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E2EE

Encryption

Encryption Zero‑Knowledge Metadata Secure Messaging

Short for End‑to‑End Encryption.

Definition

E2EE means End‑to‑End Encryption: only the people in the conversation can read the messages.

In plain English Short for End‑to‑End Encryption.

Why this matters

Why it matters: It helps keep chats private even if a network or service is watched.

Example

Example: A messaging app uses E2EE so the provider can’t read the message content.