Clear explanations of end-to-end encryption, RCS, and what “secure enough” really means.
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Both put a secret behind a temporary encrypted link. Privnote keeps that workflow minimal. PrivateNote documents a 256-bit key and AES-256-GCM, wraps an optional password, passphrase, or PIN with Argon2id, and adds recipient controls, encrypted files, and developer tools when possession of the link is not enough.
Both send a temporary link. OneTimeSecret encrypts on its servers, so your secret arrives there as readable text. If you add a passphrase, that goes to the service too. PrivateNote encrypts on your device first. The service only receives the encrypted message. An optional passphrase stays on your device and protects the key if someone else gets the link.
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