What is Haven by OB1?
Haven is a free and open source messaging app for iOS and Android that focuses on privacy and security. It was created by OB1, the developers behind the decentralized marketplace OpenBazaar.
Some key features of Haven include:
- End-to-end encryption - Messages and calls are secured with encryption so only the recipients can read or listen to them.
- Self-destructing messages - Any message can be set to automatically delete itself from both devices after a set period of time.
- No personal information required - No phone numbers or emails needed to sign up, just a username.
- Open source code - Haven is transparent about its code and protocols to enable privacy experts and community to provide feedback.
- Burner accounts - Temporary accounts can be created for extra privacy when needed.
Overall, Haven aims to give regular people an easy to use and secure messaging app to take control over their privacy. The encryption protocols are designed to prevent anyone besides message recipients from accessing communications, including the app developers themselves.