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> The only advantage signal has is a conservative interface and small userbase.

Signal is open source, WhatsApp is not. So how did you determine Signal has only one advantage over WhatsApp, without access to the WhatsApp source code?

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Advantage in terms of security vulnerabilities - evidence seems to indicate that having the source code available isn't a big factor in reducing zero days. In addition, signal isn't any more protected against a rooted device.

Nothing seems to indicate a back door here.

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