fredericgiov on Nostr: Curious about the difference between Keychat and White Noise? Both encrypt content ...

Curious about the difference between Keychat and White Noise?

Both encrypt content using OpenMLS, but:

Keychat uses Signal for 1:1 + small groups (for stronger post-compromise security)

White Noise uses MLS for everything

For large groups, Keychat formats messages like Nostr DMs (NIP-17), making them blend in — traffic looks identical to regular DMs.

Keychat = faster ratchet (Signal)
White Noise = pure MLS simplicity

Since they’re already 90% compatible, future interop between Keychat and White Noise is very likely.

Think of it like email clients using the same crypto but different headers. Same message. Different envelopes.