Decentralized Group Communication: NIP29 Exploration

I'm joined by guests Fiatjaf, Hodlbod & Jeff G to discuss DMs and groupchats.

Chapters

(00:00) - Introduction to the discussion

(02:32) - Overview of MLS Messaging Layer Security and its role in group chats.

(10:03) - Addressing spam and impersonation in group communications.

(14:16) - Managing group keys and group membership.

(21:10) - Security concerns and potential vulnerabilities.

(26:58) - Relays and group management.

(30:50) - Importance of secure client implementations.

(35:25) - Handling bad actors in group chats.

(43:15) - Integration of payments in group chat dynamics pay-to-post model.

(50:25) - Exploring broadcast model for private groups.

(55:16) - Proof of concept for a secure group chat client.

(59:27) - Conclusion and final thoughts

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