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==The basics== | ==The basics== | ||
− | ===Where can I find the white paper for | + | ===Where can I find the white paper for BitMessage?=== |
The pdf can be found [https://bitmessage.org/bitmessage.pdf Here] | The pdf can be found [https://bitmessage.org/bitmessage.pdf Here] | ||
− | ===Where can I find the technical paper for | + | ===Where can I find the technical paper for BitMessage?=== |
The pdf can be found [https://bitmessage.org/Bitmessage%20Technical%20Paper.pdf Here] | The pdf can be found [https://bitmessage.org/Bitmessage%20Technical%20Paper.pdf Here] | ||
==Installation and configuration== | ==Installation and configuration== | ||
− | ===How do I install | + | ===How do I install BitMessage?=== |
− | + | A great write up for setting up and using BitMessage can be found [http://cryptojunky.com/blog/2013/03/09/setting-up-and-using-bitmessage-an-encrypted-communications-platform-based-on-bitcoin/ Here.] | |
− | Currently | + | Currently BitMessage is Windows only. Other platform support is still under development. |
==How do I setup bitMessage to work with Tor?== | ==How do I setup bitMessage to work with Tor?== | ||
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As long as you have at least one connection, you can communicate with the network. If your connection indicator is yellow, you can have a maximum of 8 connections. | As long as you have at least one connection, you can communicate with the network. If your connection indicator is yellow, you can have a maximum of 8 connections. | ||
− | ==How does | + | ==How does BitMessage compare?== |
− | Here is a table comparing | + | Here is a table comparing BitMessage to other common messaging services. |
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Revision as of 04:51, 26 March 2013
Contents
The basics
Where can I find the white paper for BitMessage?
The pdf can be found Here
Where can I find the technical paper for BitMessage?
The pdf can be found Here
Installation and configuration
How do I install BitMessage?
A great write up for setting up and using BitMessage can be found Here. Currently BitMessage is Windows only. Other platform support is still under development.
How do I setup bitMessage to work with Tor?
To get bitMessage to use Tor as a proxy follow these steps. If you are using Tor Browser Bundle please skip to the next section.
- Navigate to Settings > Network Settings and select SOCKS5 from the Type: drop down under the Proxy server / Tor section.
- Next to 'Server hostname:' enter 'localhost' and next to 'Port:' enter '9050'.
- Select ok.
- Restart bitMessage.
If you are using Tor Browser Bundle, follow the steps above but use port '9150' instead.
Usage
How many connections should I have?
As long as you have at least one connection, you can communicate with the network. If your connection indicator is yellow, you can have a maximum of 8 connections.
How does BitMessage compare?
Here is a table comparing BitMessage to other common messaging services.
Bitmessage | Standard Email | Email + GPG | OTR | TorChat | Skype | Scayl | I2P Bote | CryptoCat | IRC | SMS | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Trustless | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | |||
P2P | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
Open Source | MIT | Depends | Depends | GPL V2.1 | GPL | No | No | GPL V3 | GPL | Yes | No |
Requires Proof of Work | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Hide Sender? | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | No | No |
Hide Receiver? | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Mobile Version | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Alpha | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Application or Web Based | Application | Both | Application | Application | Application | Application | Application | Application | Both | Both | Application |
Text Only Messages | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | |
Attachments | Small only | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Very Large | Yes | No | No | Yes |
Acknowledge delivery | Yes | No | No | No |