adb
@adbenitez.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy
Hi, I'm the developer of ArcaneChat.
About me:
Ceraunophile, I like: GNU/Linux, free/libre software, decentralization, privacy, Emacs, Python, Delta Chat […]
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About me:
Ceraunophile, I like: GNU/Linux, free/libre software, decentralization, privacy, Emacs, Python, Delta Chat […]
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Abdanan, January 7th 2026. A 40K people city in Iranian mountains where people took over all police and government buildings, as far as we gather. Internet blockades are happening intermittently in various forms. There a massive sense of uncertainty and panic […]
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January 8, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Abdanan, January 7th 2026. A 40K people city in Iranian mountains where people took over all police and government buildings, as far as we gather. Internet blockades are happening intermittently in various forms. There a massive sense of uncertainty and panic […]
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several people reporting lately that #deltachat has become their main app: They are now spending more time in the chats, also with web apps, than in any other app. It may be a turn to more private communications when social media has become more toxic, obnoxious and dangerous in many places? […]
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chaos.social
January 7, 2026 at 1:22 AM
several people reporting lately that #deltachat has become their main app: They are now spending more time in the chats, also with web apps, than in any other app. It may be a turn to more private communications when social media has become more toxic, obnoxious and dangerous in many places? […]
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We are looking for an experienced Android UI developer for https://github.com/deltachat/deltachat-android. Native Java, close to the system, with minimal deps and fluff.
Networking/encryption/persistence is not part of the job as it happens in https://github.com/chatmail/core
Remote collab is […]
Networking/encryption/persistence is not part of the job as it happens in https://github.com/chatmail/core
Remote collab is […]
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chaos.social
January 5, 2026 at 8:12 PM
We are looking for an experienced Android UI developer for https://github.com/deltachat/deltachat-android. Native Java, close to the system, with minimal deps and fluff.
Networking/encryption/persistence is not part of the job as it happens in https://github.com/chatmail/core
Remote collab is […]
Networking/encryption/persistence is not part of the job as it happens in https://github.com/chatmail/core
Remote collab is […]
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My niece comes to the U.S. most years from Europe to visit her grandfather.
This year she was stopped at the airport, taken into an interrogation room, accused of being a prostitute, had her phone taken and scanned, and released.
You know, in case you were wondering why tourism to the U.S. is […]
This year she was stopped at the airport, taken into an interrogation room, accused of being a prostitute, had her phone taken and scanned, and released.
You know, in case you were wondering why tourism to the U.S. is […]
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mastodon.social
January 5, 2026 at 2:03 PM
My niece comes to the U.S. most years from Europe to visit her grandfather.
This year she was stopped at the airport, taken into an interrogation room, accused of being a prostitute, had her phone taken and scanned, and released.
You know, in case you were wondering why tourism to the U.S. is […]
This year she was stopped at the airport, taken into an interrogation room, accused of being a prostitute, had her phone taken and scanned, and released.
You know, in case you were wondering why tourism to the U.S. is […]
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Don't believe those who loudly claim email can not avoid metadata! They are ignorant of our continuous works on minimizing metadata:
DONE:
- no phone number other identifying data needed
- no cleartext "Subject"
- no cleartext "To"
- randomized "Date"
- no IP addresses
- […]
DONE:
- no phone number other identifying data needed
- no cleartext "Subject"
- no cleartext "To"
- randomized "Date"
- no IP addresses
- […]
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chaos.social
January 5, 2026 at 12:18 PM
Don't believe those who loudly claim email can not avoid metadata! They are ignorant of our continuous works on minimizing metadata:
DONE:
- no phone number other identifying data needed
- no cleartext "Subject"
- no cleartext "To"
- randomized "Date"
- no IP addresses
- […]
DONE:
- no phone number other identifying data needed
- no cleartext "Subject"
- no cleartext "To"
- randomized "Date"
- no IP addresses
- […]
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Wow, relying on Signal might actually be a Very Bad Idea™
In below longread there's a lot to unwind, but the essence is this: it is a state asset for American imperialism built on the infrastructure of Big Tech.
