we have nip-04 which are end-to-end encrypted but leak metadata. We have a newer spec (nip17) which hide metadata and are also end-to-end encrypted.

We are working on a new group encryption spec that is efficient for large groups but its experimental. 

 That is good to know. Thanks, legend! :) 

 You can always set up a private relay for you and your friends. 

 Wow! Fairly new to #nostr. Plenty to learn. Thank you! :) 

 I recommend using @0xchat for DMs. I just started using it. It doesn’t let you respond with the deprecated nip-04 spec which leaks metadata. Also check out @keychat which uses the signal protocol. You can’t use your existing nsec with keychat though so it’s a little harder to get the conversations started, but better for privacy. 

 Thanks, will check them out. :)