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Description

Handshake is a pioneering peer-to-peer naming protocol that operates in a decentralized and permissionless manner, empowering each participant to validate and oversee the root DNS naming zone, thereby presenting an alternative to traditional certificate authorities and naming frameworks. In the current landscape, internet names such as top-level domains and social media handles depend heavily on centralized entities that exercise complete control over a system trusted to be reliable, which inherently poses risks of hacking, censorship, and corruption. By introducing innovative methods, Handshake strives to enhance the internet's security, resilience, and societal value through a network validated by its users, representing a significant shift from centralization to a more distributed structure. This initiative not only addresses the shortcomings of the centralized internet services that have dominated since the 1990s but also seeks to revive the original vision of a decentralized internet, where control is distributed among its users rather than concentrated in the hands of a few. Ultimately, Handshake serves as a vital experiment in shaping the future of internet governance and user autonomy.

Description

bitchat is an innovative decentralized chat app that connects devices directly via Bluetooth mesh, eliminating the need for internet or centralized servers. It provides secure, end-to-end encrypted messaging using robust cryptographic methods to protect private conversations and group channels. The platform features IRC-style commands for familiar chat controls and offers channel password protection and ownership transfer for group management. Messages are cached and forwarded to peers who come back online, ensuring reliable communication even when devices are temporarily disconnected. Privacy is a core focus, with no account registration required and protections against traffic analysis through dummy messages and timing obfuscation. The app is available natively on iOS and macOS, delivering a seamless local communication experience. Performance is enhanced through LZ4 compression, adaptive scanning, and power-saving modes to optimize battery life and network efficiency. bitchat is ideal for users seeking secure, private, and resilient messaging in offline or low-connectivity environments.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Bitcoin No 
QuickBooks Online Yes 
ShipMonk Yes 
Stackreaction Yes 
Telegram Yes 

Integrations

Bitcoin Yes 
QuickBooks Online No 
ShipMonk No 
Stackreaction No 
Telegram No 

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

Free
Open source
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App Yes 
iPad App Yes 
Android App Yes 
Windows No 
Mac Yes 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Handshake

Website

handshake.org

Vendor Details

Company Name

bitchat

Website

github.com/permissionlesstech/bitchat

Product Features

Product Features

Messaging

End-to-End Encryption (E2EE) No 
File Sharing No 
Groups / Channels No 
Payments No 
Search / Filter No 
Self-Destructing Messages No 
Stickers / GIFs No 
Threaded Discussion No 
Video Conferencing No 
Voice Calling No 

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