Many tech companies that offer messaging applications have realized that privacy is clearly a big concern for users, and that the implementation of mechanisms that allow them to be able to control and protect their personal data is key in order to create trust. However, most of them struggle to try to reach this goal, this is where Keybase excels.

Stellar built-in wallet

Keybase is the best privacy-focused messaging tool, which also has a built-in wallet with native a integration of the Stellar network.

Stellar is an internet protocol that works as a decentralized order book, and which facilitates the exchange without borders of any type of assets, and cryptocurrencies.

This means that Keybase users does not only enjoy the benefits of encryption to securely communicate with friends and peers, but also allows them to move value borderless for a very small fraction of a penny.

Keybase installation

Users are able to create an account by downloading the mobile or desktop app.

Once the app is installed, users are able to login or to create a new account. Once logged in, they are able to enjoy of all the funtionalities that Keybase offers.

For instance, user are able to link their own stellar account (by adding your private key) or to generate a new one.

Crypto Feature

Another cool feature is the one called "Crypto", which allows anyone to encrypt and sign any type of data (e.g text files). Keybase will generate a hash of the information that can be securely sent and which allows the receiver to securely verify and unencrypt the data using the Keybase app.

Keybase´s CLI

If you are a tech savy you can check their built in CLI command lines with some useful commands that you can execute from your own terminal.

Here you can find more information.

Conclusion

Keybase is without a doubt at the top when it comes to offering open source privacy-focused communication tools and thanks to this capabilities the company was recently acquired by Zoom, the world's leading video conferencing app, and this acquisition will surely help Zoom to improve the privacy of their services.