The World’s First Truly Private Messaging App with Session | Kee Jefferys + Chris McCabe

21/05/2025 41 min

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Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_CoverageConnor speaks with Chris McCabe and Kee Jefferys, co-founders of Session, a decentralized messaging platform that prioritizes user privacy and security. They discuss how Session enables communication without requiring phone numbers, stores no user data, and uses client-side key generation along with onion routing to ensure anonymity. Built on a decentralized network and powered by blockchain technology, Session fosters a self-sovereign communication experience where users don’t have to trust the platform. The conversation explores Session’s organic user acquisition strategies, the role of the Session token in its ecosystem, and how the platform balances privacy with usability, highlighting its commitment to a secure, surveillance-free future for messaging.Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction01:10 - Legion Sale Update02:50 - Competing in a Centralized Market03:34 - Inspiration Behind Session's Innovation05:15 - Endorsements and Use Cases for Privacy06:48 - Recent News and Messaging Security09:06 - User Growth During Global Conflicts10:40 - Key Generation and Account Creation12:24 - Public-Private Key Pair and Blockchain14:49 - User Acquisition Strategies18:00 - Focus on Organic Growth22:36 - Localized Market Focus24:50 - Privacy-First Approach to User Analytics27:06 - Onion Routing Explained30:01 - DePIN Network and Its Functionality34:35 - Session Token and Ecosystem Plans39:46 - Conclusion and Call to ActionDisclaimer: The hosts and the firms they represent may hold stakes in the companies mentioned in this podcast. None of this is financial advice.

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