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I am architecting a zero-knowledge communications platform and now need a mobile engineer or small team to turn the design into working iOS and Android apps. The goal is absolute privacy: plaintext must never touch persistent memory, messages evaporate on schedule, and media flows peer-to-peer once devices connect. Core security foundations • AES-256 for all symmetric payload encryption • Two-factor authentication (2FA) as the sole login path • No metadata retention beyond what each device locally encrypts Key functional modules to build 1. Encrypted keystroke-level messenger that buffers nothing unencrypted. 2. Timed destruction logic wiping sender, recipient, server cache, and backups in sync. 3. State signalling showing Delivered / Read / Destroyed without exposing identifying data. 4. PAN-based calling where the server only assists the initial handshake before dropping out. 5. Stateless wake-up nudges that can revive a sleeping device without session data. 6. Pure peer-to-peer voice and video (WebRTC or equivalent) plus optional E2E-encrypted SFU for larger conferences. 7. Client-side encrypted file sharing with granular recipient controls. Acceptance criteria • Security review shows zero plaintext in memory after send/receive cycles. • All voice/video packets travel device-to-device or through an E2E-encrypted SFU; none are ever decrypted server-side. • Destruction timer verified across cold restarts and offline periods. • 2FA flow passes repeat penetration testing. You are free to pick the most efficient native toolsets—Swift with CryptoKit on iOS, Kotlin with Jetpack Security on Android, perhaps libsodium or OpenSSL where needed—as long as the above criteria are met and the code remains portable for later desktop expansion. If you have proven experience in secure mobile protocols, memory-safe coding and WebRTC, let’s talk timelines and your proposed architecture.
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Hello, i am WebRTC expert i have already worked on end-to-end encryption for messanging mobile apps, i can show you the review from my profile. Share the design and details so we can discuss and start the development right away. i am a mobile applications developer and i have more than 8 years of experience developing mobile applications with backend services. i have developed many Business Solutions from scratch to Stores ready applications. i have completed more than 550 projects. i have live sample apps for you. i am super confident i will provide you best quality software services on time and on budget. Let's chat to proceed.
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Hi — Elias here from Miami. I see you’re working on a zero-knowledge communications platform, which is an ambitious and valuable initiative. The goal is to ensure secure messaging and file sharing while maintaining user privacy. What usually matters most here is the technical challenges around encryption and real-time data handling. A common issue in systems like this is ensuring the integrity of communication streams, especially with features like live conferences and file sharing. The tricky part is usually managing complex interactions between user roles and permissions while maintaining performance. My approach would focus on building a robust architecture that prioritizes security and scalability. I would leverage WebRTC for real-time communication and ensure that encryption protocols are seamlessly integrated. This way, we can maintain a smooth user experience while safeguarding sensitive data. I have experience with similar platforms, where I implemented secure messaging features and optimized performance for mobile applications. A few questions to better understand the scope: Q1 – What user roles do you envision for the application? Q2 – How do you plan to handle backend/API readiness for real-time features? Q3 – What are your scaling expectations for the user base? Happy to go through the details and suggest the best technical approach. Looking forward to hearing from you.
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Greetings! I bring 8+ years of experience, serving 100+ clients, specializing in secure mobile protocols and memory-safe coding. My expertise in WebRTC and encryption ensures I can deliver a zero-knowledge communications platform. To tackle this project, I'll start by reviewing the core security foundations and key functional modules. I'll ensure AES-256 encryption, two-factor authentication, and no metadata retention. My approach involves: Building an encrypted keystroke-level messenger Implementing timed destruction logic State signalling for Delivered/Read/Destroyed messages PAN-based calling with server-assisted initial handshake Stateless wake-up nudges Peer-to-peer voice and video conferencing I'll utilize native toolsets like Swift with CryptoKit on iOS and Kotlin with Jetpack Security on Android. I'll ensure code portability for later desktop expansion. I'd love to discuss this project and share my portfolio with you. Let's talk timelines and proposed architecture. I'm here to help and provide a secure solution. Looking forward to collaborating with you! Best regards, M H B
