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 # double-ratchet-2
 
+![[crate](https://crates.io/crates/double-ratchet-2)](https://img.shields.io/crates/v/double-ratchet-2)
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 Implementation of the double ratchet system/encryption as specified by [Signal][1].
 
 The implementation follows the cryptographic recommendations provided by [Signal][2].