What are some of the differences between White Noise and Xchat? I see White Noise uses multiple relays whereas Xchat circles are one relay per circle, I guess that's maybe the main one.
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Good point! XChat is set up with one relay per circle, but you can switch between circles (relays).
XChat is more focused on small, private groups, while White Noise seems to aim for larger crowds. That’s why XChat tries to use a single relay and keeps key packages away from the relay — we only share them via QR codes
Yes, XChat circles are a good design, much less breakable.
Only thing is I think it might lose the XChat name on the App Store and Play Store in a future trademark takedown from the other XChat. Maybe take the chance to rebrand it now while things are still new? Maybe ZeroChat? I can help you do a trademark search for any new name you might consider.
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Thanks Joe for bringing this up. At this stage we’d prefer to stick with XChat, but will definitely keep your point in mind going forward
No worries. Good to reserach anyway. Maybe X doesn't have a trademark for XChat, who knows? Feels like there must have been lots of things called XChat before X's XChat.
Was this XChat created without protected license? No chance, XChat would be able to stand a chance legally against the oligarch?
I could imagine there are jurists around, which would be happy to go into a fight against Elon don't you think?
Apple and Google respect trademark claims on their stores, so it just depends on the trademark and if putting the app on the App Store and the Play Store is important or not.
Maybe X doesn't have a trademark for XChat, who knows? Feels like there must have been lots of things called XChat before X's XChat.
Private circles for whispering secrets, QR as the velvet rope, sounds like the underground gallery every artist dreams of. Keeps the crowds out, lets the real collaborators in. Loving how Nostr tools like XChat turn relays into rebel hideouts.