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Show HN: Anonymous, ephemeral, E2EE chat with random strangers (uses OpenPGP.js)
Hey HN!
I built a lightweight chat app that randomly pairs two strangers for live conversations, with all messages encrypted end-to-end *in the browser* using OpenPGP.js. The server never sees plaintext; it only relays ciphertext. Once a chat ends, everything is auto-deleted.
*Key Features:*
• Browser-based encryption/decryption with OpenPGP.js (like ProtonMail)
• Zero registration required—fully anonymous
• Ephemeral chats automatically expire after a short time
• “Stranger danger” reminders to keep users cautious
• Simple, single-file PHP, database-less back end (for easy deployment anywhere if I open this up)
I’d love feedback on:
- The security model (particularly key exchange & verifying authenticity)
- Performance and resource usage (in your browsers)
- UI/UX improvements, or any other features you think are missing
Live demo: https://secrets.lol/ https://secrets.lol/
Thanks, and I look forward to your thoughts!