#zeroknowledge — Public Fediverse posts
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This is intended to introduce a unique approach in client-side managed secure cryptography. We can avoid registration of any sort.
Features:
PWA
P2P
End to end encryption
Signal protocol
Post-Quantum cryptography
Multimedia
File transfer
Video calls
Local-first
No registration
No installation
No database
TURN serverhttps://www.reddit.com/r/positive_intentions
#Privacy #OpenSource #P2P #WebRTC #Decentralization #DigitalSovereignty #CyberSecurity #FOSS #SelfHosted #NoCloud #AntiCorp #Encryption #WebDev #TechLiberty #PrivateMessaging #Networking #DataPrivacy #InternetFreedom #LocalFirst #SoftwareEngineering #WebApps #ZeroKnowledge #PrivacyTech #IndieDev #NoSignup #NoInstall #DecentralizedWeb #SecureMessaging #BrowserApp #TechEthics #P2P #WebRTC #PeerJS #ZeroData #EphemeralData #Encryption #E2EE #BrowserToBrowser #NoInstall #Privacy #Security #Decentralized #Messaging #VideoCall #NoTracking #PrivateMessaging #Prototype #Demo #WorkInProgress #CloseSource #OpenSource #WebDev #GitHub #TechDevelopment #WhatsApp #ChatApp #InstantMessaging #PWA
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This is intended to introduce a unique approach in client-side managed secure cryptography. We can avoid registration of any sort.
Features:
PWA
P2P
End to end encryption
Signal protocol
Post-Quantum cryptography
Multimedia
File transfer
Video calls
Local-first
No registration
No installation
No database
TURN serverhttps://www.reddit.com/r/positive_intentions
#Privacy #OpenSource #P2P #WebRTC #Decentralization #DigitalSovereignty #CyberSecurity #FOSS #SelfHosted #NoCloud #AntiCorp #Encryption #WebDev #TechLiberty #PrivateMessaging #Networking #DataPrivacy #InternetFreedom #LocalFirst #SoftwareEngineering #WebApps #ZeroKnowledge #PrivacyTech #IndieDev #NoSignup #NoInstall #DecentralizedWeb #SecureMessaging #BrowserApp #TechEthics #P2P #WebRTC #PeerJS #ZeroData #EphemeralData #Encryption #E2EE #BrowserToBrowser #NoInstall #Privacy #Security #Decentralized #Messaging #VideoCall #NoTracking #PrivateMessaging #Prototype #Demo #WorkInProgress #CloseSource #OpenSource #WebDev #GitHub #TechDevelopment #WhatsApp #ChatApp #InstantMessaging #PWA
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This is intended to introduce a unique approach in client-side managed secure cryptography. We can avoid registration of any sort.
Features:
PWA
P2P
End to end encryption
Signal protocol
Post-Quantum cryptography
Multimedia
File transfer
Video calls
Local-first
No registration
No installation
No database
TURN serverhttps://www.reddit.com/r/positive_intentions
#Privacy #OpenSource #P2P #WebRTC #Decentralization #DigitalSovereignty #CyberSecurity #FOSS #SelfHosted #NoCloud #AntiCorp #Encryption #WebDev #TechLiberty #PrivateMessaging #Networking #DataPrivacy #InternetFreedom #LocalFirst #SoftwareEngineering #WebApps #ZeroKnowledge #PrivacyTech #IndieDev #NoSignup #NoInstall #DecentralizedWeb #SecureMessaging #BrowserApp #TechEthics #P2P #WebRTC #PeerJS #ZeroData #EphemeralData #Encryption #E2EE #BrowserToBrowser #NoInstall #Privacy #Security #Decentralized #Messaging #VideoCall #NoTracking #PrivateMessaging #Prototype #Demo #WorkInProgress #CloseSource #OpenSource #WebDev #GitHub #TechDevelopment #WhatsApp #ChatApp #InstantMessaging #PWA
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This is intended to introduce a unique approach in client-side managed secure cryptography. We can avoid registration of any sort.
Features:
PWA
P2P
End to end encryption
Signal protocol
Post-Quantum cryptography
Multimedia
File transfer
Video calls
Local-first
No registration
No installation
No database
TURN serverhttps://www.reddit.com/r/positive_intentions
#Privacy #OpenSource #P2P #WebRTC #Decentralization #DigitalSovereignty #CyberSecurity #FOSS #SelfHosted #NoCloud #AntiCorp #Encryption #WebDev #TechLiberty #PrivateMessaging #Networking #DataPrivacy #InternetFreedom #LocalFirst #SoftwareEngineering #WebApps #ZeroKnowledge #PrivacyTech #IndieDev #NoSignup #NoInstall #DecentralizedWeb #SecureMessaging #BrowserApp #TechEthics #P2P #WebRTC #PeerJS #ZeroData #EphemeralData #Encryption #E2EE #BrowserToBrowser #NoInstall #Privacy #Security #Decentralized #Messaging #VideoCall #NoTracking #PrivateMessaging #Prototype #Demo #WorkInProgress #CloseSource #OpenSource #WebDev #GitHub #TechDevelopment #WhatsApp #ChatApp #InstantMessaging #PWA
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This is intended to introduce a unique approach in client-side managed secure cryptography. We can avoid registration of any sort.
