Advantages and Challenges of Protocols over Platforms

This chapter explores the benefits and potential difficulties of protocols compared to platforms, using the example of the decentralized messaging app Beeper. The speakers discuss the clean user interface of Beeper and its transparent business model, emphasizing the importance of reliability, privacy, and security. They also touch on the Apple iMessage situation and the introduction of Beeper Mini, as well as the security and privacy aspects of iMessage.