Blog roll please!
Quick reads across a variety of topics
Diode Collab - A Secure Discord Alternative
Discord Alternative
12 Feb
12:00
In early 2026, the search for a Discord alternative accelerated after after Discord’s new identity verification policy (requiring users to submit government IDs and facial scans) sparked major privacy concerns. As a result, many users are now searching for a Discord alternative that doesn’t compromise their data security or anonymity. Diode Collab™ is emerging as a leading solution: a fully end-to-end encrypted, decentralized collaboration platform that protects both people and their information. Why Users Are...
Diode & ICP – Driving Secure, Decentralized Collaboration
Diode
09 Feb
12:00
Diode’s collaboration with the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) has introduced always-on, self-custody decentralized infrastructure for private team collaboration. Since enabling canisters for all communities in October 2025, over 1,000 Diode Collab Zones are now using canisters for decentralized team collaboration! This milestone highlights the growing adoption of self-custody collaboration for organizations, teams, communities, and families who value privacy. Celebrating 1,000 Private Communities with the Internet Computer Protocol! To celebrate this milestone, Diode is launching the...
Diode Collab Update - December
Diode
31 Dec
12:00
The Diode Collab app made strong improvements throughout December, delivering valuable improvements across versions v1.18.8 through v1.18.13. Reduced Memory Usage Memory usage in the app has been decreased by around 50%, increasing the performance of the app noticeably for most users. New Discover Page Zone Cards The community “Discover” Zone cards are redesigned to be smaller so that they are easier to browse. Add “Clear Notifications” to Zone Settings A persistent notification bubble could appear...
Relcaim Family Privacy with Diode
Diode
04 Dec
12:00
Family communication should be simple, safe, and truly secure. Group messaging keeps everyone connected, shared photos preserve memories, and digital calendars keep the household running. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: most traditional messaging apps fall short on family safety and secure messaging. The Problem Every photo, message, and document shared usually passes through, and often stays on, someone else’s server. Even “secure” messaging apps rely on centralized systems that can be logged, exposed, or linked...
Security and Crisis Management Platform with Diode
Diode
31 Oct
12:00
When Privacy Meets Preparedness Recently, a major outage at Amazon Web Services (AWS) disrupted banks, websites, communication platforms, and government services worldwide. This revealed how much organizations depend on centralized cloud providers—and how vulnerable communication can be, especially when needed during emergencies, when those systems fail. Diode offers a decentralized, Zero Trust network that removes single points of failure from third-party solutions, ensuring secure messaging, file sharing, and network access with complete privacy and guaranteed...
Diode Collab Update - September & October
Diode
28 Oct
12:00
The Diode Collab app saw great progress throughout September and October, with impactful updates in versions v1.17.21 to v1.17.27 as the team continues advancing a broader set of major developments in upcoming versions that are soon to be released. Enable ICP Canisters on All Zones As of 1.17.23, all Zones now include an ICP Canister by default, bringing always-on self-custody benefits to every Zone. Learn more here. Dismiss Desktop OS Notifications Automatically OS notifications on...
Diode Collab vs. Signal
Diode
20 Aug
12:00
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...
Slack vs. Mattermost vs. Diode: Best Self-Custody Alternatives for Enterprise Collaboration
Slack alternative
28 Jul
00:00
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...
Diode Collab vs. Slack, Discord, and Teams
Diode
13 Mar
02:21
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...
Self-Custody for Data
self-custody
10 Feb
12:11
Diode Collab: Secure Collaboration, Redefined We’re excited to announce a major update to Diode Collab™ - our next-gen collaboration suite designed for seamless, secure teamwork. Diode Collab ensures teams stay connected while maintaining full data self-custody - all without self-hosted servers or network supplier risk! Diode Collab v.1.15.0 introduces: Always-on presence (by leveraging the Internet Computer - see below!) Full push notifications for both iOS and Android Advanced file policy permissions for organizations and large...