I can’t speak to that with a familiar level with the code, I can only presume or guess. All I will say is that is why I never install any app from Github or Gitlabs, because there is no third party verification of the code for releases on those sites.

I only use F-Droid after disabling all anti-features in Settings and then install apps that I know are 100% clean from all dependancies.

Download the SimpleX apk from F-Droid website and then run that to see what it says for any difference in the results.

Ok, what about it? Are you expecting a specific reaction?

Is that based on the F-Droid version of SimpleX from the native F-Droid repository?

I had some level of assumption that Vance was picked as the heir to continue on the work to protect the people from the government and corrupt corporations, and enforce individual rights.