Hi everyone,
I’m exploring the possibility of creating a decentralized messenger based on IPFS that is censorship-resistant and unblockable. The goal is to develop a tool that leverages decentralization, allowing users to actively participate in maintaining and sharing resources.
I’d love to get insights from the community on a few key questions:
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What IPFS-based messengers are already out there? I’ve looked into https://getsession.org and https://berty.tech. How stable are these projects, and are they suitable for forking to adapt to specific requirements?
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Would it be better to fork and modify an existing open-source messenger, or would starting development from scratch offer more flexibility and control? What challenges might arise with each approach?
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One of the hurdles I’ve encountered is the difficulty of implementing IPFS on mobile clients. What are some strategies or best practices for overcoming these challenges? Are there any mobile-friendly libraries or tools for IPFS that you’d recommend?