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AnChat Lite is an E2E encrypted messenger that runs on decentralized infrastructure instead of central servers (orama.network). Authentication is wallet-based — no phone number, no email, no identity requirements.

We built it because every "private" messenger still depends on centralized infrastructure controlled by a single entity. Signal requires a phone number and routes through Signal's servers. Matrix is federated but still server-dependent. We wanted something where no single entity controls the messaging infrastructure.

How it works:

- Messages route through the Orama Network — a distributed network of independent nodes, not a single central server - E2E encryption on all message content - Metadata shielding via the ANyONe Protocol (onion routing) — not just message content, but who talks to whom is hidden - The infrastructure layer is custom-built: Go backend, Raft-based distributed SQL (RQLite), WireGuard mesh between independent nodes, self-operated DNS - No AWS, no GCP — runs on independent VPS nodes with no cloud provider dependency - Wallet-based auth means zero identity data collected at signup

Currently in closed beta on iOS (TestFlight) and Android (Google Play + APK).

Known limitations: beta quality, small user base, wallet-based onboarding has friction for non-crypto-native users. Working on all of it.

What we'd love feedback on: - The decentralized messaging architecture and its tradeoffs vs. federated (Matrix) or centralized (Signal) - UX of wallet-based onboarding for mainstream users - What's missing that would make you consider it

Website: https://anchat.io/#download Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=debros.anchat_lite iOS TestFlight: https://testflight.apple.com/join/GzQ2gvx4 Orama Network: https://github.com/DeBrosOfficial/orama