For a considerable period, the encrypted messaging application Signal has mandated users to register using a phone number. Despite the fact that users have the option to append a username post-registration to conceal their phone number, the initial registration process still necessitates the provision of a phone number. This requirement has deterred numerous privacy-conscious individuals from utilizing the app. In response to this concern, Signal has rolled out a novel feature in its Android beta iteration: users are now able to register an account by making a singular payment of $3, eliminating the need to furnish a phone number. Moreover, payment details are stored independently of the user account to uphold privacy and security standards. This modification is designed to strike a balance between safeguarding user privacy and implementing anti-abuse strategies, employing a payment threshold as a deterrent against bulk registrations and fraudulent endeavors.