For most IMs I agree, Briar is/was slightly different though, being P2P and E2E encrypted. There isn't many IMs out there supporting Bluetooth connections between users for example.

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rglullis 2 hours ago | parent | next [-]

Being p2p, network effects are even larger: you have to convince not only your own friends to install and use, but also rely on enough density in your area?

	▲	ijustlovemath 2 hours ago \| parent \| next [-]
		Helene survivor here. I will be spreading the word about this project and keeping some APKs for if the shit hits the fan again. FDroid being able to sync between local devices means all you need is to get fdroid onto someones phone. Wish they had an iphone app though!
	▲	fwip 2 hours ago \| parent \| prev [-]
		You only need to rely on density in your area if you have no other network - it will happily use mobile data or Wifi connections if you have them.

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raybb 4 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

Anyone have an idea how good https://qaul.net/ is?

I saw it shared at dweb camp and it seemed like a pretty long term serious project for P2P.

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copperx 3 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

Bitchat is great, but I don't understand why it's Bluetooth only. I would think Wifi reaches further.

	▲	dewey 2 hours ago \| parent [-]
		Because Bluetooth has a low energy mode which it uses.