From 636552900468bb08a71f3bc74487006960e94826 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Colin Loretz Date: Fri, 1 Dec 2023 13:44:11 -0800 Subject: [PATCH] Changelog: Experimenting w/ E2EE Voice & Video (#6554) * e2ee experiment changelog * Update docs/Change_Log.md Co-authored-by: Zoddo --------- Co-authored-by: Zoddo --- docs/Change_Log.md | 19 +++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 19 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/Change_Log.md b/docs/Change_Log.md index afe8f30129..582aab7069 100644 --- a/docs/Change_Log.md +++ b/docs/Change_Log.md @@ -1,5 +1,24 @@ # Change Log +## Experimenting with End-to-End Encryption for Voice & Video +#### Dec 1, 2023 + +#### What’s Happening? + +As outlined in [a blog post earlier this year](https://discord.com/blog/encryption-for-voice-and-video-on-discord), we are experimenting with end-to-end encryption (e2ee) for voice and video channels. + +End-to-end encryption is designed to only allow the participants in a call to decipher its contents. One of the protocols we’re experimenting with is called Messaging Layer Security, which we believe would allow us to deliver end-to-end encryption at scale. Intermediaries, including platforms like Discord, are unable to access the content of communications encrypted with end-to-end encryption. + +#### How do I prepare for the changes? + +During this testing phase, there is nothing developers need to do to support end-to-end encryption. Voice channels will automatically downgrade to documented, non-e2ee protocols when a bot user joins the channel. This is transparent to the connecting client but may result in a slight delay between establishing a connection and receiving audio. + +#### What is planned for the future? + +We will be continuing our testing and will share updates along with developer documentation and sample code once it is available. + +Once this information is published, we will provide developers with a substantial timeframe to implement end-to-end encryption when interacting with voice and video. + ## Premium App Subscriptions: New Ways for Testing App Subscriptions #### Nov 29, 2023