ESPN on Nostr: But the OTF funds projects well known in the CyberSecurity world, even Tails, so I ...
But the OTF funds projects well known in the CyberSecurity world, even Tails, so I wouldn't worry much, if privacy maxi, use SimpleX Chat, or Session App, IMO hands down best
privacy and adoption is growing, even non tech savvy individuals can be on boarded easily
**#What is known of OTF?**#
Open Technology Fund (OTF) funds a variety of projects focused on internet freedom, digital security, and privacy. Some examples of projects funded by OTF include:
Technology development and implementation projects, such as:
+ Secure operating systems (e.g., Qubes and Tails)
+ Anonymizing browsers (e.g., Tor)
+ Encrypted message services (e.g., Signal)
+ VPN and circumvention solutions for users in highly restrictive censorship environments
Research projects, including:
+ Analysis of novel online censorship and surveillance techniques
+ Exploration of solutions to address these threats
Digital security projects, such as:
+ Security audits for open-source projects (e.g., Cryptocat, Commotion Wireless, TextSecure, GlobaLeaks, MediaWiki, OpenPGP.js, Nitrokey, Ricochet, and Signal)
+ Bug bounty programs (e.g., for The Tor Project)
Convenings and community learning initiatives
Support for user costs for open-source projects and communities
Emergency support for journalists, human rights defenders, and civil society organizations facing digital threats and attacks
OTF also provides ongoing project support for activities such as security audits, usability and user safety, translations, and community learning. Additionally, the fund offers matching donations for auditing non-OTF-supported projects that are in use by individuals and organizations under threat of censorship/surveillance.
privacy and adoption is growing, even non tech savvy individuals can be on boarded easily
**#What is known of OTF?**#
Open Technology Fund (OTF) funds a variety of projects focused on internet freedom, digital security, and privacy. Some examples of projects funded by OTF include:
Technology development and implementation projects, such as:
+ Secure operating systems (e.g., Qubes and Tails)
+ Anonymizing browsers (e.g., Tor)
+ Encrypted message services (e.g., Signal)
+ VPN and circumvention solutions for users in highly restrictive censorship environments
Research projects, including:
+ Analysis of novel online censorship and surveillance techniques
+ Exploration of solutions to address these threats
Digital security projects, such as:
+ Security audits for open-source projects (e.g., Cryptocat, Commotion Wireless, TextSecure, GlobaLeaks, MediaWiki, OpenPGP.js, Nitrokey, Ricochet, and Signal)
+ Bug bounty programs (e.g., for The Tor Project)
Convenings and community learning initiatives
Support for user costs for open-source projects and communities
Emergency support for journalists, human rights defenders, and civil society organizations facing digital threats and attacks
OTF also provides ongoing project support for activities such as security audits, usability and user safety, translations, and community learning. Additionally, the fund offers matching donations for auditing non-OTF-supported projects that are in use by individuals and organizations under threat of censorship/surveillance.