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Signal is working on registration without a phone number. But what form will it take? (aboutsignal.com)
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[–] GreenKnight23@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago (1 children)

simplex doesn't require phone numbers or emails to sign up.

instead you need to scan codes for a trust. it's actually everything I wanted in a messenger. well...I wish they had gifs like telegram.

[–] onlinepersona@programming.dev 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

And how's the spam on simplex?

[–] GreenKnight23@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago (1 children)

nonexistent.

unless someone literally invites you to the chat you're not getting in.

unless you literally allow someone to scan your code, you will not be able to send them messages.

[–] onlinepersona@programming.dev 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Wat? What about public groups?

[–] GreenKnight23@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago

they are currently in beta but really don't exist.