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Meshtastic

Open-source LoRa mesh networking for off-grid encrypted text without cellular service or internet.

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Open-source LoRa mesh networking for off-grid encrypted text without cellular service or internet.

Common useMessagingMessaging / OfflineOperator dataNone hosted
Identity checksZero KYCNo document check recorded · identity exposure level 0/4
Evidence and riskVerified evidenceCautionMaterial claims checked against current sources.; those sources show trade-offs worth reading.
Last reviewedReviewed 27 Aug 2026KYC checked 27 Aug 2026 · unknown jurisdiction · Source → official siteHow to cite this pageSource coverageVerified evidenceRecorded riskCaution
Evidence and facts

Evidence and facts

CUNICULA SCORE 4.0
78/100Reviewed evidencePrivacy 25/25 · Control 18/20 · Transparency 12/20 · Security 17/25 · Accountability 6/10 · Method
JURISDICTIONUS
CAUTIONLoRa traffic and node/location metadata can be observable. Channel AES-CTR uses a shared PSK without authentication, so anyone with the PSK can read traffic and impersonate a channel member. Direct messages on 2.5+ use x25519/AES-CCM when keys are known, but may fall back to less-secure channel encryption.
AUDITED BYNo audit listed
OPERATOR DATANo hosted operator data recorded
SOURCE COVERAGE
Verified evidenceSELF-REPORTED2/2Reviewed 27 Aug 2026 · Source → official site
LAST CHECKED2026-08-27
LAST UPDATED2026-08-27

Specs

DOCUMENT CHECKNone recorded
IDENTITY EXPOSURELevel 0/4
KYC TRIGGERSNo account or identity KYC to use the open-source mesh protocol; hardware purchases, donations, app stores or business programs can identify the buyer/user.
FEEFree
NETWORKSHardware, LoRa, FOSS
CATEGORIESMessaging, Offline, Hardware
TORNot listed
REGIONSGlobal availability
Review analysis, source material, related services, and history

Analysis

OVERVIEW

Meshtastic is open-source LoRa mesh firmware for encrypted text messaging without cellular service or internet, built by a volunteer community alongside a separate Meshtastic Solutions business arm noted in its own documentation.

LIMITS

Radio transmissions are local and observable by design, and the record flags device IDs, Bluetooth and companion-app metadata, and regional radio-law compliance as OPSEC concerns that the open-source firmware does not remove.

USEFUL FOR

Off-grid, internet-independent text communication for users prepared to manage radio-level and app-level metadata themselves.

Sources · reviewed 2026-07-16

Corporate identity

Registry-sourced, not audited. The facts below come from cited web research rather than a direct registry query. Each claim links its own source.

LEGAL ENTITY
Meshtastic LLCsource ↗
Registry research · reviewed 2026-08-08

Frequently Asked Questions

Is identity verification required?

No identity verification is recorded for typical use. No account or identity KYC to use the open-source mesh protocol; hardware purchases, donations, app stores or business programs can identify the buyer/user.

Which payment methods are accepted?

Accepted payment methods: Hardware, LoRa, FOSS.

Where is it available?

Recorded availability: GLOBAL.

Is the operator based in a Five Eyes country?

Yes. The recorded jurisdiction is US, a Five Eyes country (US, UK, CA, AU, NZ). This is jurisdiction context and does not by itself establish that a service is safer or less safe.

How are identity, operator, and evidence fields reported?

Identity exposure is level 0 of 4. No hosted operator data is recorded. Jurisdiction is shown as context, not a safety verdict. Source coverage is verified evidence, last reviewed 2026-08-27, and recorded risk is caution.

Which payment networks are supported?

Accepted networks: Hardware, LoRa, FOSS.

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Sources and history

Evidence basis: Claims on this page are linked to published sources for comparison, not certification, audit, endorsement, or recommendation; read the methodology and coverage map before relying on an entry.