Features:
PWA
P2P
End to end encryption
Signal protocol
Post-Quantum cryptography
Multimedia
File transfer
Video calls
Local-first
No registration
No installation
No database
TURN serverhttps://www.reddit.com/r/positive_intentions
#Privacy #OpenSource #P2P #WebRTC #Decentralization #DigitalSovereignty #CyberSecurity #FOSS #SelfHosted #NoCloud #AntiCorp #Encryption #WebDev #TechLiberty #PrivateMessaging #Networking #DataPrivacy #InternetFreedom #LocalFirst #SoftwareEngineering #WebApps #ZeroKnowledge #PrivacyTech #IndieDev #NoSignup #NoInstall #DecentralizedWeb #SecureMessaging #BrowserApp #TechEthics #P2P #WebRTC #PeerJS #ZeroData #EphemeralData #Encryption #E2EE #BrowserToBrowser #NoInstall #Privacy #Security #Decentralized #Messaging #VideoCall #NoTracking #PrivateMessaging #Prototype #Demo #WorkInProgress #CloseSource #OpenSource #WebDev #GitHub #TechDevelopment #WhatsApp #ChatApp #InstantMessaging #PWA
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Because the devil's always in the details: #simulation paradigm has always been a comfortable and "natural" one, but eventually someone has leveraged it being a sufficient but not necessary condition for #zeroknowledge-ness: from @QuantaMagazine https://www.quantamagazine.org/how-unknowable-math-can-help-hide-secrets-20260511/ …hungry for follow-ups
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Because the devil's always in the details: #simulation paradigm has always been a comfortable and "natural" one, but eventually someone has leveraged it being a sufficient but not necessary condition for #zeroknowledge-ness: from @QuantaMagazine https://www.quantamagazine.org/how-unknowable-math-can-help-hide-secrets-20260511/ …hungry for follow-ups
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Because the devil's always in the details: #simulation paradigm has always been a comfortable and "natural" one, but eventually someone has leveraged it being a sufficient but not necessary condition for #zeroknowledge-ness: from @QuantaMagazine https://www.quantamagazine.org/how-unknowable-math-can-help-hide-secrets-20260511/ …hungry for follow-ups
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Because the devil's always in the details: #simulation paradigm has always been a comfortable and "natural" one, but eventually someone has leveraged it being a sufficient but not necessary condition for #zeroknowledge-ness: from @QuantaMagazine https://www.quantamagazine.org/how-unknowable-math-can-help-hide-secrets-20260511/ …hungry for follow-ups
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Because the devil's always in the details: #simulation paradigm has always been a comfortable and "natural" one, but eventually someone has leveraged it being a sufficient but not necessary condition for #zeroknowledge-ness: from @QuantaMagazine https://www.quantamagazine.org/how-unknowable-math-can-help-hide-secrets-20260511/ …hungry for follow-ups
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🔐 Strong passwords matter — but for teams, they’re not enough.
On World Password Day, we’re looking beyond password rules and at what really matters for secure collaboration: identity-based access, clear permissions, and zero-knowledge encryption.
Read more on the #Cryptomator blog: https://cryptomator.org/blog/2026/05/07/world-password-day-2026/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=world-password-day-2026
#WorldPasswordDay #Cybersecurity #ZeroKnowledge #Encryption #CryptomatorHub
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🔐 Strong passwords matter — but for teams, they’re not enough.
On World Password Day, we’re looking beyond password rules and at what really matters for secure collaboration: identity-based access, clear permissions, and zero-knowledge encryption.
Read more on the #Cryptomator blog: https://cryptomator.org/blog/2026/05/07/world-password-day-2026/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=world-password-day-2026
#WorldPasswordDay #Cybersecurity #ZeroKnowledge #Encryption #CryptomatorHub
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🔐 Strong passwords matter — but for teams, they’re not enough.
On World Password Day, we’re looking beyond password rules and at what really matters for secure collaboration: identity-based access, clear permissions, and zero-knowledge encryption.
Read more on the #Cryptomator blog: https://cryptomator.org/blog/2026/05/07/world-password-day-2026/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=world-password-day-2026
#WorldPasswordDay #Cybersecurity #ZeroKnowledge #Encryption #CryptomatorHub
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🔐 Strong passwords matter — but for teams, they’re not enough.
On World Password Day, we’re looking beyond password rules and at what really matters for secure collaboration: identity-based access, clear permissions, and zero-knowledge encryption.
Read more on the #Cryptomator blog: https://cryptomator.org/blog/2026/05/07/world-password-day-2026/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=world-password-day-2026
#WorldPasswordDay #Cybersecurity #ZeroKnowledge #Encryption #CryptomatorHub
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🔐 Strong passwords matter — but for teams, they’re not enough.
