Keychat v1.19.7 Released: Enhanced Group Messaging, Nsec Login, and Improved Notifications

18 Sept

Keychat, the decentralized messaging app that integrates Bitcoin ecash, Nostr protocol, and Signal protocol, has recently released its latest update, version 1.19.7. The app offers a unique, privacy-focused messaging experience by utilizing decentralized technologies to ensure secure and anonymous communication.

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Features of Keychat:

Bitcoin Ecash as Stamps: Messages are "stamped" with Bitcoin ecash and sent through Nostr relays, mimicking a decentralized postal system.
Nostr Relays as Post Offices: Multiple Nostr relays, run by independent operators, act as intermediaries, collecting Bitcoin ecash and delivering messages.
End-to-End Encryption: Signal protocol is used to ensure messages are encrypted, with a unique key for each message, allowing only the sender and receiver to decrypt it.
Metadata Privacy: Keychat updates sending and receiving addresses with every message to prevent tracking, further enhancing user anonymity.
No Registration Required: Users generate Nostr keys as IDs, removing the need for traditional registration.

Key Updates in Version 1.19.7:

Nsec Login: Added support for logging in using Nostr private keys (nsec), simplifying the login process.
Medium-Sized Group Chats: Introduced group chat functionality using the Signal protocol, allowing for secure communication within larger groups.
Updated Notification System: Now utilizes Google Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) to improve real-time message notifications.

Latest Version Files:

keychat-arm64-v8a-v1.19.7-release.apk (42.4 MB)
keychat-universal-v1.19.7-release.apk (74.4 MB)

This update continues to improve the app's functionality, offering users a secure and decentralized communication tool with enhanced group messaging and login options.

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