Self-hosting the Signal server is highly challenging due to limited documentation, complex architecture, and numerous dependencies. This comprehensive attempt outlines the difficulties encountered, including issues with TLS connections, certificate validation, and native libraries for the contact discovery service. Despite persistent efforts, self-hosting was not fully achievable, highlighting the intricate nature of Signal’s secure messaging ecosystem.

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