On World Password Day, we’re looking beyond password rules and at what really matters for secure collaboration: identity-based access, clear permissions, and zero-knowledge encryption.
Read more on the #Cryptomator blog: https://cryptomator.org/blog/2026/05/07/world-password-day-2026/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=world-password-day-2026
#WorldPasswordDay #Cybersecurity #ZeroKnowledge #Encryption #CryptomatorHub
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On launch, Microsoft Edge decrypts every saved password into process memory and keeps them in cleartext for the whole session. Readable by any application running on your computer. No master-password prompt.
A researcher disclosed this April 29. Microsoft's response was: "by design."
A vault is the opposite by definition. Encrypted with a key derived from your master password, decrypted only when you ask. The server can't read it. Other applications can't either.
Source: https://ppc.land/microsoft-edge-keeps-every-saved-password-in-cleartext-memory-at-launch/
Vault: https://wiggwigg.ca/en/features/vault/ -
On launch, Microsoft Edge decrypts every saved password into process memory and keeps them in cleartext for the whole session. Readable by any application running on your computer. No master-password prompt.
A researcher disclosed this April 29. Microsoft's response was: "by design."
A vault is the opposite by definition. Encrypted with a key derived from your master password, decrypted only when you ask. The server can't read it. Other applications can't either.
Source: https://ppc.land/microsoft-edge-keeps-every-saved-password-in-cleartext-memory-at-launch/
Vault: https://wiggwigg.ca/en/features/vault/ -
Au démarrage, Microsoft Edge déchiffre tous les mots de passe sauvegardés en mémoire. Y restent en clair toute la session, lisibles par n'importe quelle autre application qui roule sur ton ordinateur. Aucun mot de passe maître n'est demandé.
Un chercheur l'a divulgué le 29 avril. Réponse de Microsoft : « volontaire ».
Un vrai coffre-fort, ça marche pas pareil. Il est chiffré avec une clé dérivée de ton mot de passe maître, pis les items se déchiffrent juste quand tu les ouvres. Le serveur peut pas le lire. Les autres applications non plus.
Source : https://ppc.land/microsoft-edge-keeps-every-saved-password-in-cleartext-memory-at-launch/
Coffre-fort : https://wiggwigg.ca/fr/fonctionnalites/coffre/ -
Au démarrage, Microsoft Edge déchiffre tous les mots de passe sauvegardés en mémoire. Y restent en clair toute la session, lisibles par n'importe quelle autre application qui roule sur ton ordinateur. Aucun mot de passe maître n'est demandé.
Un chercheur l'a divulgué le 29 avril. Réponse de Microsoft : « volontaire ».
Un vrai coffre-fort, ça marche pas pareil. Il est chiffré avec une clé dérivée de ton mot de passe maître, pis les items se déchiffrent juste quand tu les ouvres. Le serveur peut pas le lire. Les autres applications non plus.
Source : https://ppc.land/microsoft-edge-keeps-every-saved-password-in-cleartext-memory-at-launch/
Coffre-fort : https://wiggwigg.ca/fr/fonctionnalites/coffre/ -
Приватные платежи на блокчейне Polygon: как ZK-доказательства стыкуются с регулятором
Приватные стейблкоин-платежи на Polygon: как ZK-доказательства стыкуются с регулятором 4 мая 2026 Polygon Labs объявил, что в Polygon Wallet добавлен пункт «Приватная отправка» (Privately Send) — отправка USDC и USDT с сокрытием отправителя, получателя и суммы транзакции. Технологический партнёр — Hinkal, протокол шифрованных пулов с верификацией через протокол доказательств с нулевым разглашением. Разбираемся, где слабые места в модели и почему этот паттерн важен далеко за пределами платежей — для RFQ-протоколов и опционов
https://habr.com/ru/articles/1031754/
#приватные_платежи #zk #zeroknowledge #polygon #платежи_на_блокчейне
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Приватные платежи на блокчейне Polygon: как ZK-доказательства стыкуются с регулятором
Приватные стейблкоин-платежи на Polygon: как ZK-доказательства стыкуются с регулятором 4 мая 2026 Polygon Labs объявил, что в Polygon Wallet добавлен пункт «Приватная отправка» (Privately Send) — отправка USDC и USDT с сокрытием отправителя, получателя и суммы транзакции. Технологический партнёр — Hinkal, протокол шифрованных пулов с верификацией через протокол доказательств с нулевым разглашением. Разбираемся, где слабые места в модели и почему этот паттерн важен далеко за пределами платежей — для RFQ-протоколов и опционов
https://habr.com/ru/articles/1031754/
#приватные_платежи #zk #zeroknowledge #polygon #платежи_на_блокчейне
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Приватные платежи на блокчейне Polygon: как ZK-доказательства стыкуются с регулятором
Приватные стейблкоин-платежи на Polygon: как ZK-доказательства стыкуются с регулятором 4 мая 2026 Polygon Labs объявил, что в Polygon Wallet добавлен пункт «Приватная отправка» (Privately Send) — отправка USDC и USDT с сокрытием отправителя, получателя и суммы транзакции. Технологический партнёр — Hinkal, протокол шифрованных пулов с верификацией через протокол доказательств с нулевым разглашением. Разбираемся, где слабые места в модели и почему этот паттерн важен далеко за пределами платежей — для RFQ-протоколов и опционов
https://habr.com/ru/articles/1031754/
#приватные_платежи #zk #zeroknowledge #polygon #платежи_на_блокчейне
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Приватные платежи на блокчейне Polygon: как ZK-доказательства стыкуются с регулятором
Приватные стейблкоин-платежи на Polygon: как ZK-доказательства стыкуются с регулятором 4 мая 2026 Polygon Labs объявил, что в Polygon Wallet добавлен пункт «Приватная отправка» (Privately Send) — отправка USDC и USDT с сокрытием отправителя, получателя и суммы транзакции. Технологический партнёр — Hinkal, протокол шифрованных пулов с верификацией через протокол доказательств с нулевым разглашением. Разбираемся, где слабые места в модели и почему этот паттерн важен далеко за пределами платежей — для RFQ-протоколов и опционов
https://habr.com/ru/articles/1031754/
#приватные_платежи #zk #zeroknowledge #polygon #платежи_на_блокчейне
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Why we need more Zero-knowledge tools?
