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Goblins plans end-to-end encryption for OCapN relays

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The existing prelay encrypts OCapN traffic in transit but lacks end-to-end encryption, leaving the relay able to read or tamper with messages; the next Goblins release is planned to add E2EE. This addresses a meaningful trust boundary for communication across NATs and carrier-grade NATs.

What

- Goblins plans to include a federated, end-to-end encrypted relay in its next release for OCapN communications.

How

- The relay builds on Noise; the existing prelay encrypts traffic in transit but lacks end-to-end encryption.

Why it matters

- Relays let peer-to-peer applications communicate when NATs prevent direct connections, including in difficult web environments.

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