Just installed @delta and was under the impression that it was email based. I expected to have to put in some email credentials and use my local email server. But instead it created a disconnected profile and just uses IMAP as a transport?
delta.chat/en/help does not make clear how this actually works.
Decentralised is a great buzz word, but without better description of how it works makes it difficult to trust.
delta.chat/en/help#security-au… doesn't mention architecture, just encryption.
Delta Chat: FAQ
What is Delta Chat? Delta Chat is a reliable, decentralized and secure instant messaging app, available for mobile and desktop platforms. Instant creation of private chat profiles with secure and i...delta.chat
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in reply to keverets • • •Tiziano
in reply to Delta Chat • •Mmmh I think the question would be: will there be more chatmail relays to choose from / will it be possibile to host one's own in the future?
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in reply to Tiziano • • •There are already more relays,
chatmail.at/relays lists some of them. This page is reachable through the "Use other server" option during profile creation. At the end of the page there is a link to chatmail.at/doc/relay/ with the documentation on setting up your own relay. You can also use any IMAP+SMTP server, especially if you already have one, but be aware of rate limits and spam filters, and you likely don't want to reuse your existing mailbox for chatting.
Chatmail: Relays
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