flingr is a secure messaging application designed for individuals, including activists, journalists, and
privacy-conscious users, who require the highest level of operational security (OpSec) in their
communications. Its core innovation lies in the fact that at any given moment, there is only ever a single
copy of a conversation in existence. This copy can reside on User A’s device, temporarily on the server,
or on User B’s device. Once the conversation is transferred to the other party, it is deleted from the
originating device or server, ensuring that no permanent traces remain. This ensures that unauthorised
access or data breaches have no permanent conversation history to compromise.
The platform utilises a combination of advanced encryption, forced deletion of messages, and strict media
access controls to create a robust privacy framework. Unlike conventional messaging apps that focus on
retaining user data, flingr embraces ephemerality, making it difficult for unauthorised parties or even
service providers to retain or recover conversations. Additionally, flingr does not store metadata such as
timestamps, sender/recipient details, or message contents beyond the transfer period, reducing the
possibility of tracing user activity.