What is the technology behind Signal? — Sofvare Solutions LLP
Encrypted messaging app Signal is witnessing tremendous growth as it has now been ruling at position 1 on the “Top Free Apps” section of Apple and Google’s App Store (in 40 countries). On the other hand, WhatsApp is seeing a decline following a major update concerning the privacy of more than 2 billion users. Owing to this, WhatsApp (by Facebook) was forced to release clarifications regarding what information will be used and in what sense. Signal is an independent nonprofit. They are not tied to any major tech giants and will never be acquired by the other. All the development is possible by grants and donations made by people like you. In 2017, Brian Acton, co-founder of WhatsApp, left WhatsApp. Brian in an interview with Forbes stated he left over a dispute with Facebook regarding the monetization of WhatsApp. He voluntarily left $850 million in unvested options a few months before vesting was completed. He also noted that he was coached by Facebook executives to mislead European re