Briar Is in Maintenance Mode
3 hours ago
- #funding
- #security updates
- #maintenance mode
- Briar is currently in maintenance mode, focusing only on essential security updates and bug fixes.
- The project faced issues like high battery usage, unreliable Android background operation, and missing features such as account backup and file attachments.
- After initially planning to shut down, the team decided to continue in maintenance mode due to community support and ongoing user growth.
- Funding for Briar has been provided by various organizations, including the Small Media Foundation and the Open Technology Fund.
- Contact information includes Nico Alt, Torsten Grote, Michael Rogers, and the Mastodon handle @Briar.