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Meshtastic
Open-source, decentralized mesh networking using inexpensive LoRa hardware devices. Enables long-range, off-grid encrypted text communication without cell service or internet.
Zero KYC
SimpleX Chat
A privacy-preserving tool offering genuine utility.
Zero KYCTrust 49/100UK
Trust
CAUTION
JURISDICTIONUK
OWNED BYSimpleX Chat Ltd
STATE ACTORUK-based. Village Global (Bezos/Gates/Zuckerberg LPs) investor. UK jurisdiction subject to Investigatory Powers Act.
WARNINGVillage Global (pre-seed investor) LPs include Jeff Bezos (Amazon), Bill Gates (Microsoft), and Mark Zuckerberg (Meta/Facebook) — the worlds largest commercial surveillance infrastructure operators hold indirect LP stakes. No board seats or control rights per founder statement. Jack Dorsey led 2024 Series A ($1.3M). UK incorporation (Five Eyes).
AUDITED BYNone on record
TRUST SCORE
49
LAST UPDATED3/13/2026
Specs
KYC LEVELZero
KYC TRIGGERSAdvertises No-KYC, but strictly adhere to OPSEC rules. Access via Tor, pay with XMR.
FEEFree
NETWORKSFOSS, Mobile, Desktop, Terminal
CATEGORIESMessaging
BEST FORGeneral usage
TOR—
REGIONS1 country — Global
About
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.
Follow the Money
SimpleX Chat Ltd — UK (GB) ────────────────────────────────────── Founder: Evgeny Poberezkin Funding: Sequoia Scout, community Revenue: donations + future premium ├─ No user IDs of any kind ├─ UK jurisdiction (Five Eyes) └─ Open-source, audited by Trail of Bits
Frequently Asked Questions
Does SimpleX Chat require KYC or identity verification?
No. SimpleX Chat does not require identity verification (KYC) for typical usage. Advertises No-KYC, but strictly adhere to OPSEC rules. Access via Tor, pay with XMR.
What payment methods does SimpleX Chat accept?
SimpleX Chat accepts the following payment methods: FOSS, Mobile, Desktop, Terminal.
Is SimpleX Chat available in my country?
SimpleX Chat is available in: GLOBAL.
Is SimpleX Chat based in a Five Eyes country?
Yes. SimpleX Chat is based in UK, which is a Five Eyes member country (US, UK, CA, AU, NZ). Authorities in Five Eyes countries can compel providers to hand over data and issue gag orders preventing disclosure.
Is SimpleX Chat safe to use for privacy?
Use SimpleX Chat with caution. Village Global (pre-seed investor) LPs include Jeff Bezos (Amazon), Bill Gates (Microsoft), and Mark Zuckerberg (Meta/Facebook) — the worlds largest commercial surveillance infrastructure operators hold indirect LP stakes. No board seats or control rights per founder statement. Jack Dorsey led 2024 Series A ($1.3M). UK incorporation (Five Eyes).
Which payment networks does SimpleX Chat support?
Accepted networks: FOSS, Mobile, Desktop, Terminal.
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