briar @briar@fosstodon.org

Using #LoRa (long range) frequencies to leverage the reach of #briar.
(a e2e encrypted messenger that routes everything through Tor when there is internet connection, if there is none, it can create a meshnet)

Currently only a gitlab issue.

But a prototype that uses #meshtastic instead of briar reports to have a reach for about 1-2km (single device to single device) and can be used for around 8 days without recharging.

More about that here:
https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/-/issues/1742

#meshnet #hamradio

What is hindering you the most to use #Briar (more often)?

Do you know that you can add any RSS feed into briar?

"You can use Briar to read any blog or news site that publishes an #RSS feed. The articles are downloaded via #Tor to protect your privacy. You can reblog and comment on articles from RSS feeds, just like you can with blog posts."

https://briarproject.org/manual/#rss-feeds

"#Briar over #I2P would be absolutely fantastic and we'd welcome and enccourage anyone who wishes to take on that project. Unfortunately I don't have the time or Briar knowlege to do it at the moment, but if someone who does has SAM or I2CP or even i2ptunnel questions I can certainly help answer those."
@eyedeekay on github

#Briar in a nutshell:
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to get it, or to read more about Briar, go to: https://briarproject.org

#Briar also has a desktop version. Currently it is only an alpha release so you might run into some bugs.
If you do, please report them back! Here, or even better in its issue tracker: https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar-gtk/issues

here’s the blogpost by nico to this release: https://nico.dorfbrunnen.eu/posts/2020/briar-alpha/

And: Nico is looking for someone helping to make it a #debian package.

We are looking for volunteers to test a new feature with us. Please spread the word and fill out this form, if you want to participate.
https://blocksurvey.org/survey/1N8xVFNtYtHTP3UgEtZTWgJQwwymebKSXy/b36cfe24-6678-4163-93b0-b5953e305199

#Briar provides private messaging, public forums and blogs that are protected against the following surveillance and censorship threats:

- Metadata surveillance
- Content surveillance.
- Takedown orders.
- Denial of service attacks.
- Internet blackouts

https://briarproject.org/how-it-works/

#briar is a messaging app designed for activists, journalists, and anyone else who needs a safe, easy and robust way to communicate.
#introduction

Unlike traditional messaging apps, Briar doesn’t rely on a central server - messages are synchronized directly between the users’ devices. If the internet’s down, Briar can sync via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi... If the internet’s up, Briar can sync via the Tor network, protecting users and their relationships from surveillance.

https://briarproject.org/how-it-works/

test posting
post testing.