From 1a4870ef357db4482cd086aa84422a62f6a7dcb7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: jahway603 Date: Thu, 7 Jan 2021 01:31:55 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] added the HushChat beta guide --- README.md | 6 +++++- guide.md | 33 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2 files changed, 38 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) create mode 100644 guide.md diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 3c9765f..483edb2 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -60,10 +60,14 @@ In order of development: * Lite mode desktop ([SDL](https://git.hush.is/hush/SilentDragonLite/releases) ) * Android Mobile ([SDA](https://git.hush.is/hush/SilentDragonAndroid/releases) ) - * Full mode desktop ( [SD](https://git.hush.is/hush/SilentDragon/releases) ) + * Full mode desktop ([SD](https://git.hush.is/hush/SilentDragon/releases) ) * iOS Mobile The Lite mode desktop version is released in beta and our Android mobile version is in active development. + +## How do you start using HushChat? + +Refer to our [HushChat Beta Guidebook](guide.md) to learn more. ## What is HushList? diff --git a/guide.md b/guide.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..9bebe5a --- /dev/null +++ b/guide.md @@ -0,0 +1,33 @@ +# HushChat Beta Guide + +## Ask somebody for their HushChat z-address (z-addr) + +They click the button that says "zs1" and it will copy it to their clipboard. Give every contact a different z-addr! + +## When you know a HushChat z-addr, send a contact request + +Make sure you have funds! Send yourself funds 3+ times or with 3+ outputs in one transaction, so you have multiple +"notes" to spend. This means you can send another memo before waiting for a confirmation. If you don't, you will need +to wait for 1 confirmation every time, before sending. + +Click the "add contact" button at the top left, and "Send Contact Request" screen will show up. + * Choose a name + * Enter zaddr + * Choose an avatar (custom avatars coming soon) + * Add a custom memo introducing yourself + * Click "create new address" to make a custom new zaddr for this contact + * Click "Add contact and send request" + * Close "send contact request" window (this will autoclose in the future) + +## If you sent a request, be patient! + +It may take a few minutes. This process became twice as fast as of November 2020 at Block 340,000, when our block time +decreased to 75 seconds. + +## Once your contact has accepted + +And you get a response, now you can type encrypted memos back and forth and enjoy a bit of privacy :sunglasses: + +## Support + +Join our [Telegram](https://hush.is/telegram)