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Briar

An open-source decentralized and encrypted messaging app even without internet connection via Wi-Fi... Created by Michael Rogers, Eleanor Saitta, Torsten Grote, Ernir Erlingsson, Bernard Tyers, Jack Grigg

Free Open Source
Android

Briar is a messaging app designed for activists, journalists, and anyone else who needs a safe, easy and robust way to communicate. Unlike traditional messaging tools such as email, Twitter or Telegram, Briar doesn't rely on a central server - messages are synchronized directly between the users' devices. If the Internet's down, Briar can sync via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, keeping the information flowing in a crisis. If the Internet's up, Briar can sync via the Tor network, protecting users and their relationships from surveillance.... More Info »

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Bluetooth Support Decentralized Encrypted chat Apps with End-to-End Encryption Group chat No Internet required Works Offline Peer-To-Peer Sync via TOR network Add a feature

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Briar was added by bagabaga3523 in Oct 2015 and the latest update was made in Oct 2018. The list of alternatives was updated Nov 2018 There is a history of all activites on Briar in our Activity Log. It's possible to update the information on Briar or report it as discontinued, duplicated or spam.

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