Meet Utopia: new P2P decentralized platform adds a layer of privacy to online communication
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Meet Utopia: new P2P decentralized platform adds a layer of privacy to online communication
Utopia, by definition, means a place or state in which everything is perfect
Through the looking glass: We've arguably never been closer to a modern-day version of the plot portrayed in George Orwell's dystopian novel 1984. Tin foil hat-wearing conspiracy theorists had long suspected the government's involvement in mass surveillance but it wasn't until mid-2013 that former NSA contractor and whistleblower Edward Snowden validated those fears.
As our lives become increasingly digital, it's not just the government that we have to worry about. Hackers are looking to exploit our private data for financial gain. Advertisers also have a vested interest in building profiles based on our personal data. Others are simply mean-spirited by nature and like to cause harm just for the thrill of it. Fortunately, we aren't unarmed in our fight for privacy.
Strong encryption is arguably our best defense against prying eyes. In basic terms, encryption involves the use of an algorithm to scramble – or encrypt – data before it is sent over a line of communication like the Internet. The recipient uses a special key to decrypt – or unscramble – the message. Anyone that manages to intercept the message will only see a jumbled mess.
One of the leading encryption standards currently in use is the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). Introduced nearly two decades ago, this symmetric-key algorithm features a block size of 128 bits and key lengths of 128 bits, 192 bits or 256 bits. It's the latter that serves as the local storage foundation for a new ecosystem from a group of networking enthusiasts who call themselves the 1984 Group.
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