So... uh... @delta it is then? […]
In below longread there's a lot to unwind, but the essence is this: it is a state asset for American imperialism built on the infrastructure of Big Tech.
So... uh... @delta it is then? […]
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greennuclear.online
January 4, 2026 at 11:52 AM
Wow, relying on Signal might actually be a Very Bad Idea™
In below longread there's a lot to unwind, but the essence is this: it is a state asset for American imperialism built on the infrastructure of Big Tech.
So... uh... @delta it is then? […]
In below longread there's a lot to unwind, but the essence is this: it is a state asset for American imperialism built on the infrastructure of Big Tech.
So... uh... @delta it is then? […]
January 3, 2026 at 11:16 PM
some country: have oil or other resources
USA: it looks like someone needs freedom
#usa #trump #venezuela
USA: it looks like someone needs freedom
#usa #trump #venezuela
January 3, 2026 at 10:58 PM
some country: have oil or other resources
USA: it looks like someone needs freedom
#usa #trump #venezuela
USA: it looks like someone needs freedom
#usa #trump #venezuela
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I certainly hope the EU can put the same sanctions on the US for attacking Venezuela as they did on Russia for attacking Ukraine. This is indefensible.
January 3, 2026 at 8:41 AM
I certainly hope the EU can put the same sanctions on the US for attacking Venezuela as they did on Russia for attacking Ukraine. This is indefensible.
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Habe mich eben länger mit den Leuten von https://delta.chat unterhalten. Was für ein grandioses Projekt! Ich hab bisher immer nur gehört „das basiert auf Email“ und man denkt sich „was für Freaks“ und hakt es aber. Aber das ist grandios!
Komplett dezentral
Beliebig viele Identitäten/Profile für […]
Komplett dezentral
Beliebig viele Identitäten/Profile für […]
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mastodon.social
December 30, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Habe mich eben länger mit den Leuten von https://delta.chat unterhalten. Was für ein grandioses Projekt! Ich hab bisher immer nur gehört „das basiert auf Email“ und man denkt sich „was für Freaks“ und hakt es aber. Aber das ist grandios!
Komplett dezentral
Beliebig viele Identitäten/Profile für […]
Komplett dezentral
Beliebig viele Identitäten/Profile für […]
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Iran may be on the verge of Internet shutdowns again. If you have friends or family in #iran, now is the time to let them onboard for example with https://tiiiz.ir -- because using in-country servers helps to stay connected. If you need support for setting up a relay in or for Iran, send us a DM […]
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chaos.social
December 30, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Iran may be on the verge of Internet shutdowns again. If you have friends or family in #iran, now is the time to let them onboard for example with https://tiiiz.ir -- because using in-country servers helps to stay connected. If you need support for setting up a relay in or for Iran, send us a DM […]
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#39c3 .ending .. quite an enjoyable blast, and thanks to all the wonderful people just dropping by to say "thank you, it all works very nice for us"! 🥰 Certainly raised team spirits :)
This year around, apart from one #chatmail relay setup workshop we didn't do […]
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This year around, apart from one #chatmail relay setup workshop we didn't do […]
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December 30, 2025 at 5:11 PM
#39c3 .ending .. quite an enjoyable blast, and thanks to all the wonderful people just dropping by to say "thank you, it all works very nice for us"! 🥰 Certainly raised team spirits :)
This year around, apart from one #chatmail relay setup workshop we didn't do […]
[Original post on chaos.social]
This year around, apart from one #chatmail relay setup workshop we didn't do […]
[Original post on chaos.social]
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It's true: the more technical background and pre-conceptions you have, the more more likely you run into trouble with #deltachat 😂
Don't think so much! 😉
Don't think so much! 😉
December 30, 2025 at 7:50 PM
It's true: the more technical background and pre-conceptions you have, the more more likely you run into trouble with #deltachat 😂
Don't think so much! 😉
Don't think so much! 😉
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Boost pwease
#askfedi #DuckDuckFedi
What's the difference between #deltachat and #simplex?
