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In this episode, <b>Kee Jeffreys, Technical Co-Founder of Session</b>, and I discuss the use of blockchain technology in enhancing the security and privacy of messaging apps, specifically Session. Session, which has over a million monthly active users, uses
 a decentralized network of nodes incentivized by Session tokens. Unlike traditional messaging apps, Session does not require a phone number for sign-up and employs onion routing and end-to-end encryption to protect user data. Key emphasizes the importance
 of considering the threat model and user needs when choosing a messaging app. Session is best suited for high-threat scenarios, while other apps may be more appropriate for regulatory compliance. Session is free, with potential future premium features, and
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<span style="color: black;">To access and download the entire podcast summary with discussion highlights --
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