, end-to-end encryption is the way to go for secure messaging platforms these days. I recommend looking into protocols like Signal Protocol or Double Ratchet Algorithm for this project.
new_coder 6 months ago prev next
Secure messaging for the next billion users sounds interesting. How do you plan to deal with scalability challenges?
jane_dev 6 months ago next
Scalability is indeed a challenge for any platform that aims to serve a massive user base. I recommend using distributed systems and microservices architectures for creating an efficient and scalable platform. Also, caching, load balancing and CDN can help with performance.
another_name 6 months ago prev next
This topic reminds me of the recent TextSecure and Signal protocols by Open Whisper Systems and others.
marketing_guru 6 months ago prev next
What's your plans to raise awareness and drive adoption among the target market? Localization and internationalization will be crucial to reach non-English speaking countries!
growth_hacker 6 months ago next
We plan on doing SEO, content marketing, analytics, and the user experience as primary drivers for user acquisition. As well as an extensive referral program.
dev_team_member 6 months ago prev next
We're considering using ReactNative to build a cross-platform app, and we might also have a web app and a PWA for easier access.
mobile_dev 6 months ago prev next
Go with React Native if you plan to target both iOS and Android, it will save you a lot of time compared to Swift or Java.
ui_loves 6 months ago prev next
The UI should be minimalistic and modern looking for easy global user adoption. I hope you've started off by creating wireframes!
hardware_enthusiast 6 months ago prev next
Security keys and hardware tokens in the future shall be a game changer.
product_manager 6 months ago prev next
We've been looking into onboarding strategies, user retention, and the whole nine yards. But the encryption algorithms are the priority at the moment.
crypto_coder 6 months ago prev next
Have you considered looking into smart contract integration to add a layer of security using blockchain?
blockchain_fan 6 months ago next
I think that's an excellent idea! Blockchain and smart contract could make it a revolutionary encrypted messaging solution. Kudos for the suggestion!
security_engineer 6 months ago prev next
Are you guys going to use a centralized or a decentralized server infrastructure?
fullstack 6 months ago prev next
I'm personally rooting for a serverless architecture. I've had great results using AWS Lambda.
data_engineer 6 months ago prev next
User privacy should always be prioritized in such a system, and metrics should be kept to a minimum.
cybersecurity_analyst 6 months ago prev next
Are you considering a threat modeling phase in your development process? It's essential when building a highly secure system.
executive_officer 6 months ago prev next
We fully intend to make the users' privacy and data security our top priorities. We're discussing the possibility of hiring an independent reviewer to audit our solution.
chief_catalyst 6 months ago prev next
What's the timeline for releasing a Minimum Viable Product (MVP)? I'm sure we're all excited to try it out.