I want to pick one to invest my time in fully setting up. I've tried SimpleX and it's okay but I see DeltaChat is active on Fedi and maybe has more momentum?
All constructive thoughts are welcome!
#askfedi #DuckDuckFedi
What's the difference between #deltachat and #simplex?
I want to pick one to invest my time in fully setting up. I've tried SimpleX and it's okay but I see DeltaChat is active on Fedi and maybe has more momentum?
All constructive thoughts are welcome!
December 25, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Boost pwease
#askfedi #DuckDuckFedi
What's the difference between #deltachat and #simplex?
I want to pick one to invest my time in fully setting up. I've tried SimpleX and it's okay but I see DeltaChat is active on Fedi and maybe has more momentum?
All constructive thoughts are welcome!
#askfedi #DuckDuckFedi
What's the difference between #deltachat and #simplex?
I want to pick one to invest my time in fully setting up. I've tried SimpleX and it's okay but I see DeltaChat is active on Fedi and maybe has more momentum?
All constructive thoughts are welcome!
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On this day, two years ago, we published the first chatmail relay, https://delta.chat/en/2023-12-13-chatmail along with templates to replicate the setup, without needing any permission. Two weeks ago we thought there are 60 relays when a hacker handed in a 100+ list 😂
A bunch of knowledgeable […]
A bunch of knowledgeable […]
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chaos.social
December 13, 2025 at 11:02 AM
On this day, two years ago, we published the first chatmail relay, https://delta.chat/en/2023-12-13-chatmail along with templates to replicate the setup, without needing any permission. Two weeks ago we thought there are 60 relays when a hacker handed in a 100+ list 😂
A bunch of knowledgeable […]
A bunch of knowledgeable […]
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#deltachat PSAs regarding the last 24 hours:
1) If you messaged someone about 20-30 hours ago, and did not get an expected response/receipt better "resend" (long-tap or right-click the message to resend). Unfortunately, not all queued messages at the crashing […]
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1) If you messaged someone about 20-30 hours ago, and did not get an expected response/receipt better "resend" (long-tap or right-click the message to resend). Unfortunately, not all queued messages at the crashing […]
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December 11, 2025 at 12:13 PM
#deltachat PSAs regarding the last 24 hours:
1) If you messaged someone about 20-30 hours ago, and did not get an expected response/receipt better "resend" (long-tap or right-click the message to resend). Unfortunately, not all queued messages at the crashing […]
[Original post on chaos.social]
1) If you messaged someone about 20-30 hours ago, and did not get an expected response/receipt better "resend" (long-tap or right-click the message to resend). Unfortunately, not all queued messages at the crashing […]
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#chatmail relays really are the dumbest messaging servers in town, but having fun with each other 😂 https://chatmail.at/doc/relay
December 11, 2025 at 10:28 AM
#chatmail relays really are the dumbest messaging servers in town, but having fun with each other 😂 https://chatmail.at/doc/relay
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RE: https://chaos.social/@thefinalstrawradio/115679804496870004
Another nice surprise! A careful discussion and appreciation of our almost 8-year long running efforts, and its #deltachat and #chatmail artifacts. The "Signal contingency plan" comes complete with podcast, website and zine!
Another nice surprise! A careful discussion and appreciation of our almost 8-year long running efforts, and its #deltachat and #chatmail artifacts. The "Signal contingency plan" comes complete with podcast, website and zine!
chaos.social
December 7, 2025 at 7:06 PM
RE: https://chaos.social/@thefinalstrawradio/115679804496870004
Another nice surprise! A careful discussion and appreciation of our almost 8-year long running efforts, and its #deltachat and #chatmail artifacts. The "Signal contingency plan" comes complete with podcast, website and zine!
Another nice surprise! A careful discussion and appreciation of our almost 8-year long running efforts, and its #deltachat and #chatmail artifacts. The "Signal contingency plan" comes complete with podcast, website and zine!
RE: https://mastodon.social/@adbenitez/115677102758775659
"it took us decades and we needed to build a quantum computer, but finally we will be able to decipher that message he sent back in 2025!"
the message: "Yo!"