[Part 2 of 2]
Zero-knowledge architecture complicates investigations, especially counter-terrorism. Agencies cannot obtain readable content from providers forcing reliance on device forensics (Cellebrite tools), metadata analysis, human intelligence, financial tracking, and international cooperation. India’s first comprehensive National Counter-Terrorism Policy, PRAHAAR (unveiled February 23, 2026 by the Ministry of Home Affairs) [3], identifies strong encryption and anonymous messaging as tools exploited by terrorists for anonymity and coordination. It calls for enhanced digital forensics, AI-driven pattern detection, platform accountability, and disruption of cyber networks. However, it does not impose a blanket ban on zero-knowledge tools.
Zero-knowledge tools are a net positive for privacy and democracy when used responsibly. They do not create perfect secrecy. As mentioned earlier, law enforcement can still use device forensics, metadata, and intelligence. Privacy does not guarantee democracy, but its absence consistently undermines it by limiting free expression and allowing abuse of power.
Zero knowledge tools need better usability for wider acceptance in India. They must support Indian languages and UPI style payments. Free tiers should be generous, with enough storage and features for daily use. Simple education campaigns are required in schools, colleges, and through regional languages. These campaigns must explain why basic end to end encryption is not enough and how zero knowledge works. Network effects can be strengthened with easy invite friends tools. India based data centres or local representatives will help faster compliance. Privacy should be marketed as protection from data theft and misuse, not just as anti government.
3. https://forumias.com/blog/prahaar-indias-counterterror-policy-explained-pointwise/
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Why we need more Zero-knowledge tools?
[Part 2 of 2]
Zero-knowledge architecture complicates investigations, especially counter-terrorism. Agencies cannot obtain readable content from providers forcing reliance on device forensics (Cellebrite tools), metadata analysis, human intelligence, financial tracking, and international cooperation. India’s first comprehensive National Counter-Terrorism Policy, PRAHAAR (unveiled February 23, 2026 by the Ministry of Home Affairs) [3], identifies strong encryption and anonymous messaging as tools exploited by terrorists for anonymity and coordination. It calls for enhanced digital forensics, AI-driven pattern detection, platform accountability, and disruption of cyber networks. However, it does not impose a blanket ban on zero-knowledge tools.
Zero-knowledge tools are a net positive for privacy and democracy when used responsibly. They do not create perfect secrecy. As mentioned earlier, law enforcement can still use device forensics, metadata, and intelligence. Privacy does not guarantee democracy, but its absence consistently undermines it by limiting free expression and allowing abuse of power.
Zero knowledge tools need better usability for wider acceptance in India. They must support Indian languages and UPI style payments. Free tiers should be generous, with enough storage and features for daily use. Simple education campaigns are required in schools, colleges, and through regional languages. These campaigns must explain why basic end to end encryption is not enough and how zero knowledge works. Network effects can be strengthened with easy invite friends tools. India based data centres or local representatives will help faster compliance. Privacy should be marketed as protection from data theft and misuse, not just as anti government.
3. https://forumias.com/blog/prahaar-indias-counterterror-policy-explained-pointwise/
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Why we need more Zero-knowledge tools?
[Part 2 of 2]
Zero-knowledge architecture complicates investigations, especially counter-terrorism. Agencies cannot obtain readable content from providers forcing reliance on device forensics (Cellebrite tools), metadata analysis, human intelligence, financial tracking, and international cooperation. India’s first comprehensive National Counter-Terrorism Policy, PRAHAAR (unveiled February 23, 2026 by the Ministry of Home Affairs) [3], identifies strong encryption and anonymous messaging as tools exploited by terrorists for anonymity and coordination. It calls for enhanced digital forensics, AI-driven pattern detection, platform accountability, and disruption of cyber networks. However, it does not impose a blanket ban on zero-knowledge tools.
