A brand new messaging app is coming to the Fediverse, and it's all thanks to the creator of Pixelfed.

A new messaging app is in development, and the project is described as “an open source WhatsApp for the Fediverse.”

  • boatswain@infosec.pub
    4·
    1 year ago

    I’m much more excited about Veilid than another server-based thing, even if it’s federated servers. Fully peer-to-peer seems like the way to go for direct conversations.

    • Sean Tilley@lemmy.mlOPMEnglish
      1·
      1 year ago

      I’m pretty curious about Veilid, and eager to check it out. But, I believe that peer-to-peer and federated could theoretically complement each other very well, especially when it comes to building infrastructure for this big weird network we’re a part of.

      • boatswain@infosec.pub
        3·
        1 year ago

        For me, federated networks make a lot of sense when you want moderation and admins. Having a lot of little places with centralized control that can all talk to each other is much preferable to having 5 giant shitty walled gardens.

        If I’m going to talk to a friend or a small group of friends directly, then I don’t feel a need to have a centralized authority in the works, which is why I’d prefer peer-to-peer for that kind of communication.

        Those are just my preferences though; good luck with the project, and hack on!

    • ikidd@lemmy.worldEnglish
      1·
      1 year ago

      This. Maybe something that doesnt want my phone number or require me to sign on from a known device. That shit creeps me out, because I know none of it is necessary.