"it took us decades and we needed to build a quantum computer, but finally we will be able to decipher that message he sent back in 2025!"
the message: "Yo!"
created an small #Webxdc app for #deltachat / #arcanechat as a joke to quickly send a "Yo!" or "Bro!" notification to your chat pals!
this was inspired by an episode of #silliconvalley https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silicon_Valley_(TV_series)
and actually […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
this was inspired by an episode of #silliconvalley https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silicon_Valley_(TV_series)
and actually […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
December 7, 2025 at 3:56 PM
RE: https://mastodon.social/@adbenitez/115677102758775659
"it took us decades and we needed to build a quantum computer, but finally we will be able to decipher that message he sent back in 2025!"
the message: "Yo!"
"it took us decades and we needed to build a quantum computer, but finally we will be able to decipher that message he sent back in 2025!"
the message: "Yo!"
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A few things #deltachat apps are doing positively different from #signal apps
- easiest onboarding ever; not depending on phone numbers or other private data
- support for multiple chat profiles/identities
- decentralized servers, not depending on US-based GAFAM etc.
- migration from one […]
- easiest onboarding ever; not depending on phone numbers or other private data
- support for multiple chat profiles/identities
- decentralized servers, not depending on US-based GAFAM etc.
- migration from one […]
Original post on chaos.social
chaos.social
December 7, 2025 at 8:39 AM
A few things #deltachat apps are doing positively different from #signal apps
- easiest onboarding ever; not depending on phone numbers or other private data
- support for multiple chat profiles/identities
- decentralized servers, not depending on US-based GAFAM etc.
- migration from one […]
- easiest onboarding ever; not depending on phone numbers or other private data
- support for multiple chat profiles/identities
- decentralized servers, not depending on US-based GAFAM etc.
- migration from one […]
this is so cool! I ported to #Webxdc TIC-80 fantasy #computer for making, playing and sharing tiny #games
you can import/export files with add/get commands!
with this you can create #retro games in #lua, #fennel, #python, #ruby, #javascript etc and […]
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you can import/export files with add/get commands!
with this you can create #retro games in #lua, #fennel, #python, #ruby, #javascript etc and […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
December 7, 2025 at 8:55 AM
this is so cool! I ported to #Webxdc TIC-80 fantasy #computer for making, playing and sharing tiny #games
you can import/export files with add/get commands!
with this you can create #retro games in #lua, #fennel, #python, #ruby, #javascript etc and […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
you can import/export files with add/get commands!
with this you can create #retro games in #lua, #fennel, #python, #ruby, #javascript etc and […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
created an small #Webxdc app for #deltachat / #arcanechat as a joke to quickly send a "Yo!" or "Bro!" notification to your chat pals!
this was inspired by an episode of #silliconvalley https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silicon_Valley_(TV_series)
and actually […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
this was inspired by an episode of #silliconvalley https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silicon_Valley_(TV_series)
and actually […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
December 7, 2025 at 7:28 AM
created an small #Webxdc app for #deltachat / #arcanechat as a joke to quickly send a "Yo!" or "Bro!" notification to your chat pals!
this was inspired by an episode of #silliconvalley https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silicon_Valley_(TV_series)
and actually […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
this was inspired by an episode of #silliconvalley https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silicon_Valley_(TV_series)
and actually […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
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On the occasion of SimpleX and Session getting cryptocoin-donations/funding ... we won't hide that most delta contributors are pretty skeptical of cryptocoin-circles. Exhibit 1: Webxdc apps -- mini apps that anyone can whip up -- and the declared motto still on […]
[Original post on chaos.social]
[Original post on chaos.social]
December 3, 2025 at 9:55 PM
On the occasion of SimpleX and Session getting cryptocoin-donations/funding ... we won't hide that most delta contributors are pretty skeptical of cryptocoin-circles. Exhibit 1: Webxdc apps -- mini apps that anyone can whip up -- and the declared motto still on […]
[Original post on chaos.social]
[Original post on chaos.social]