What is KeyBase v1.5 Beta?
KeyBase v1.5 Beta is a major update to the KeyBase platform, integrating cutting-edge cryptography with user-friendly secure messaging, file storage, and team collaboration features. It combines public-key encryption, blockchain-based identity proofs, and encrypted group chats to create a seamless yet ultra-secure communication environment. The beta version introduces experimental features such as self-destructing messages, improved key management, and deeper integration with the Stellar blockchain for decentralized identity verification.
Detailed Features of KeyBase v1.5 Beta
1. End-to-End Encrypted Messaging
- Text, voice, and video calls with military-grade encryption (AES-256, NaCl).
- Self-destructing messages with customizable expiration timers.
- Encrypted group chats with up to 500 members, supporting file sharing and admin controls.
- Blockchain-anchored proofs (via Stellar) to verify social media, websites, and PGP keys.
- Cryptographic signatures to prevent impersonation and man-in-the-middle attacks.
- Encrypted cloud storage (KeyBase Filesystem – KBFS) with zero-knowledge encryption.
- File versioning & access control for teams and enterprises.
- Torrent-style encrypted file sharing for large datasets.
- Role-based permissions for secure corporate communication.
- Audit logs for tracking file access and message history.
- Bot integrations (Slack-like automation with encryption).
- PGP & NaCl integration for secure key exchange.
- Open-source code for independent security audits.
- Hardware security key support (YubiKey, FIDO U2F).