Signal: Keep your phone number private with Signal usernames

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  • TextSecure

    A private messenger for Android.

  • https://github.com/signalapp/Signal-Android/issues/7409

    > We've discussed at length why this is not possible, but if you have more thoughts then please visit the forums. Please try not to open duplicate issues in the future, even if you feel like something is important.

    I wonder why this is "not possible"

  • Signal-Server

    Server supporting the Signal Private Messenger applications on Android, Desktop, and iOS

  • > They could at least BSL the server code and allow others to verify the server code and host but not compete.

    This is exactly what they do (except they use AGPL): https://github.com/signalapp/Signal-Server

  • WorkOS

    The modern identity platform for B2B SaaS. The APIs are flexible and easy-to-use, supporting authentication, user identity, and complex enterprise features like SSO and SCIM provisioning.

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  • mollyim-android

    Enhanced and security-focused fork of Signal.

  • You may be able to install something like https://github.com/mollyim/mollyim-android in the EU ... eventually.

  • session-android

    A private messenger for Android.

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