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A fully decentralized web3 social chat app.
AnChat is a p2p service that accepts Bitcoin. It has no mention of KYC policies and has a score of 8/10. There are 2 user ratings averaging 5/5.
Scores
- No KYC mention
- No mention of current or future KYC requirements.
The service functions as a decentralized messaging app and explicitly states it does not collect names, emails, or phone numbers. Authentication is handled entirely via public wallet addresses.
- Currently in beta 0 -1
The service is in pre-release phase and may have bugs or missing features. Feedback is welcome to help improve it. Frequent updates are expected.
The service is in pre-release phase and may have bugs or missing features. Feedback is welcome to help improve it. Frequent updates are expected.
0 Privacy-1 Trust - No KYC mention +15 0
No mention of current or future KYC requirements.
- Identity-Free registration +10 0
Users can create accounts without giving personal information (such as full name, address or phone number). Note that some services might initially allow this, but they may subsequently request personal information (i.e. Automated flagging systems, Shotgun KYC...).
Users can create accounts without giving personal information (such as full name, address or phone number). Note that some services might initially allow this, but they may subsequently request personal information (i.e. Automated flagging systems, Shotgun KYC...).
+10 Privacy0 Trust - Strict no-log policy +5 +3
The service has a strict no-log policy, which means that it does not collect or store any information about its users.
The service has a strict no-log policy, which means that it does not collect or store any information about its users.+5 Privacy+3 Trust - Non-custodial wallet +3 +5
A non-custodial wallet is a type of crypto wallet where the user holds and manages the private keys to the wallet and the assets in custody. The user is responsible for safeguarding their funds, and they are the only ones with access to their private keys. Using a non-custodial wallet requires no trust in any institution.
A non-custodial wallet is a type of crypto wallet where the user holds and manages the private keys to the wallet and the assets in custody. The user is responsible for safeguarding their funds, and they are the only ones with access to their private keys. Using a non-custodial wallet requires no trust in any institution.+3 Privacy+5 Trust - Peer to peer network +2 +5
A peer-to-peer network is a decentralized networking model where individual computers (peers) directly connect and share resources or data with each other, rather than through a central server.
A peer-to-peer network is a decentralized networking model where individual computers (peers) directly connect and share resources or data with each other, rather than through a central server.
+2 Privacy+5 Trust - No registration needed +5 0
Users can access and use the service without creating an account. This enables a faster and more convenient user experience while also offering enhanced privacy and anonymity.
Users can access and use the service without creating an account. This enables a faster and more convenient user experience while also offering enhanced privacy and anonymity.
+5 Privacy0 Trust - Decentralized network 0 +5
A decentralized network is a system where data, control, and decision-making are distributed across multiple independent nodes, rather than being managed by a single central authority.
A decentralized network is a system where data, control, and decision-making are distributed across multiple independent nodes, rather than being managed by a single central authority.
0 Privacy+5 Trust - Source available code 0 +4
The source code of the service (or an important part of it) is publicly available but not open-source. This allows the community to audit the service, though it doesn't guarantee security or quality.
The source code of the service (or an important part of it) is publicly available but not open-source. This allows the community to audit the service, though it doesn't guarantee security or quality.
0 Privacy+4 Trust - Non-custodial protocol 0 +3
You keep control of your funds in your own wallet. The service does not hold your balance in a custodial account while you use it.
You keep control of your funds in your own wallet. The service does not hold your balance in a custodial account while you use it.
0 Privacy+3 Trust - Partially open source code 0 +2
This service has some open-source code components. However, certain elements remain proprietary.
This service has some open-source code components. However, certain elements remain proprietary.
0 Privacy+2 Trust - Token-based login +1 0
Users accesses the service via a secret token or account number rather than a traditional username/email and password, which improves privacy by removing the need to supply personal identifiers such as an email address or name.
Users accesses the service via a secret token or account number rather than a traditional username/email and password, which improves privacy by removing the need to supply personal identifiers such as an email address or name.
+1 Privacy0 Trust - Community contributed 0 0
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0 Privacy0 Trust - Mobile app available 0 0
The service has a mobile app available for download.
- Base score +50 +50
Overall = 60% Privacy + 40% Trust (Truncated)
Terms of Service Review
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Events
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Attribute added
Attribute "No registration needed" was added to AnChat
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KYC update
KYC level changed from 0 to 1
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Attribute removed
Attribute "Own infrastructure" was removed from AnChat
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Attribute removed
Attribute "Split-trust architecture" was removed from AnChat
Evidence and Review History
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- No review checks have been published yet
- Last review Unknown
- Listed May 11
Comments
As a beta tester of the first version of the app, I need to tell you; this is an amazing product in the making!
Supports wallet-only connection with zero metadata leaks and IP protection through onion routing. Built on the Orama network — it has massive future potential and is still in beta.