> Signal is a proof-of-concept application that Open Whisper Systems uses to show off and sell their technology to other chat companies like how they have been doing with WhatsApp[2], Google[3] and Microsoft[4].
This is a very uncharitable interpretation. Signal is arguably more secure than the competitors you mentioned, not just a "proof-of-concept".
> He was not really speaking for what was best for the community, you can read the blog post as marketing material.
In the blog post Moxie mentioned usability concerns due to federation, which directly affect users.
This is a very uncharitable interpretation. Signal is arguably more secure than the competitors you mentioned, not just a "proof-of-concept".
> He was not really speaking for what was best for the community, you can read the blog post as marketing material.
In the blog post Moxie mentioned usability concerns due to federation, which directly affect users.