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Life & fun · August 31, 2014

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Self destructing, encrypted messaging with file upload

Self destructing, encrypted messaging with file upload launched on August 31, 2014 with 40 votes, #1,072 of 2,208 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches.

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Popbox is an encrypted messaging application that allows users to send messages and upload files that automatically delete after being read. Launched in 2014, it caters to anyone seeking privacy-focused communication. The service emphasizes security through encryption and the self-destructing message feature, which ensures that sensitive conversations leave no permanent trace once viewed.

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    Hi everyone! This is my first HN and I’m very new to the scene. My name is Min from Bangkok. At first, I just want to create a dead man's switch for personal use and for fun. then, I think about information that self destruct like a spy movie. after that, I try to come up with the better version of Privnote or Bitwarden with self-destruct and some kind of censoring or blocking download ability. Somehow, end up with this product. :O Flashpaper is for sending any information that would be burned after reading (with counting down timer like Mission Impossible movie ! or after 24 hrs max if not…

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