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Crypton.sh

Anonymous SMS verification and eSIM service. Crypto-only payments, no accounts, . Disposable phone numbers for verification.

Simsup

Anonymous eSIM and physical SIM cards. Crypto accepted, . Global carrier coverage.

sms4sats

SMS verification numbers paid with Bitcoin Lightning. No accounts, . Instant number rental.

Meshtastic

Open-source, decentralized mesh networking using inexpensive LoRa hardware devices. Enables long-range, off-grid encrypted text communication without cell service or internet.

Briar

Encrypted peer-to-peer messaging app designed for activists and journalists. Works over Tor, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth (offline mesh) without central servers.

Offline Protocol

The 'Sovereign Stack' for offline environments. Features DORS (Bluetooth/WiFi mesh routing), OfflineID, and OfflinePay. Raised $1.1M in March 2025 and features Binance wallet integration. The Fernweh messaging app is built natively on top of this protocol.

JuicySMS

SMS verification service. Crypto accepted, no mandatory KYC. API available for developers.

Bitchat

Launched by Jack Dorsey. A Bluetooth mesh chat application (IRC vibes) that transforms phones into a relay network for messages with no internet required. Now supports a native Cashu wallet for offline ecash.

PikaSIM

Anonymous eSIM covering 190+ countries. No account, no email, no identity. Accepts Bitcoin, Lightning, and Monero via self-hosted BTCPay Server. Positioned as a Silent.link competitor at lower prices.

Silent.link

Anonymous eSIM with data and US phone number. , no email, no sign-up. Pay with XMR or BTC/Lightning. Works in 160+ countries.

Session

Decentralized encrypted messenger requiring no phone number or email. Messages stored on the Oxen Service Node Network. End-to-end encrypted, no metadata collection.

VirtualSMS

Virtual phone numbers for SMS verification. Multiple country options. Cryptocurrency accepted.

SMSPool

SMS verification service with numbers from 100+ countries. API available. Accepts crypto alongside traditional payments.

JMP.chat

Real US/Canada phone number for SMS and calls over XMPP/Jabber. No identity required, pay with BTC/Lightning. Open source.

Phreeli

Anonymous US phone carrier (MVNO on T-Mobile). ZIP code only signup. Pay with Monero, Zcash, or credit card via zero-knowledge proof. eSIM available over Tor. No identity stored.

SimpleX Chat

The first decentralized chat network operating without user IDs. No phone numbers, no usernames, no global identities. Connect via out-of-band QR codes or links.

Textverified

US phone number verification service. Accepts crypto. API for automated verification. Real carrier numbers.

encryptSIM

Privacy-first global eSIM. 138+ countries, instant delivery, crypto payments. , no account required. SOC2 Type II, GDPR, PCI certified. Data-only plans from $1.99; Global 5G 20GB/365 days at $99.

MySudo

Multiple private phone numbers, email aliases and identities in one app. No real ID required for free tier. iOS and Android.

Stealths

Anonymous prepaid cards, eSIMs, and gift cards. Crypto-only payments, . Tor-friendly. Virtual Visa cards and physical options.