Session
Session uses the Session encryption protocol and the Oxen blockchain’s decentralised Service Node network to provide anonymous, end-to-end encrypted messaging without relying on central servers.
Release Overview
- Upgraded to Node 24 and Electron 40 for improved performance, security, and modern platform compatibility #1774
Other Changes
- Fixed donation modal appearing indefinitely #1782
- Improved connection reliability by automatically using embedded service node list when seed nodes are unreachable #1776
Bug Fixes
- Fixed right panel unexpectedly opening when pressing Tab key #1794
- Improved emoji insertion behavior in the message composition box #1793
- Fixed drag & drop overlay appearing incorrectly when dragging links #1800
- Fixed layout shift when reactions are displayed on messages #1801
- Fixed crash that occurred when accepting incoming calls #1799
Supported Platforms
Session requires Windows 10 or later, macOS Ventura (13) or later, or a Linux distribution with glibc 2.35 or later like Debian 12 or Ubuntu 22.04.
Verify Signatures
Follow the instructions here using the signature below.
Signature of release files
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Signed SHA256 hashes of release files. These are signed using Jason's GPG
key available at:
- the oxen-io/oxen-core repository, at /utils/gpg_keys/Jason.asc
- OpenPGP key servers (Jason Rhinelander <jason@session.foundation>, C4992CE7A88D4262)
- https://deb.session.foundation/public.gpg
- https://imaginary.ca/public.gpg
- https://github.com/jagerman.gpg
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