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Hello, I HAVE DEVELOPED SIMILAR SECURE MESSAGING, ENCRYPTED COMMUNICATION, AND REAL-TIME VOICE/VIDEO APPLICATIONS BEFORE AND CAN SHARE RELEVANT DEMOS OF MY PREVIOUS WORK. I have carefully reviewed your requirements and fully understand the architecture you are looking to build. I can develop secure native iOS and Android applications with end-to-end encryption, AES-256, 2FA authentication, encrypted messaging, timed message destruction, peer-to-peer voice/video using WebRTC, secure file sharing, and privacy-first communication designed around zero-knowledge principles. **** You can track the project’s progress using the tracker. I’m available to work 40 -45hours per week **** I HAVE 10+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN SWIFT, KOTLIN, WEBRTC, CRYPTOGRAPHY, SECURE MOBILE DEVELOPMENT, END-TO-END ENCRYPTION, AND REAL-TIME COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS. I follow an Agile development approach with clean architecture, security-first coding practices, comprehensive testing, and well-documented code. I WILL PROVIDE 2 YEARS OF FREE ONGOING SUPPORT, COMPLETE SOURCE CODE, AND ASSIST YOU FROM DEVELOPMENT THROUGH SUCCESSFUL DEPLOYMENT, SECURITY VALIDATION, AND PRODUCTION ROLLOUT. I am available to work in your preferred time zone and will remain committed until the platform is fully tested and delivered according to your requirements. I eagerly await your positive response. Thanks, Christina
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Hey, i will build a clean and professional secure cross platform mobile application for your privacy communication platform that is focused on protecting user data, delivering reliable encrypted communication, and providing a seamless private messaging and calling experience I will work directly on the required platform/account to develop iOS and Android applications with end-to-end encryption, AES-256 security, 2FA authentication, secure messaging, timed data destruction, WebRTC voice/video communication, encrypted file sharing, and privacy-focused architecture. I will focus on secure coding practices, memory protection, testing, and scalable design using technologies like Swift, Kotlin, CryptoKit, Jetpack Security, and suitable encryption libraries. i am interested to doing this work and i am agree with your budget Do you already have a finalized security architecture or preferred encryption protocol specifications you want me to follow for your project? portfolio: https://www.freelancer.com/u/Hammadhassan21 Best Regards: Hammad Hassan
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Dear , We carefully studied the description of your project and we can confirm that we understand your needs and are also interested in your project. Our team has the necessary resources to start your project as soon as possible and complete it in a very short time. We are 25 years in this business and our technical specialists have strong experience in C Programming, Java, Mobile App Development, Android, Kotlin, iOS Development, Encryption, Security, Android App Development, WebRTC and other technologies relevant to your project. Please, review our profile https://www.freelancer.com/u/tangramua where you can find detailed information about our company, our portfolio, and the client's recent reviews. Please contact us via Freelancer Chat to discuss your project in details. Best regards, Sales department Tangram Canada Inc.
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The hardest part here isn't the encryption itself—it's proving plaintext never survives send/receive cycles or destruction events, especially across app lifecycle changes, backgrounding, and offline recovery. That's where I'd start validating the architecture before writing features. I'd keep the cryptographic boundary entirely on-device, build the messaging flow so decrypted data exists only for the shortest possible lifetime, and make the destruction logic deterministic across both iOS and Android. For WebRTC, I'd ensure signaling is separated cleanly from media transport so the server exits once peers connect, with an E2E-encrypted SFU only where conferencing actually requires it. On Android, that also means being careful about anything the OS may snapshot or persist outside the app's control. One question that affects the implementation: have you already defined the signaling protocol and backend APIs, or is that part of this engagement as well?
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⭕ Secure Zero-Knowledge Communication Platform (iOS & Android) ⭕ Hello, I understand that you want to build a privacy-first, zero-knowledge communication platform where all messaging, voice/video calls, and file sharing are protected with end-to-end encryption and designed so that plaintext is never persistently stored. Key Features: ➜ Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) ➜ Secure Key Management & Rotation ➜ Encrypted Real-Time Messaging ➜ Keystroke-Level Message Protection ➜ Ephemeral Message Storage ➜ Timed Message Self-Destruction ➜ Secure Message Status (Delivered, Read & Destroyed) ➜ Peer-to-Peer Voice Calling (WebRTC) ➜ Peer-to-Peer Video Calling ➜ Optional End-to-End Encrypted SFU Support ➜ Client-Side Encrypted File Sharing ➜ Granular File Access Controls ➜ Stateless Push Notification Architecture ➜ Secure Device Authentication ➜ Offline Synchronization & Destruction Logic ➜ Memory-Safe Secure Coding Practices ➜ Secure Transport Layer (TLS 1.3) ➜ Cryptographic Libraries (CryptoKit, Jetpack Security, libsodium/OpenSSL) Let's Connect.. Thanks
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I propose a meticulous approach to developing your zero-knowledge communications platform's iOS and Android apps with a deep understanding of secure mobile protocols, memory-safe coding, and WebRTC. Using Swift with CryptoKit and Kotlin with Jetpack Security, we'll ensure end-to-end encryption and secure data handling. Integration of AES-256, two-factor authentication, and ephemeral data storage will meet your security requirements. Our skilled team will build features like encrypted messaging, timed destruction logic, PAN-based calling, wake-up nudges, peer-to-peer voice/video, and encrypted file sharing with a focus on memory safety and code portability for scalability. Collaboration on architecture design, timelines, and scalability options ensures a reliable, privacy-centric solution backed by our track record in secure mobile app development.
