July 27th, 2024

Molly: An Independent Signal Fork

Molly is an independent, open-source messaging app for Android, offering features like passphrase encryption, automatic locking, RAM shredding, backup scheduling, and support for Tor, while promoting community involvement.

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Molly: An Independent Signal Fork

Molly is an independent fork of the messaging app Signal, designed for Android users. It aims to provide a fully free and open-source experience, distinguishing itself by eliminating proprietary code and features found in Signal. Key features of Molly include complete freedom from proprietary blobs, database protection through passphrase encryption, and automatic locking of the app after a user-defined period of inactivity. Additionally, it offers RAM shredding to securely erase sensitive data, as well as backup scheduling for daily or weekly automatic backups. Molly also supports Tor and SOCKS proxy through Orbot, enhancing user privacy. The project encourages community involvement and donations through Open Collective, emphasizing its commitment to open-source principles.

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By @jfjdkfnjrhr - 4 months
Could be interesting to self host signal.....

One question I have is... Why is Monero needed in the repositories for this org?!?!