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None of this particularly matters given that Signal is actively working on not requiring phone numbers.
by Klonoar 6y ago
None of this particularly matters given that Signal is actively working on not requiring phone numbers.
- Mediterraneo10 6y agoSignal is actively working on other identifiers than a phone number, but can you cite proof that no phone will be required at all? I got the impression that Signal will still require a phone number at signup to do SMS verification, and only then give you a way to provide non-phone-number identifiers to contacts.
- Klonoar 6y agoEh, fair. I cannot cite proof, only note that every instance I've seen Signal promise this feature has been worded in a way that indicates no phone number would be required. It is unfortunate that I don't see many from Signal on this forum, as it'd be nice if someone would just clarify this already considering the popularity of it as a feature request.
- pixxel 6y agoNot from Signal but the MobileCoin CEO posted this answer yesterday. ..... >>The UK also has receiver verification. If I try to send to an account and it doesn't match the name I'm sending to, my bank will warn me. How do you stop impersonation? A: Signal relies on phone numbers for identities. Other apps that integrate MobileCoin may have a higher threshold for identification. ..... Reads to me like phone numbers are not going away.