The protocol is built from the same digital DNA as the Tor browser and the chat app Signal and will be used to create new ways for folks to communicate, share files, and generally surf the web while simultaneously protecting their privacy.

  • @[email protected]
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    91 year ago

    I am always skeptical when new encryption protocols are announced. We already have quite a few properly reviewed and proven ones. Any new one has to stand all those tests first before it can be considered secure.

    • Hot Saucerman
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      51 year ago

      If it is based on Tor and Signal its not “new” and its probably a bad tech writer not understanding the details.

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        1 year ago

        If a new protocol is based on Tor and Signal, it’s still a new protocol. If they don’t use the existing protocols unmodified, they might break crucial parts in the larger security model.

        Edit: even the website states

        Veilid is a new, distributed communication protocol developed by Cult of the Dead

    • @SheeEttin
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      21 year ago

      It sounds like it’s a new app using existing encryption.

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        21 year ago

        That doesn’t say anything. I can tell you “I am using AES256” which is a proven cipher, but I can use it totally wrong, by using an inadequate block mode or not initializing it correctly. Or by using shitty keys, inadequate pseudo-random sources, etc.

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    71 year ago

    This news makes it sound like theres no encrypted messaging protocols around. I wish it was more clear what is special about this one. Is it the integration of onion routing and end to end encryption into one protocol?