Zero-knowledge tools are a net positive for privacy and democracy when used responsibly. They do not create perfect secrecy. As mentioned earlier, law enforcement can still use device forensics, metadata, and intelligence. Privacy does not guarantee democracy, but its absence consistently undermines it by limiting free expression and allowing abuse of power.
Zero knowledge tools need better usability for wider acceptance in India. They must support Indian languages and UPI style payments. Free tiers should be generous, with enough storage and features for daily use. Simple education campaigns are required in schools, colleges, and through regional languages. These campaigns must explain why basic end to end encryption is not enough and how zero knowledge works. Network effects can be strengthened with easy invite friends tools. India based data centres or local representatives will help faster compliance. Privacy should be marketed as protection from data theft and misuse, not just as anti government.
3. https://forumias.com/blog/prahaar-indias-counterterror-policy-explained-pointwise/
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Why we need more Zero-knowledge tools?
[Part 1 of 2]
Zero-knowledge tools (often called zero-knowledge encryption or zero-knowledge architecture services) are privacy-focused apps and platforms where the service provider has zero knowledge of the actual data. Even if they are subpoenaed, hacked, or compelled by authorities (relevant in India under DPDP [1] or other laws), they literally cannot access or hand over your readable content. This goes beyond basic End-to-End Encryption (E2EE). E2EE protects data in transit between users, but the provider might still hold keys or access metadata. Zero-knowledge ensures the provider is completely blind to the content [2].
Popular zero-knowledge tools are Proton mail, Tuta mail, Standard Notes, Notesnook, Proton Drive, Bitwarden, Filen.io, Simplex Chat, Threema (banned in India since May 2023) etc.
WhatsApp, with fully visible metadata to Meta, Gmail, Outlook, Telegram and Arattai are not zero knowledge tools. WhatsApp heavily advertise their E2EE features as sufficient for privacy, often misleading Indian users into believing basic E2EE equals full protection while downplaying metadata risks and provider access.
Signal prioritizes usable, strong E2EE with excellent metadata protection over pure zero-knowledge. It's "privacy by design + policy," is not absolute zero-knowledge. Many experts still call it the gold standard for messaging.
In India lack of awareness, network affect, convenience, habit, and zero cost keep WhatsApp, Gmail, and Google Drive dominant. Zero-knowledge tools offer stronger privacy but demand more effort and paid subscriptions or one time fee for comfortable and carefree usage in a price-sensitive market like India. This limits mass adoption and keeps strong privacy tools largely confined to tech-savvy or high-risk users.
1. Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025 - https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2190655®=3&lang=2
2. https://www.ghostvolt.com/blog/end-to-end-vs-zero-knowledge-encryption.html -
Why we need more Zero-knowledge tools?
[Part 1 of 2]
Zero-knowledge tools (often called zero-knowledge encryption or zero-knowledge architecture services) are privacy-focused apps and platforms where the service provider has zero knowledge of the actual data. Even if they are subpoenaed, hacked, or compelled by authorities (relevant in India under DPDP [1] or other laws), they literally cannot access or hand over your readable content. This goes beyond basic End-to-End Encryption (E2EE). E2EE protects data in transit between users, but the provider might still hold keys or access metadata. Zero-knowledge ensures the provider is completely blind to the content [2].
Popular zero-knowledge tools are Proton mail, Tuta mail, Standard Notes, Notesnook, Proton Drive, Bitwarden, Filen.io, Simplex Chat, Threema (banned in India since May 2023) etc.
WhatsApp, with fully visible metadata to Meta, Gmail, Outlook, Telegram and Arattai are not zero knowledge tools. WhatsApp heavily advertise their E2EE features as sufficient for privacy, often misleading Indian users into believing basic E2EE equals full protection while downplaying metadata risks and provider access.
Signal prioritizes usable, strong E2EE with excellent metadata protection over pure zero-knowledge. It's "privacy by design + policy," is not absolute zero-knowledge. Many experts still call it the gold standard for messaging.
In India lack of awareness, network affect, convenience, habit, and zero cost keep WhatsApp, Gmail, and Google Drive dominant. Zero-knowledge tools offer stronger privacy but demand more effort and paid subscriptions or one time fee for comfortable and carefree usage in a price-sensitive market like India. This limits mass adoption and keeps strong privacy tools largely confined to tech-savvy or high-risk users.
1. Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025 - https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2190655®=3&lang=2
2. https://www.ghostvolt.com/blog/end-to-end-vs-zero-knowledge-encryption.html -
Why we need more Zero-knowledge tools?
