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The clients are all open source; the server isn't, but the last time I checked they plan to opensource it as soon as they make sure there aren't any major explo
by spoiler 11y ago
The clients are all open source; the server isn't, but the last time I checked they plan to opensource it as soon as they make sure there aren't any major exploits someone could use against it. Which I know might sound silly, because the open source community could find and patch those, but in light of all the recent crypto-related security bugs lately, it makes you wonder if it is a wise decision after all.
- ex3ndr 11y agoFounders of Telegram was never successful in OSS, they just don't have interest in this. This was clearly marketing stuff. I tried to make something really opensourced, but no one was interested in the Telegram LLC.
- SunShiranui 11y agoI think that, when it comes to secure and private communications, you can't really make any sort of claim in that direction if you're not open source.