Offline Protocol

Offline-first mesh stack documenting OfflineID, mesh SDKs, peer-to-peer payments and privacy credentials.

offlineprotocol.com

KYC: light
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Offline-first mesh stack documenting OfflineID, mesh SDKs, peer-to-peer payments and privacy credentials.

Common useMessagingMessaging / OfflineOperator dataHosted

Identity checkslight KYCDocument check: light · identity exposure level 1/4

Evidence and riskVerified evidenceCautionMaterial claims checked against current sources.; those sources show trade-offs worth reading.

Last reviewedReviewed 22 Jun 2026KYC checked 22 Jun 2026 · unknown jurisdiction · Source → official siteHow to cite this pageEvidence confidence94/100

Evidence and facts

JURISDICTIONUnknown

CAUTIONIdentity/reputation layer, token incentives and still-maturing SDK/protocol surfaces require trust in the provider and implementation.

AUDITED BYNo audit listed

OPERATOR DATAHosted operator recorded

EVIDENCE CONFIDENCE

THIRD-PARTY REPORTED5/10

Why evidence is 94/100Formula 3.1

Source coverageMaterial claims checked against current sources: +70
Review ageOldest recorded check is 63 days old: +24

Full scoring method

LAST CHECKED2026-06-23

LAST UPDATED2026-06-22

Specs

DOCUMENT CHECKlight

IDENTITY EXPOSURELevel 1/4

KYC TRIGGERSNo document-KYC policy found, but identity/reputation and account/data-request surfaces are core to the product; treat as light identity exposure rather than pure anonymous messaging.

FEEFree

NETWORKSMobile, Bluetooth Mesh, Proprietary

CATEGORIESMessaging, Offline, Payments, Identity

TORNot listed

REGIONSGlobal availability

Review analysis, source material, related services, and history

Analysis

OVERVIEW

Offline Protocol combines mesh messaging, an OfflineID identity layer and peer-to-peer payments in one offline-first stack, with 1.1 million dollars raised toward what its own materials call the Sovereign Stack.

LIMITS

The codebase is currently closed-source and investors are undisclosed, and the record notes the identity and reputation layer plus token incentives require trusting the provider and a still-maturing SDK rather than independent verification.

USEFUL FOR

Early adopters of offline mesh identity and payments who accept a closed-source, unaudited stack with a recorded light identity exposure.

Sources · reviewed 2026-07-16

Offline Protocol ↗

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: Offline Protocol, Inc.source ↗
REGISTRATION NO.: 7545189source ↗
INCORPORATED IN: Delaware, United Statessource ↗
REGISTERED ADDRESS: 131 Continental Dr, Ste 305, Newark, Delaware 19713-4324, United Statessource ↗

OFFICERS

Satvik Sethi
Founder & CEO

source ↗

Registry research · reviewed 2026-08-09

Company registry ↗

Frequently Asked Questions

Is identity verification required?

The recorded KYC level is "light". No document-KYC policy found, but identity/reputation and account/data-request surfaces are core to the product; treat as light identity exposure rather than pure anonymous messaging.

Which payment methods are accepted?

Accepted payment methods: Mobile, Bluetooth Mesh, Proprietary.

Where is it available?

Recorded availability: GLOBAL.

Is the operator based in a Five Eyes country?

The jurisdiction is not publicly confirmed. Check the provider site for incorporation details.

How are identity, operator, and evidence fields reported?

Identity exposure is level 1 of 4. A hosted operator is recorded. Jurisdiction is shown as context, not a safety verdict. Evidence confidence is 94/100 and recorded risk is caution.

Which payment networks are supported?

Accepted networks: Mobile, Bluetooth Mesh, Proprietary.

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Evidence100 Zero KYCCaution

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Evidence94 Zero KYCCaution

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Sources and history

Terms and privacy policy

No changes to the documents we watch since we started checking on 9 Aug 2026. Last checked 9 Aug 2026.

Service history

Latest meaningful changes to the facts shown on this provider page.

