ESPN on Nostr: Yes, the app is FLOSS yet, despite the extensive scrutiny done by coders there are ...
Yes, the app is FLOSS yet, despite the extensive scrutiny done by coders there are many that feel they many be a honey pot as you do. SimpleX Chat fixes that, problem is, most people uses messengers openly known as government tools as WhatsApp Viber, Meta Messenger ,etc...
Signal has done some major progress on becoming more private, the latest was removing the mobile number need to use the app.
***What we need to know is, How is it funded:***
(pay attention to the OTF, this, IMO is the reason some feel uneasy):
Signal Messenger operates as a non-profit organization, relying on donations and grants to fund its development and maintenance. Here are some key funding sources:
1. Initial Funding: Brian Acton, co-founder of WhatsApp, donated $50 million to the Signal Foundation in 2017.
2. Donations: Signal relies on public donations from individuals and organizations to sustain its operations. As of 2020, Signal ran entirely on donations.
3. Grants: Signal has received grants from organizations such as the Knight Foundation, the Shuttleworth Foundation, and the Open Technology Fund (OTF), a US government-sponsored initiative.
4. Subsidies: Signal's parent organization, the Signal Technology Foundation, receives subsidies from the Signal Foundation, which is funded by donations and grants.
Signal's non-profit status and open-source nature ensure that the app remains free and accessible to users worldwide, without the need for advertising or data monetization. The organization's commitment to user privacy and security is reflected in its mission to "protect free expression and enable secure global communication through open source privacy technology."
Signal has done some major progress on becoming more private, the latest was removing the mobile number need to use the app.
***What we need to know is, How is it funded:***
(pay attention to the OTF, this, IMO is the reason some feel uneasy):
Signal Messenger operates as a non-profit organization, relying on donations and grants to fund its development and maintenance. Here are some key funding sources:
1. Initial Funding: Brian Acton, co-founder of WhatsApp, donated $50 million to the Signal Foundation in 2017.
2. Donations: Signal relies on public donations from individuals and organizations to sustain its operations. As of 2020, Signal ran entirely on donations.
3. Grants: Signal has received grants from organizations such as the Knight Foundation, the Shuttleworth Foundation, and the Open Technology Fund (OTF), a US government-sponsored initiative.
4. Subsidies: Signal's parent organization, the Signal Technology Foundation, receives subsidies from the Signal Foundation, which is funded by donations and grants.
Signal's non-profit status and open-source nature ensure that the app remains free and accessible to users worldwide, without the need for advertising or data monetization. The organization's commitment to user privacy and security is reflected in its mission to "protect free expression and enable secure global communication through open source privacy technology."