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Interesting project, I will build the keystroke-level encrypted messenger with AES-256 payload encryption, timed destruction logic synced across sender, recipient, and server, plus WebRTC peer-to-peer calling that drops the server after handshake. On a similar secure messaging build, isolating plaintext to volatile memory only (never disk) passed an independent memory forensics audit cleanly. Questions: 1) For the SFU fallback in larger conferences, do you have a preferred hosting provider or will I select one? 2) What is your target for the destruction timer minimum interval (seconds, minutes)? Share your architecture doc and I will map out the module breakdown tonight. Looking forward to potentially working together. Thanks, Kamran
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Hi There!!! ★★★★ ( Project GOAL: Build a secure zero-knowledge encrypted communication platform for iOS & Android ) ★★★★ I’ve carefully read your project and understand you need privacy-first mobile apps with end-to-end encryption, secure messaging, encrypted file sharing, WebRTC voice/video, timed message destruction, and 2FA. The focus is on security, performance, and a scalable architecture that meets your acceptance criteria. ⚜ Native iOS & Android development ⚜ AES-256 end-to-end encryption ⚜ WebRTC voice & video integration ⚜ Secure 2FA authentication flow ⚜ Peer-to-peer encrypted file sharing ⚜ Timed message destruction & secure storage ⚜ Testing, documentation & deployment support I have experience building secure mobile applications with encryption, WebRTC, API integrations, and scalable backend architectures. I'll design the system with clean, maintainable code while ensuring no plaintext is unnecessarily stored and performance remains smooth. Every module will be tested carefully, and I'll provide proper documentation for future expansion. I’d be happy to share similar work and discuss the best architecture for your platform. Looking forward to hearing from you soon and discuss the next steps. Warm Regards, Farhin B.
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Hi, I'm Andrea from Alessandria. ⚡ Timeline: Architecture + Phase 1 in 30 days | Cost: £30/hr ⚡ Main problem The real challenge here isn't picking AES-256 or WebRTC—it's guaranteeing "zero plaintext in memory after send/receive," since that's your hardest acceptance criterion and it fights the platform itself: iOS and Android UI frameworks (UITextView, EditText, keyboard caches, autocomplete, screenshot snapshots) silently retain plaintext keystrokes and buffers outside your control. A crypto layer can be flawless while the OS quietly caches the very text you're trying to protect. ⚡ Main solution From my experience, the key is controlling the input path end-to-end: a custom secure input surface (no system keyboard caching/autocomplete), mutable buffers zeroed immediately after encryption (not left to GC), and disabling snapshot/backup of sensitive views, so plaintext genuinely never persists. This is what makes the memory security review actually pass, not just
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Hi, I'm JITENDRA, a Full-Stack Mobile Developer with expertise in Flutter, React Native, Node.js, secure APIs, encryption, and real-time communication. I understand you're building a zero-knowledge communication platform where privacy is the highest priority. The mobile apps will include end-to-end encrypted messaging, AES-256 encryption, 2FA authentication, self-destructing messages, peer-to-peer voice/video using WebRTC, encrypted file sharing, and a secure architecture that minimizes metadata while meeting strict security requirements. EXPERIENCE I've developed secure mobile applications, real-time messaging systems, WebRTC-based communication platforms, encrypted APIs, and cloud backends with a strong focus on security, scalability, and performance. WHY I'M A GREAT FIT • Expertise in Flutter, React Native & secure backend development • Experience with encryption, WebRTC & real-time messaging • Clean, scalable, and security-focused architecture • Well-documented, maintainable code with testing • Agile development with daily progress updates and milestone reviews I'm confident I can deliver a secure, production-ready mobile solution aligned with your privacy and performance goals. Best Regards, JITENDRA
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Hello, Building a privacy-first communication platform requires expertise in secure mobile development, encryption, and real-time communication. At Doomshell Software Pvt. Ltd., we develop scalable mobile applications with secure architectures, API integrations, and high-performance backend solutions. We can help you with: ✔ Cross-platform iOS & Android app development ✔ Secure end-to-end encrypted messaging and file sharing ✔ WebRTC-based voice/video calling and conferencing ✔ 2FA authentication and secure user management ✔ Real-time messaging, notifications, and peer-to-peer communication ✔ Performance optimizati.n, testing, and deployment support Our approach: ✔ Build a scalable, security-focused architecture ✔ Implement clean, maintainable, and well-documented code ✔ Perform thorough testing to ensure reliability and performance ✔ Maintain clear communication throughout development Quick questions: • Do you already have UI/UX designs and backend architecture ready? • Will you provide the signaling server for WebRTC? • Is desktop expansion planned for the next phase? Regards,
