# libricochet-go [![Go Report Card](https://goreportcard.com/badge/git.openprivacy.ca/openprivacy/libricochet-go)](https://goreportcard.com/report/git.openprivacy.ca/openprivacy/libricochet-go) 

libricochet-go is an experimental implementation of the [Ricochet Protocol](https://ricochet.im)
written in Go.

## Differences to Ricochet IM

* *V3 Onion Support* - libricochet-go updates the Ricochet protocol to use V3 tor onion service addresses, and implements a new authentication protocol providing greater deniability.
* *Library* - libricochet-go is designed to be integrated within your application, allowing your application to communicate with other peers or programs in a way that is privacy preserving and metadata resistant. 

## Using libricochet-go

Checkout our [EchoBot Example](https://git.openprivacy.ca/openprivacy/libricochet-go/src/master/application/examples/echobot) to get started.

## Security and Usage Note

This project is experimental and has not been independently reviewed. If you are
looking for a quick and easy way to use ricochet please check out [Ricochet IM](https://ricochet.im).