dogechat

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dogechat is a decentralized peer-to-peer messaging application that operates over bluetooth mesh networks. no internet required, no servers, no phone numbers.

traditional messaging apps depend on centralized infrastructure that can be monitored, censored, or disabled. dogechat creates ad-hoc communication networks using only the devices present in physical proximity. each device acts as both client and server, automatically discovering peers and relaying messages across multiple hops to extend the network's reach.

this approach provides censorship resistance, surveillance resistance, and infrastructure independence. the network remains functional during internet outages, natural disasters, protests, or in regions with limited connectivity.

⚠️ security notice: private messages have not received external security review and may contain vulnerabilities. do not use for sensitive use cases, and do not rely on its security until it has been reviewed. public local chat (the main feature) has no security concerns.

policies

🗣Điscussions👥

👋 Welcome to the DogeChat community! We're using GitHub Discussions as a place to connect with other members of our community. We hope that you:

Ask questions about DogeChat, Bluetooth mesh networking, or privacy features.
Share ideas for new features, use cases, or improvements.
Engage with other DogeChat users and developers.
Welcome others and keep an open mind. This is a community we build together 💪.

To get started, introduce yourself in our Discussions and tell us how you use DogeChat or what excites you about decentralized messaging!

software

android version:
source code: https://github.com/GreatApe42069/dogechat-android
apk and aab releases: https://github.com/GreatApe42069/dogechat-android/releases
supports android 8.0+ (api 26). full protocol compatibility with ios version.

python client version:
source code: https://github.com/GreatApe42069/dogechat-client
instructions & setup guide: README.md
full interoperability with android client over BLE.

documentation

technical whitepaper: WHITEPAPER.md

the software is released into the public domain.

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