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by wyager 3959 days ago
Haven't we already established that crypto served over the internet is not a good idea (because a malicious actor can own the server and provide bad JS)?

Also, does this actually use the OTR protocol?

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No, it doesn't actually use the OTR protocol. The application actually follows this flow: https://github.com/crodjer/qotr/blob/master/FLOW.rst#how-qot...

I understand the name is confusing. I was a long way into naming everything about the project QOTR before I realised that OTR is best used if the protocol is implemented, instead of taking it as general concept.

I plan to re-write the application (at least the front-end, which does all the encryption stuff) based on the reviews and if people think that it is actually an idea worth pursuing.