I first started using Signal not because of its hard-core encryption, but because it was the only messaging app I could find that: - Wasn't SMS - Had a qualit

I first started using Signal not because of its hard-core encryption, but because it was the only messaging app I could find that: - Wasn't SMS - Had a quality interface and feature set - Had a desktop app - Wasn't overly clunky for direct messages (Slack and Discord) - Wasn't affiliated with any major tech company Its encryption pedigree was just a bonus. I think it's well on its way to becoming a WhatsApp replacement (it already is for me of course, but for the average joe too), especially with the recent breaches the latter has had.