Just be mindful decentralization doesn't inherently mean there is privacy.
Seems like a step up from "Covenant Eyes" with weirdo politicians sharing their porn habits with their children.
At this point I have to wonder whether the "Signal is CIA funded" narrative is not just butthurt Russian trolls mad at the fact it's also used by spies and informants for secure communication.
It is, which is why I'm removing it. You can expect this from CNET, Techradar and bullshit outlets like that.
This is VPN marketing material mouth pieces 101.