Privacy Glossary
Self-Destructing Messages
Automatic deletion after time expires or conditions are met
In Short
Messages programmed to automatically delete after a specified time period or after being read, ensuring no permanent record exists.
Explained
Self-destructing messages reduce the window of exposure for sensitive communications. Unlike manual deletion (which may leave traces), properly implemented self-destruction ensures messages cannot be recovered after they expire.
How zkChat Implements This
zkChat offers multiple self-destruct mechanisms: rooms can expire after 5 minutes to 24 hours, rooms auto-destroy 5 seconds after emptying, one-time messages delete after single read, and the 'burn room' feature instantly destroys everything.
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