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Any reason why you're still only using AES-128? Is that secure enough for the time being?

https://github.com/WhisperSystems/TextSecure/wiki/Protocol

https://github.com/WhisperSystems/RedPhone/wiki/Encryption-P...

If quantum computing shows up, AES-256 will remain secure. Otherwise there is no advantage at all.

Any reason why you're still only using AES-128?

What else would you suggest?

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