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Everything about Cryptocat
Open source encrypted chat application
Cryptocat is a discontinued open-source desktop application intended to allow encrypted online chatting available for Windows, OS X, and Linux. It uses end-to-end encryption to secure all communications to other Cryptocat users. Users are given the option of independently verifying their buddies' device lists and are notified when a buddy's device list is modified and all updates are verified through the built-in update downloader. Wikipedia →
🧠Start here: a 6-step reading path
- Read the overview: CryptocatA 5-minute orientation
- Pick up a classic book: CryptographsThe most-reprinted book on the subject
- Go sideways: Silent Circle (software)A closely related topic
- Go sideways: TextSecureA closely related topic
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đź“š Books worth reading
- 📕CryptographsMary Margolies · 1994
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