I want my mesh networks to be signed, not encrypted

A radio amateur argues that popular mesh networking protocols like Meshtastic and Meshcore, which encrypt by default, are poorly suited for amateur radio use since amateur bands legally require unencrypted transmissions. The author proposes an alternative design where messages are sent in cleartext but cryptographically signed, allowing authenticity verification without violating amateur radio rules, while acknowledging tradeoffs and dismissing APRS as an alternative without detailed justification.

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