Juggernaut, Sphinx and Status: Interesting instant messaging apps
Continuing with the fashionable topic of current and possible alternatives to the instant messaging application of WhatsApp, today we will present 3 interesting open source instant messaging apps.
They are Juggernaut, Sphinx and Status, and not only have interesting advantages as messaging applications, but as a mechanism or payment method, since they are based on blockchain technology.
Group Communication Platforms for GNU / Linux
Although you are 3 new apps to present are from open source, the interesting thing is its construction under the Blockchain technology. However, for those who want to explore alternatives that do not include this technology, we have many previous publications that we recommend reading after it is finished:
"Communication applications or platforms have facilitated and increased person-to-person or group-to-group communication, being extremely useful by allowing effective and efficient communications between them from anywhere on the planet with real-time internet access through multiple communication channels." Communication: Platforms for GNU / Linux Operating Systems.
Instant messaging apps with Blockchain Technology
What is Juggernaut?
According to Juggernaut official site, it is described as:
"An instant messaging application that reimagines the way we send messages, using an end-to-end encryption mechanism, with routing over the onion network, which makes it resistant to censorship, while providing an efficient messaging mechanism and a payment system from peer to peer. Which is why Juggernaut is more than just a new instant messaging application, since it allows its users to enjoy all the capabilities provided by Bitcoin and the Lightning Network."
Bliss multiplatform application is currently available in Windows, Mac OS and Linux. And the installer file format comes in ".AppImage" format. In addition, its developers promise that it will soon be available for mobile operating system platforms. And for more information about everything for your download and install you can visit your official website on GitHub.
What is Sphinx?
According to Sphinx official site, it is described as:
“An instant messaging application that runs on top of the Lightning Network and uses TLV to send messages on top of it. Which means that each message is a payment sent from one user to another. Which, in turn, means that each message requires a micropayment that ensures that the nodes route their messages. If the official servers are used, the payments are not charged, since the satoshis never leave their nodes, although it can also connect its own nodes. Finally, among many other benefits, the application supports the sending and requesting of payments, bi-directionally and the creation of groups."
Bliss multiplatform application is currently available in Windows, Mac OS and Linux. And the installer file format comes in ".AppImage" format. In addition, it is available for mobile operating system platforms, iOS and Android. And for more information about you can visit your official website on GitHub.
What is Status?
According to Status official site, it is described as:
“An instant messaging app, a crypto wallet and a Web3 browser built with the latest technology. Which is why, it can be considered as a powerful super application for private and secure communication. Plus, it uses the latest encryption and security tools to ensure your messages and transactions are yours and yours alone. And it cuts out the middle man to keep your messages private and your assets safe."
Bliss multiplatform application is currently available in Windows, Mac OS and Linux. And the installer file format comes in ".AppImage" format. In addition, it is available for mobile operating system platforms, iOS and Android. And for more information about everything for your download and install you can visit your official website on GitHub.
Conclusion
We hope this "useful little post" about «Juggernaut, Sphinx y Status», 3 interesting instant messaging apps open source based on blockchain technology; is of great interest and utility, for the entire «Comunidad de Software Libre y Código Abierto» and of great contribution to the diffusion of the wonderful, gigantic and growing ecosystem of applications of «GNU/Linux».
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