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Hi, We’ve developed secure messaging apps with end-to-end encryption and WebRTC for real-time video and audio. One of our products, Descripio, uses AI to transcribe and summarize calls, and we’ve integrated 2FA and biometric login for enhanced security. We can also handle server management and CI/CD pipelines, ensuring your app is always up-to-date and secure. Let’s schedule a 10-minute introductory call to discuss your project in more detail and see if I’m the right fit. I usually respond within 10 minutes. I’m eager to learn more about your exciting project. Best regards, Adil
£28.37 GBP in 40 days
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Hello, We have strong experience building secure mobile applications, encrypted communication platforms, and real-time WebRTC solutions for iOS and Android. We can develop your zero-knowledge messaging platform with AES-256 encryption, 2FA authentication, peer-to-peer voice/video, encrypted file sharing, timed message destruction, and privacy-first architecture where plaintext is never persistently stored. ****I will be available 40-45 hours weekly for your project *** Our proposed stack includes Swift (CryptoKit) for iOS, Kotlin (Jetpack Security) for Android, WebRTC, libsodium, and a secure backend for signaling only, ensuring end-to-end encryption and scalability for future desktop expansion. We focus on clean, maintainable code, security best practices, and rigorous testing to meet your acceptance criteria. We'd be happy to discuss the architecture, timeline, and implementation approach for this long-term project. Thanks, Invoke Tech
£18 GBP in 40 days
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Interesting project, We will build your zero-knowledge messaging apps for iOS and Android: keystroke-level encrypted chat, timed destruction, peer-to-peer calling, and encrypted file sharing. For the destruction logic, we will sync wipe events using cryptographic tombstones. This ensures messages are purged across devices even after cold restarts or offline periods. A couple of quick things to confirm: 1) Do you have the signaling server ready, or do we build that as well? 2) What is the target group size for SFU conferences? The number quoted here is a starting estimate. The exact cost and timeline will be confirmed after we go through the full scope together. Send me a message and we can go over the details. Best regards, Faizan
£24 GBP in 40 days
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Hello there, I have strong experience designing secure mobile applications with end-to-end encryption, WebRTC, memory-safe handling, ephemeral messaging, and native iOS/Android development using Swift, Kotlin, CryptoKit, Jetpack Security, and libsodium. I will translate your architecture into portable, auditable apps covering keystroke-level encryption, synchronized destruction, privacy-preserving delivery states, stateless wake-ups, peer-to-peer calling, encrypted conferencing, and granular file sharing. My approach will include a clear threat model, protocol and key-management design, phased implementation, automated security testing, memory inspection, restart/offline destruction validation, and penetration-test support against every acceptance criterion.
£20 GBP in 40 days
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This sounds like a fascinating privacy-first challenge. How do you envision the user experience when handling the "timed destruction" notification states visually? Please reach out whenever you have a moment so we can go over the details and get started.
£18 GBP in 89 days
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Hi, I will build your zero knowledge iOS and Android clients to meet the acceptance criteria. I will implement AES-256 for payloads, two factor authentication as the only login, and local-only metadata encryption so plaintext never persists outside device memory. The clients will provide an encrypted keystroke level messenger without unencrypted buffering, timed destruction that wipes sender, recipient, server cache and backups in sync, Delivered Read Destroyed state signals that hide identities, PAN based call handshakes with the server dropping out, stateless wake up nudges, peer to peer WebRTC voice and video plus an optional E2E encrypted SFU for larger conferences, and client side encrypted file sharing with granular recipient controls. I prefer Swift with CryptoKit and Kotlin with Jetpack Security, using libsodium where needed. I built a libsodium and WebRTC mobile client used in a pilot with 3,000 users. If you share the design repo or docs I will deliver within 48 hours a written list of memory safety and handshake blockers, free and no commitment. Happy to jump on a quick chat. Ali Zain
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