9 Aug 2026
Corporate registry information updated
Corporate
6 Aug 2026
Provider presentation updated
Best for, Evidence status, Recorded risk, Tagline, and 1 more
23 Jun 2026
Provider facts reviewed and updated
Checked at, Description, Jurisdiction, KYC requirement, and 7 more

Full service history

9 Aug 2026updated
Corporate registry information updated
Corporate
not setEntity type: company; Governance model: company-sponsored; Repository url: https://github.com/Offline-Protocol; Legal entity: Offline Protocol, Inc.; Registration number: 7545189; Registry url: https://nyentitysearch.com/companies/ny_7545189_offline-protocol-inc; Incorporation jurisdiction: Delaware, United States; Registered address: 131 Continental Dr, Ste 305, Newark, Delaware 19713-4324, United States; Officers: Name: Satvik Sethi; Role: Founder & CEO
Review source: official site · public history entry
8 Aug 2026updated
Provider summary rewritten
Description
Offline-first mesh stack for communication, identity and payments. Official docs describe OfflineID, mesh SDKs, peer-to-peer payments, privacy-preserving credentials and support/data-request flows.Offline-first mesh stack documenting OfflineID, mesh SDKs, peer-to-peer payments and privacy credentials.
Review source: official site · public history entry
7 Aug 2026updated
Provider summary rewritten
Card summary
not setMesh stack for messaging, identity and payments.
Review source: official site · public history entry
6 Aug 2026updated
Provider presentation updated
Best for
General usagenot set
Evidence status
not setverified
Recorded risk
not setcaution
Tagline
A privacy-preserving tool offering genuine utility.not set
Trust level
cautionnot set
Review source: official site · public history entry
24 Jun 2026updated
Provider facts reviewed and updated
Checked at
2026-06-222026-06-23
Geo
not setGLOBAL
Review source: official site · public history entry
23 Jun 2026updated
Provider facts reviewed and updated
Checked at
not set2026-06-22
Description
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.Offline-first mesh stack for communication, identity and payments. Official docs describe OfflineID, mesh SDKs, peer-to-peer payments, privacy-preserving credentials and support/data-request flows.
Jurisdiction
not set??
KYC requirement
nonelight
KYC last checked
2026-03-132026-06-22
KYC level
01
Kyc note
Advertises No-KYC, but strictly adhere to OPSEC rules. Access via Tor, pay with XMR.No document-KYC policy found, but identity/reputation and account/data-request surfaces are core to the product; treat as light identity exposure rather than pure anonymous messaging.
Last reviewed
2026-03-132026-06-22
Privacy warning
Codebase is currently closed-source (plans to open-source in the future). Requires trust in the provider's cryptography.Identity/reputation layer, token incentives and still-maturing SDK/protocol surfaces require trust in the provider and implementation.
Source reviewed
older source, not independently verifiedofficial site
Updated at
2026-03-132026-06-22
Review source: official site · public history entry
22 Jun 2026updated
Ship trust audit remediation pass
Jurisdiction confidence
not setunknown
KYC last checked
not set2026-03-13
Last reviewed
not set2026-03-13
Source reviewed
not setolder source, not independently verified
Review source: older source, not independently verified · public history entry
1 Apr 2026updated
Audit remediation - gitignore, font cache, services status, Messaging bucket, CSP img-src, muted contrast AAA
Status
not setok
Review source: source not recorded · public history entry
29 Mar 2026updated
KYC risk level system + advanced directory filters
KYC level
not set0
Review source: source not recorded · public history entry
15 Mar 2026updated
SEO hardening, OG images, ErrorBoundary, Zod validation, CSS article extraction
Countries
noneGLOBAL
Review source: source not recorded · public history entry
14 Mar 2026updated
Provider presentation updated
Fee
not setFree
Trending
not setno
Updated at
not set2026-03-13
Review source: source not recorded · public history entry
10 Mar 2026created
Provider facts reviewed and updated
Provider profile
not setcreated
Review source: source not recorded · public history entry

Only fields shown on the provider page are tracked. Private identifiers are never published.

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