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What is bitchat?

bitchat is a decentralized Bluetooth mesh network messaging app that enables secure, private communication without relying on internet connectivity, servers, or phone numbers. Its architecture uses advanced encryption standards to secure both private messages and group channels, employing ephemeral keys and strong digital signatures for message authenticity and forward secrecy. Users interact with the app via intuitive IRC-style commands to join channels, send messages, block peers, and manage channel settings including passwords and ownership transfers. The app caches messages for offline peers and forwards them once those devices reconnect, ensuring message delivery across the mesh network. Privacy is paramount: no personal accounts or identifiers are required, and features like cover traffic and emergency wipe help thwart traffic analysis and protect user data. bitchat supports iOS and macOS natively and is optimized for efficient battery usage through adaptive scanning, compression, and power modes. Its binary communication protocol minimizes packet size while enabling multi-hop message routing and automatic fragmentation of large messages. The app’s network layer dynamically manages peer connections and optimizes message deduplication to reduce bandwidth. Designed for secure, local-first communication, bitchat offers a reliable solution for private messaging in environments where traditional internet services are unavailable or undesirable. Developers can build on the open protocol to create compatible clients for other platforms, including Android.

What is Handshake?

Handshake is an innovative peer-to-peer naming protocol designed to function in a decentralized and permissionless environment, granting individuals the authority to verify and manage the root DNS naming zone, thus offering a viable substitute for conventional certificate authorities and naming systems. In today's digital ecosystem, internet identifiers like top-level domains and social media usernames largely rely on centralized organizations that maintain total oversight over a system presumed to be trustworthy, which brings with it vulnerabilities related to hacking, censorship, and misuse. By implementing advanced techniques, Handshake aims to bolster the security, durability, and societal benefits of the internet through a user-validated network, marking a crucial transition from centralized control to a more distributed model. This movement not only tackles the limitations of centralized internet services that have prevailed since the 1990s but also aspires to restore the foundational concept of a decentralized internet, where governance is shared among its users instead of being monopolized by a select few. As such, Handshake stands as a significant endeavor in defining the future landscape of internet governance and empowering users, while encouraging broader participation in the maintenance of digital naming systems.

Media

Media

Integrations Supported

11x
Bitcoin
QuickBooks Online
ShipMonk
Stackreaction
Telegram

Integrations Supported

11x
Bitcoin
QuickBooks Online
ShipMonk
Stackreaction
Telegram

API Availability

Has API

API Availability

Has API

Pricing Information

Free
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Pricing Information

Free
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Company Facts

Organization Name

bitchat

Company Website

github.com/permissionlesstech/bitchat

Company Facts

Organization Name

Handshake

Company Website

handshake.org

Categories and Features

Messaging

End-to-End Encryption (E2EE)
File Sharing
Groups / Channels
Payments
Search / Filter
Self-Destructing Messages
Stickers / GIFs
Threaded Discussion
Video Conferencing
Voice Calling

Categories and Features

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