[Part 1 of 2]
Zero-knowledge tools (often called zero-knowledge encryption or zero-knowledge architecture services) are privacy-focused apps and platforms where the service provider has zero knowledge of the actual data. Even if they are subpoenaed, hacked, or compelled by authorities (relevant in India under DPDP [1] or other laws), they literally cannot access or hand over your readable content. This goes beyond basic End-to-End Encryption (E2EE). E2EE protects data in transit between users, but the provider might still hold keys or access metadata. Zero-knowledge ensures the provider is completely blind to the content [2].
Popular zero-knowledge tools are Proton mail, Tuta mail, Standard Notes, Notesnook, Proton Drive, Bitwarden, Filen.io, Simplex Chat, Threema (banned in India since May 2023) etc.
WhatsApp, with fully visible metadata to Meta, Gmail, Outlook, Telegram and Arattai are not zero knowledge tools. WhatsApp heavily advertise their E2EE features as sufficient for privacy, often misleading Indian users into believing basic E2EE equals full protection while downplaying metadata risks and provider access.
Signal prioritizes usable, strong E2EE with excellent metadata protection over pure zero-knowledge. It's "privacy by design + policy," is not absolute zero-knowledge. Many experts still call it the gold standard for messaging.
In India lack of awareness, network affect, convenience, habit, and zero cost keep WhatsApp, Gmail, and Google Drive dominant. Zero-knowledge tools offer stronger privacy but demand more effort and paid subscriptions or one time fee for comfortable and carefree usage in a price-sensitive market like India. This limits mass adoption and keeps strong privacy tools largely confined to tech-savvy or high-risk users.
1. Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025 - https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2190655®=3&lang=2
2. https://www.ghostvolt.com/blog/end-to-end-vs-zero-knowledge-encryption.html -
Why we need more Zero-knowledge tools?
[Part 1 of 2]
Zero-knowledge tools (often called zero-knowledge encryption or zero-knowledge architecture services) are privacy-focused apps and platforms where the service provider has zero knowledge of the actual data. Even if they are subpoenaed, hacked, or compelled by authorities (relevant in India under DPDP [1] or other laws), they literally cannot access or hand over your readable content. This goes beyond basic End-to-End Encryption (E2EE). E2EE protects data in transit between users, but the provider might still hold keys or access metadata. Zero-knowledge ensures the provider is completely blind to the content [2].
Popular zero-knowledge tools are Proton mail, Tuta mail, Standard Notes, Notesnook, Proton Drive, Bitwarden, Filen.io, Simplex Chat, Threema (banned in India since May 2023) etc.
WhatsApp, with fully visible metadata to Meta, Gmail, Outlook, Telegram and Arattai are not zero knowledge tools. WhatsApp heavily advertise their E2EE features as sufficient for privacy, often misleading Indian users into believing basic E2EE equals full protection while downplaying metadata risks and provider access.
Signal prioritizes usable, strong E2EE with excellent metadata protection over pure zero-knowledge. It's "privacy by design + policy," is not absolute zero-knowledge. Many experts still call it the gold standard for messaging.
In India lack of awareness, network affect, convenience, habit, and zero cost keep WhatsApp, Gmail, and Google Drive dominant. Zero-knowledge tools offer stronger privacy but demand more effort and paid subscriptions or one time fee for comfortable and carefree usage in a price-sensitive market like India. This limits mass adoption and keeps strong privacy tools largely confined to tech-savvy or high-risk users.
1. Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025 - https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2190655®=3&lang=2
2. https://www.ghostvolt.com/blog/end-to-end-vs-zero-knowledge-encryption.html -
Why we need more Zero-knowledge tools?
[Part 1 of 2]
Zero-knowledge tools (often called zero-knowledge encryption or zero-knowledge architecture services) are privacy-focused apps and platforms where the service provider has zero knowledge of the actual data. Even if they are subpoenaed, hacked, or compelled by authorities (relevant in India under DPDP [1] or other laws), they literally cannot access or hand over your readable content. This goes beyond basic End-to-End Encryption (E2EE). E2EE protects data in transit between users, but the provider might still hold keys or access metadata. Zero-knowledge ensures the provider is completely blind to the content [2].
Popular zero-knowledge tools are Proton mail, Tuta mail, Standard Notes, Notesnook, Proton Drive, Bitwarden, Filen.io, Simplex Chat, Threema (banned in India since May 2023) etc.
WhatsApp, with fully visible metadata to Meta, Gmail, Outlook, Telegram and Arattai are not zero knowledge tools. WhatsApp heavily advertise their E2EE features as sufficient for privacy, often misleading Indian users into believing basic E2EE equals full protection while downplaying metadata risks and provider access.
Signal prioritizes usable, strong E2EE with excellent metadata protection over pure zero-knowledge. It's "privacy by design + policy," is not absolute zero-knowledge. Many experts still call it the gold standard for messaging.
In India lack of awareness, network affect, convenience, habit, and zero cost keep WhatsApp, Gmail, and Google Drive dominant. Zero-knowledge tools offer stronger privacy but demand more effort and paid subscriptions or one time fee for comfortable and carefree usage in a price-sensitive market like India. This limits mass adoption and keeps strong privacy tools largely confined to tech-savvy or high-risk users.
1. Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025 - https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2190655®=3&lang=2
2. https://www.ghostvolt.com/blog/end-to-end-vs-zero-knowledge-encryption.html -
Tu perds ton mot de passe Netflix? Un clic sur le lien dans tes courriels, c'est réglé.
Chez nous, on peut rien faire pour toi. Techniquement impossible.
On a pas ton courriel. Jamais demandé. La récupération passe par une phrase de 24 mots que toi seul possèdes. Si on pouvait réinitialiser avec un courriel, un pirate dans ta boîte ou un mandat de perquisition le pourrait aussi.
C'est pas un bug, c'est l'architecture zero-knowledge.
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Tu perds ton mot de passe Netflix? Un clic sur le lien dans tes courriels, c'est réglé.
Chez nous, on peut rien faire pour toi. Techniquement impossible.
On a pas ton courriel. Jamais demandé. La récupération passe par une phrase de 24 mots que toi seul possèdes. Si on pouvait réinitialiser avec un courriel, un pirate dans ta boîte ou un mandat de perquisition le pourrait aussi.
C'est pas un bug, c'est l'architecture zero-knowledge.
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Lose your Netflix password? One click in your inbox and you're back in.
With us? Nothing we can do to reset it. Technically impossible.
We don't have your email. Never asked for it. Recovery happens through a 24-word phrase only you hold. If we could reset it with an email, so could a hacker in your inbox or a warrant.
It's not a bug. That's zero-knowledge architecture.
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Lose your Netflix password? One click in your inbox and you're back in.
With us? Nothing we can do to reset it. Technically impossible.
We don't have your email. Never asked for it. Recovery happens through a 24-word phrase only you hold. If we could reset it with an email, so could a hacker in your inbox or a warrant.
It's not a bug. That's zero-knowledge architecture.
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Do you prefer typing on a full keyboard while you work?
We completely understand. 💻🔒
Introducing the AmnyX Desktop Bridge!
You can securely sync your mobile AmnyX app with your desktop computer.
There’s no complex technical setup—just scan and sync.
Type faster, securely transfer files, and keep your P2P encrypted conversations flowing whether you’re at your desk or on the go.@AmnyX www.amnyx.com
#Privacy #ZeroKnowledge #desktop #secure #P2P -
Do you prefer typing on a full keyboard while you work?
We completely understand. 💻🔒
Introducing the AmnyX Desktop Bridge!
You can securely sync your mobile AmnyX app with your desktop computer.
There’s no complex technical setup—just scan and sync.
Type faster, securely transfer files, and keep your P2P encrypted conversations flowing whether you’re at your desk or on the go.@AmnyX www.amnyx.com
#Privacy #ZeroKnowledge #desktop #secure #P2P -
Decentralized WhatsApp Clone - No Setup or Signup
https://positive-intentions.com
This is intended to introduce a new paradigm in client-side managed secure cryptography. We can avoid registration of any sort. A fairly unique offering for a messaging app.
No need for things like phone numbers or registering to any app stores. There are no databases to be hacked Allowing users to send E2EE messages; no cloud, no trace.
#Privacy #OpenSource #P2P #WebRTC #Decentralization #DigitalSovereignty #CyberSecurity #FOSS #SelfHosted #NoCloud #AntiCorp #Encryption #WebDev #TechLiberty #PrivateMessaging #Networking #DataPrivacy #InternetFreedom #LocalFirst #SoftwareEngineering #WebApps #ZeroKnowledge #PrivacyTech #IndieDev #NoSignup #NoInstall #DecentralizedWeb #SecureMessaging #BrowserApp #TechEthics
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Decentralized WhatsApp Clone - No Setup or Signup
https://positive-intentions.com
This is intended to introduce a new paradigm in client-side managed secure cryptography. We can avoid registration of any sort. A fairly unique offering for a messaging app.
No need for things like phone numbers or registering to any app stores. There are no databases to be hacked Allowing users to send E2EE messages; no cloud, no trace.
#Privacy #OpenSource #P2P #WebRTC #Decentralization #DigitalSovereignty #CyberSecurity #FOSS #SelfHosted #NoCloud #AntiCorp #Encryption #WebDev #TechLiberty #PrivateMessaging #Networking #DataPrivacy #InternetFreedom #LocalFirst #SoftwareEngineering #WebApps #ZeroKnowledge #PrivacyTech #IndieDev #NoSignup #NoInstall #DecentralizedWeb #SecureMessaging #BrowserApp #TechEthics
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Decentralized WhatsApp Clone - No Setup or Signup
https://positive-intentions.com
This is intended to introduce a new paradigm in client-side managed secure cryptography. We can avoid registration of any sort. A fairly unique offering for a messaging app.
No need for things like phone numbers or registering to any app stores. There are no databases to be hacked Allowing users to send E2EE messages; no cloud, no trace.
