I don't think you're wrong. The point of this integration is to start connecting Whatsapp's giant database of phone numbers with Facebook Messenger/IG accounts. At this time, it's still possible to be anonymous on Whatsapp, but that ends once this project is completed.
Been trying to get friends and family to switch to Signal since early 2017 with no luck.
Been trying to get friends and family to switch to Signal since early 2017 with no luck.