I’m always in favour of SimpleX Chat, but wouldn’t it be beneficial (and fair) to include the description what the specific colours mean?

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1 Repudiation in SimpleX Chat will include client-server protocol from v5.7 or v5.8. Currently it is implemented but not enabled yet, as its support requires releasing the relay protocol that breaks backward compatibility.

2 Post-quantum cryptography is available in beta version, as opt-in only for direct conversations. See below how it will be rolled-out further.

Some columns are marked with a yellow checkmark:

when messages are padded, but not to a fixed size.

when repudiation does not include client-server connection. In case of Cwtch it appears that the presence of cryptographic signatures compromises repudiation (deniability), but it needs to be clarified.

when 2-factor key exchange is optional (via security code verification).

when post-quantum cryptography is only added to the initial key agreement and does not protect break-in recovery.