Up to 200 simultaneous group calls can be held on Telegram.
Hey there! Here's the scoop on the latest update from Telegram:
Telegram's newest feature is a game-changer for group calls, thanks to a distributed security system that's like nothing else out there. It's not just end-to-end encryption that keeps your chats secure, but an added layer that makes it totally impossible for anyone, not even Telegram itself, to sneakily join as a listener!
Pavel Durov, the brains behind Telegram, explains it like this: "We've taken inspiration from blockchain and introduced a decentralized security model. It's like an 'unauditable join prevention' mechanism that distributes security checks across multiple nodes. This way, covert surveillance is an impossibility."
Group calls have been around on Telegram since 2021, but until now, you could only create them within groups or through direct broadcasts in a channel. But with this update, inviting new participants is a breeze—you don't even need to add them to the group! Now, you can enjoy group audio or video calls, screen sharing, and all the fun without any hassle.
And the best part? This new system is as transparent as it gets. Telegram provides open-source documentation and code for security researchers, and they've even offered a $100,000 bounty for anyone who can crack it. For over a decade, this system has remained uncracked, thanks to the thorough third-party verification it receives.
So, if you haven't tried out Telegram's group calls yet, now's the time! Stay tuned for more news by following our Telegram channel @expert_mag.
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- Pavel Durov's latest innovation on Telegram, the distributed security system, extends protection to group calls, making them inaccessible even for Telegram itself to listen in.
- To experience the secure group calls, simply scan the QR code provided for the link to the call, available on the Telegram app's href section.
- This new system, inspired by blockchain, distributes security checks across multiple nodes, creating an 'unauditable join prevention' mechanism that makes covert surveillance impossible.
- The system's transparency is emphasized through open-source documentation and code for security researchers, with a $100,000 bounty offered for anyone who managed to crack it, yet to be claimed after years of third-party verification.
