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No.

Given that Signal requires a phone number to sign up and one can still be a victim to SIM-swapping attacks? I don't think so.

Get rid of phone number sign-in and we can talk.




You can protect yourself from SIM swapping by setting a registration PIN in the app.


Yes, right now you still need a phonenumber but they are working on a solution without needing a phone.


Telegram dude.


Nah bro.




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