Not at all. You’re effectively using a messenger that can only receive messages when your phone has an internet connection because briar doesn’t have servers. Also the connections are made through the Tor network, which hides metadata
Messages are only sent when both online though, thet’s the bigger difference (unless using Briar Mailbox). Also it can send over wifi and bluetooth without internet connection i.e. no other devices involved.
sexy_peach@feddit.org 23 hours ago
Not at all. You’re effectively using a messenger that can only receive messages when your phone has an internet connection because briar doesn’t have servers. Also the connections are made through the Tor network, which hides metadata
artyom@piefed.social 16 hours ago
Briar does not require an internet connection. It can send messages over Bluetooth and WiFi.
victorz@lemmy.world 22 hours ago
To be fair, that’s true for most messengers, even ones that do have servers.
IanTwenty@lemmy.world 20 hours ago
Messages are only sent when both online though, thet’s the bigger difference (unless using Briar Mailbox). Also it can send over wifi and bluetooth without internet connection i.e. no other devices involved.
victorz@lemmy.world 19 hours ago
That’s an entirely different thing, yes. 😄
I’ve always wondered what the utility is in sending messages over Bluetooth. Exchanging data secretly and securely in person, I guess?