#Privacy #OpenSource #P2P #WebRTC #Decentralization #DigitalSovereignty #CyberSecurity #FOSS #SelfHosted #NoCloud #AntiCorp #Encryption #WebDev #TechLiberty #PrivateMessaging #Networking #DataPrivacy #InternetFreedom #LocalFirst #SoftwareEngineering #WebApps #ZeroKnowledge #PrivacyTech #IndieDev #NoSignup #NoInstall #DecentralizedWeb #SecureMessaging #BrowserApp #TechEthics
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Decentralized WhatsApp Clone - No Setup or Signup
https://positive-intentions.com
This is intended to introduce a new paradigm in client-side managed secure cryptography. We can avoid registration of any sort. A fairly unique offering for a messaging app.
No need for things like phone numbers or registering to any app stores. There are no databases to be hacked Allowing users to send E2EE messages; no cloud, no trace.
#Privacy #OpenSource #P2P #WebRTC #Decentralization #DigitalSovereignty #CyberSecurity #FOSS #SelfHosted #NoCloud #AntiCorp #Encryption #WebDev #TechLiberty #PrivateMessaging #Networking #DataPrivacy #InternetFreedom #LocalFirst #SoftwareEngineering #WebApps #ZeroKnowledge #PrivacyTech #IndieDev #NoSignup #NoInstall #DecentralizedWeb #SecureMessaging #BrowserApp #TechEthics
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Decentralized WhatsApp Clone - No Setup or Signup
https://positive-intentions.com
This is intended to introduce a new paradigm in client-side managed secure cryptography. We can avoid registration of any sort. A fairly unique offering for a messaging app.
No need for things like phone numbers or registering to any app stores. There are no databases to be hacked Allowing users to send E2EE messages; no cloud, no trace.
#Privacy #OpenSource #P2P #WebRTC #Decentralization #DigitalSovereignty #CyberSecurity #FOSS #SelfHosted #NoCloud #AntiCorp #Encryption #WebDev #TechLiberty #PrivateMessaging #Networking #DataPrivacy #InternetFreedom #LocalFirst #SoftwareEngineering #WebApps #ZeroKnowledge #PrivacyTech #IndieDev #NoSignup #NoInstall #DecentralizedWeb #SecureMessaging #BrowserApp #TechEthics
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The EFF documented it: Google shared location data with ICE despite explicitly promising not to.
Not just Google. Every platform faces this. A privacy policy is a promise. A court order is a legal obligation. One always wins.
Your identities, vault, and messages are encrypted with your own keys. We have no access. If someone demands your data, we have nothing.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/04/google-broke-its-promise-me-now-ice-has-my-data
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The EFF documented it: Google shared location data with ICE despite explicitly promising not to.
Not just Google. Every platform faces this. A privacy policy is a promise. A court order is a legal obligation. One always wins.
Your identities, vault, and messages are encrypted with your own keys. We have no access. If someone demands your data, we have nothing.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/04/google-broke-its-promise-me-now-ice-has-my-data
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The EFF documented it: Google shared location data with ICE despite explicitly promising not to.
Not just Google. Every platform faces this. A privacy policy is a promise. A court order is a legal obligation. One always wins.
Your identities, vault, and messages are encrypted with your own keys. We have no access. If someone demands your data, we have nothing.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/04/google-broke-its-promise-me-now-ice-has-my-data
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‘Von der Leyen Announces the EU’s New Age Verification App Claiming it is “Completely Anonymous” & users “Cannot be Tracked”’ | …the EU is about to have its ‘Clipper’ moment
Who is going to be this generation’s Matt Blaze? 🙂
The Clipper Chip was announced on April 16, 1993, exactly 33 years ago, less one day:
https://www.reddit.com/r/europrivacy/comments/1sm1uoy/von_der_leyen_announces_the_eus_new_age/
#ageVerification #clipper #eu #oops #rofl #zeroKnowledge -
‘Von der Leyen Announces the EU’s New Age Verification App Claiming it is “Completely Anonymous” & users “Cannot be Tracked”’ | …the EU is about to have its ‘Clipper’ moment
Who is going to be this generation’s Matt Blaze? 🙂
The Clipper Chip was announced on April 16, 1993, exactly 33 years ago, less one day:
https://www.reddit.com/r/europrivacy/comments/1sm1uoy/von_der_leyen_announces_the_eus_new_age/
#ageVerification #clipper #eu #oops #rofl #zeroKnowledge -
‘Von der Leyen Announces the EU’s New Age Verification App Claiming it is “Completely Anonymous” & users “Cannot be Tracked”’ | …the EU is about to have its ‘Clipper’ moment
Who is going to be this generation’s Matt Blaze? 🙂
The Clipper Chip was announced on April 16, 1993, exactly 33 years ago, less one day:
https://www.reddit.com/r/europrivacy/comments/1sm1uoy/von_der_leyen_announces_the_eus_new_age/
#ageVerification #clipper #eu #oops #rofl #zeroKnowledge -
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