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Description
The innovative messaging platform stands out by eliminating user IDs entirely.
Unlike other applications such as Signal, Matrix, Session, Briar, Jami, and Cwtch that rely on user identifiers, SimpleX takes a different route by not employing any form of user IDs or even random numbers, significantly enhancing user privacy.
Users frequently inquire about how SimpleX manages message delivery without user identifiers.
To facilitate message delivery, SimpleX employs temporary anonymous pairwise identifiers for message queues, which are unique to each connection, ensuring that no long-term identifiers are utilized.
You have the flexibility to select which server(s) will handle your incoming messages, while your contacts will determine the servers used to send messages to them, meaning that each conversation may operate through two different servers.
This unique structure effectively minimizes the risk of metadata leakage at the application level.
In addition to this, users can further enhance their privacy and safeguard their IP addresses by routing their connections through Tor when accessing messaging servers.
Only client devices retain user profiles, contacts, and group information, while messages are secured with a robust two-layer end-to-end encryption system.
This approach not only prioritizes user privacy but also ensures a safer messaging experience overall.
Description
Solarium operates as a completely decentralized, fully encrypted, and censorship-resistant instant messaging platform that utilizes the Solana blockchain. At present, Solarium is in its alpha phase and is functioning on the Solana developer network. Each message transmitted through Solarium is secured with end-to-end encryption provided by the XChaCha20-Poly1305 symmetric encryption algorithm, employing a shared 256-bit content encryption key (CEK) for all messages within a specified channel. Interestingly, the actual content of messages in Solarium is not signed directly; rather, the data, once decrypted, omits any sender identification details. Instead, it is the blockchain transaction that incorporates the message into the channel that bears the sender's signature, ensuring a level of anonymity. This unique approach not only enhances user privacy but also reinforces the platform's commitment to secure communication.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
Solana
No
Pricing Details
Free
Free Trial
No
Free Version
Yes
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
Yes
iPad App
Yes
Android App
Yes
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
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
Yes
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
SimpleX Chat
Founded
2020
Website
simplex.chat/
Vendor Details
Company Name
Solarium
Website
solana.com/ecosystem/solarium
Product Features
Messaging
End-to-End Encryption (E2EE)
Yes
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
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