Jun 4, 2024 [SimpleX network: private message routing, v5.8 released with IP address protection and chat themes](./20240604-simplex-chat-v5.8-private-message-routing-chat-themes.md)
What's new in v5.8:
- private message routing.
- server transparency.
- protect IP address when downloading files & media.
- chat themes for better conversation privacy - in Android and desktop apps.
- group improvements - reduced traffic and additional preferences.
- improved networking, message and file delivery.
Also, we added Persian interface language to the Android and desktop apps, thanks to our users and Weblate.
May 16, 2024 [SimpleX: Redefining Privacy by Making Hard Choices](./20240516-simplex-redefining-privacy-hard-choices.md)
When it comes to open source privacy tools, the status quo often dictates the limitations of existing protocols and structures. However, these norms need to be challenged to radically shift how we approach genuinely private communication. This requires doing some uncomfortable things, like making hard choices as it relates to funding, alternative decentralization models, doubling down on privacy over convenience, and more.
In this post we explain a bit more about why SimpleX operates and makes decisions the way it does:
Apr 26, 2024 [SimpleX network: legally binding transparency, v5.7 released with better calls and messages](./20240426-simplex-legally-binding-transparency-v5-7-better-user-experience.md)
We published Transparency Reports, Security Policy, and Frequently Asked Questions, and updated Privacy Policy.
We are committed to have full consistency between marketing promises and legally binding documents.
What's new in v5.7:
- quantum resistant end-to-end encryption with all contacts.
- forward and save messages without revealing the source.
Apr 16. 2024 [The dangers of metadata in messengers](./20240416-dangers-of-metadata-in-messengers.md)
_By [Esra'a al Shafei](https://mastodon.social/@alshafei)_
It's important not to be complacent with the current standards of messaging, where metadata aggregation is still normalized in apps falsely and dangerously marketed as "private". This is a post exploring the fundamental differences between privacy and security.
Apr 4. 2024 [Why I joined SimpleX Chat](./20240404-why-i-joined-simplex-chat-esraa-al-shafei.md)
_By [Esra'a al Shafei](https://mastodon.social/@alshafei)_
Transitioning from a lifelong career dedicated to nonprofits, including Board roles at organizations like the Wikimedia Foundation, Access Now and Tor, my decision to join SimpleX Chat may come as a surprise to some. But, as I step into this new chapter, I want to share the insights and convictions that have guided me here, shedding light on what I think sets SimpleX Chat apart and why this move feels like an essential learning opportunity.
Mar 23, 2024 [SimpleX network: real privacy and stable profits, non-profits for protocols, v5.6 released with quantum resistant e2e encryption and simple profile migration](./20240323-simplex-network-privacy-non-profit-v5-6-quantum-resistant-e2e-encryption-simple-migration.md)
SimpleX network: deliver real privacy via a profitable business and non-profit protocol governance:
- community and business interests are aligned.
- the journey to the decentralized non-profit protocol governance.
- welcome, Esra’a!
What's new in v5.6:
- quantum resistant end-to-end encryption (BETA) – enable it for the new contacts.
- use the app during the audio and video calls.
- migrate all app data to another device via QR code.
Mar 14, 2024 [SimpleX Chat v5.6 (beta): adding quantum resistance to Signal double ratchet algorithm](./20240314-simplex-chat-v5-6-quantum-resistance-signal-double-ratchet-algorithm.md)
This is a major upgrade for SimpleX Chat messaging protocol stack, I am really proud to present this work of the whole team.
This post also covers various aspects of end-to-end encryption, compares different messengers, and explains how and why quantum-resistant encryption is added to SimpleX Chat:
- Why do we need end-to-end encryption?
- Why encryption is even allowed?
- End-to-end encryption security: attacks and defense.
- How secure is encryption in different messengers?
- Adding quantum resistance to Signal double ratchet algorithm.
- When can you start using quantum resistant chats?
- Next for post-quantum crypto: all direct chats, small groups and security audit.
Dec 08, 2021. [SimpleX Chat v0.5 released: the first chat platform that is 100% private by design - no access to your connections graph](./20211208-simplex-chat-v0.5-released.md)
