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Hush – A self-hostable, OpenMLS Discord alternative written in Go

by MrClouds·May 26, 2026·4 points·1 comment
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RFC 9420 OpenMLS implementation brings real group E2EE to self-hosted chat.

Strengths
  • •MLS protocol provides forward secrecy and post-compromise security for groups.
  • •LiveKit SFU integration derives encryption keys from the same MLS group state.
  • •AGPL licensing ensures self-hosting remains the primary trust path.
Weaknesses
  • •Federation support is still in design phase, limiting network effects.
  • •Complex self-hosting requirements demand significant DevOps expertise.
Category
Security
Target Audience

Privacy-focused teams needing self-hosted encrypted communication

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