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This major update replaces the basic encryption with the Noise Protocol Framework and adds ephemeral peer ID rotation for enhanced privacy. Key Changes: Security Infrastructure: - Implemented Noise Protocol Framework (XX handshake pattern) - End-to-end encryption with forward secrecy and identity hiding - Session management with automatic rekey support - Channel encryption with password-derived keys Privacy Enhancements: - Ephemeral peer ID rotation (5-15 minute random intervals) - Persistent identity through public key fingerprints - Favorites and verification persist across ID rotations - Block list based on fingerprints, not ephemeral IDs Core Components Added: - NoiseEncryptionService: Main encryption service - NoiseSession: Individual peer session management - NoiseChannelEncryption: Password-protected channel support - SecureIdentityStateManager: Persistent identity storage - FingerprintView: Visual fingerprint verification UI Bug Fixes: - Fixed handshake storm with tie-breaker mechanism - Fixed missing connect messages during peer rotation - Fixed delivery ACK compression issues - Fixed race conditions in message queue - Fixed nickname resolution for rotated peer IDs Testing: - Comprehensive test suite for Noise implementation - Security validator tests - Channel encryption tests - Identity persistence tests - Rate limiter tests Documentation: - BRING_THE_NOISE.md: Technical implementation details - Updated WHITEPAPER.md: Simplified and focused on core innovations - Removed temporary debug documentation The implementation maintains backward compatibility while significantly improving security and privacy. All existing features (channels, private messages, favorites, blocking) work seamlessly with the new system.