Male Gamer Faces “Dead End” Due to an Encryption Feature
One of the key encryption features applied in many current chat applications is end-to-end encryption (E2EE). However, the limitation of this feature in various chat apps is that they often allow users to lose access to their messages if they switch devices. Not only that, but many chat applications require users to face a “dead end” scenario.
“I was getting to know a female friend while playing the game, and she also provided her phone number for contact. We even scheduled our first date. However, on the day of the date, I had to enter a code to decrypt the messages. I didn’t understand why it kept failing, and I couldn’t recall the messages I had sent earlier. I know it’s my fault for not saving the code, but anyone who gets their messages encrypted can end up in this situation,” a male gamer lamented.
According to this user, the date went smoothly because she had already sent him a message earlier. However, it was clear that the encryption feature had caused the gamer to miss out on an important connection.
Gamer Unintentionally Discovers a Solution
In the same post, this user mentioned that after the mishap, he discovered a new chat application called Lotus Chat. Although it also features end-to-end encryption, the updates are much quicker. Notably, the E2EE of Lotus Chat is implemented automatically, without needing to enter a code to decrypt messages.
“This chat application is new but doesn’t have many issues. Especially when transferring to a new device, messages remain intact, and I don’t have to recover them using a code. For me, using Lotus Chat is definitely a priority,” the user shared.
The E2EE feature has been integrated into many chat applications. However, the experience may not be optimal for users if they switch to an application that doesn’t effectively implement this feature. Users can often encounter scenarios like the one faced by this gamer.
