bdominy

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by bdominy 4y ago
In my experience having released an E2EE contact info sharing app, most people don't think about privacy protection and they won't tolerate much inconvenience to add them. So the more a large company supports efforts to mainstream
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by bdominy 4y ago
Having a co-founder is a simple way to show you have an idea other people may actually buy into. Credibility is crucial and people like quick assurances. It's like having a degree from an Ivy League school.
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by bdominy 4y ago
Cool idea. Keeping the interface very simple is essential, but you might consider adding some config within the app instead of relying on setup within the Contacts app. So, maybe add a ... button to the top of each contact where a popup win
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by bdominy 4y ago
I enjoy Twitter Spaces, as you can just listen in or actually participate in a discussion, or try starting one of your own. Most people are very helpful.
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by bdominy 4y ago
YC does offer a free version of their program open to anyone called Startup School ( https://www.startupschool.org ) that can be a good way to gain validation and judge interest. Applying to YC seems to be best for idea staged fou
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by bdominy 4y ago
Good point. Clearly, I will need an Android client to gain the widest audience. Hopefully more and more people will want a private way to stay connected and I can build it.
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Show HN: I built a contact info sharing app that uses end-to-end encryption(neucards.com)
1 points by bdominy 4y ago|2 comments
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by bdominy 4y ago
I added end-to-end encryption to my contact information sharing app, Neucards, because it is a perfect fit for the technology - sensitive information that is useful when shared with friends and potentially valuable to 3rd parties or open to
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by bdominy 4y ago
I just passed 100 downloads of my app after 6 months and I’m thrilled with that pace. In that time I’ve been able to make sure my backend is solid, and talk with people to gain valuable insights. My main metric is excitement. If I’m excited
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by bdominy 4y ago
Meta and Apple can both be sued or fined heavily if they are misrepresenting their use of e2ee. Signal has maybe 100 million users, but WhatsApp and Apple account for over 2 billion. They've done more to improve security in the text me
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by bdominy 4y ago
End-to-end encryption will make a big difference as people choose applications that offer a great experience while protecting their data from 3rd parties. WhatsApp, Signal, and Apple are all making big pushes in this area and working to inf
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by bdominy 5y ago
Software solutions are fine and I have used them before, especially with a team, but as a solo founder, I just like simple Post-Its - to each their own.
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by bdominy 5y ago
I use color coded Post-It notes to track my tasks. Red for high priority tasks, yellow for medium, green for low. Orange and blue for subtasks. Stick them on a whiteboard near your workspace and then move what you want to tackle into a row
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by bdominy 5y ago
They care about end-to-end encryption and let me use the app after I denied them access to my contacts. Signal is another possibility, but I don't like they require my phone number to make an account.
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by bdominy 5y ago
This is why I never give permission to apps to access my contacts. I wish Apple would have better protections than just a simple permission ask, when once granted, apps can do whatever they want with all of that data.
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by bdominy 5y ago
Identity theft, scams, robocalls, spam, etc. all get started by harvesting people’s personal information. It’s a commodity hackers trade for big bucks. The question is how to protect yourself? I use end-to-end encryption wherever possible,
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by bdominy 5y ago
This is why end-to-end encryption is important.
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by bdominy 5y ago
I have plans to add android and other platforms in the future, but since I’m working on this by myself, I had to stick with iOS. Luckily, the backend and encryption are not platform dependent, so I’m hoping it works out.
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by bdominy 5y ago
Neucards is designed to make sharing your contact information quick and secure. All of your card and account information, including photos, is end-to-end encrypted, allowing only those who have your card access. Sharing is as simple as show
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Show HN: Neucards – a secure digital contact card(neucards.com)
1 points by bdominy 5y ago|3 comments