Messaging platform Discord has rolled out end-to-end encryption for all voice and video calls, joining the ranks of social media giants like Meta's Instagram, which recently dropped its encrypted messaging feature. This move comes after TikTok opted not to encrypt user messages following its acquisition by a U.S. company.

Mark Smith, Discord’s vice president of core technologies, announced in a blog post that end-to-end encryption is now standard for every voice and video call on the platform, outside of stage channels, with no opt-in required. This signals a significant step towards increased privacy and security for millions of users.

The decision to enable full encryption across all calls reflects Discord's commitment to user privacy. However, it remains to be seen if other platforms will follow suit, given the ongoing debates around data protection in the digital age.

While this is a promising development, some experts caution that true end-to-end encryption might not be enough to fully secure communications without addressing broader issues like metadata collection and government surveillance. Nevertheless, for now, Discord users can enjoy a more private conversation experience.