simplex-chat / simplex-chat/simplexmq

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Description

The ability to add a subject to a message and have this field be encrypted.

This can allow for the protocol to also be used as an email like protocol, not just a messaging protocol.

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. First locate the message and protocol definitions and the existing encryption handling, then clarify the wire format and compatibility requirements. Done should mean messages support an encrypted subject and the protocol behavior is covered by tests.

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Assessment

Tech stack
haskell
Domain
cryptography, networking
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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