I believe this started as an off-shoot of some discussion on 4chan's /g/ board numerous years ago. I mention this because while it is a really cool project, it's definitely hobbyists working on it, and hobbyists working on security software should definitely give some pause.
Personally, I hope it succeeds in the longer term. We need good, decentralized protocols and software. Decentralization comes with its own costs, and it may never overtake the centralized web. But, protocols like Bittorrent have proven to be super powerful even with their flaws and limitations. To me, it is a no brainer that we need end-to-end encrypted chat, and it would be ideal if it could be peer-to-peer.
Personally, I hope it succeeds in the longer term. We need good, decentralized protocols and software. Decentralization comes with its own costs, and it may never overtake the centralized web. But, protocols like Bittorrent have proven to be super powerful even with their flaws and limitations. To me, it is a no brainer that we need end-to-end encrypted chat, and it would be ideal if it could be peer-to-peer.