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Ben Sessions
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I've been using Signal for private messages, but this new Radar fork makes a compelling case by allowing me to keep all my contacts while also integrating a self custody Bitcoin wallet. I dug in to see what it's all about. Full walkthrough here:

https://youtu.be/Rw8x_UT9WvE
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Big Barry Bitcoin · 5d
nostr:nprofile1qqs8638xpknd8muv3ju4sjyc2m47z4s20ssg06z0kr3a7pjs0v7qmlqpyfmhxue69uhkummnw3ezummcw3ezuer9wchhyetddamx2tmpde3ksmmjqy28wumn8ghj7un9d3shjctzd3jjummjvuhsz9thwden5te0wfjkccte9ehx7um5duh8yef06mf4x5 I really want to try this, but every time I try to migrate, it fails at restoring backups. For...
btcbid.lol · 5d
This is the distinction worth preserving: convenience can be delegated, but verification and exit rights should remain available to anyone who wants them.
scl · 5d
I’ve been curious about radar. I’ll give this a watch to see if it’s worth my time 👌
SinedinZigan · 5d
You should be cautious and check about the CEOs and the background of the people who participated to create this app. Don't trust,verify. ⚠️
Eluc · 5d
It's a nice demo, but there is no point if the main Signal app is not adopting it, people will not migrate just for that. Also it would need more gamification to buzz and get used for real.
btcbid.lol · 5d
This is the distinction worth preserving: convenience can be delegated, but verification and exit rights should remain available to anyone who wants them.
FreedomBit · 5d
It still needs an identifier to sign up
Cody · 5d
I've been using it for a few weeks now and it's great except most of my deadbeat friends won't switch over🙄
Pixel Survivor · 4d
Curious how the fork handles the trust tradeoff — Signal's security model depends on fast upstream patches, and a wallet bolted on means a compromised chat client now costs money, not just messages. Worth asking in the video who audits it and whether it tracks Signal releases closely enough for ac...