Very glad to meet you, Nostr
Decentralization is evolving, and it's time to rethink how we communicate securely.
What if Private Chat could be relayed across multiple servers, ensuring true resilience and censorship resistance?
For the first version, I wanted to have my own private chat, which I can host and invite my friends to have conversations. Discovering Nostr opens new ideas and possibilities to explore.
Discovering Nostr: A Game-Changer for Decentralization
I've been exploring Nostr, thanks to @DanishCryptoDK for the introduction. Unlike blockchain-based solutions, which can be costly and resource-intensive, Nostr provides a lightweight yet powerful way to build decentralized systems. Peer-to-peer (P2P) is an excellent paradigm, and Nostr leverages this to create a censorship-resistant, trust-minimized network.
Centralized vs. Decentralized Chat
Traditional platforms like Telegram offer convenience but come with risks: accounts can be banned at any time, and data can be controlled by a single entity. Alternatives have emerged:
- Session (blockchain-powered)
- SimpleX (P2P servers)
- Nostr (a social media protocol, including chat, powered by relays)
Each offers unique benefits, but Nostr stands out for its simplicity and flexibility.
The Future of Private Chat
I made the first version of Private Chat as a way to explore my ideas about real-time, ephemeral, private and secure communication leaving no logs, no tracking, and requiring no authentication. Nostr showed me that more could be done and I'm thinking about it.
Private Chat is joining Nostr to post notes and engage with the decentralized ecosystem. However, my long-term vision involves building my own protocol tailored to secure and private communication. While adding relay support between servers is part of this roadmap, it will come in future versions, not the next one.
The next version brings big improvements and new features. I will announce it here. Hopefully, you will like it.
Diamonds VPN Joins Nostr
In alignment with this vision, Diamonds VPN is also integrating with Nostr, reinforcing our commitment to decentralized infrastructure. Privacy isn’t just about encryption: it’s about ensuring users have control over their communication and access to information without gatekeepers.
Stay Connected
If you’re interested in these developments, follow my updates on Nostr.
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Diamonds VPN public key on Nostr:
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Private Chat public key on Nostr:
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