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How does simplex compare to signal?
No identifiers, so your social graph stays private.
Also has an independent security audit.
https://simplex.chat/#how-simplex-works
So then how do you pair with a connection? Do you send them (out of band like through email or something) some kind of key that they then accept? That sounds super annoying.
In person with a QR code
Or a link.
For me, the main distinction is selfhostability (although I have concerns about the majority keeping using the default servers, I could still ask a friend or family member to use mine).
Also I am a bit concerned about them pushing the "No identifiers" thing which seems misleading, since you're still identified, just per-conversation.