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Privacy and security are critical for teams whose data and communication must stay protected. Self-custody ensures teams have full control over communication without third-party data exposure, creating a secure foundation for collaboration. Two secure messaging platforms in this space are Signal and Diode Collab. Both offer end-to-end encryption and a privacy-first design, but they differ in their approach: Diode Collab is built for teams with self-custody data, identities, and permissions, whereas Signal is built for...

July brought a new round of improvements to the Diode Collab app - the following updates are live in versions v1.17.10 to v1.17.13! ICP Support for Join & Chat Attachments Diode now uses Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) canisters and vetKeys to enable secure Zone joining and chat attachment syncing, even when no existing members are online, by validating membership through ChainFusion and providing decryption keys through the Zone smart contract. You must be using a...

Slack vs. Mattermost vs. Diode: Best Self-Custody Alternatives for Enterprise Collaboration

Enterprise collaboration has evolved through three distinct phases, each addressing the growing need for data security and organizational control. While cloud-based solutions like Slack revolutionized team communication, they introduced critical vulnerabilities that on-premise alternatives attempted to solve. Now, a new category has emerged that combines the best of both worlds: on-chain collaboration platforms. Table of Contents Slack vs. Mattermost vs. Diode Comparison Cloud-Based Solutions (Slack, Microsoft Teams, Discord) On-Premise Solutions (Mattermost, Rocket.Chat, Zulip) On-Chain Solutions...

Messaging Built for Web3 When communication tools were first built, they were not created for a world in which your data lived in cloud environments beyond your control. They were built for a more innocent time when successful communication was the ends, instead of the means to acquire your information. As the Internet and cloud infrastructure has advanced to meet demand, the underlying technology services, and most of the widely used communication apps, have consolidated...

June brought a new round of improvements to the Diode Collab app - the following updates are live in versions v1.17.5 to v1.17.9! Billing Entitlement to Create Canisters Paid plans are now able to support ICP canisters by default! This means that you can retain full self-custody to your data without having to manage a hardware/virtual peer to ensure chats and files are always online. Customizable Font Size There is now a “font size” setting...

The Diode team rolled out some great updates in May, making the Diode Collab app even better. You’ll find these improvements in versions v1.16.1 - 1.17.4. Faster Boot Times App startup is much quicker, especially on desktop. Android improved too, but more updates are coming. Smoother Zone Switching Switching between Zones, especially large ones, is now faster and more seamless. Faster Discover Page Community cards now load much quicker on the Discover page. Improved Linked...

Top 3 Diode Collab Use Cases People use Diode Collab for many reasons, whether it’s a personal preference for privacy, a need for secure team collaboration, or a way to share files without third-party risk. Whatever the case, Diode Collab is built for individuals and teams who want a collaboration platform that prioritizes security and puts them in full control of their data. Below are some common use cases in which people choose Diode Collab...

April brought even more improvements to the Diode Collab app as we continue moving forward on our 2025 roadmap. These updates have been released in Diode Collab v1.15.4 - 1.16.0. Encryption For All Profiles All profiles opened or created in 1.16.0 or later are encrypted on disk. A single new PIN can be set to protect acess to all profiles, profiles now display a “Profile Moniker” for privacy, and while private chat files are encrypted,...

The Diode team has has published some great new updates for March, making the Diode Collab app even better. These updates have been released in Diode Collab v1.15.2 - 1.15.3. Discover Page New users land on the “Discover” page, where they can explore and join community Zones. Nomad plan Zones auto-publish at three team members, while paid plans choose, and all Zones offer invite codes for moderated access. Chat Reactions You can now add a...

Diode Collab vs. Slack, Discord, and Teams There is nothing more critical to your business than protecting your team and your confidential information - whether it be intellectual property, IT details, personnel data, or financial information. However, most team communication tools, such as Slack, Discord, and Teams, are not end-to-end encrypted, leaving your critical data exposed to the company behind the application. In this article we explore the case for Diode Collab - a fully...

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Diode Collab vs. Signal

Diode Collab Update - July

Slack vs. Mattermost vs. Diode: Best Self-Custody Alternatives for Enterprise Collaboration

Diode Collab - The Web3 Messaging App

Diode Collab Update - June

Diode Collab Update - May

Top 3 Diode Collab Use Cases

Diode Collab Update - April

Diode Collab Update - March

Diode Collab vs. Slack, Discord, and Teams